By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Three Open paces with purses totalling $42,500 were featured on the Saturday night card at Batavia Downs (Aug. 20) and speed was the order of the night. The $15,000 Open I Handicap was won by …
By Tim Bojarski, President of the Upstate NY Chapter of USHWA Batavia, NY — Every year since 2008 the Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association and Batavia Downs have honored the top human and equine performers of the meet during the Night of Distinction which …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Two $57,000 divisions of the New York Sire Stakes for 3-year-old pacing fillies were on tap on Monday at Batavia Downs and 10 of the state’s best bred female side-wheelers were on hand to compete …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Fotowon) Batavia, NY — The New York Sire Stakes returns to Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Aug. 17) with $114,000 in prize money to be split up in two five horse, $57,000 divisions for 3-year-old pacing fillies and Gotthegreenlight comes in hot …
Bob Seger and Elton John Tributes to Play Inside Park Place Press release BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced the lineup for indoor fall concert dates, which will take place inside Park Place this fall on select Fridays. On Friday, September 2nd, Batavia Downs welcomes Forever Seger – …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Taking full advantage of post one and a perfect trip, Sanchez Rocks posted his second win in his last three starts at Batavia Downs in the $15,000 Open I Handicap trot on Sunday afternoon (Aug. …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Two Open paces totalling $27,500 in purses highlighted the card at Batavia Downs on Saturday night (Aug. 13) and both races provided exciting finishes. In the $14,000 Open II Handicap, My Money Honey (Kyle Cummings) …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — A total of $104,000 was up for grabs for the 10 participating 2-year-old pacing fillies who were on hand for the New York Sire Stakes at Batavia Downs on Wednesday evening (Aug. 10). The $52,500 …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo of Vivians Dream by Geri Schwarz) Batavia, NY — First year pacing fillies will be on hand Wednesday evening (Aug. 10) when the New York Sire Stakes reconvene at Batavia Downs to disperse $104,000 in prize money among the 11 contestants who will …