Vernon Qualifiers Rescheduled April 05, 2016 As a result of the recent snowstorm that blanketed central New York, the qualifying session that was originally scheduled for Friday morning (April 8) at Vernon Downs have been rescheduled for Tuesday...
Vernon Meet Nears; Details Released March 30, 2016 Racing will soon return to central New York’s ‘Miracle Mile,’ as Vernon Downs readies for an 84-date season which is slated to begin on Friday, April 22.
Tioga / Vernon Payments Due March 15 March 08, 2016 Officials with Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs have issued a reminder to horsepeople that all early and late-closing events for 2016 at Tioga and Vernon have a nomination deadline of March 15 (postmarked...
Vernon Stall Apps, Series Info Online March 01, 2016 Horsepeople are advised that Vernon Downs’ stall applications and late closer information is now available on the Vernon Downs website.
Handicapping Tournament Qualifiers February 05, 2016 Officials with Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs have issued a reminder to area horseplayers that the tracks will both be hosting upcoming qualifying tournaments for the World Harness Handicapping Champion...
MacDonald, Dewhurst Take Vernon Titles November 21, 2015 The 2015 season at Vernon Downs came to a close on Saturday (November 21) evening, with a nine-race card bringing the curtain down on the 90-program meeting.
Sweet Bettor Goes From Worst To First November 20, 2015 Taking full advantage of a soft second quarter, The Triple C Stables LLC's Sweet Bettor ($6.80) blitzed to the fore, passing all five of her rivals before reaching the far turn and subsequently winnin...
Another Successful Night For MacDonald November 14, 2015 Fresh off a six-win effort last night, leading driver John MacDonald led all drivers with four victories on Saturday (November 14) night's 11-race program at Vernon Downs.
MacDonald Wins Six Races At Vernon November 13, 2015 Amid chilly and windy conditions, John MacDonald -- the leading driver at Vernon Downs -- enjoyed good fortunes on Friday the 13th, prevailing in six of the evening's 10 races.
War Horses To Battle At Vernon November 12, 2015 As the curtain comes down on the 2015 racing season at Vernon Downs on Saturday, November 21, Director of Racing Scott Warren has announced a pair of special events for the 'war horses' who battle wee...
Vernon Feature To Thatll Be The Rei November 08, 2015 After pouncing from the pocket in mid-stretch, the Harmon Racing Stable's Thatll Be The Rei gamely held off a valiant stand-side charge from Damon Blue Chip to take Saturday evening's featured $7,000 ...
Wildflower In 91-1 Kindergarten Upset October 31, 2015 In addition to the annual Turn Back the Clock races and the Four One One for grey pacers, Vernon Downs hosted the finals of the Kindergarten Classic Series -- worth a combined $366,000 -- on Saturday ...