Vernon Downs

JK Panache Pounces In Vernon Open

JK Panache ($9.60) took full advantage of a pocket trip on the far turn of Saturday (April 23) evening's $8,500 Open Handicap Pace at Vernon Downs, finding a seam up the pegs in the final eighth and k...

Opening Night Feature To Stirling Cadet

After a quick pace did him in the week prior at Saratoga Raceway, Stirling Cadet ($4.90) found a change in venue and the cut back to a mile welcome, as he turned in a dominating 1:53.2 effort in Frida...

Vernon To Kick Off Meet Friday

The opening round of the Catherine Burton late-closing series shares centre stage with a $9,000 Open Trot on opening night at Vernon Downs, which is this Friday (April 22).

Tioga, Vernon Stakes Payments Due

Horsemen are reminded that sustaining payments for Free For All Early Closing events at Tioga and Vernon Downs are due by April 15.

Vernon Qualifiers Rescheduled

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

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

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

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.