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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

YR - YONKERS CANCELS TUESDAY LIVE RACING, EVENING SIMULCASTING



BY FRANK DRUCKER, Publicity Director, Empire City @ Yonkers Raceway

            YONKERS, NY, Tuesday, December 17, 2013—A third early taste of winter in the greater New York area has forced Yonkers Raceway to cancel its live racing program and evening simulcasting for tonight (Tuesday, Dec. 17).  Afternoon simulcasting remains available until approximately 6 PM.

            Live racing is scheduled to resume Thursday, (Dec. 19), with the usual 7:10 PM first post, as the Raceway continues its final live week of the season.  

            Horsemen are advised that the entry box for Saturday (Dec. 21),  the final program of the season, closes today at 4 PM. Any questions, contact the race office at (914) 457-2627.