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Monday, January 4, 2016

YONKERS’ 2016 SEASON BEGINS THURSDAY NIGHT

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

 
YONKERS, NY, Sunday, January 3, 2016—Yonkers Raceway’s 2016 season is off and, er, “running” Thursday night (Jan. 7), beginning with a stretch of 12 programs in 14 days/nights.

The fun gets underway with a pair of double draws.

Monday (Jan. 4), the box closes (9 AM) for both Thursday/Friday (Jan. 7/8) cards.

Tuesday (Jan, 5), the box closes (9 AM) for both Saturday/Sunday (Jan. 9/10) cards.

Post times for the early portion of the schedule are…

Sundays (Jan. 10 & 17) – 11:15 AM, Mondays/Thursdays/Fridays/Saturday – 7:10 PM, Tuesdays – 1 PM.

The current condition sheet is available at www.yonkersraceway.com, along with a 2016 live calendar (complete dates pending approval of the New York State Gaming Commission) and an entry form for the early-season Petticoat and Sagamore Hill Pacing Series (nominations close Monday, Feb. 1).

For more information, please contact the race office at (914) 457-2627.