By Tim Bojarski, president, Upstate New York USHWA (Photos by Paul White) Batavia, NY — The Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association has announced the horses of the meet for the 2021 racing season at Batavia Downs. Pacer of the Meet: Art Scene (American Ideal-Lover …
2021 winners are Louie(First Place), Ruby(Second Place) and Cosmo(Third Place) Each “heat” winner received free play and the top 3 finishers in the championship race received free play, food vouchers and a free hotel stay. (Provided photos/winners of the Championship race)
Press release Contribution a Result of Successful Chair Rental Booth at Summer Concert Series BATAVIA –Western Region Off Track Betting (WROTB) President and CEO Henry Wojtaszek was joined by Batavia Downs employees to present the Make-A-Wish Foundation with a $4,500 check to help support the incredible work they do by …
Press release Contribution a Result of Successful ‘Rocking the Downs’ Concert Series BATAVIA – Western Region Off Track Betting (WROTB) President and CEO Henry Wojtaszek was joined by Batavia Downs employees to present the Alzheimer’s Association with a $2,000 check to support Western New York patients and their families. “We could …
Press release Races and Family Events will take place on October 17th BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel announced today that Batavia Downs will be hosting their famous wiener dog races on Sunday, October 17th. While there is no live harness racing that day, a different type of racing will …
Press release Batavia Downs Gaming has been selected one of four statewide recipients of The Arc New York 2021 Employer of the Year Award, acknowledging the value of employing people with disabilities in their place of business. Arc of Genesee Orleans Director of Development Shelley Falitico explains, Batavia Downs has …
Press release By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs Batavia, NY — When Batavia Downs opens their 2021 harness racing season on Wednesday (July 21), the card will be highlighted by a visit from the New York Sire Stakes and the 2-year-old trotting filly division. Post time for the first race …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs Batavia, NY — Batavia Downs kicks off it’s 74th season of live racing on Wednesday (July 21) at 6 p.m. and the management, staff and horsemen couldn’t be more excited to welcome back a live crowd to watch the best harness racing available in …
Press release Money Will be Used to Help Fund Program BATAVIA –On March 24th, a ceremony was held in the lobby at Batavia Downs Gaming as Batavia Downs showcased their $2,300 sponsorship of the Genesee County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit. The money was left at Batavia Downs and was turned into …