Vernon Downs Season Starts April 19 April 02, 2025 Vernon Downs is set to begin its 72nd anniversary of racing on Saturday, April 19. As the only seven-eighths mile track in New York, Vernon Downs features exhilarating racing action and family friendl...
Vernon Downs Accepting Racing Applications January 31, 2025 Racing applications for Vernon Downs are now available.
Bailey Wins Seven On Vernon's Closing Night November 16, 2024 Driver Leon Bailey capped off a great season by driving seven winners at Vernon Downs on Saturday, Nov. 16, the track's final card of the 2024 season.
Quarrel Doubles Up In Vernon Mares Open November 15, 2024 Quarrel doubled up in the $11,806 Fillies & Mares Open Pace at Vernon Downs, winning a late argument with favourite P L Princess C on Friday, Nov. 15.
Galactic Storm Gets Up For Vernon Victory November 09, 2024 Galactic Storm was a pocket rocket on Saturday, Nov. 9 at Vernon Downs, blasting off after getting clearance to capture the $10,417 featured pace.
Quarrel Wins Mares Open In Vernon Debut November 08, 2024 Quarrel won her Vernon Downs debut in the $11,806 Fillies & Mares Open Pace on Friday, Nov. 8 with Chris Long catch-driving for trainer Rob Harmon.
Natameri One Of Four For Okusko Saturday November 02, 2024 An impressive winner in his last local appearance, Natameri delivered as expected in $11,806 Open Pace on Saturday, Nov. 2 at Vernon Downs, one of for wins on the card for trainer Jessica Okusko.
Woodside Gabe Repeats In Vernon Open Trot November 01, 2024 Woodside Gabe rallied from the backfield to repeat in the $11,806 Open Handicap Trot at Vernon Downs on Friday, Nov. 1.
Primo Uomo Puts Bailey Back In Vernon Spotlight October 27, 2024 Coming off a six-win night on Friday, driver Leon Bailey was back in the Vernon Downs spotlight on Saturday when he guided Primo Uomo to victory in the $11,806 Open Pace.
Bailey Sweeps Half Of Friday's Card At Vernon October 25, 2024 Vernon Downs' leading driver Leon Bailey drove six winners on Friday's 12-race card, including a win in the $11,806 Open Trot with Woodside Gabe.
Racine Bell Retired October 19, 2024 The connections of Racine Bell have made the decision to retire the stakes-winning millionaire pacing mare at the age of seven.
Byron Drives Five Friday Winners At Vernon October 19, 2024 Aaron Byron drove five winners on the 12-race card on Friday, Oct. 18 at Vernon Downs, including Open mare pacer P L Princess C.
Post Time Change For Vernon Downs October 17, 2024 Starting on Friday, Oct. 25, Vernon Downs will be changing its post time for the balance of the 2024 live harness racing season.