by Frank Drucker, publicity director, Empire City at Yonkers Raceway

Yonkers, NY — The entry box for both the Messenger Stakes and Lady Maud Pace — Yonkers Raceway’s final two major events of the season — closes this Tuesday (Oct. 27) at 4 p.m. (EDT).

Eliminations — if necessary — for both events are scheduled for Saturday night, Oct. 31, with the finals going Saturday night, Nov. 7.

Estimated purses are $500,0000 (Messenger, 3-year-old Open) and $380,000 (Lady Maud, 3-year-old fillies). Supplemental entrants are permitted at the cost of $60,000 (Messenger) and $30,000 (Lady Maud), respectively.

For further information, please contact the race office at (914) 457-2627.