By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs Batavia, NY — The Jackpot Super Hi-5 at Batavia Downs has not been hit in several days and as a result, the carryover has now grown to $4,251. With the meet coming to an end on Monday (Feb. 24), this must be paid out …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Although she moved up in class, out in post and completely reversed racing strategies, Celia Bayama claimed her second straight win in the $9,500 fillies and mares pacing feature at Batavia Downs on Monday (Feb. …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Despite high winds and a sloppy track, Itsallaboutfaith N blazed a trail from start to finish to claim his second straight $13,000 Open Handicap pacing feature at Batavia Downs on Thursday (Feb. 6) afternoon. Brett …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs Batavia, NY — Dennis James Tourville, 66, of Buffalo, New York, passed away on January 25, 2025 at the Erie County Medical Center. He was born on August 14, 1958 to the late Lester and Mildred Tourville. Mr. Tourville had a life-long passion for animals, in particular horses. Born into a harness racing family, he learned how …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Sent off at 50-cents to the dollar in the featured $9,500 pace for fillies and mares at Batavia Downs on Monday (Feb. 3), Oaxacan Dream N lived up to the hype on a rainy night …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of McKenna Dziemian) Batavia, NY — Brett Beckwith took care of business Thursday (Jan. 30) afternoon at Batavia Downs when he won five races on the card and vaulted himself into first place for driving wins this meet. Beckwith’s run included a …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Aurora Wzientek) Batavia, NY — Wind gusts of up to 60 mph that blew down the homestretch made it very challenging for everyone lining up to race at Batavia Downs on Monday (Jan. 27) afternoon. However many big performances were still …
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 …
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) …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Although he was a seven-time victor last year, Primo Uomo hasn’t visited the winner’s enclosure since October 26 at Vernon Downs. But that all changed on Thursday (Jan. 16) at Batavia Downs as he lived …