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

Yonkers, NY — A friendly reminder from Yonkers Raceway that after the Art Rooney Pace/Lismore stakes program of Saturday (June 1), Yonkers Raceway is dark for live racing (and evening simulcasting) until Friday (June 14).

Afternoon simulcasting continues around the NYRA schedule, including the June 8 Belmont Stakes with a special first post at 11:35 a.m. A complete schedule is always available at www.yonkersraceway.com.

Horsemen are also reminded that nominations for the “Jackpot Next Door” Claiming Series (for $20,000 claiming pacers of both genders) close Saturday (June 15), with the series beginning Friday (June 28).

Nominations forms are available in the nightly racing program, online at www.yonkersraceway.com and in various harness publications and their sites.

For more information, contact the race office at 914.457.2627.