Belmont Stakes Day Saturday Morning Social, sponsored by George & Sharyn Neble, Chevaux Racing, LLC
When: Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
About: The Museum’s popular open house series includes complimentary coffee, doughnuts, water, and several exciting programs.
Cost: Free admission 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Schedule of events:
- 9 a.m. — What It Takes: Journey to the Hall of Fame film showing
- 9:30 a.m. — Belmont Stakes handicapping seminar with Daily Racing Form
- 10 a.m. — Greg Montgomery artist talk and Belmont Stakes poster signing (posters available for purchase)
- 10:30 a.m. — President Grant and His Horses presentation by Ben Kemp of U. S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site: How horses, including thoroughbreds, played an important role in the life of President Ulysses S. Grant and American history. Ben Kemp, operations manager of U. S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site, will portray President Grant for the presentation.
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Belmont Artists' Festival: Some of thoroughbred racing’s most celebrated artists will be on site at the Museum selling original artwork, prints, and a variety of memorabilia throughout the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival. Meet the artists, learn about their creative process, and purchase beautiful and unique thoroughbred racing artwork.
