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Atlanta Seeks Empire State Takeover

A sampling of top Hambletonian and Hambletonian Oaks prospects will lead the charge to Monday’s $500,000 Empire Breeders Classic (EBC) trotting finals at Vernon Downs as part of the Memorial Day matin...

Six Pack Equals Track Record

Vernon Downs ran eliminations for the Empire Breeders Classic (EBC) for sophomore trotters on Friday night (May 18).

Atlanta Wins In Eye-Catching Fashion

Maybe Rick Zeron was right after all, as the trainer of Atlanta has been quoted as saying his three-year-old trotting filly will give unbeaten Manchego “a run for her money” during the upcoming stakes...

Indiana Freshman To Step Up?

October 26, 2017

"We feel he can be another horse that not only will help support his sire, but also show how far the Indiana program has come. It is one of the best in the country and has become so in a short time."

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Atlanta Sets Record; Milestone For MacDonald

September 23, 2017

A track record-setting performance by Atlanta in her division of the New York Sires Stakes during Friday’s card at Vernon Downs also proved to be a very special victory for driver Mark MacDonald.

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Trotting Talent Treks To Mohawk

September 07, 2017

Many of the best two-year-old trotters in the sport will be converging on Mohawk Racetrack this Monday, September 11 for the William Wellwood Memorial and Peaceful Way Stakes eliminations. Each event...

Zeron Charges Sweep Champlain

August 31, 2017

The Rick Zeron Stable stepped into the spotlight by sweeping Thursday evening’s Champlain Stakes at Mohawk Racetrack.

Committee Passes Georgia Wagering Bill

January 27, 2016

On Wednesday, January 27, members of the Senate Regulated Industries panel in the State of Georgia approved a constitutional amendment and piece of legislation that could potentially lead to the legal...

Coalition Unveils Georgia Racetrack Plan

January 19, 2016

On Monday, January 19, the Georgia Horse Racing Coalition unveiled its vision for a new racetrack that would include adjacent areas for residential and commercial undertakings.

Racing At Atlanta’s Turner Field?

February 07, 2014

It has been reported that the City of Atlanta may make a push to see a live horse racing venue replace Major League Baseball at Turner Field, which is currently home to the Atlanta Braves.

Owners Take Marketing Into Own Hands

In order to see one of the top three-year-olds in North America, the only thing that some people have to do is look up