It was announced on Monday, July 27 that two racetracks will be increasing purses for particular races for young horses.

In conjunction with a United States Trotting Association initiative to boost purses for horses just beginning their racing careers, Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs have elevated purses for select races, effective Friday, July 31.

Tioga Downs will increase purses for maiden, non-winners of two, and non-winners of five events by approximately 15 per cent. Those races will now be contested for $4,800, $5,600, and $6,400, respectively (formerly $4,200, $4,800, and $5,500).

Likewise, Vernon Downs will boost purses for maiden, non-winners of three, and non-winners of five races by approximately 10 per cent. Those races now will carry purses of $3,300, $4,000, and $5,600, respectively (formerly $3,000, $3,600, and $5,100).

For more information and current condition sheets, visit tiogadowns.com and vernondowns.com.

(Tioga/Vernon)