Yonkers, NY – MGM Yonkers Raceway is announcing a rule change effective immediately. Going forward, the parameters and penalties for violation of the 30-second second-quarter rule will be as follows:
Trotters of all ages will now receive a one-second allowance, meaning a second quarter in 31 seconds or less will be permitted, while pacers must go in at least 30 seconds on a fast track without a variant.
Those who do not adhere to the guidelines will be penalized as follows:
*First violation: warning
*Second violation: $100 fine
*Third violation and beyond: $250 fine
MGM Yonkers Raceway is currently operating on a Monday through Friday live racing schedule with post time each night at 6:45 p.m. (ET).
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