Yonkers Raceway does not have a turf course—the last anyone checked—but that didn’t stop some of the participants for Saturday afternoon’s (Oct. 13th) $1 million YonkersInternational Trot @ Empire City Casino.
France’s Up and Quick (with caretaker Angelique Beaufils) and Lionel from Norway (with caretaker Per Pergenius) took to the track’s infield Friday (Oct. 12th) for a stroll and a bite, respectively. They, along with the other eight entrants, were to be in the Raceway paddock by 1 PM Friday in preparation for the 40th International. The detention rules and regulations were as directed by, and administered through, the New York State Gaming Commission.
Saturday’s race schedule…
Race 1 – 1 PM
Race 2 – 1:20 PM
Race 3 – 1:40 PM
Race 4 – 2 PM
Race 5 – 2:20 PM
Race 6 – 2:40 PM
Race 7 – 3:10 PM $250,000 Harry Harvey Invitational Trot (1¼ miles)
Race 8 – 3:40 PM $1 million Yonkers International Trot @ Empire City Casino (1¼ miles)
Race 9 – 4:10 PM Open Trot
Race 10 – 4:40 PM Trot
(races 7 through 10 simulcast to French-hubbed audience)
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