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Saturday, March 16, 2013

YR - YONKERS ANNOUNCES ACROSS-THE-BOARD PURSE INCREASE

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

YONKERS, NY, Friday, March 15, 2013--Yonkers Raceway has announced that its next condition sheet includes a 10-percent, across-the-board purse increase for all overnight events.

Beginning the racing week of Monday, March 25, the overnight purse structure ranges from $10,000 (non-winners of 2 parimutuel races, as well as $12,500 claimers) to $38,500 (Open Handicaps).

"We know that this is the time of year when horsemen have options, and we're committed to having the best racing possible," general manager Bob Galterio said. "We encourage everyone to compare our purses to anyone in the industry."

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

The Raceway's five-night-per-week live schedule continues, with first post every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:10 PM. Evening simulcasting accompanies all live programs, with afternoon simulcasting available around the NYRA schedule.