Agreement reached at Vernon
The Harness Horse Association of Central New York (HHACNY), the Gaming Commission-recognized representative horsemen’s association at Vernon Downs Racetrack, is pleased to announce that it has secured a two year extension of its horsemen's agreement with Vernon Downs' Management and agreed to a waiver of the 10-percent cap on the two important 2020 Vernon stakes in this difficult year. A formal agreement is to be executed.
As part of the negotiation to achieve this agreement favorable to both parties, which ensures that the horsemen will receive all of the beneficial terms and conditions g... more...
As part of the negotiation to achieve this agreement favorable to both parties, which ensures that the horsemen will receive all of the beneficial terms and conditions g... more...
US-bred Propulsion gets Elitlopp victory in fifth try
On his fifth and perhaps final attempt, the 9-year-old American-bred Propulsion won the Elitlopp on Sunday night (May 31) at the Solvalla track in Stockholm, Sweden. It was the first Elitlopp held without spectators due to the covid-19 pandemic.
Previously, Propulsion had finished second twice and fourth twice in the Elitlopp.
Propulsion is a son of Muscle Hill and the Hall of Fame broodmare Danae, who also won the Hambletonian Oaks. He was bred by Rikki Caldwell and her daughter Elizabeth and son Danny at Cane Run Farm near Lexington, Ky., and with partner Bluestone Farms of Pennsylvania. At l... more...
Previously, Propulsion had finished second twice and fourth twice in the Elitlopp.
Propulsion is a son of Muscle Hill and the Hall of Fame broodmare Danae, who also won the Hambletonian Oaks. He was bred by Rikki Caldwell and her daughter Elizabeth and son Danny at Cane Run Farm near Lexington, Ky., and with partner Bluestone Farms of Pennsylvania. At l... more...
Takter Stable stars with 6 wins in Meadowlands qualifiers
The Meadowlands returned to racing Saturday with 26 qualifiers going postward. It was the first action at the New Jersey racetrack since the covid-19 pandemic forc Dee ed it to close nearly 10 weeks ago. The qualifiers got underway at 10 a.m. and while nobody except essential personnel were allowed on the grounds, the 5 1/2-hour marathon session was able to be viewed on the track's website or on RTN.
The races were filled with stars--all making their season debut--with speed-badge honors of the day going to the 4-year-old pacer Hurricane Emperor, who won in 1:49.4 for driver Mark MacDonald and tra... more...
The races were filled with stars--all making their season debut--with speed-badge honors of the day going to the 4-year-old pacer Hurricane Emperor, who won in 1:49.4 for driver Mark MacDonald and tra... more...
Contract impasse could delay Vernon opener until July
In a troubling turn of events, negotiations over a revision to the existing contract between Vernon Downs management and the Harness Horse Association of Central New York (HHACNY) have reached an impasse, leaving the scheduled June 10 opening in jeopardy.
Despite considerable losses incurred each year from continuing to operate a race meet at Vernon, track owner Jeff Gural was prepared to start the live meet well in advance of opening the Vernon casino and personally fund any shortfall to get them started racing.
Along with getting the local horsemen racing after what for some has been si... more...
Despite considerable losses incurred each year from continuing to operate a race meet at Vernon, track owner Jeff Gural was prepared to start the live meet well in advance of opening the Vernon casino and personally fund any shortfall to get them started racing.
Along with getting the local horsemen racing after what for some has been si... more...
Qualifiers Monday at Tioga Downs
Tioga Downs will hold qualifiers on Monday, June 1. The box will close at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 31.
Tioga has a state required Reopening Protocol that horsemen must follow explicitly.
This questionnaire must be downloaded (must be a paper copy to turn in upon arrival - having it on your phone or other device is not acceptable) filled out completely and signed by all persons entering the grounds. Anyone entering the grounds will consent to a no touch temperature check that must not be above 100f to gain admittance.
Please enter electronically and be prepared to follow the guidelines as they are written when you get there. (Tioga Downs... more...
Tioga has a state required Reopening Protocol that horsemen must follow explicitly.
This questionnaire must be downloaded (must be a paper copy to turn in upon arrival - having it on your phone or other device is not acceptable) filled out completely and signed by all persons entering the grounds. Anyone entering the grounds will consent to a no touch temperature check that must not be above 100f to gain admittance.
Please enter electronically and be prepared to follow the guidelines as they are written when you get there. (Tioga Downs... more...
Stars qualify Friday at Gaitway Farm
When Standardbred racing returned to the Garden State on Friday morning (May 29), with 187 horses contesting a marathon qualifying session over the one-mile track at Gaitway Farm in Manalapan, N.J., trainer Ron Burke's stable was in full force, accounting for the day's fastest mile and five other winners, and Breeders Crown winner American History turned in a strong showing of the shelf, but it was on the trotting side where the stars more readily came out.
Millionaire Dayson picked up immediately where he left off for the Burke Brigade, throwing a 1:54.1 mile under Yannick Gingras after also... more...
Millionaire Dayson picked up immediately where he left off for the Burke Brigade, throwing a 1:54.1 mile under Yannick Gingras after also... more...
Meadowlands returns Saturday with 26 qualifiers
The Meadowlands will host 26 qualifying races on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. The program pages will be available for download when they are complete. There will be warm up breaks after races 5 - 10 - 15 and 20. Horses are permitted one warm up each.
The paddock gate will open at 7 a.m. for horsemen to enter. Only those persons that are essential to the care and racing of the horses will be allowed entry. The grandstand will be closed. There will be no spectators permitted in any part of the facility.
A COVID-19 questionnaire must be completed and turned in as you pass through the gate. Th... more...
The paddock gate will open at 7 a.m. for horsemen to enter. Only those persons that are essential to the care and racing of the horses will be allowed entry. The grandstand will be closed. There will be no spectators permitted in any part of the facility.
A COVID-19 questionnaire must be completed and turned in as you pass through the gate. Th... more...
Headlines • June 01, 2020
▪ Agreement reached at Vernon
▪ US-bred Propulsion gets Elitlopp victory in fifth try
▪ Takter Stable stars with 6 wins in Meadowlands qualifiers
▪ Contract impasse could delay Vernon opener until July
▪ Qualifiers Monday at Tioga Downs
▪ Stars qualify Friday at Gaitway Farm
▪ Meadowlands returns Saturday with 26 qualifiers
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