By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos provided by Batavia Downs) Batavia, NY — Former Batavia Downs driving regular Larry Stalbaum has only been racing at the Downs as a part-time ship-in in recent years as his base of operations has moved away from western New York. But after spending …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo of Jim McNeight Jr. prepping for the meet courtesy of Wendy Lowery) Batavia, NY — It has been decades since Batavia Downs hosted a winter race meet at the oldest lighted harness track in North America, but that all changes on Monday (Jan. …
Local Governments in Western New York and State Education Receive More Critical Funding Than Ever Before Press release BATAVIA – Officials from Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel formally closed the books on a record breaking 2022. Credits played topped $1 Billion for the first time ever. Net win totaled just …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs The 2022 racing season came to a close at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Dec. 17) and although some declines in handle were realized, the track performed better than many national trends. The track recorded its fourth highest total on-track handle for Batavia live racing since Western Regional …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs Batavia, NY — Closing day at Batavia Downs was cut short on Saturday (Dec. 17) after heavy snow quickly deteriorated track conditions through the early part of the card. Then it was determined after the fifth race that for the safety of everyone involved, …
Akron, NY — The Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association has announced the horses who will be honored for their performances at Batavia Downs during the 2022 racing season. These horses who have competed at the Downs all season, will each be honored with a …
By Tim Bojarski, UNY-USHWA president (Photos courtesy of Wendy Lowery)Akron, NY — With the 2022 meet coming to a close, the Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association and Batavia Downs will honor the top performing driver and trainer in the winner’s circle on closing day, …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs Batavia, NY — Closing day at Batavia Downs is this Saturday (Dec. 17) and an early Christmas present may be waiting there for some lucky player. A Jackpot Super Hi-5 pentafecta carryover that has been growing for weeks has reached $10,733.58 and with the …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — There were six mares in the $14,000 Distaff Open I Handicap at Batavia Downs on Wednesday night (Dec. 14) but it turned into a match race that saw Shallow out-duel Demeter N to claim her …
By Tim Bojarski, president, UNY-USHWA (Photos courtesy of Wendy Lowery) Akron, NY — The Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association and Batavia Downs will honor three 14-year-old veteran race horses who will officially retire on January 1, 2023. These horses have competed at the Downs …