BY FRANK DRUCKER, Publicity Director, Empire City @ Yonkers
Raceway
YONKERS, NY, Friday, January 5,
2018—Yonkers Raceway’s 2018 live season begins Sunday (Jan. 7th),
doing so without the passing lane.
With approval of the New York State Gaming
Commission, track superintendent Ed Ryan and his crew did the job of moving the
homestretch pylons back to whence they came many moons ago.
“We did this to produce earlier movement
and make the races more exciting,” Raceway COO Bob Galterio said. “It should
eliminate horses sitting in and change the strategy for both drivers and
handicappers.
“This is something our fans have
requested, and we appreciate the cooperation of the horsemen and the Gaming
Commission in allowing this to happen. We encourage everyone to take a look at
our product, and feedback is always welcome.”
A reminder that Sunday’s live card begins
at 11:30 AM, with Monday (Jan. 8th) ushering in an earlier evening
first post of 6:50 PM. That earlier first post goes for all night programs,
which in January are Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Post times for the
remaining Sundays are TBA.
