by Frank Drucker, Publicity Director, Empire City at Yonkers Raceway

Yonkers, NY — Yonkers Raceway and the Standardbred Owners Association of New York are presenting a seminar on owning a harness racehorse Saturday (Sept. 24), prior to the New York Night of Champions.

The seminar, scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m., features driver Scott Zeron, trainers Linda Toscano and Andrew Harris, SOA director Chris Wittstruck and Funky Munky Stable managing partner Richard Munk. It is to be held in the Red Room, located on the second floor of the casino’s main building and admission is free.

The five preeminent horse people will discuss the rewards and risks of Standardbred ownership, as well as answer questions from the attendees.

Toscano became the first female trainer to win the Hambletonian (Chapter Seven) and was 2013’s Trainer of the Year. Zeron won his 3,000th career race earlier this month, and is the driver of Yonkers Trot and Hambletonian champion Marion Marauder. Wittstruck is an attorney and an SOA of NY director, as well as an award-winning writer. Harris has campaigned such quality horses as Phil Your Boots on the local circuit, while Funky Munky Stable offers partnerships in both Standardbred and Thoroughbred racehorse ownerships.

Those interested in attending may register in advance through the USTA by e-mailing owners@ustrotting.com or calling 877.800.8782, ext. 5555.