By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — An Open pace and an Open trot, both valued at $13,000, were center stage at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Nov. 9) night and the winners of both events went gate to wire to do it. …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — When Starlitcresentroll made his first start at Batavia Downs on October 18, he was claimed by Lucky Label Stable and he hasn’t lost a race since. On Friday (Nov. 8), Starlitcresentroll won his third straight …
Press release Batavia, NY – On the heels of a record-setting weekend,New Batavia Downs President and CEO Byron Brown announced today that Batavia Downs will pay tribute to ourveterans with a Veterans Day complimentary meal and drink for those that visit on Monday, November 11th. Batavia Downs anticipates a busy holiday …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — It was a huge Wednesday (Nov. 6) night for Shawn McDonough at Batavia Downs after he accounted for a total of six wins consisting of a driving grand slam — featuring a natural hat trick …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Impressive efforts were put in by pacer Mirragon A (Shawn McDonough) and trotter Dougadougadew (Kyle Cummings) as they each captured their respective divisions of $13,000 Open Handicaps featured at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Nov. 2) …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — It was lights, camera, action for Famous Dan on Friday (Nov. 1) night after he muscled his way to the top and then cruised home a winner in the $9,500 featured trot at Batavia Downs. …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — After getting some class and post relief from her last two starts, Won Surreal Deal impressively toured the facility at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Oct. 30) evening en route to her sixth win of the …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Saturday (Oct. 26) at Batavia Downs means double-feature night and two Open Handicaps valued at $13,000 each went to post with full fields. The Open pace was first and Lanjo Lee (Kyle Cummings) drafted to …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Great Unknown has lived up to his name recently concerning winner’s circle visits, as he hasn’t been to one since May 8 at Harrington Raceway. But his 12 start drought ended on Friday (Oct. 25) …
Press release BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced that Celebrity Chef Anne Burrell will be hosting “An Afternoon with Anne Burrell” at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel in the Park Place Events Center on Sunday, November 24th at 3pm. Attendees will see Chef Anne prepare an entrée, side and …