By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of McKenna Dziemian) Batavia, NY — Driver Jim Morrill Jr. achieved another major milestone in his stellar career at Batavia Downs on Monday (Feb.13) when he drove Sportskeeper ($4.70) to an easy gate to wire, 1:56.1 victory in the seventh race to achieve his …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Aurora Wzientek) Batavia, NY — It was a warm and wet Thursday afternoon (Feb. 9) at Batavia Downs and despite the sun making a cameo appearance for a couple of races, the wet conditions may have contributed to only three favorites …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of McKenna Dziemian) Batavia, NY — It was just last week that Batavia Downs set its own handlebar higher after seeing $340,602 pass through betting portals both at the track and at simulcast outlets. That total became the highest on record since …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Aurora Wzientek) Batavia, NY — Kevin Cummings, who was Batavia Downs’ leading driver of 2022, moved back into first place for dash victories in 2023 after winning six of the 11 races programmed on Thursday afternoon (Feb.2) including winning five in …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs Photo courtesy of Batavia Downs Batavia, NY — It was an historic day for the oldest lighted harness track in North America on Monday (Jan. 30) after the bettors came out in force and pumped $340,602 through the windows (from all sources) on 13 …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs Batavia, NY — When live racing resumes at Batavia Downs on Monday (Jan. 30) at 3 p.m. there will be two carryovers and one guaranteed pool available on the betting menu. First there is a $4,741 carryover in the Pick-5 (which starts in race …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Batavia Downs) Batavia, NY — On Monday (Jan. 23), Batavia Downs began a four week Pop-Up Racing Series for Western New York-based Trackmaster pacers and trotters with preliminary leg classes going for between $6,000 and $9,000 each (depending on class). Monday …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Aurora Wzientek) Batavia, NY — A beaten favorite last week due to an untimely break, The Stunning Nun N bounced back in strong fashion – once again as the public’s choice – to win the $13,000 Open I Handicap Distaff pace …
Tickets Will Go On Sale Friday at 10am Press Release BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced the on sale dates for 2 upcoming events taking place at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel’s Park Place Room. These 2 events join other, already announced spring events. The 4th annual Batavia Brew …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of McKenna Dziemian) Batavia, NY — A pair of $13,000 Open I Handicaps — one on the pace and one on the trot — topped a solid and bettable card at Batavia Downs on Monday afternoon (Jan. 16) and those races produced …