When does vernon downs open and---

[rainman2]

who will be racing there?

[PIGLAND]

drop dead

[seen2much]

VD has a few stakes cards. The rest is short fields with cheap purses.

[joemomma]

Loved Vernon back in the day, they still race horses there?

[SwankToliverA]

Loved Vernon back in the day, they still race horses there?

According to their website, opening day is 4/20

[Locked in with pace]

I predict they cancel racing days due to lack of entries or reduce racing days . Too many other tracks available with far better purses

[The Exporter]

The only 2 turn track in New York makes VD viable.

[CMJAnew]

I predict they cancel racing days due to lack of entries or reduce racing days . Too many other tracks available with far better purses

As is true every year.

[Locked in with pace]

For years many more people went there for their track. Now they need to earn lining and pay their bills and you can't with Vernon; 's purse structure.  The entries and class of horses get lower every year. Eventually the track drastically reduces its schedule if not close.

[Parked]

From occasionally going there to watch my horses race and comments from my trainer….

Reason why VD is a good place
1. Great track to teach babies speed ,(finish them off).
2. No stall rent
3. Great hay in area for reasonable price.
4. Grooms quarters that are very reasonable.
5. Centrally located if you have N Y breds.
6. Beautiful views and clean air.
7. Lots of golf courses
8. Great fishing


Reasons why VD is not good.
1. Purse structure.
2. Races go fast for size of purse.
3. Club House not open for dining  (casino there has very good food)
4. Facility is generally in state of disrepair. Not unlike most tracks.
5. Low handle so a decent bet destroys the odds.

Overall the place and area is horse and people friendly . Purses big drawback. 

[rainman2]

drop dead

Are you having PMS again PORKY???
People are actually making worthwhile posts on this (unlike you). Please make constructive posts on horseplop! 
Thank you for your cooperation.

[Papillon]

The only 2 turn track in New York makes VD viable.

if a horse only likes two turn tracks--then NY is not the place to be

this "Vernon is the only big oval in NY" nonsense is a very lame excuse

the place should be shuttered and Gural is trying to do that

[CMJAnew]

the place should be shuttered and Gural is trying to do that

This statements requires more information.

[rainman2]

if a horse only likes two turn tracks--then NY is not the place to be

this "Vernon is the only big oval in NY" nonsense is a very lame excuse

the place should be shuttered and Gural is trying to do that

Can they bring some Monticello horses to race at Vernon so we can find out how much better they really are!!!

[Papillon]

This statements requires more information.

if you have been paying attention-Gural keeps asking the state of NY for handouts or he threatens to close the place-citing losses on the horse racing side of the business

imagine a facility with a casino still asking for help

that's Vernon