The 2012 races have been moved to Vernon Downs 7/8's mile oval, generally regarded as one of the very finest racing surfaces in the game. The Zweig Memorial will be featured on a special Sunday, August 26 matinee card that will include the $50,000 annual Driver's Challenge.The scheduling of the race will allow the cream of the crop to come to Vernon for the Zweig one week after the Colonial and then have an important open week before the Canadian Trotting Classic elims. The New York State Fair events for two year olds will be raced on Friday and Saturday of Zweig weekend, creating a showcase of the finest our sport has to offer.
"We are trying to recreate the fun weekend we all had when the Zweig was raced at the State Fairgrounds along with other New York sire stake races. Having our hotel on site with its many recent improvements along with the new format for the Zweig and the always exciting drivers' championship, we are hoping that we will have a big turnout." said American Racing Chairman Jeff Gural.
The cooperation of the Harness Horse Breeders of New York and Mrs. Anne Zweig were integral to executing the improvements in the Zweig Memorial. The first sustaining payment for the 2012 races comes due by February 15. Nomination forms and conditions are available at the HHBNYS web site.
