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

Yonkers, NY — Yonkers Raceway, with the approval of the New York State Gaming Commission, has announced a unique Empire Club promotion just in time for Justify.

New (sign up at promotions booth) and existing Empire Club members shall receive a $5 win ticket on Justify as he goes after the Triple Crown in this Saturday’s (June 9) Belmont Stakes. It’s limited to the first 1,000 members (total value of the promotion $5,000).

Justify drew post position No. 1 in the field of 10 for the 150th Belmont as he tries to become just the second undefeated (Seattle Slew-1977) Triple Crown winner.

Empire Club members may begin receiving the complimentary wager on race day beginning at 10 a.m., at the main floor promotions booth.

Note that Belmont Park’s first post that day is 11:35 a.m., with the 150th Belmont Stakes (11th race) set for approximately 6:46 p.m.