by Scott Warren, for Vernon Downs

Vernon, NY — Applications for the 2017 racing season are due and can be found on the Vernon Downs website. The deadline for submission of applications wishing to have stable privileges is March 15.

The entire barn area will open beginning April 1.

As a reminder, racing applications are required for anyone intending to race in 2017.

Nominations for the Robert E. Keller Trotting Series and the Anthony Farina Pacing Series will close as well on March 15. Information on these series, along with other pertinent racing information, is available at www.vernondowns.com/horsemen.

Vernon Downs kicks off racing on Friday (April 21).