by Nick Salvi, for Vernon Downs

Vernon, NY — The popular Kindergarten Classic series for 2-year-old trotters begins at Vernon Downs on Friday, August 26.

Entries will be taken by the Vernon Race Office at 315.829.6825 until the box closes at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, August 23.

Each leg races for a purse of $10,000. The entry fee is $260 ($250 plus the $10 New York starting fee).

The Red Mile will host two legs this year on September 9 and 22. Check their condition sheet for entry details.

The series wraps up back at Vernon with the last leg on October 21 and the $200,000 (est.) colt and $180,000 (est.) filly finals a week later.

All entry information is available at the Vernon Downs website with the complete schedule and list of eligibles here.