Vernon Downs

Vernon Minority Owner Severing Ties

It has been reported that Gary Greenberg, a minority owner of Vernon Downs whose family has been a part of the raceway for roughly five decades, is severing his ties with the upstate New York raceway.

Vernon Downs Schedule Changes

There are a number of schedule changes for racing at Vernon Downs as a result of the recent quarantine, which is to be lifted on Saturday, June 1.

A Fool For Mark Wins Vernon Feature

The swift-striding pacer A Fool For Mark turned a pocket-sitting trip into a breezy 1:51.4 victory that proved to be the fastest score on Saturday night at Vernon Downs.

Meadowlands On Ontario EHV-1 Cases

As a result of the action taken by the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) regarding the reported cases of Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1) at the Campbellville Training Centre in Ontario, the Meadowlands Ra...

Coraggioso Wins Vernon Open Trot

Track record-holder Coraggioso cruised to a convincing victory in Friday’s $10,000 featured Open Handicap Trot while fellow high-stepper Hold On Tightly became the first five-time winner at the curren...

First 2YO Winner Of 2013

The first two-year-old winner of the 2013 racing season was registered on Thursday, May 16.

Update On Empire Breeders Classic

The following information is in response to the many inquiries from those with horses eligible to the $500,000 Empire Breeders Classic (EBC) three-year-old colt and filly trots.

'Companion' Earns First Vernon Victory

First time local starter Northern Companion took to the big oval at Vernon Downs with style and speed to capture Saturday night’s $10,000 featured Open Pace.

Spring Goal Sets Vernon Record

Spring Goal not only upset the strong favourite Coraggioso, but he also secured a fresh 1:53.1 track record for aged trotting horses while winning Friday night’s $10,000 Open Trot at Vernon Downs.

NYSS To Be Rescheduled Due To EHV-1

On Friday, May 10 it was announced that due to the recent outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus Type 1 (EHV-1) at Vernon Downs, New York Sire Stakes action will be halted for the month of May.

Settlemoir On VD Situation, Schedule

Vernon Downs has announced that there will be live racing at Vernon Downs this weekend, by permission of the New York State Gaming Commission.

Vernon Authorized To Race Friday

On Wednesday, May 8, New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine and State Gaming Commission Acting Executive Director Robert Williams issued an update rega...