BY FRANK DRUCKER,
Publicity Director, Empire City @ Yonkers Raceway
YONKERS, NY, Tuesday, June 30,
2015—Yonkers Raceway has announced its latest purse increase, beginning with
Monday’s (July 6) racing program.
Nearly every class is hiked substantially.
The increase now brings the three weekly Opens/Open Handicaps (Trot, Pace,
Filly and Mare Pace) to $48,000 (from the present $42,000), while the popular
Open Handicap for 4-year-olds pacers goes for $35,000 (from $25,000).
Young horses also benefit, as in
non-winners of two parimutuels or $20,000 (purse now $20,000, up from $15,000),
non-winners of four PMs or $40,000 (purse now $25,000, up from $17,000) and
non-winners of six PMs or $60,000 (purse now $30,000, up from $20,500).
Only the $12,500 and $20,000 claimers
remain at their present purse levels.
“We are pleased to again offer a pure
increase,” Raceway Vice President and COO Bob Galterio said. “It continues our
commitment to presenting the finest harness product possible, and we encourage
all horsemen and fans to see for themselves.
“We understand that there are any number
of tracks currently open, but between the increased overnight purses and our
tremendous stakes program, Yonkers remains unquestionably the best place to
race.”
For more information, or to obtain a
condition sheet, please contact the race office at (914) 457-2627.
The Raceway’s live
schedule remains Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:10 PM, with Tuesday
matinees at 1 PM.
