On Thursday, October 1, Standardbred Owners Association of New York President Joe Faraldo issued a press release stating that the SOA of NY is seeking the return of on-track wagering and purses at Yonkers Raceway....read on
SOA Of NY Speaks Out Against HISA
September 30, 2020:
The Standardbred Owners Association of New York recently made its position clear on the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act, which has been a major topic of discussion in the U.S. Standardbred racing industry as of late....read on
SOANY Wants Yonkers Wagering To Return
September 22, 2020:
On Monday, September 21, Standardbred Owners Association of New York President Joe Faraldo wrote a letter to NYS Gaming Commission Executive Director Robert Williams stating that the SOA of NY is seeking immediate assistance with the resumption of pari-mutuel wagering at Empire City Casino/Yonkers Raceway....read on
O’Brien Joins SOA Of NY
September 12, 2020:
Longtime Standardbred owner and experienced businessman Pat O’Brien has joined the Standardbred Owners Association of New York as Executive Director....read on
SOANY: Yonkers Racing Until Dec. 22
September 9, 2020:
According to an announcement by the Standardbred Owners Association of New York, there will not be an upcoming shutdown of racing at Yonkers Raceway, which had previously stated that racing would be taking a break after Saturday, September 12....read on
Yonkers Raceway Open To All
June 20, 2020:
The Standardbred Owners Association of New York is pleased to announce that the MGM Yonkers, Inc. Racing Operations Rider to the MGM Resorts International Seven-Point Safety Plan” (the “Rider”) has been amended to eliminate the requirement that participants shipping in to Yonkers present a valid positive COVID-19 antibody test in order to gain access to the Yonkers paddock....read on
SOANY Statement On 'Positive Antibody' Situation
June 18, 2020:
On Thursday, June 18, the Standardbred Owners Association of New York issued a statement in regard to the 'positive antibody' issue it has with Yonkers Raceway....read on
SOANY Disagrees With Yonkers Testing
June 7, 2020:
The Standardbred Owners and Breeders Association of New York has announced that it is against the current position that Yonkers Raceway has taken in regard to antibody testing....read on
SOA Of NY Seeks Director, Field Rep
May 18, 2020:
The Standardbred Owners Association of New York seeks an executive director and a field representative....read on
Second Grant For Some Yonkers Grooms
May 14, 2020:
The Standardbred Owners Association of New York has announced that it will be providing a second grant to qualified grooms in order to further assist them during the shutdown of racing at Yonkers Raceway....read on
SOA Of NY Scholarship App Available
May 4, 2020:
The Standardbred Owners Association of New York is pleased to announce that the application and rules for the 2020/21 SOA of NY John R. Brennan/MGM Yonkers Scholarship are now available....read on
Grants For Yonkers Grooms Announced
April 6, 2020:
The Standardbred Owners Association of New York has announced that it will be providing grants to qualified grooms in order to assist them during the temporary shutdown of racing at Yonkers Raceway....read on
Faraldo Tests Positive For COVID-19
March 22, 2020:
It has been announced that Standardbred Owners Association of New York President Joe Faraldo has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus....read on
Faraldo Tests Negative For COVID-19
March 14, 2020:
On Saturday (March 14) the Standardbred Owners Association of New York issued a statement on the status of its President Joe Faraldo, who had been in close proximity to the now-deceased John Brennan....read on
SOA Of NY Seeks Executive Director
January 21, 2020:
The Standardbred Owners Association of New York is looking to fill its Executive Director position....read on
