Jason Settlemoir

Jeff Gural Now Sole ARE Owner

September 22, 2011

It was announced via release on Thursday, September 22 that chairman and CEO Jeff Gural has acquired full control of American Racing and Entertainment, the owner/operator of Tioga Downs and Vernon Dow...

Tioga, Gural Aid In Flood Relief

September 20, 2011

Due to severe flooding in New York State's southern tier, the final three race nights of Tioga Downs' 2011 season of live racing had to be cancelled. Over the 10 days which followed the devastation in...

Settlemoir Named Second Jug Announcer

August 26, 2011

The Little Brown Jug has announced that Jason Settlemoir will be the second announcer during 2011 Grand Circuit Week at the Delaware Ohio County Fair

Huston, Settlemoir To USHWA Hall

August 16, 2011

The two newest members of the United States Harness Writers' Association Upstate New York Chapter Harness Racing Hall of Fame representing Tioga Downs are Jason Settlemoir and Roger Huston

Tioga Raises Guaranteed Pick 6 Pool

Tioga Downs has announced that its 'Pick 6 Sundays' will return with an even larger guaranteed pool for the 2011 race season

Vernon, Horsepeople Agree On Contract

It has been reported that officials with Vernon Downs have reached a new deal with the horsepeople that

Tioga's Low Takeout Rates To Remain In 2011

February 07, 2011

Last year Tioga Downs, in conjunction with its horsemen’s group, the STHHA, experimented with a pilot program to lower its takeout rates across the board to New York state minimums. Tioga is proud to ...

Haskell Joins Tioga Race Office

January 11, 2011

Tioga Downs has announced that Lou Haskell will be joining the race office as assistant race secretary during the 2011 race season

Vernon Announces The Muscle Hill Stakes

December 10, 2010

Vernon Downs has announced that its stakes event for opening trotting mares, The Conway Hall, has been renamed The Muscle Hill. It will have an estimated purse of $200,000 in 2011 and will be sponsore...

Higher Handle, Reduced Revenues At Tioga

November 29, 2010

Management of Tioga Downs today announced mixed results from their across-the-board takeout reduction in 2010. While handle increased by 7.8 per cent, wagering revenues fell from 2009

Tioga Downs Wraps Up Successful United Way Campaign

November 18, 2010

Tioga Downs wrapped up its 2010 United Way campaign for Tioga County this past week, and thanks to the gratitude of its employees it were able to exceed its 2010 goal.

Tioga Slashing Simulcasting

October 26, 2010

Tioga Downs has announced that it will be closing its simulcast operations on Mondays and Tuesdays beginning on Monday, November 8