from the SOA of New York

Yonkers, NY — The $1 million Yonkers International Trot is one month away with the classic trotting event scheduled for Oct. 14 at Yonkers Raceway.

Find all the latest news and videos at www.internationaltrot.com as the North American and European contenders are announced in the coming weeks. Last year’s winner Resolve has accepted an invitation to return and defend his title. Also already accepting are France’s Dreammoko and Italy’s Twister Bi.

Plus follow along on social media on the Standardbred Owners Association of New York Facebook page, and on Twitter @soaofny by using the hashtag #International2017. There will be weekly free contests for International Trot prizes and merchandise.

In addition to the International Trot, Yonkers Raceway will be hosting eight New York Sire Stakes finals on the Oct. 14 afternoon card, each carrying a $225,000 purse.

There will also be two $250,000 invitational races — the Dan Rooney Pace and the Harry Harvey Trot.