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Thoroughbred Racing: Aqueduct, Belmont Park, Saratoga Race Course

Harness Racing: Buffalo Raceway, Yonkers Raceway, Batavia Downs, Monticello Raceway, Track Goshen

 

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Yonkers Raceway

Yonkers Raceway track opened in 1899 as the Empire City Trotting Club. The raceway was built at a cost of $780,000 by copper magnate William H. Clark and grocery tycoon James Butler. Its opening day in September 4 drew 12,000 patrons.

Today, Yonkers Raceway continues its preeminence as a major attraction to the tri-state area. It also hosts the New York Night of Champions, the "best of the best" race among the 2- and 3-year offering a total $1.2 million purse.

 

Post Times: 7:40 p.m.

Racing Dates: January 1 - December 31

Yonkers by the numbers:
Track Opened: 1899
Speed Rating: 2:00
Length of Stretch: 660 feet.
Width of Homestretch: 98 feet.
Starters Behind the Gate: 8
Hubrail: No
Open Stretch: Yes

 

Clubhouse Capacity: 7,500

Parking Capacity: 12,000

 

Admission:
Empire Terrace Floor: $4.25
Clubhouse: $2.25

 

Contact Info:
Mailing Address
810 Central Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10704

Street Address
810 Central Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10704

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