Aqueduct Race Track, Horse Racing tracks in New York, USA

Aqueduct opened on Sept. 27, 1894 in Queens, New York. A new clubhouse and track offices were built in 1941 but the track was torn down in 1956 and re-opened in 1959. In 1975 the inner track was constructed to facilitate winter racing.

Best known as the Big A, Aqueduct has three courses:

 

Main Track (dirt): One and one-eighth miles, oval.
Inner Dirt Track: One mile, oval.
Turf Course (grass): Seven furlongs, 43 feet, oval.

 

Aqueduct Race Meets:

2005 Aqueduct Winter / Spring Meeting: Saturday, Jan. 1 to Sunday, May 1 (85 days)

2005 Aqueduct Fall Meeting: Wednesday, Nov. 2 to Saturday, Dec. 31 (39 days).

Post Times: 12:30 p.m. Eastern, daily

 

Aqueduct by the numbers:
Main Course: 1 1/8 Miles
Inner Dirt Course: 1 Mile
Turf Course: 7/8 Mile
Attendance Capacity: 40,000
Parking Capacity: 8,000 Cars
Trackside Dining: 1,200
Total Seating Capacity: 17,000

 

Admission:
Grandstand Admission: $1 -- Free from Jan. 2 to March 7. Children under 12 are free
Clubhouse Admission: $2
Skyline Club: $1 additional
Gates Open: 11:00 a.m.

 

Contact Info:
Physical Address:
Aqueduct Race Track
110-00 Rockaway Blvd.
Jamaica NY 11417

 

Mailing Address:
New York Racing Association
PO Box 90
Jamaica NY 11417

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