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BY
FRANK DRUCKER, Publicity Director, Empire City @ Yonkers Raceway
YONKERS, NY, Tuesday, May 1,
2018—As an opening act for Saturday’s (May 5th) 144th
Kentucky Derby, Yonkers Raceway Tuesday morning (May 1st) played
host to rare early-morning ‘races’.
The event, which was aired and
streamed live, featured Greg T. from Elvis Duran and the Z100 Morning Show
first competing in a dash, completed with double-seat jog carts. For
entertainment purposes only, Greg T.'s horse, as noted by track announcer John
Hernan, was renamed ‘Shartin #2,’ in deference to the newly-minted Blue Chip
Matchmaker winner.
The second competition
featured Greg T. racing ‘Shartin #2’ foot versus hoof. Despite the human head
start, there was a predictable result, though a good time was had by all.
Links to photos (credit Jelena
Gerga) and audio clips accompany this release, with video to be sent when
available.
As a reminder, Yonkers Raceway shall accept wagers for the
entire Derby Day card beginning this Friday (May 4th), with
Churchill Downs’ first post both days at 10:30 AM. Saturday finds the
Raceway offering all sorts of Derby-themed goodies, from a big-cash hat contest
(with Greg T. selecting the grand-prize winner) to mint juleps to food
specials, along with plenty to places to watch and wager.
Live racing that evening is set for the usual 6:50 PM first
post.
