By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — A $13,000 Open Handicap for both gaits topped the bill at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Nov. 23) night and each event was won with opposing race strategies. The pacing feature went to Melanion N who …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — After scoring an upset win from an outside post last week at Batavia Downs, Mucho Macho moved up in class and did the exact same thing at The Downs in the $9,500 featured trot on …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — It was no vacation for Scenic Adventure after high winds and heavy rain blew into Genesee County prior to her race. But the mare treated it like a day at the beach after handling her …
Video of check presentation BATAVIA –Western Region Off Track Betting (WROTB) and Batavia Downs President and CEO Byron Brown was joined by staff from Make-A-Wish Western New York, as Batavia Downs Presented them with a check for $9,310. These proceeds were from this past summer’s Chair Rentals, Glow in the …
Video of Check Presentation Contribution from Event Held in September BATAVIA –Western Regional Off Track Betting (WROTB) President and CEO Byron Brown presented representatives from the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester (BCCR) with a check for $25,215.30 to help those who been affected by breast or gynecologic cancer. On September …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Batavia Downs leading driver, Drew Monti, added to his already considerable lead on Saturday (Nov. 16) night after bagging five more winners during the proceedings. Monti won with Soul Assassin (1:55.2, $6.70), Actor Hanover (1:56.1, …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Benefitting from post one and a perfect trip, Crazy Brother Jim (Rock Vinci) scored an easy victory in the $9,500 featured trot at Batavia Downs on Friday (Nov. 15) evening. Longshot Alan (John Cummings Jr.) …
Video of meeting-November 14, 2024 SPECIAL MEETINGGENESEE COUNTY LEGISLATURETHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2024 AT 3:00 PMOLD COURT HOUSE, 7 MAIN ST. BATAVIA, NYLEGISLATIVE CHAMBERSThe Genesee County Legislature and City of Batavia Council will hold a special meeting onThursday, November 14, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in the Old Court House in the …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — A $23,931 carryover and $75,000 guaranteed pool through the USTA Strategic Wagering Program for the Pick-5 wager at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Nov. 13) night generated $79,508 new money, producing a $102,701 total pool that …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs Batavia, NY — With no one hitting the Pick-5 wager again at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Nov. 9) night, there is a $23,931 carryover for that wager in the first race on Wednesday (Nov. 13) night and track management has announced that pool will …