Yonkers Raceway Race Track Info

Buffalo Raceway, Harness Racing Track in New York, USA

Yonkers Dinners

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

Race Results and Payoffs

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