"A crane hoists the ceremonial, signed steel beam to the top of the new Belmont Park grandstand on Oct. 15, 2025. The evergreen atop the beam is considered a good luck charm. NYRA/Adam Coglianese Belmont Park hit another milestone in its $455 million transformation on Wednesday with the ceremonial topping out of the new grandstand that will become, when opened next year, the most modern facility in American thoroughbred racing."
"Gov. Kathy Hochul joined New York Racing Association (NYRA) officials, designers, architects, union workers and other dignitaries in signing the ceremonial steel beam that was hoisted to the top of the new five-story grandstand overlooking the massive Belmont racing surface, which is also being rebuilt to include a new, 1 1/2-mile dirt oval, two turf courses within, and a new 1-mile synthetic racetrack."
"The new Belmont Park is scheduled to hit the ground running in September 2026, offering fans brand new amenities including high-end dining options and entertainment venues. It's expected to generate at least $155 million for the local economy on the Queens/Nassau border annually as the home of the Belmont Stakes, the third jewel of racing's Triple Crown, and the 2027 host of the Breeders' Cup World Championships."
Belmont Park reached a ceremonial topping out as a signed steel beam was hoisted to the top of a new five-story grandstand on Oct. 15, 2025. Gov. Kathy Hochul, NYRA officials, designers, architects and union workers signed the beam. The racing surface is being rebuilt to include a new 1 1/2-mile dirt oval, two turf courses and a 1-mile synthetic track. The project totals $455 million and aims to open in September 2026 with high-end dining and entertainment. The redevelopment is expected to generate at least $155 million annually and host premier events including the Belmont Stakes and the 2027 Breeders' Cup.
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