JapanHorse racing has resumed at the newly reconstructed Belmont Park in New York following a $550 million renovation project. The park, historically known as the venue for the Belmont Stakes, reopened with a sold-out crowd of 6,000 spectators watching the first race since 2023. The facility has been completely redesigned with modern architecture replacing the previous brick grandstand. Governor Kathy Hochul praised the new park as marking a new era for New York racing, noting the state's unique position with both Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course. The first two floors of the facility are currently open, with additional construction ongoing for future races such as the Wood Memorial and the return of the Belmont Stakes in June. Officials and industry leaders have described the park as state-of-the-art, comparing it to renowned international tracks.
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