Peter Venaglia

Harness racing at Yonkers Raceway

SOANY, Yonkers Reach Agreement On Racing Contract

September 23, 2025

The Standardbred Owners Association of New York (SOANY) and MGM Yonkers, Inc., owner and operator of Empire City Casino and Yonkers Raceway, announced on Tuesday, Sept. 23 that they have reached an ag...

SOANY Conducts Annual Meeting

December 05, 2016

On Saturday, December 3, the Standardbred Owners Association of New York, the horsemen's association representing the more than 1,000 owners, trainers and drivers regularly competing at Yonkers Racewa...

U.S., France To Sign Agreement

January 21, 2014

A delegation of United States horse racing industry representatives will be in Paris, France this week to negotiate the final details of a breeding, wagering and simulcasting agreement between the Uni...