Preserve Belmont

After reading an article in Thoroughbred Times, where the Preservation
League of New York State placed Saratoga Race Track to its list; we are
concerned and perhaps confused as to why Belmont Park is not on the same
list.

Belmont Park is sharing the potentially same fate as Saratoga, yet it
served a far greater historical contribution to the horse racing
community. The decision to construct the Belmont Race Track was in
reference to the historical racing that occurred on the Hempstead Plains
during the 1600s when Richard Nicolls would sponsored races. Horse racing
had occurred in the surrounding areas of the Belmont Park, close to 100
years prior to Saratoga. Thus, supporting a far richer historical
significance.

Additionally, Belmont Park is the home track of the triple crown; where
the most historical, significant, and memorable races has occurred in
horse racing history.

We hope that members of the Preservation League and others in New York
State, value the accomplishments of Belmont Park, and its contribution to
the history of New York State, and of our great country. We have been
advocating a museum at Belmont Park for some time now. With NYRA
re-mastering its recordings and films, it may serve as a great opportunity
to revitalize Belmont Park historical nature and ensure its legacy lives
on properly.