by Dustin Ross, regional racing operations manager, Tioga/Vernon Downs

Vernon, NY — Vernon Downs has finished the draw for the 2009 New York Sire Stakes Night of Champions on Saturday, September 26, with a post time of 6:55 p.m.

Eight divisions of the best 2- and 3-year-olds in the country will battle it out for their share of the $175,000 finals with $1.4 million on the line.

Along with the sire stake finals, top Open pacers will compete in an Open I, Open II, and an Open III.

Entries for Saturday’s premier New York event can be found at www.vernondowns.com.