Empire Terrace Open for rich series finals

Yonkers Raceway is pleased to announce that the Empire Terrace Dining Room will be open when the track hosts

the harness racing finals of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series and Blue Chip Matchmaker Series on Monday, April 25.

The price point will be $80 per person, plus tax and gratuity for the food. There will also be an open bar available for $40 per person, plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, please call 914-457-2531 on Friday or Saturday. For more information outside those days, please reach out to the race office.

The menu available is as follows:

Salad Station (make your own)

– Iceberg Lettuce, Romaine, Mesclun, Baby Spinach

– Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Bell Peppers, Cabbage, Broccoli, Corn

– Olives, Capers, Jalapenos, Artichoke, Croutons, Roast Almonds

– Ciliegine, Feta Cheese, Cheddar, Blue Cheese, Parmesan

– Grilled Chicken, Tuna, Shrimp, Bacon Bits

– Dressings- Italian, Balsamic, Thousand Island, Ranch, Red Wine Vinegar, Lemon Juice,

Olive Oil

Hot Food

– Blackened Salmon, Corn Relish

– Lemon Thyme Chicken, Honey Mustard Sauce

– Grilled Steak, Sautéed Onions, Red Wine Demi

– Fingerling Potatoes and Leeks

– Broccoli Tossed in Garlic Oil

Live Pasta Station

– Pasta: Penne, Cheese Tortellini, Rigatoni

– Sauce: Tomato, Pesto, Garlic Oil, Alfredo

– Toppings: Chicken, Shrimp, Mushrooms, Broccoli, Bacon, Tomato, Parmesan,

Peppers, Olives, Red Onions

Dessert

– Assorted Cakes, Cookies, Brownies

– Fresh Fruit salad

Borgata & Matchmaker Standings Update

The fifth and final legs of the Matchmaker and Borgata are coming up on Friday (April 15) and Monday (April 18), respectively. The current top ten in the Matchmaker are Drama Act (262 points), Easy To Please (200 points), Racine Bell (200 points), Karma Seelster (192 points), Miss You N (192 points), Best Head West (187 points), Mystical Carrie (187 points), Keep Rockin A (178 points), Lit De Rose (155 points), and Man Dontforget Me (153 ponts).

As far as the Borgata goes, Nandolo N leads with 250 points. He is followed by This Is The Plan (227.5 points), Leonidas A (225 points), Tattoo Artist (212 points), Funatthebeach N (210 points), Pat Stanley N (200 points), Jack’s Legend N (187 points), Semi Tough (182 points), Western Joe (174 points), and Poseidon Seelster (170 points).

The horses with the eight highest point totals will advance to the finals, which have estimated purses of $550,000 for the Borgata and $381,000 for the Matchmaker. There will also be consolations for each race.

Full series standings and other information is available on the Yonkers Raceway racing page, which can be accessed by clicking here.

Racing is currently being held at Yonkers on a Monday-Friday basis, with post time each night at 6:55.

From Yonkers Raceway Media