BY
FRANK DRUCKER, Publicity Director, Empire City @ Yonkers Raceway
YONKERS, NY, Friday, September 20, 2019—Yonkers
Raceway has announced its field of 10 world-class entrants for the $1 million
International Trot, set for Saturday afternoon, Oct. 12th.
The ‘as of now’ list, alphabetically and
with country of representation…
Atlanta (U-S)
Bahia Quesnot (France)
Cruzado Dela Noche (Sweden)
Guardian Angel AS (U-S)
Lionel (Norway)
Marion Marauder (Canada)
Norton Commander (Germany)
Slide So Easy (Denmark)
Uza Josellyn (Switzerland)
Zacon Gio (Italy).
A year ago, it was 30-1 shot Cruzado Dela
Noche who snapped Lionel at the wire in the mile-and-a-quarter event,
prevailing in 2:24.3. Marion Marauder finished fifth, with Slide So Easy
eighth.
This is the 41st International
Trot and fifth since it returned after a two-decade hiatus.
The special matinee program—first post 1
PM—also features a pair of $250,000 Invitationals, the Harry Harvey Trot (also
at 1¼ miles) and Dan Rooney Pace. As in the past, International Trot Day
features giveaways, themed food and drink specials, music and more.
Updates shall be sent when available.
