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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

YR - YONKERS CANCELS TUESDAY LIVE RACING, ALL SIMULCASTING

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

YONKERS, NY, Tuesday, January 21, 2014—Yonkers Raceway has cancelled its live racing program and all simulcasting for today (Tuesday, Jan. 21), due to the snowstorm in the greater New York area.

Live racing is scheduled to resume Thursday (Jan. 23), with the usual 7:10 PM first post. Afternoon simulcasting is scheduled to resume Wednesday (Jan. 22).

Horsemen are advised that there is no draw today. A double-draw for Saturday/Monday (Jan. 25/27)  shall be conducted Wednesday (Jan. 22), with the entry box closing at 9 AM. For more information, please contact the race office at (914) 457-2627.