Media Advisory: New York Sire Stakes Races at Goshen Historic Track

Media are invited and encouraged to attend as we celebrate Independence Day weekend when the New York Sire Stakes brings harness racing home to its birthplace, "the cradle of the trotter," as a fitting salute to the birth of our great nation!

WHAT: New York Sire Stakes Races at Goshen Historic Track

WHEN: Saturday, July 5 & Sunday, July 6; post time 1PM each day

WHERE: Goshen Historic Track, Goshen, NY

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Be a part of the excitement when the New York Sire Stakes comes to Goshen this weekend! This non-pari-mutuel meet (no betting) is the perfect family outing for those looking for a fun-filled Fourth of July weekend get-away that's close to home. The New York Sire Stakes races are a fantastic compliment Goshen's "Great American Weekend" festivities.

The New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) races kick off on July 5^th at 1P.M. with three-year-old colt and filly pacers highlighting the Saturday racing program at Historic Track in Goshen, N.Y.

The celebration and excitement continues on Sunday, July 6^th when three-year-old filly and colt trotters heat up the track with more live NYSS action. Post time is 1PM.

Races typically run until 4PM, each day, depending upon the number of horses racing.

The New York Sire Stakes is New York State's premier racing program for Standardbred horses bred in New York State. Races are held from June through early October each year at all of New York's harness tracks.

Inaugurated in 1965, the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) the first program of its kind in North America and later became the model for many state-bred racing programs. The landmark legislation, known as the Lavern Law, sought to spur the standardbred breeding industry through the creation of the Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund; the public benefit corporation that administers the NYSS racing program and promotes standardbred breeding. Today the NYSS offers $15 million in purses, holding races at all seven of New York State's harness tracks and at 22 county fairs, providing unmatched racing opportunities for the many horsemen and race fans in New York State.

For more information visit www.nysirestakes.com.

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