Vernon On The Cusp Of Racing Return May 24, 2020 Vernon Downs owner Jeff Gural has announced that plans are in place for the track to host qualifying sessions and live racing in the very near future.
New York Can Resume Racing June 1 May 16, 2020 In his daily press conference from Albany, N.Y. on Saturday (May 16), New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that horse racing tracks will be allowed to open on June 1.
Tioga, Vernon Preparing To Reopen May 11, 2020 In light of the recent announcement that the New York regions containing both Tioga and Vernon Downs will be among the first to make a gradual return to business, Jeff Gural is working toward opening ...
Empire Breeders Trots Postponed April 23, 2020 Officials with Vernon Downs announced on Thursday, April 23 that the scheduled Empire Breeders Classic (EBC) trotting stakes have been postponed.
Update On The ‘Big M,’ Tioga And Vernon April 07, 2020 On Tuesday, April 6, an update was released in regard to what might be possible for 2020 racing and stakes scenarios at the Meadowlands Racetrack, Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs.
‘Big M’ On Indicted Trainers’ Horses March 25, 2020 On Wednesday, March 25, officials with the Meadowlands Racetrack addressed how the track will be handling horses that were trained by trainers that have been indicted.
Tioga, Vernon Not Stabling Horses March 18, 2020 Officials with Tioga and Vernon Downs have announced that the stable areas at both tracks will not be accepting horses on April 1 as previously scheduled.
Tioga And Vernon Closures Announced March 17, 2020 Officials with Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs have announced that both locations have closed down through the end of March due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus (pandemic).
Only Passing Thru Wins Bailey Memorial November 03, 2019 Only Passing Thru flew late to win closing night feature, the $8,000 Billy Bailey Memorial Trot, at Vernon on Saturday, Nov. 2.
Vernon Downs' Closing Night Preview October 31, 2019 Vernon Downs’ 2019 season of live racing will come to a close this Saturday (Nov. 2).
Vernon Main Event To Brookdale Bruiser October 19, 2019 Brookdale Bruiser, in rein to teamster John MacDonald, was a front-stepping winner in the $7,000 featured pace Saturday at Vernon Downs.
Spoiler Alert Wins Vernon Feature Friday October 19, 2019 Spoiler Alert (Leon Bailey) captured the $7,000 featured trot at Vernon Downs on Friday (October 18).
