NYRA schedules Veterans Appreciation Day at Aqueduct
Nov 5, 2014 17:44:56 GMT -5
Post by Evelyn on Nov 5, 2014 17:44:56 GMT -5
Anything honoring our veterans is good but they should also get free admission!
NYRA schedules Veterans Appreciation Day at Aqueduct
Brisnet
The New York Racing Association (NYRA) will pay tribute to the nation's service members and veterans on Monday, November 10, at Aqueduct. First post is at 12:20 p.m. (EST).
Veteran's Appreciation Day at Aqueduct will be highlighted by two special ceremonies in Aqueduct's winners circle.
•At 1:47 p.m. and following the running of the 4TH race, the New York Racing Association will conduct a special trophy presentation recognizing the courage and sacrifices made by service members and veteran employees.
•At 2:16 p.m. and following the running of the 5TH race, the New York Racing Association will conduct a special trophy presentation featuring representatives of Hope for the Warriors, supporting post-9/11 service members, their families, and families of the fallen who have sustained physical and psychological wounds in the line of duty.
NYRA Rewards members possessing valid military ID will be provided free admission to Longshots, Aqueduct's new, state-of-the-art simulcasting center on Monday.
Additionally, the first 1,000 Aqueduct guests purchasing a Post Parade program and possessing valid military ID on Monday will be provided a coupon for a free wager that day.
Investing $14 million in capital funds over the course of the past 16 months to improve the guest experience, NYRA recently unveiled numerous technological advancements and capital improvements designed to transform the very look and feel of Aqueduct. New HD infield video boards, new HD televisions and new, airport-style seating throughout the clubhouse are among the many recent additions to arrive at the Big A.
NYRA schedules Veterans Appreciation Day at Aqueduct
Brisnet
The New York Racing Association (NYRA) will pay tribute to the nation's service members and veterans on Monday, November 10, at Aqueduct. First post is at 12:20 p.m. (EST).
Veteran's Appreciation Day at Aqueduct will be highlighted by two special ceremonies in Aqueduct's winners circle.
•At 1:47 p.m. and following the running of the 4TH race, the New York Racing Association will conduct a special trophy presentation recognizing the courage and sacrifices made by service members and veteran employees.
•At 2:16 p.m. and following the running of the 5TH race, the New York Racing Association will conduct a special trophy presentation featuring representatives of Hope for the Warriors, supporting post-9/11 service members, their families, and families of the fallen who have sustained physical and psychological wounds in the line of duty.
NYRA Rewards members possessing valid military ID will be provided free admission to Longshots, Aqueduct's new, state-of-the-art simulcasting center on Monday.
Additionally, the first 1,000 Aqueduct guests purchasing a Post Parade program and possessing valid military ID on Monday will be provided a coupon for a free wager that day.
Investing $14 million in capital funds over the course of the past 16 months to improve the guest experience, NYRA recently unveiled numerous technological advancements and capital improvements designed to transform the very look and feel of Aqueduct. New HD infield video boards, new HD televisions and new, airport-style seating throughout the clubhouse are among the many recent additions to arrive at the Big A.
