Vernon, NY – Vernon Downs is set to begin its 71st year of harness racing on Saturday, April 20. Post time for Opening Night is 6:05 p.m. and features a t-shirt giveaway after the third race. As the only 7/8ths mile track in New York, Vernon Downs features exhilarating racing action and family friendly entertainment. In 2023,
Summer racing at two of New York’s finest harness racetracks, Vernon and Tioga Downs, is right around the corner with both opening days quickly approaching. Both tracks are the only non-half-mile ovals in the entire Empire State and provide lucrative racing opportunities.