By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of McKenna Dziemian) Batavia, NY — It was another cold and windy evening in Genesee County with snow bands that increased in intensity as the card rolled on. But the real storm on Thursday (Jan. 23) afternoon at Batavia Downs came from drivers Brett …
Press release The Downtown Batavia Business Improvement District Invites you to join us for an afternoon/evening of fun and entertainment Saturday, February 22, 2025. Tickets are $35.00 Each Tonawanda Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) will host registration from 1:45 – 3:30pm this year. Ticket holders can stroll, sip, and shop …
Lyndsey J. Wilcox listens to Judge Lightcap Cianfrini during sentencing on January 21, 2025. Lyndsey J. Wilcox was sentenced in Genesee County Court on Tuesday morning in the assault of Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello on March 10, 2024 at Batavia Downs. Wilcox pleaded guilty to Assault 2nd degree, a class D …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs Batavia, NY — Wind, snow and single-digit wind chills set the stage for racing at Batavia Downs on Monday (Jan. 20) afternoon. But despite those conditions, Magical Mistress delivered the goods in the $9,500 featured pace for fillies and mares. Magical Mistress (Kyle Cummings) …
Loren Penman and Vinnie Tjhung speak to a group of volunteers and students during the Day of Service at the Presbyterian Church on East Main Street in Batavia on Monday afternoon. A team of eight local women have been getting together the past few years and volunteering their time to …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Saratoga Raceway-based horsemen have been making their presence felt at Batavia Downs since the 2025 winter meet began and Monday (Jan. 13) was no exception after driver Brett Beckwith and trainers Jaymes Mcassey and Gary …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Even though the weather was ice cold, driver Joe Chindano Jr. was red hot at Batavia Downs on Thursday (Jan. 9) afternoon as he won a total of six races on the card, including a …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Fresh off a solid 1:52.3 win at Harrah’s Philadelphia the week before Christmas, Ambushed shipped-in to Batavia Downs on Monday (Jan. 6) for her 2025 debut and scored a second consecutive win in the featured …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — With holiday activities now completed and the new year officially rung in, Batavia Downs is ready for the return of live harness racing on Monday (Jan. 6) when the 2025 winter season kicks off the …
Labor Day Weekend Air Show to Feature the USAF F-35A Lightning II Demo Team Press release BATAVIA – On Friday, December 20, tickets for the 2025 Wings over Batavia Air Show will go on sale online to the general public at 8:00 AM for the August 30 -31, 2025, show at Batavia …