Typically we would have a race schedule and conditions out for the RUS New York Fair Series by now.
Category: Racing Under Saddle
RUS New York seeks feedback
RUS New York is asking all riders, trainers, owners and fans to complete a brief questionnaire in order to plan ahead for the 2021 racing under saddle season in New York and beyond.
RUS NY Fair Series is cancelled for 2020
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the RUS NY Fair Series is cancelled for 2020. However, we are happy to announce at least one fair will be hosting a race and conditions are set.
RUS New York update
The future of the 2020 RUS NY Fair Series largely depends on the existence of county fair harness racing and grant money provided by the organization’s flagship sponsor, the New York Sire Stakes and Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund.
Bilibili sets world record under saddle
For the third time in a row, Bilibili with Alexandre Abrivard won the Prix de l’Ile de France, a Group I under saddle race, at Vincennes Sunday afternoon (Feb. 2) and was timed in a new world record 1.52.3 (mile rate). A 9-year old French trotter, Bilibili is under saddle specialist. In fact, all his lifetime earnings of more than $2 million were won in under saddle races.
RUS NY seeks sponsorships
RUS New York highly relies on sponsorship funds to be a success. The organization is reaching out for support before the race season begins so that businesses and individuals get the most out of their buck.
RUS New York to host end of the year meeting
RUS New York will be hosting an end of the year meeting to go over the 2019 season and discuss the future of the group and races in New York.
Funny Photo wins Elizabeth Miller Memorial at Monticello Raceway
On Wednesday (Oct. 2), Funny Photo won the Third Annual Elizabeth Miller Memorial Racing Under Saddle race at Monticello.
A look back at Akhenaton’s RUS Fair final victory
Akhenaton, a French-bred 9-year-old gelding who has a history of racing internationally under saddle, went into this past Thursday’s (Sept. 5) New York County RUS Fair final as the clear favorite and he did not disappoint.
RUS NY Fair Series final set for Sept. 5
Four horses have earned their way into the RUS New York Fair Series final that will be featured at Monticello Raceway on Thursday (Sept. 5).