Posted on: November 20, 2023, 05:04h.
Last updated on: November 20, 2023, 05:04h.
Yonkers Raceway restarted racing on Monday following a major accident. Check out the details in this comprehensive update.
Get the low-down on the Yonkers Raceway accident that led to significant injuries for several drivers. No horses were hurt but the incident brought racing to a standstill over the weekend.
Find out the latest on the drivers’ conditions and the impact of the accident on future races.
Injury Update
Get all the details about the aftermath of the accident at Yonkers Raceway and how the racing community is reacting.
Read a full statement from MGM Resorts on the accident and the safety measures in place for harness racing.
Discover why harness racing has been exempted from the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Act and how the sport has improved its safety standards over the years.
Improvements in Safety
Learn more about the measures undertaken to improve safety in harness racing and the controversies surrounding the federal Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Act.
Gain insight into the fatalities related to harness racing and how it compares to thoroughbred racing.