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

Yonkers, NY — Yonkers Raceway’s Tuesday (March 18) Pick-5 had many fans investing with many fists.

A $25,000 guaranteed pool — fortified with a $7,500 carryover — attracted $38,283 of fresh lettuce.

The winning combination of 1-A Stitch In Time ($3), 2-Wilcox ($2.60), 5-Kehmywood ($13.60), 3-Cole Heat ($2.90) and 1-Grantor Hanover ($7.60) paid $231 for every half-a-buck.

The Raceway’s five night per week live schedule continues, with first post every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:10 p.m.. Evening simulcasting accompanies all live programs, with afternoon simulcasting available daily.