Statement From HHBNYS On Contract April 28, 2017 The following statement was issued by the Harness Horse Breeders of New York State (HHBNYS) regarding the administration and promotion of the NY Sire Stakes program.
Glaucine Positives Addressed In NY February 16, 2017 On Thursday, February 16, the New York State Gaming Commission announced significant, nation-leading action in addressing the presence of the alkaloid glaucine in the urine and plasma of racehorses.
Arrigenna New Track Superintendent May 24, 2016 Peter Arrigenna has been named the new track superintendent at Batavia Downs. Arrigenna is a longtime horseman who also serves as a trustee of the Agriculture and New York State Horse Breeding Develop...
Cuomo Appoints Arrigenna To NY Board January 22, 2014 Harness Horse Breeders of New York State is pleased to learn of the appointment of Peter Arrigenna by Governor Andrew Cuomo, to the Board of Trustees of the Agriculture and New York State Horse Breedi...
Top 3YO Retired To Breeding Ranks December 07, 2012 It has been announced that one of the top trotters in North America is being retired to the stud ranks.
Excelsior Series Wraps Up With Approval September 22, 2012 Driver Jim Morrill Jr.’s five consecutive victories at Saratoga Raceway Friday night included the first three of four $45,000 New York Sire Stakes Excelsior Series finals for two-year-olds with odds-o...
Archangel Brings Congregation Of Fans To Hambo July 30, 2012 For the last 20 years or so, trainer Peter Arrigenna had the same response whenever someone asked when he would attend the Hambletonian at the Meadowlands Racetrack rather than watch the race on telev...
Trainer Hopes For Heavenly Win July 26, 2012 “It’s going to be a great experience, mainly for the horse more than me. I think he deserves to be in this race. I think he’s earned it. He’s just a super great horse. It’s going to be nice to go agai...
Tuesdays With Mom To Pack It In November 23, 2011 Tuesdays With Mom, a New York Sire Stakes champion and a top Open Trot performer, will end her racing career on Friday night (November 25) at Batavia Downs
Arrigenna On 'Rocky's Retirement October 08, 2009 The 7th annual $40,000 Robert J. Kane Memorial pace headlines a terrific card of racing on Saturday night at Batavia Downs, but for some racing fans the night could be bittersweet.
