2021 NY County Fair series schedule

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – The Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund today released the approved schedule for the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) County Fair Series. This year’s season gets underway on July 8 at the Afton Fair in Chenango County. The County Fair Finals are scheduled for September 5 at Goshen. The full schedule of race dates can be viewed here<nysirestakes.com/backend/News/news_upload/NYCF_Race_Schedule_2021_1411.pdf>.

The series will consist of 21 non-pari-mutuel harness racing events open to eligible 2- and 3-year-old New York-bred Standardbreds. The events provide young horses with the opportunity to earn as they learn while bringing harness racing to communities across the state.

“This schedule came together thanks to the work of many dedicated individuals in counties around the state,” said Executive Director M. Kelly Young. “We appreciate the commitment of all our racing fairs and are excited for the outstanding season coming up.”

The New York State County Fair Series has three new locations this year in Genesee County, Madison County and Ontario County. Genesee County racing will occur at Batavia Downs, while Madison County racing will be offsite at SUNY Morrisville. The Ontario County Fair is located in Canandaigua, which is hosting harness racing on its track for the first time in memory.
“The New York Sire Stakes is excited to welcome these three new locations to expand our racing offerings,” said Young. “We hope this schedule encourages more individuals to participate in harness racing and attend these exciting grandstand events in New York State.”

Additionally, the Lewis County Fair celebrates its 200th year this summer. Harness racing has long been an integral part of the Lowville, NY, event and the NYSS is excited to be part of this milestone celebration. You can learn more here<www.lewiscountyfair.org/200th-fair>.
Lastly, all County Fair Finals entries, except those for Erie County, will go through the New York Fair Entry Hotline at 518.388.0964.

Visit the New York Sire Stakes website at www.nysirestakes.com<www.nysirestakes.com/> for more information.

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