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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

YONKERS OFFERING SIMULCASTING WEDNESDAY; LIVE RACING RETURNS THURSDAY

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

            YONKERS, NY, Tuesday, January 27, 2015—Despite Aqueduct having already cancelled its Wednesday (Jan. 28) program, Yonkers Raceway shall be open for afternoon simulcasting. The schedule includes both Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs (first post for each at 12:30 PM).

            Simulcasting is available on the fourth floor, along with any Empire City Bets transactions.

After a scheduled Wednesday dark day, live racing is set to resume Thursday night (Jan. 29), with first post at 7:10 PM.

            Horsemen are again advised about a double draw for Saturday (Jan. 31) and Monday (Feb. 2) taking place Wednesday (Jan. 28), with the box closing at 9 AM. For more information, please contact the race office at (914) 457-2627.