The New York Sire Stakes is the nation' s oldest harness racing program of its kind.
The program is administered by the Agriculture & NYS Horse Breeding Development Fund. The New York Sire Stakes is the state's premier harness racing program designed to promote the breeding, buying and racing of standardbred horses in New York State. Administered by the Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund, the New York Sire Stakes is the nation's oldest harness racing program of its kind.
07/30/2026
Missed a race? We've got you covered! Race replays are available on the NYSS website, so you can catch up on all the action. From NYSS to Excelsior races, relive the excitement and stay up to date throughout the season. https://www.nysspoints.com/replays/
07/29/2026
Due to unsafe weather conditions, the Essex County Fair at Westport will be cancelled today, July 29.
07/28/2026
Don't miss a moment of the action!
View this week's upcoming races and follow the NYSS, Excelsior, and County Fair Series as they continue throughout the state.
07/24/2026
Reminder: If you submitted a 2026 Mare Residency Form A, you must submit Form B after the required 180-day residency period to finalize your mare's residency status.
If you have any questions about the process or deadlines, please contact the NYSS office.
Access the form here: https://bit.ly/4oXtSNE
07/22/2026
View the 2026 County Fair Book online for the full schedule, condition sheets, amd important County Fair information. View here: https://bit.ly/4gPzWWp
07/20/2026
Take a look ahead at this week's upcoming races!
The New York Sire Stakes, Excelsior Series, and County Fair Series continue with exciting competition across New York.
07/16/2026
Due to the Air Quality Index (AQI) and in the interest of the safety of our horses and participants, the New York Sire Stakes County Fair races scheduled for today, Thursday, July 16, at Batavia Downs have been canceled.
07/06/2026
The New York Sire Stakes and Excelsior Series races scheduled for today, July 6, at Monticello Raceway have been canceled due to torrential rain that created an unsafe racing surface. The safety of our horses, drivers, and all participants remains our top priority, and we appreciate everyone's understanding.
06/30/2026
Due to forecasted dangerous heat conditions, the New York Sire Stakes County Fair Series has announced that harness racing originally scheduled for Friday, July 3, 2026, at Goshen Historic Track has been cancelled.
The decision follows the New York State Gaming Commission's Heat Management Protocol, which prioritizes the safety and well-being of both horses and drivers.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/44CyvTN
06/29/2026
The countdown continues, just 3 days to go until County Fair racing returns!