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

Yonkers, NY — Consider this a required-by-law reminder regarding Yonkers Raceway’s new and improved Saturday first post — 6:50 p.m. — which goes into effect this week (June 14).

Yonkers’ five-night-per-week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday) live harness schedule remains, with first post for the other four programs at 7:40 p.m. Evening simulcasting accompanies all live programs, with afternoon simulcasting available around the NYRA schedule.

Please be advised that stakes action resumes next weekend, with eliminations for the ’08 Yonkers Trot scheduled for Saturday night, June 21, a night after elims for the companion event, the Hudson Filly Trot.