by Dustin Ross, Regional Racing Operations Manager, Vernon Downs

Vernon, NY — Vernon Downs is set to kick off its final weekend of live racing action beginning on Friday night (Nov. 18) with a 12-race card at 6:55 p.m. The 90-day race meet then concludes on Saturday night (Nov. 19) with ten races beginning at 6:55 p.m., followed by a fireworks display immediately following live racing.

“We have had a very good race meet this year at Vernon Downs and would like to thank all of our customers who support us year after year in the Vernon area. We look forward to another great race season in 2012, and would like to wish all of our customers and horsemen a happy and healthy holiday season,” said Jason M. Settlemoir, VP of Racing and Simulcast.

Saturday night’s 10-race card will feature a six horse $10,000 Open Pace led by Up Front Tim T from the Mark Ford Stable. Coming off of two recent starts in the $75,000 claiming ranks, Up Front Tim T sports a record of six wins in 28 seasonal outings, good for earnings of more than $106,000. Vernon Downs leading reinsman, Jimmy Whittemore, will do the driving from post position one.

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