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

Vernon, NY — Vernon Downs is hosting a free golf outing for all horsemen who are members of the HHA of CNY on Monday, August 31, with a 1 p.m. shotgun start at Twin Ponds Golf Course.

There will also be a free horsemen’s BBQ immediately following the golf outing behind the Vernon Downs hotel with raffles for horsemen.

To sign up a team for the golf outing, played as a four-man captain and crew format, please e-mail Dustin Ross at dross@tiogadowns.com or call (607) 699-7657.

All members of the HHA of CNY that register by Saturday, August 31, will be entered into a drawing to win the following prizes:

1st Prize — $1,000
2nd Prize — $250
3rd Prize — $100
4th Prize — $50 Gas Card
5th Prize — $50 Gas Card
6th Prize — $50 Gas Card
7th Prize — $50 Gas Card
8th Prize — $50 Gas Card
9th Prize — $50 Gas Card
10th Prize — $50 Gas Card