BY FRANK
DRUCKER, Publicity Director, Empire City @ Yonkers Raceway
YONKERS, NY, Thursday, March 5, 2015—Yonkers Raceway has cancelled its live
racing program (and evening simulcasting) for tonight (Thursday, March 5), due
to the snowstorm that’s descended upon the greater New York area. It is the
eighth weather-related cancellation this season.
Though Aqueduct has also cancelled for
the day, Yonkers’ afternoon/early evening simulcasting is continuing until
approximately 6 PM.
Live racing is scheduled to resume
Friday (March 6), with first post at 7:10 PM. Note that Friday’s card
includes a Pick 5 carryover of $3,743.02 (50-cent base wager,
races 7 through 11).
Horsemen are advised that there is no draw today, with a two-fer (for
Tuesday/Thursday, March 10/12) taking place tomorrow (Friday, March 6, box
closes at 4 PM). Note Tuesday’s box remains opens until then. Any questions,
contact the race office at (914) 457-2627.
