Vernon Downs

Lems & Marohn T-Shirt Giveaways

Having captured driving titles at Vernon Downs and Tioga Downs, respectively, in 2014, Chris Lems and Jim Marohn, Jr. will both be honoured with a unique giveaway this weekend at the upstate New York ...

‘Burkentine’ Captures Vernon Open Pace

Taking advantage of a second-over trip and a torrid pace, the invading Burkentine Hanover ($28.20) edged clear late to win Monday (July 6) evening's $10,000 Open Pace at Vernon Downs in 1:49.2.

Barn Doll Scores Open Victory

Fresh off her decisive triumph in the $248,275 Empire Breeders Classic, three-year-old trotting filly Barn Doll ($3.50) rose to the occasion of her first effort against older company, rallying to the ...

Lets Go Higher Dominates Vernon Mares

After an early push clear of her five rivals, Lets Go Higher ($2.40) looked every bit odds-on in the Independence Day (July 4) feature at Vernon Downs, taking the $10,000 Mares Open Pace in 1:52.

Vernon Open To Sophomore Barn Girl

After being shoved three-wide by Painite on the entry to the far turn, Barn Girl ($10.00) made a push to the fore only to be collared by the offender in Saturday (June 27) evening's $8,000 Mares Open ...

'Princess' Prevails In Vernon Mares Open

After sustaining an early push to the lead, The Filly Princess ($5.90) held off a late charge from her pocket rival to take Friday (June 26) evening's $10,000 Mares Open Handicap Pace at Vernon Downs.

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Faves Dominate In Empire Breeders

Both brushing to the fore and opening up at will on their respective rivals, Barn Doll and Crazy Wow proved dominant in a pair of Empire Breeders Classic events for New York-sired three-year-old trott...

Godiva Seelster Delivers In Vernon Distaff

Paul and Patricia O'Neil's Godiva Seelster ($2.10) made good on a 1-20 promise, holding off steady pressure from The Filly Princess to prevail in Friday (June 19) evening's $10,000 Mares Open Pace at ...

Vernon Qualifiers Moved Forward

In anticipation of locally-stabled two-year-olds qualifying, the Vernon Downs race office has announced that qualifying sessions for the next two Friday mornings (June 19 and June 26) will begin at 9:...

Amended Vernon Draw Schedule

Officials with Vernon Downs would like to advise horsepeople of the amended draw schedule at the track for the upcoming week's races.

Barn Doll, Katniss Win Eliminations

Three-year-old trotting fillies Barn Doll ($4.30) and Katniss ($8.50) employed similar tactics toward victory in their $12,500 Empire Breeders Classic eliminations on Sunday (June 14) afternoon, takin...

Lutetium Upsets In Vernon Open Trot

With a sizable crowd on hand for the annual camel and ostrich races, Lutetium ($18.60) parlayed a pocket trip into a 1:53.2 upset victory in Saturday (June 13) evening's $10,000 Open Trot at Vernon Do...