by Frank Drucker, publicity director, Yonkers Raceway

Yonkers, NY — The fourth foray into Yonkers Raceway’s “L’Arc Before It Gets Dark” went postward during an overcast but pleasant (low-50s) final day of the month.

The 12-race card again began with five French-centric, overstuffed, 1-1/4 mile trotting fields.

Mike Lizzi photo

Crazy About Pat was a 2:26 winner for driver Jason Bartlett.

A dozen were behind the gate for the $46,000 Open Handicap opener (post time 11:27 a.m.), with former New York Sire Stakes champ Crazy About Pat (Jason Bartlett, $6.70) winning as the favorite in 2:26 for the added distance.

The Sunday overseas numbers continue strong, with just under 1.2 million Euros (a bit more than $1.47 million) wagered during the five exported events.

The first four matinees have seen more than 5.2 million Euros (or more than $6.4 million) wagered for 20 races by the French-hubbed audience (including Switzerland, Belgium, Spanish Basque community, Germany, Austria, Luxemburg, Holland, Estonia and Malta).

The Raceway’s five program per week live schedule continues through Dec. 14, with first post every Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:10 p.m. and the fifth of six Sunday matinees (replacing Tuesday evenings) next weekend just after 11 a.m. Evening simulcasting accompanies all night programs, with afternoon simulcasting available daily.