by Frank Drucker, Publicity Director, Empire City at Yonkers Raceway
Yonkers, NY — Yonkers Raceway has announced an across the board purse increase, effective with the upcoming condition sheet for the race week beginning next Monday (May 7).
The increases range from 10-20 percent, depending upon the purse of the race. Races going for less than $15,000 shall get the higher hike (moving the lowest purse from $7,500 to $9,000), while any race worth $15,000 or more gets a 10 percent rise. Thus, the weekly Open Handicaps move from $40,000 to $44,000.
For more information, please contact the race office at 914.457.2627.