by Dustin Ross, Regional Racing Operations Manager, Vernon Downs

Vernon, NY — Vernon Downs is gearing up for the State Fair weekend (August 24–26) featuring the 2-year-old New York bred races, the $700,000 (est.) Zweig Memorial Trot, and the sixth annual $50,000 Drivers’ Championship.

Vernon will be putting on a carnival like atmosphere at the track all weekend long, holding owner barbeques, a Sunday morning brunch, and a free horsemen’s golf outing.

Dining reservations and golf sign ups can be directed to Jason M. Settlemoir, VP of Racing and Simulcast, at 607.699.7588 or jsettlemoir@tiogadowns.com.

Reservations for golf must be made to Settlemoir by the end of business on Thursday (August 23).

On Saturday (August 25), Vernon Downs will be hosting a free golf outing for all horsemen and owners in the morning (planned tee time is 9 a.m.). The tournament will be held at Rome Country Club and will be a four person captain and crew format tournament.

The weekend is capped off with the $700,000 (est.) Zweig Memorial Trot for 3-year-old trotters and the $50,000 Drivers’ Championship on Sunday (August 26) with a 1:15 p.m. post time.

There will be a horsemen’s brunch held on Sunday morning, beginning at 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., on the rooftop terrace, which is located on the third floor of the Vernon Downs Hotel.

For more information on Vernon Downs visit www.vernondowns.com.