Yonkers, NY – On Saturday (Dec. 7), The Standardbred Owners Association of New York (SOANY), the horsemen’s association representing the over 1,000 owners, trainers and drivers regularly competing at Yonkers Raceway, certified the results of its 2019 Board of Directors election.

In the driver/trainer category, Ray Schnittker, Peter Younger and Andrew Harris were unopposed in their election to three-year terms.

In the owner category, SOA President Joseph Faraldo and Chris Wittstruck were also unopposed in their election to three-year terms.

At the SOA’s annual meeting the present officers, as well as trustees of the Welfare and Retirement Funds, were continued for year 2020. They are:

Officers:
President: Joseph Faraldo
1st Vice President: Peter Venaglia
2nd Vice President Irv Atherton
3rd Vice President: John Brennan
Treasurer: Irv Atherton
Secretary: John Brennan

Trustees:
Peter Venaglia –  Chairman
Irv Atherton
John Brennan
Joseph Faraldo
Chris Wittstruck
Jordan Stratton  (1st Alternate)
Ray Schnittker (2nd Alternate)
Peter Younger (3rd Alternate)

Also at the meeting, the Board discussed its intent to continue its diligence in monitoring prospective legislation as it addresses casino gaming and sports betting, so as to prevent further cannibalization of the industry. It was also reported that the 2020 International Trot will be held on a date in mid-September.