As an opening act for Saturday’s (May 5) 144th Kentucky Derby, Yonkers Raceway played host to rare early-morning 'races' on Tuesday morning (May 1).
The event, which was aired and streamed live on WHTZ-FM 100.3 in the New York City metropolitan area and on SiriusXM Radio, featured Greg T. from Elvis Duran and the Z100 Morning Show first competing in a dash, complete with double-seated jog carts. For entertainment purposes only, Greg T.'s horse, as noted by track announcer John Hernan, was renamed "Shartin #2", in deference to the newly-minted Blue Chip Matchmaker winner.
The second competition featured Greg T. racing "Shartin #2" foot versus hoof. Despite the human head start, there was a predictable result, though a good time was had by all.
As a reminder, Yonkers Raceway shall accept wagers for the entire Derby Day card beginning this Friday (May 4), with Churchill Downs’ first post both days at 10:30 a.m. Saturday finds the Raceway offering all sorts of Derby-themed goodies, from a big-cash hat contest (with Greg T. selecting the grand-prize winner) to mint juleps to food specials, along with plenty to places to watch and wager.
Live racing that evening is set for the usual 6:50 p.m. first post.
(Yonkers Raceway)