Yonkers Raceway

Sears Seeks Second Messenger

September 01, 2017

"That’s the type of horse he is. He’s going to give it to you, what he’s got. He’ll empty the tank for you. My job is just to try and keep him relaxed and confident and let him go about his thing.”

Carryover For Yonkers’ Pick 5

August 31, 2017

A friendly reminder from Yonkers Raceway that Friday evening’s Pick 5 wager starts with a carryover of $2,395.25.

Advance Wagering For Yonkers Trot

August 31, 2017

With the permission of the New York State Gaming Commission, advance wagering shall be offered Friday (Sept. 1st) for Yonkers Raceway’s pair of Saturday night (Sept. 2nd) $500,000 Triple Crown events.

Surick Dreaming Big With 'Ella'

August 31, 2017

“There’s not really much to her, she’s kind of a smaller horse and just a lovely horse to be around. She’s got a great personality, she’s a cool little filly. I never thought for her to be this much.”

Bartlett Eying Rare Yonkers First

August 30, 2017

For all the success Jason Bartlett has enjoyed since making Yonkers Raceway his office nearly a decade -- and six driving titles -- ago, one of the few holes in the resume is a rather chasmic one.

Freshman Fillies Impress At Yonkers

August 29, 2017

Yonkers Raceway Tuesday night hosted the New York Sire Stakes' Frank Becerra Pace for two-year-old fillies.

Posts Drawn For Yonkers Trot

August 28, 2017

Faced with a scenario for which there was no rule in place, Saturday night’s $500,000 final of Yonkers Raceway’s 63rd Yonkers Trot shall go postward with a field of nine three-year-olds.

In Secret Three-peats At Yonkers

August 27, 2017

In Secret, driven by George Brennan, won his third straight when taking the $50,000 Open Handicap at Yonkers Raceway on Sunday, August 27.

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Yonkers Trot, Messenger Elims Contested

August 27, 2017

Yonkers Raceway Saturday, August 26 hosted a trio of $40,000 stakes eliminations,one for the 62nd Messenger Stakes and two for the 63rd Yonkers Trot.

Favourites Prevail In NY Sire Stakes

August 25, 2017

The U-S Open is right around the corner and nearly right down the road. In that spirit, form held serve Friday night (August 25), with Yonkers Raceway hosting the $159,000 New York Sire Stakes Jim Mea...

Yonkers Sunday Matinee, "NY, NY Double"

August 25, 2017

A reminder regarding Yonkers Raceway’s matinee program this Sunday (August 27), with a 12:30 p.m. Eastern first post. It’s the seventh of eight consecutive Sundays.

Downbytheseaside Returns To Yonkers

August 25, 2017

When he last raced at Yonkers on May 27, Downbytheseaside won the $300,000 Art Rooney Pace. The victory was his fourth in a row after capturing the Governor’s Cup at Woodbine to end his two-year-old s...