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Saturday, February 9, 2013

YR - YONKERS CANCELS SATURDAY LIVE RACING, ALL SIMULCASTING; CASINO OPENING AT NOON

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

YONKERS, NY, Saturday, February 9, 2013—Due to the lingering effects of the winter storm which hit Westchester County and the greater New York area, Yonkers Raceway has cancelled live racing (and all simulcasting) for Saturday (Feb. 9).

Live racing (and evening simulcasting) is scheduled to resume Monday night (Feb. 11), with first post at 7:10 PM.

Aqueduct (and afternoon simulcasting) is scheduled to resume Sunday (Feb. 10).

Horsemen are again reminded that a Yonkers double-draw for next Thursday/Friday (Feb. 14 & 15) takes place Monday (Feb. 11). Entry box for both days closes at 4 PM.

Also note that Empire City casino opens today (Saturday) at 12 Noon, with its usual 4 AM closing. Regular casino hours (9 AM-4 AM) resume Sunday.