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The New York Sire Stakes is the state’s premier harness racing program designed to promote the breeding, buying and racing of standardbred horses in New York State. Administered by the Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund, the New York Sire Stakes is the nation’s oldest harness racing program of its kind.
County Fair Finals
Monday, 23 January 2012 14:50
The County Fair Finals will be held at Monticello on August 30, 2012
2012 Race Schedule
Friday, 20 January 2012 12:49
Below are the 2012 Sire Stakes and Excelsior Series race Schedules
Happy New Year
Friday, 06 January 2012 11:03
Significant Enhancements in the New York Sire Stakes Program
Make for a Happy New Year in 2012
Building on what is one of the most successful sire stakes programs in North America the NY Sire Stakes announced some significant enhancements for the 2012 season. The introduction of the new Excelsior Series races is designed to bring more and better racing opportunities for horses competing at all levels of the NY Sire Stakes program.
Improvements for NY Sire Stakes
Tuesday, 06 December 2011 12:00
AGRICULTURE & NYS HORSE BREEDING DEVELOPMENT FUND BOARD APPROVES IMPROVEMENTS FOR NY SIRE STAKES
The Agriculture and New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund Board, in conjunction with the Harness Horse Breeders of New York State, has approved significant changes to the 2012 New York Sire Stakes racing conditions and schedule that will provide owners of horses of varying ability more flexibility and opportunity to race in the state.
Beginning next year, Standardbred owners have an opportunity to make a choice to race in the Sire Stakes races or the new Excelsior Series, which is replacing the Late Closer program. Sire Stakes and Excelsior Series races will occur on the same days, meaning owners with multiple horses of varying ability will not have to make multiple trips to and from the track on different days. The Excelsior series will have separate payments, and begin earlier in the year, providing a well-rounded, versatile program to fit all New York Sires Stakes horses and ensure equal racing opportunities for all.
The Excelsior Series, which will incorporate the State Fair races, provides Standardbred owners a chance to race developing 2- and 3-year old horses without being subject to the earnings cap that existed in the Late Closer program.
ROLL WITH JOE GOES OUT A WINNER IN 56TH MESSENGER STAKES
Monday, 14 November 2011 10:59
YONKERS, NY, Saturday, November 12, 2011 -- Roll With Joe (Ron Pierce) surprised no one Saturday night, winning Yonkers
Raceway's $401,000 Messenger Stakes for 3-year-olds.
In his retirement soiree, "Joe" rolled, romping in the 56th edition of the final jewel of the Pacing Triple Crown by eight widening lengths in 1:52.4.
Leaving from post position No. 3 as the minimum-allowed-by-law 1-20 favorite, harness racing’s richest horse of 2011 was in play early.
However, he was stuffed into a seat behind New York Sire Stakes champ Mojo Terror (Brian Sears), who found a 27.4 opening quarter-mile. Mojo Terror--one of two geldings in the six-horse field--rated a 29-second next interval (:56.4 half), while Keystone Velocity (Dan Dube) was taking out of fifth.
In third turn, it was time for "Joe" to go. Pierce vacated the pocket, soon after ending what suspense this race may have offered. Roll With Joe had a pair of lengths at the 1:23.4 three-quarters, then opened to 4 1/2 lengths turning for home.
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