Albany, NY — The Agriculture & NYS Horse Breeding Development Fund has announced the release of the New York Sire Stakes and Excelsior Series 2023 racing schedules. Both schedules can be found on the New York Sire Stakes website.

The programs kick off May 29 (Memorial Day) at Vernon Downs Casino Hotel in Vernon, N.Y.

The New York Sire Stakes will conclude the season with a “Night of Champions” at Yonkers Raceway in Yonkers, N.Y., on Sept. 9, when all are welcome to watch the highly competitive day of harness racing. The Excelsior Series finals will take place at Batavia Downs in Batavia, N.Y., on Sept. 13.

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