New Yorkers for Harness Racing

09/02/2026

Only 10 days until the big day! On September 12, Yonkers Raceway hosts two premier events: The MGM Yonkers International Trot, with horses from Europe and North America competing for a $1 million purse in the World Championship! The same day, the $2.4 million New York Sire Stakes Day of Champions will showcase the state’s top 2- and 3-year-old pacers and trotters! First post is 11:50 AM.

Join us at Yonkers Raceway to cheer your favorite horses on to victory: https://www.yonkersinternationaltrot.com/

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

The Empire Breeders Classic finals are this weekend! The sport’s brightest 3-year-old pacers (boys and girls) will battle for a combined $500,000 in purses at Tioga Downs Casino Resort – one of the premier afternoons on NY’s racing calendar. First post is August 30 at 12:30 PM. Join the NYHR community: http://bit.ly/4vObOaT

08/25/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 John R. Brennan Scholarship recipients! 🎓

On August 18th, the Standardbred Owners Association of New York and Yonkers Raceway awarded $23,000 in combined scholarships to four students in the harness racing community: Max Keppler, Joshua Holland, Addison Gingras and Jaiden Gingras.

Named in honor of longtime horse trainer and SOA of NY field representative John Brennan, the annual scholarship supports members of the harness racing community and their families as they pursue higher education.

Congratulations to this year’s recipients as they continue their education and carry forward the strong legacy of New York harness racing!

08/20/2026

Nap Day for Munster
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08/18/2026

Shoutout to the teams of skilled professionals behind every standardbred! Grooms and stable managers who care for equines, farriers who hand-craft custom shoes, farmers who grow hay and grain, harness and sulky makers, equine transporters & many others all work to keep our horses healthy, happy and comfortable. Follow us and visit our website to learn more: https://bit.ly/44eGuGo

08/18/2026

08/14/2026

Fuzzy foal ears are the best 🥰

08/13/2026

Look how far they’ve come! Our Class of ’26 foals are now confident, curious weanlings, starting halter training and learning to lead as they bond with the teams who care for them daily. New York’s farms are shaping tomorrow’s champions one lesson at a time. Learn more about New York’s foals: https://bit.ly/44eGuGo

08/10/2026

Save the date for an exciting afternoon at Vernon Downs! On August 14 at 5:05pm, a 3-Year-Old Filly Pace of the elite New York Sire Stakes will be spotlighting some of NY’s top sophomore pacing fillies as they continue their road to the finals. Join the NYHR community: http://bit.ly/4vObOaT