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.
Horses that are
not stabled at Vernon may enter to race for the June 1 card and from
there forward. Qualifiers for that week will be held on Saturday, June
1 as well to accommodate trainers with horses that need to be
qualified that are stabled off the grounds.
The Empire
Breeders Classic (EBC)
trotting eliminations have been moved from Friday, May 31 and
will be raced on Sunday, June 2 with a post time of 1:15pm.
The live racing
program originally scheduled for Wednesday, June 5 has
been canceled. Sunday, June 9 (post time 6:45) will be added in
its place. The EBC trotting
finals and Excelsior series events for three year old colt and filly trotters
will be raced on that card.
Race Secretary
Scott Warren will conduct a double draw on Wednesday, May 29 for the June 1
& 2 cards and again on Wednesday, June 5 for the June 8 & 9 race
cards.
Further, live racing is canceled for
Saturday, June 15 due to a concert. That card will be raced on Sunday,
June 16 at 1:15pm.
Please be advised that all details herein
are contingent upon no further complications with the quarantine.
Further information is available on the
Vernon website or by calling the Race Office at (315) 829-6825.
