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Belmont Hosts Derby Day Simulcast, Bourbon Tasting

The festivities start at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.

ELMONT, NY — As part of the Kentucky Derby day festivities, Belmont Racetrack is hosting a bourbon tasting event.

Long Island event producer, Starfish Junction is organizing the event for Saturday.

Belmont will also provide a live simulcast of the first leg of thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown from Churchill Downs.

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More than 30 bourbons for tasting to make everyone feel like they are in Kentucky. There will also be a selection of craft beers.

Tickets, for 21 years and older, are on sale at bourbonatbelmont.com.

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The festivities are scheduled from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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