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Yonkers presents third Sunday matineeYonkers presents third Sunday matineeSunday, November 23, 2014 - by Frank Drucker, publicity director, Empire City at Yonkers Raceway Yonkers, NY --- The third rendition of Yonkers Raceway's "Matinee Madness" went postward during a downright balmy (mid-50s) pre-Thanksgiving Sunday. The 12-race card again began with five French-centric, overstuffed, 1-1/4mile trotting fields. A dozen were behind the gate for the opener (post time 11:12 a.m.), with favored Itzaziam (Brian Sears, $5.70) winning that event in 2:27.3 for the added distance.  Mayra Escamilla photo Dancehall Mistress won the Open Handicap for driver Brian Sears. Included in the extra-distance extravaganza was the $46,000 Open Handicap, the 10-trotter test won by a backside-busting Dancehall Mistress (Sears, $25.60) in 2:26.1. The Sunday overseas numbers continue strong, with more than 1.2 million Euros (more than $1.5 million) wagered during the five exported events. The first three matinees have seen a total of more than four million Euros (or more than $5 million) wagered for 15 races by the French-hubbed audience (including Switzerland, Belgium, Spanish Basque community, Germany, Austria, Luxemburg, Holland, Estonia and Malta). Sunday's Pick-5, buoyed by a double carryover of more than $7,000, attracted $16,710 of fresh money. The winning combination of 4/4/4/1/2 paid $3,924.75 for every four bits. The Raceway's five program per week live schedule continues through Dec. 14, with first post every Monday, Thursday (save for Thanksgiving night), Friday and Saturday at 7:10 p.m., and the fourth of six Sunday matinees (replacing Tuesday evenings) next weekend at 11 a.m. Evening simulcasting accompanies all night programs, with afternoon simulcasting available daily (including Thanksgiving Day)  News Archives |
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