Press release BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced that the Fur Ball Gala Fundraiser on Saturday, April 13th, 2024 raised $30,000 for Begin Again Horse Rescue in Lima, NY and Whispering River Rescue in Gasport, NY. Over 90 baskets donated by local companies and individuals were raffled …
A message from our President and CEO, Henry Wojtaszek: The Batavia Downs Family is extremely saddened by the loss of Sergeant SanFratello and send our very deepest condolences to his family. We rarely have incidents at our facility in large part due to the incredible efforts of people like Sergeant …
Event to feature Live Music, Snacks, Beverage Sampling and Glasses Press release BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced details for their Eclipse Party, scheduled from 1 until 4pm on Monday, April 8th, 2024 during the Total Solar Eclipse happening that day. Tickets are just $20 and attendees …
Derby Gala, Tacos and Tequila and the Bourbon and Whiskey Fest return Press release BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced the lineup for events taking place onsite alongside the 3 Triple Crown Races this spring as well as newly announced vendor shows and fundraisers. The Derby Gala …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs Batavia, NY — The horses lined up for the final time this winter at Batavia Downs on Monday (Feb. 26) and the card featured a $12,000 conditioned pace that was won by Ball Diamond (Keith Kash Jr.), who claimed her second win of the …
Benefit is for Whispering River Animal Rescue & Begin Again Horse Rescue. Press release BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced that the 2nd annual Fur Ball Gala Fundraiser will take place at Batavia Downs on Saturday, April 13th, 2024. The Fur Ball Gala is a benefit to raise …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photo of Flyhawk El Fuerte courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — The finals of the Western New York Trackmaster Series for trotters were held at Batavia Downs on Thursday (Feb. 22) and in the main event, Flyhawk El Fuerte pulled off the …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Batavia Downs hosted the $93,000 finals of the Western New York Trackmaster Series on Monday (Feb.19) and in the featured TM79 match-up for $20,000, Long Train Runnin ran his win streak to five to claim …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — The Western New York Trackmaster Series finals and consolation races for pacers will be held at Batavia Downs on Monday afternoon (Feb. 19) and $93,000 in total purses will be in play for the participating …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — After a lengthy respite, winter returned to western New York as persistent snow and wind kept things challenging for the Thursday afternoon (Feb. 15) card at Batavia Downs. The program featured the three top weekly …