Vernon Downs will host a race Saturday and Saratoga Casino and Hotel will put on a race during their Sunday racing card.
Vernon conditions can be found at the following link https://docs.google.com/document/d/13YX-it00mMg_CQcfA5oYEl75iHVByWXaytdqihOebkY/edit?usp=sharing. The goal is to have horses racing between the times of 2:10 and 2:04.1. The purse will be $2,500 divided evenly as long as there are 6 or more horses if there are less the purse may be lowered. Funds are coming directly from RUS NY. The winner will also be presented a cooler sponsored by Triple Crown.
Saratoga conditions is a Free For All with horses having to show a charted line of 2:10 or better and have a charted line in harness or RUS within the last 30 days. The goal is to have horses that can compete in 2:04 and faster. The purse will be $500 per horse and is being generously donated by the Saratoga Harness Horsemen's Association.
Entries for each track are currently online through the USTA. Be sure to change the gate to RUS trot. Entries for Vernon are due by Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 9 a.m. and Entries for Saratoga are due by Thursday, Oct. 11 by 9 a.m.
Racing could not continue without the generosity of sponsors because RUS is yet to become a wagering or self sufficient event. Those that have donated $200 or more include Monticello Raceway, The Meadowlands, Vernon Down, Tioga Downs, Batavia Downs, Saratoga Harness Horsemen's Association, The Mark Ford Stable, Advantage Edge Equine, Morrisville State College, Triple Crown, Pure Country Campgrounds, T&K Harrington LLC, The Equine Tax Group, Preserving Gods Creation Taxidermy, Beckwith Racing, Early Owego Antique Center, ROC The Standardbred and Triple R Equestrian Center. To see all all sponsors or learn more about RUS visit RUS New York's website, rus-newyork.com.
WHAT IS RACING UNDER SADDLE:
Also known as Monte Racing, RUS, is a hybrid between harness racing and thoroughbred racing. The sport consists of a rider atop a Standardbred (generally a trotter) in a saddle instead of pulling a sulky. RUS is an exciting part of international standardbred racing and is conducted daily at most European tracks as part of their regular pari-mutuel wagering programs.
RUS NY is an organization that helps coordinate and promote under saddle races across the state. The main goal is to promote the unique sport, educate about the versatility of the Standardbred breed as both a racing and a riding horse and to help Standardbreds find great homes after they finish their days on the track.
To keep up on RUS NY happenings follow the group on Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr.
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