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

Yonkers, NY — Consider this another in a series of friendly reminders for Yonkers Raceway horsemen, fans and simulcast partners. Yonkers is taking an early-June live racing break, as previously scheduled and approved by the New York State Racing and Wagering Board.

After the Saturday, May 30, program, Yonkers does not race again until Saturday night, June 6, featuring eliminations for both the Art Rooney and Lismore Paces.

There will be no live racing next Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (June 1, 2, 4 and 5).

The regular five-program-per-week schedule (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday) resumes the week of June 8. First post for all racing programs is 7:10 p.m.

Afternoon simulcasting does continue around the NYRA schedule, which resumes Thursday afternoon, May 28. Looking ahead to the June 6 Belmont Stakes, please be advised that first Belmont Park post that day is 11:35 a.m.