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

Yonkers, NY — Two Hall of Fame racing stars, driver Catello Manzi and jockey Jorge Velasquez, headline a free Yonkers Raceway handicapping seminar this Tuesday night (Aug. 25). The two stars have won more than 20,000 races, including Manzi’s trio of Yonkers Trot victories.

The event, held in the Empire Terrace from 7-8:30 p.m., offers insight into — and takes questions about — next Saturday’s (Aug. 29) two big New York stakes races, our Yonkers Trot (with a final purse in excess of $670,000) and Saratoga’s Travers Stakes.

The featured duo at the forum is scheduled to be joined by preeminent race caller Dave Johnson, WFAN Radio/SNY television personality Marc Malusis and jockey agent Drew Mollica.

A three-course dinner is also available for just $18.95, which includes a complimentary Empire City gift and signed color photographs of Velasquez and Manzi.

For reservations, please call 914.457.2457 and ask for Yonkers Trot/Travers seminar.