Sunday, May 28, 2006

As reported by the Post-Standard: " .While the harness track's new owners
await permission from the state to open, they're spending $4 million to
renovate restaurants, the grandstand, parking lots, barns and a never-used
casino. "No opening date has been set for the track or the casino, but
American Racing officials are optimistic the track will open this summer. ..
"Work crews from VIP Structures in Syracuse are focused on adding a buffet
area to the casino and renovating the Miracle Mile restaurant in the
grandstand. Both areas will feature betting and nightly entertainment. The
casino will have about 900 machines.

"The work is the first phase in a five-year plan that will completely
renovate and link the hotel, casino and grandstand.The entire complex will
carry a Vernon Downs-history theme. Gone will be the Polynesian theme
previous owners chose for the casino."