YONKERS TROT WINNER GETS INTERNATIONAL INVITE; NORWAY'S PAPAGAYO E. INJURED, NOT EXPECTED TO DEFEND YONKERS INTERNATIONAL CROWN

Yonkers, NY?Yonkers Raceway has announced that the winner of the 62nd annual Yonkers Trot for three-year-olds will automatically receive an invitation to the 38th edition of the global Yonkers International Trot. The signature stakes for three-year-old trotters is set for Saturday night, September 3, and will be a launching pad for the 1 ?-mile classic for the best trotters in the world on Saturday afternoon, October 15. ?These are two of the premier trotting events in the sport, and we felt the three-year-old who wins our Yonkers Trot deserves a chance to be on the gate with the world-s best,? Raceway COO Bob Galterio said. ?We are compiling a list of some outstanding horses for our Yonkers International Trot,? race secretary Steve Starr said. ?Unfortunately, last season-s winner, Norway's Papagayo E., is injured and won-t be able to defend his title, but there-s going to be a very strong field nonetheless.? More information about the 2016 Yonkers International Trot will be announced shortly. About Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway: Empire City Casino is one of the largest entertainment and gaming destinations in the northeast. Featuring 5,300 of the hottest slots, electronic craps, roulette, baccarat and sic bo, Empire City Casino also offers guests year-round harness racing and International simulcasting, live entertainment including the best party, tribute and Latin bands, comedy, New York-s hottest DJ-s, and more. A plethora of dining options will satisfy even the most discerning palate with Italian cuisine at Nonno-s Trattoria; Dan Rooney-s, a high-energy sports bar; Alley 810, a craft cocktail lounge with retro bowling lanes; and convenient delicious options at the International Food Court or Lil- Cocina. Visit Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway located at 810 Yonkers Avenue (off I-87 at Central Avenue) Yonkers, NY, Westchester County, open seven days a week from 10:00am to 6:00am. Visit www.empirecitycasino.com or call 914.968.4200 for information.