After its regularly-scheduled intermission, Yonkers Raceway will again host live racing this Friday night, as a dozen races have been carded.
First-race post time is 7:10 p.m.
The highlight of the program is the $44,000 Open Handicap Trot (Race 6) which will feature the standout New York-bred Coraggioso. Brian Sears has been listed to drive by trainer Julie Miller.
Tober (PP6, Jason Bartlett) has been a bridesmaid to both Coraggioso and Archangel in his last two starts, while Meladys Monet (PP5, Dan Dube) was an Open ‘Cap winner in early May.
The $44,000 dowry is part of Yonkers’ new, approximately 15 per cent, across-the-board purse increase which takes effect Friday.
After the Friday/Saturday programs, Yonkers’ five-night-per-week live schedule resumes Monday, June 16, 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.
(With files from Yonkers)