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Belmont Stakes Simulcast, Rutgers Day On Tap For Saturday

June 06, 2019

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Monmouth Park will offer simulcast wagering on Saturday’s entire Belmont Park card, which is highlighted by the Belmont Stakes – the third leg of the Triple Crown and one of eight Grade 1 races on the 13-race program. First race post from Belmont Park on Saturday is 11:35 a.m.

Advance wagering of the entire Belmont Park Saturday card will be available on Friday as well.

In addition, Monmouth Park’s 13-race Saturday card will be complemented by Rutgers Day, with all guests wearing Scarlet Knights gear receiving free Grandstand admission.

A Rutgers football tent will be set up by the Grandstand fountain and the Rutgers band will be playing at the Grandstand entrance. The Rutgers mascot will be available for pictures as well.

There will also be a Rutgers prize pack drawing, with five winners selected following the sixth race. Entry blanks will be issued upon admission.

Monmouth Park’s first race post time Saturday is 12:50 p.m.