by Scott Warren, Vernon Downs
Applications for the 2017 racing
seasons are now available and can be found on the respective websites for both
Tioga & Vernon Downs. The deadline for submission of applications wishing
to have stable privileges, at either track, is March 15. The entire barn area
will open beginning April 1.
As a reminder, racing applications are required
for anyone intending to race in 2017.
Nominations for the Robert E.
Keller Trotting Series and the Anthony Farina Pacing Series, both held at
Vernon Downs, will close on March 15. Information on these series, along
with other pertinent racing information, is available at: www.vernondowns.com/horsemen.
Tioga Downs will play host to four
early series (Gail’s Diner Pace/Hub International Pace/M&J Oil & Lube
Trot/William’s Auto Trot) in the month of May. Series nominating forms and all
other information are available www.tiogadowns.com/horsemen.
Vernon Downs kicks off racing on
Friday (April 21) and Tioga on Saturday (May 6).