By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Mike Lizzi) Batavia, NY — For the second consecutive day, the New York Sire Stakes will set up shop at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Aug. 2) when the 2-year-old pacing fillies come to town. There are two divisions sporting short and …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Overcoming an untimely break that may have cost him his third straight win last week, Boston Rocks (Boston Red Rocks-Scirocco Sarah) got back on track and proved to be the best 2-year-old pacing colt this …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Geri Schwarz) Batavia, NY — For the second time in less a week, the New York Sire Stakes will return to Batavia Downs on Tuesday (Aug. 1) with one seven-horse field and this time, featuring 2-year-old male pacers who will go …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Wins were coming fast and furious for three top horsemen at Batavia Downs on Saturday night (July 29) and some impressive performances were put in by the horses they scored with. Driver Kevin Cummings had …
On site visit will be August 26th from 2-4pm Press release BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced that one of the famous and iconic Budweiser Clydesdales will be making an appearance at Batavia Downs on Saturday, August 26th from 2-4pm. A night of live harness racing, including the Kane …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo of Bargain by Mike Lizzi) Batavia, NY — The New York Sire Stakes will be on hand at Batavia Downs for opening night of the 2023 summer/fall season on Wednesday (July 26) when seven 2-year-old trotting colts and geldings line up for a …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photo of Kevin Cummings, 2022 leading dash driver, by Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — For the first time in two decades, Batavia Downs will hold their second opening day card of the year when the Genesee County oval welcomes back the horsemen, horsewomen, …
Tickets Will Go On Sale Friday Afternoon BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced the on sale dates for 2 upcoming events taking place this August at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel’s Park Place Room. A “Sock Hop” to benefit Mothers of Veteran Suicide will take place on Monday, August …
Genesee County and Batavia Police Department will use Funds to Help Programs Press release BATAVIA – On July 13th, a ceremony was held in the lobby at Batavia Downs Gaming as Batavia Downs presented both local K-9 Units with a check from money that went unclaimed at Batavia Downs. When the …
Press release BATAVIA –Western Region Off Track Betting (WROTB) and Batavia Downs President and CEO Henry Wojtaszek announced that the week from Sunday, July 2nd through Saturday, July 8th set new records; The top “net win” week of all time with $1.9 Million and the 3rd best Credits Played week of $24.08 Million. …