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

Yonkers, NY — Though the return of live racing is a week or so away, Yonkers Raceway continues to offer a full range of afternoon simulcasting. Saturday’s (June 10) Belmont Stakes highlights the activities, with a special early first post of 11:35 a.m. Yonkers’ mutuel windows open at 11 a.m., with advance wagering for the entire Belmont Stakes program available Friday (June 9).

Belmont Park’s first post Friday is 12:50 p.m., with Yonkers’ windows opening at 12 noon. Included in the advance wagering options are a pair of two-day gimmick doubles, the New York Stakes/Metropolitan Handicap and Belmont Gold Cup/Belmont Stakes.

The 149th Belmont goes as the 11th race of 13 on the card, with a scheduled post time of 6:37 p.m.

Live racing and evening simulcasting returns Friday (June 16); post time is 7:10 p.m.