Vernon Downs

Vernon To Open Friday, April 15

Vernon Downs has received approval from the New York State Racing and Wagering Board to kick off its 2011 race season on Friday, April 15 with a first-race post time of 7:00 p.m., and has been given a...

Change In Vernon HHYF Schedule

The Harness Horse Youth Foundation summer camp to be held at Vernon Downs will take place from

Possible Locales For Proposed Track

It has been reported that Thomas Wilmot, Sr., the figurehead behind the proposed Syracuse Casino and Racetrack, has narrowed the possible locations for the multi-million-dollar endeavour down to two

Gural To Battle Proposed Syracuse Track

February 24, 2011

In regard to the proposed Syracuse racino, fellow raceway owner Jeff Gural has gone on the record as saying, “I am clearly going to do everything I can to make sure it never happens.”

NY Pols. Opposing Syracuse Raceway Inc.

February 14, 2011

It has been reported that Oneida County legislators Michael Hennessy and Frank Tallarino have penned a letter to the New York State Racing and Wagering Board announcing their opposition to the possibl...

2011 Tioga/Vernon Stakes Schedule

February 04, 2011

The 2011 stakes season at Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs has something to offer everyone, from the top older horses in the game to early lessons for freshman trotters in the Kindergarten Classic

Change Of Plans In NYS Racino Push

January 19, 2011

It has been reported that Thomas C. Wilmot, Sr., the driving force behind the push to erect a new racino in New York State, has backed away from his desire to renovate the

Warren Named Vernon Race Secretary

January 06, 2011

Vernon Downs is proud to announce that Scott Warren will be joining the race team as race secretary for the

2010 Tioga/Vernon Handle Comparison

January 04, 2011

Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs wrapped up 2010 with some promising handle figures despite the current

Tioga/Vernon Donate More Than $76,000 In 2010

December 15, 2010

American Racing and Entertainment is proud to announce that its donation totals between Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs in 2010 amounted to more than $76,000 and reached more than 50 charities.

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...

Gural Retorts To Joint Statement Regarding New York City Off-Track Betting

December 09, 2010

On Thursday, December 9, American Racing and Entertainment Chairman Jeff Gural, whose company owns Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs, issued a statement in response to a joint letter which was previously r...