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New York’s Storied Harness Racing Legacy
Our history dates back to 1838, when horsemen first raced down the main street in Goshen, NY – which is now where the world’s Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame is located.
In 1899, Yonkers Raceway was founded by the Empire City Trotting Club and became one of the premier harness racing facilities in the county, typically hosting one or two legs of the Harness Racing Triple Crown. Several racetracks (Batavia, Buffalo and Saratoga) opened in the early 1940s and the famed Monticello Raceway opened in 1958.
NY is a Prime Destination for Racing!
Today, our seven premier racetracks – Batavia, Buffalo, Monticello, Saratoga, Tioga, Vernon and Yonkers – are prime destinations for top drivers, trainers and elite standardbred horses from all over the country and globe. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering the sport for the first time, there is simply nothing like the thrill of New York harness racing – and many fun and easy ways to get and stay involved!
Watch In Person
You can watch any upcoming harness races in-person at seven racetracks across New York State: Batavia Downs, Buffalo Raceway, Monticello Raceway, Saratoga Casino Hotel, Tioga Downs, Vernon Downs and Yonkers Raceway.
Each of our seven harness racetracks offer an exceptional live racing experience. Many of New York’s racetracks are part of full-service racinos, which offer dining, gaming and entertainment services before, during and after each race. Together, the racetracks and racinos create an exciting, all-in-one destination where fans can enjoy top-notch racing and wager on races.
Watch and Wager Anywhere
You can also experience the action online! New York’s racetracks offer live simulcasting, state-of-the-art video feeds, on-demand replays and live expert commentary. Tune in through simulcast feeds across the seven racetracks across New York State: Batavia Downs, Buffalo Raceway, Monticello Raceway, Saratoga Casino Hotel, Tioga Downs, Vernon Downs and Yonkers Raceway.
Fans can also engage by wagering on races via advance deposit wagering (ADW), including three ADW sites offered by New York’s harness tracks, all of which offer significant rewards to players: BataviaBets, EmpireCityBets, and SaratogaBets.
Harness racing is more than a sport. It’s a community filled with energy, competition and joy!
