Harrisburg, PA. — New York-bred yearlings led all jurisdictions in average price at the Harrisburg Yearling Sale on Monday (Nov. 9), posting an average of $59,180, and significantly outperforming the overall sale average of $45,192.
A total of 139 New York-bred yearlings sold for a combined $8,226,000, representing an average nearly 31% higher than the overall sale average. The results underscore the strong market demand for New York-bred Standardbreds and the opportunities created by the state’s established breeding and racing program.
The New York Sire Stakes program offers three levels of competition for two- and three-year-old trotters and pacers: the premier New York Sire Stakes, the Excelsior Series, and the County Fair Series. These opportunities provide a pathway for horses at different levels of competition while supporting a broad base of breeders and owners throughout the state.
The program’s financial impact is equally significant. In 2025, the New York Sire Stakes distributed $14.4 million in purses. In addition, more than $1.75 million in Breeders Awards is being sent out now to less than 400 eligible resident mares, further reinforcing the incentives available to those who invest in New York’s breeding industry.
Harrisburg results offer another compelling example of the market’s confidence in New York-bred yearlings. With substantial racing opportunities, competitive purses and additional breeder incentives, New York continues to offer a strong environment for breeders, owners, and investors looking to participate in Standardbred racing.