New York City Horse Racing

Fans seeking equine excitement can watch stallions at Belmont Park. (☎718-641-4700; www.nyra.com/belmont. See for directions. Races May-July and Sept. to mid-Oct. W-Su. Tickets $2-5.) The Belmont Stakes, run the first Saturday in June, concludes the Triple Crown. (The “Belmont Special” train leaves Penn Station twice per day. $11 round-trip, $15 if bought onboard.)

Aqueduct Race Track, 110-00 Rockaway Blvd. (718-541-4700; www.nyra.com/acqueduct), For a thoroughbred fun time, head to Aqueduct Race Track from late October to early May. Subway: A to Aqueduct. Clubhouse and Skyline Club Admission free. Races W-Su.

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