Belmont Park

Aqueduct is a track I have played since my youth. 68 years later, I still love “The Big A”. It is what I would call blue-collar racing, especially in the winter, where trainers who struggle during the spring, summer, and fall make their money for the year. Field size on dirt has become an issue in recent years, but there’s still money to be made, where trips and trainer intention still play a key role for success. I still love taking the subway to the Big A where I can mingle with players whom I have known for decades. Belmont Park will return in 2026 with three surfaces: dirt, turf and synthetic. In the meantime, races are held at Aqueduct, “The Bug A”. See Belmont at the Big A.