By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs Batavia, NY — Don Hoover, Director of Live Racing at Batavia Downs, has announced that Tom Agosti has been named as the new race secretary for Batavia Downs starting with the 2024 summer/fall live meet. (Photo by Steve Roth) “Since coming to Batavia, I …
(Provided photo) 250 Tickets to each of Batavia’s 9 Summer Concert Series Shows Press release BATAVIA – Officials from Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel presented 2,250 complimentary tickets to William Joyce, Director of the Genesee County Veterans Service Agency. Included were 250 Tickets from each of Batavia’s Rockin’ the Downs Summer …
Press release BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced that the Fur Ball Gala Fundraiser on Saturday, April 13th, 2024 raised $30,000 for Begin Again Horse Rescue in Lima, NY and Whispering River Rescue in Gasport, NY. Over 90 baskets donated by local companies and individuals were raffled …
A message from our President and CEO, Henry Wojtaszek: The Batavia Downs Family is extremely saddened by the loss of Sergeant SanFratello and send our very deepest condolences to his family. We rarely have incidents at our facility in large part due to the incredible efforts of people like Sergeant …
Event to feature Live Music, Snacks, Beverage Sampling and Glasses Press release BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced details for their Eclipse Party, scheduled from 1 until 4pm on Monday, April 8th, 2024 during the Total Solar Eclipse happening that day. Tickets are just $20 and attendees …
Derby Gala, Tacos and Tequila and the Bourbon and Whiskey Fest return Press release BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced the lineup for events taking place onsite alongside the 3 Triple Crown Races this spring as well as newly announced vendor shows and fundraisers. The Derby Gala …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs Batavia, NY — The horses lined up for the final time this winter at Batavia Downs on Monday (Feb. 26) and the card featured a $12,000 conditioned pace that was won by Ball Diamond (Keith Kash Jr.), who claimed her second win of the …
Benefit is for Whispering River Animal Rescue & Begin Again Horse Rescue. Press release BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced that the 2nd annual Fur Ball Gala Fundraiser will take place at Batavia Downs on Saturday, April 13th, 2024. The Fur Ball Gala is a benefit to raise …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photo of Flyhawk El Fuerte courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — The finals of the Western New York Trackmaster Series for trotters were held at Batavia Downs on Thursday (Feb. 22) and in the main event, Flyhawk El Fuerte pulled off the …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Batavia Downs hosted the $93,000 finals of the Western New York Trackmaster Series on Monday (Feb.19) and in the featured TM79 match-up for $20,000, Long Train Runnin ran his win streak to five to claim …