Standardbred Owners Association of New York

One more week before Yonkers Raceway opens for the 2021 season! Live harness racing Mon. through Friday with a 7:15 p.m. first post time beginning Jan. 11!One more week before Yonkers Raceway opens for the 2021 season! Live harness racing Mon. through Friday with a 7:15 p.m. first post time beginning Jan. 11!

Yonkers Raceway teases decrease in takeout rates on select exotic wagers effective 2021: http://www.soaofny.com/yonkers-raceway-indicates-decrease-i

Next, I’ll take him to Yonkers to see if he can get around a half-mile track. We might try the (Borgata) series there. It sounds like we’ll be seeing Nifty Norman’s star import Let It Ride at Yonkers before too long! The 8-year-old pacer is 5-for-5 in the U.S. and just won in 1:48.1 at the Swamp last night! http://ustrottingnews.com/big-m-handle-tops-4-5-million-le/

With the right trip and everything working out, I think he’ll be tough to beat again." Dina Bolt, a fresh New Zealand-bred import for Dylan Davis, returns to Yonkers tonight off an impressive victory here Nov. 30. Story here: http://www.soaofny.com/dina-bolt-returns-to-yonkers-after-i

We're about to leave 2020 behind and to say it was a challenging year for us all is an understatement. However, it wasn't all bad. Leave a comment with your favorite Yonkers Raceway memory from 2020 - a big win, a special horse, the biggest ticket you cashed, etc. or your hopes & goals for 2021. We may feature some of our favorite answers in our next newsletter, so share away!

Yonkers Raceway has posted nomination blanks for a number of the 2021 stakes races! See below: Borgata https://bit.ly/2WUE0uw Matchmaker https://bit.ly/34PMWFx M Life Rewards https://bit.ly/3rKUOCr... John Brennan Trotting Series https://bit.ly/3rF9cfp Springfield https://bit.ly/2L5y3Ic See more

They were three-wide and driving to the opening quarter as Tookadiveoffdipper, Hot Deuce, Rock Diamonds, and Western Fame all wanted the lead! They paid a stiff price, and San Domino circled the field to post an 8-1 upset in last night’s $30,000 pacing feature! #HarnessRacing

Yonkers released the condition sheet for the first week of the 2021 season. One notable change - the races historically carded on Saturdays have been moved to Mondays. The historical Monday/Tuesday cards shifted to Tuesday/Wednesday as the track drops Saturdays and adds Wednesdays in the new year. What do you think about the change? You can view the new Yonkers Raceway condition sheet here: https://bit.ly/2L4NMaI

"Who do you like?" It's Ziggy Sky and Joe Bongiorno making a last-to-first move from post eight to blow up the toteboard at odds of 70-1! #HarnessRacing

Twin B Speedo Big Bad Bill Art Scene Redbank Blaze Tookadiveoffdipper... Mykindachip Matt Kakaley details his drives on tonight's program at Yonkers, which begins at 7:12 p.m. Read here: http://www.soaofny.com/driver-insights-with-matt-kakaley-de

We're approaching the 7:12 p.m. post time for tonight's card of #HarnessRacing at Yonkers Raceway! $7,500 Guaranteed Pick 5 Pool 8% Rewards & Live Video: http://EmpireCityBets.com... Free Pick 5 past performances: https://bit.ly/3kBbmJ0 Race Analysis: https://bit.ly/2TxImpD See more

You know what to do. Let us know who you're playing in tonight's featured pace....then head over to Empire City Bets to place your wager and watch the races!

On this date in 2007, ALWAYS A VIRGIN won the $725,480 Messenger Stakes Final: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDnhky6P8Ig

Yonkers Purses to Increase Week of Nov. 8: http://www.soaofny.com/yonkers-purses-to-increase-week-of-n

THANK YOU to everyone who wagered $24,986 in tonight’s Pick 5!!! The bet featured a $3,400 carryover THANK YOU to everyone who wagered $24,986 in tonight’s Pick 5!!! The bet featured a $3,400 carryover

CARRYOVER ALERT! Yonkers has a $3,400 carryover in tonight’s Pick 5! The sequence begins in race 5. Here are your free full card past performances: https://bit.ly/31ZIran

Congratulations to 2019 Yonkers International Trot winner Zacon Gio on winning the Gran Premio Lotteria in Italy today, beating Prix d’Amérique winner Face Time Bourbon! #HarnessRacing

On this date in 2008, SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE beat SHADOW PLAY in the $650,000 Messenger Stakes Final on a sloppy track at Yonkers Raceway, one of the champion's greatest performances: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK6J4ne3BXI

Best of luck to 2019 Yonkers International Trot winner Zacon Gio in the Gran Premio Lotteria!

GIVEAWAY TIME!! Pick the official winner of tonight's $25,000 Open Handicap Pace in the comments below. We'll select one correct answer to win a $25 Dunkin' Donuts Gift Card! Rules: 1) Must 'Like' the SOA of NY's page... 2) Must guess the official winner of the 7th race at Yonkers Raceway 10/24/2020 before the race starts (entries attached). 3) Must be in the U.S. / Canada to win See more

WOW! Invader Broadway Athena shot out of a cannon in the stretch collars pacesetter Stormy Kromer in a sharp 1:53.4 to win last night’s featured $25,000 open handicap trot! The lone mare beat her seven gelding rivals at odds of 12-1! Austin Siegelman drove for Gilbert Garcia-Herrera. #HarnessRacing

Who do you like? Give us your selections for tonight's featured $25,000 open handicap trot! Live #HarnessRacing begins at 7:12 p.m.

North American Harness Horse Alliance Opposes Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act: http://www.soaofny.com/north-american-harness-horse-allianc

'The Minister of Speed' George Brennan drove three winners on last night's card (all in wire to wire fashion, naturally). Magic Forces (Ron Burke) Roselily (Scott Di Domenico) Angel's Pride (Scott Di Domenico)... Which driver do you think will get the most wins on the Friday night (Oct. 23) program?