BY FRANK
DRUCKER, Publicity Director, Empire City @ Yonkers Raceway
YONKERS, NY, Friday, March 14, 2014 – Yonkers Raceway has announced an
across-the-board purse increase of approximately 15 percent, beginning with the
race week of Monday, March 24th.
The new purse structure shall range from
$9,000 (for non-winners of $5,000 in last six starts) to $38,000 (for the trio
of weekly Opens/Open Handicaps). The “old” range went from $6,500 to $33,000.
“We realize that with Pocono and
Harrah’s Philly opening, horsemen have more choices, and we’re committed the
maintaining the best racing right here,” general manager Bob Galterio said. “As
always, we appreciate their support and encourage everyone to take a look at
the new purse schedule.”
For 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 daily.
