New York Sire Stakes Finals At Yonkers On September 25

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ALBANY, NY (09/23/2010)(readMedia)-- If you are looking for a unique and affordable night out, look no further than Empire City at Yonkers Raceway as it partners with the Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund to present the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) Night of Champions races on Saturday, September 25, 2010. Post time is 7:10 PM. Entry and parking is free (valet parking available for a fee).

"The Night of Champions will feature the top New York-bred Standardbred horses competing for a total of $1.6 million in purses," said John D. Sabini, Chairman of the Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund, which administers the New York Sires Stakes program. "This promises to be a memorable and exciting evening for fans who enjoy the thundering hooves and the roar of crowds at one of the most beautiful settings in New York."

The beginning years of the New York Sire Stakes boasted purses of just $1 million each season. As the years progressed and New York's Standardbred breeding industry grew, so too did the NYSS purses. In 2010, the NYSS offers $19 million in purses with races at all seven New York State harness tracks and 22 county fairs. The program provides unmatched racing opportunities for the many horsemen and race fans in New York State and preserves thousands of acres of farmland and open space statewide.

Inaugurated in 1965, the New York Sire Stakes was one of the first programs of its kind in North America and later became the model for many state-bred racing programs. The landmark legislation, known as the Laverne 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 within the State of New York.

With a host of restaurants to choose from, exciting live NYSS harness racing, world-class simulcasts of leading harness and thoroughbred races, and more than 5,000 video gaming machines, Empire City at Yonkers Raceway offers non-stop entertainment, making it an ideal night out for those tired of the same old scene. With continuous high stakes action highlighted by contenders with awesome skill and speed, the September 25 NYSS Night of Champions is sure to make instant fans of those new to harness racing!

For information about the New York Sire Stakes racing program, visit www.nysirestakes.com. For more information about Yonkers Raceway, visit www.yonkersraceway.com.