ADVISORY, Aug. 11, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
What:
The Hampton Classic Horse Show will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City's Times Square in anticipation of the 36th year of the show, which will run from August 28 to September 4 in Bridgehampton, New York.
In honor of the occasion, Philip Richter, Board Member of The Hampton Classic, will ring the Closing Bell.
Where:
NASDAQ MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio
When:
Thursday, August 11th, 2011 – 3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
Contact:
Shanette Barth Cohen
(631) 537-3177
shanette@hamptonclassic.com
NASDAQ MarketSite:
Jen Knapp
(212) 401-8916
Jennifer.knapp@nasdaqomx.com
Feed Information:
The entire Closing Bell is available from 3:50 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. on AMC-3/C-3 (dl 3760H). The feed can also be found on Ascent fiber 1623. If you have any questions, please contact Jen Knapp (212) 401-8916.
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Webcast:
A live webcast of the NASDAQ Closing Bell will be available at: http://www.nasdaq.com/about/marketsitetowervideo.asx or http://social.nasdaqomx.com.
Photos:
To obtain a hi-resolution photograph of the Market Close, please go to http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_events.stm and click on the market close of your choice.
About The Hampton Classic Horse Show:
The Hampton Classic Horse Show is celebrating its 36th year and runs from August 28 to September 4 in Bridgehampton, NY. The event brings world-class equestrian competition and entertainment to the eastern end of Long Island. The Hampton Classic features 6 show rings, a Boutique Garden with more than 70 shops, and an elaborate Kids' area with daily pony rides, exotic animals, and hands-on activities. The Classic's top-notch equestrian competition attracts many of the nation's top professional and amateur riders, and national champion horses. Last year's winner of the show's premiere event, the $250,000 FTI Grand Prix & World Cup Qualifier, was double Olympic Gold Medalist McLain Ward and his amazing mare, Sapphire. The Hampton Classic is both a sporting event and not-to-be-missed social function, which has become a fixture on the calendars of top equestrians, corporate executives, and celebrities alike.
For more information visit the Hampton Classic website (http://www.hamptonclassic.com/) or the Hampton Classic Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/HamptonClassic?ref=ts). Follow the Hampton Classic on Twitter (@HamptonClassic).
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