Vernon Downs

Grand Slam For Lutetium

Coming off three consecutive wins in the Open ranks at Buffalo, Lutetium proved a gutsy 1:52.4 winner by taking a lifetime mark in Friday’s opening night feature - the $10,000 Miracle Mile 1 Trot - at...

Lower Base Wagers At Vernon

Punters will have an easier time aiming for a big score in trifecta, Pick 3, and Pick 4 wagers this season at Vernon Downs, as the base wager in all three pools has been reduced to 50 cents.

Double Draw At Vernon

Vernon Downs will be conducting a double draw on Tuesday (April 8) for Friday (April 11) and Saturday (April 12).

Gale Trainees Headline Vernon Qualifiers

A trio of Truman Gale trainees sparkled in Saturday (Apr. 5) morning's qualifying session at Vernon Downs, with Ocean Mist turning in a dominant 1:56.2 effort.

Vernon Qualifiers Altered This Week

Officials with Vernon Downs have announced that the track’s qualifying schedule for this week has been altered.

Vernon Qualifying Schedule News

Vernon Downs will conduct its first qualifiers for the 2014 racing season on Tuesday (April 1) at 10:30 a.m.

Vernon Late Closer Noms Due April 1

Officials with Vernon Downs would like to remind all horsepeople that nominations for both the Catherine Burton Trotting Series and the Anthony Farina Pacing Series are due April 1.

Vernon’s Moran To Retire

Vernon Downs has named Michael Chamberlain its lead racecaller, as legendary announcer Jim Moran will retire after a half century in the broadcast box.

Vernon Racing Apps Coming Due

Vernon Downs racing applications are due March 15 and the barn area will open April 1.

Tioga/Vernon Stakes Sched Announced

February 18, 2014

Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs have announced their 2014 stakes schedule, with an estimated $4.3 million in purses to attract the top horses in New York and across North America throughout the season.

Tioga/Vernon Racing Apps Available

February 11, 2014

Racing applications for the 2014 race season at both Tioga and Vernon Downs are now available on their respective websites.

Tioga/Vernon Announce Stakes Schedule

February 03, 2014

Horsemen are now able to access all information for Tioga & Vernon Downs live and stakes racing season on each track's website.