{"id":82684,"date":"2026-10-01T01:58:44","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T05:58:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=82684"},"modified":"2026-10-01T01:58:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T05:58:44","slug":"genesee-county-grannys-watching-chase-russo-win-at-batavia-downs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2026\/10\/01\/genesee-county-grannys-watching-chase-russo-win-at-batavia-downs\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE COUNTY\/Granny\u2019s Watching, Chase Russo win at Batavia Downs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Batavia, NY \u2014 There were two big winners at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Sept. 30) night. Granny\u2019s Watching, who got her seventh win of the year in the featured $13,500 AA-Open for fillies and mares, and Chase Russo, who notched the first-ever pari-mutuel driving win of his career with Initial Concept, who won in a season\u2019s best clocking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the distaff Open, Granny\u2019s Watching (Shawn McDonough) got away second behind Face The Shadows (Kevin Cummings), who stepped off firm fractions of :27.4, :58.1 and 1:26.3 to three-quarters, as Windsun Charlotte (Dave McNeight III) and Rightfully Mine (Drew Monti) towered two and three high alongside pushing the pace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those top horses continued to battle three across the track through the last turn, while Granny\u2019s Watching viewed the action from a tight pocket, just waiting for an opening. That break finally came at the top of the stretch where Granny\u2019s Watching slipped into the passing lane, while Face The Shadows hooked wheels with Windsun Charlotte in deep stretch, taking both out of contention. That left Granny\u2019s Watching a loose leader, flying to the line on top by 2-\u00bc lengths in 1:56. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Granny\u2019s Watching ($9.64) is owned by her trainer, Taylor Fritz, in partnership with Hartel Maintenance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chase Russo\u2019s big win came in the very next race with Initial Concept, who got away sixth as Kilowatt Kid N (Drew Monti) led to the half in :58.2, before Motive Hanover (Brett MacDonald) started to match strides with him at three-quarters. At that same point, Russo had put Initial Concept into play from the rear of the pack and made his way to fourth outside as they moved through the turn. The top two continued their match race while Initial Concept incrementally moved into third at the top of the stretch. When they straightened for home, Initial Concept swelled up and bolted past them all to win by 1-\u00bc lengths in 1:56.3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Initial Concept ($23.60) is owned by Sebastian Calimeri and trained by Cassie Russo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chase Russo comes from a multi-generational harness racing family that include his parents, Chris and Cassie Russo, uncle David Russo and aunt and uncle Louis and Rose Russo, all having deep western New York racing roots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Russo, who turned 18-years-old only four days ago, has been honing his driving skills in qualifying races and fair competitions all year long and those early lessons led up to his success on Thursday. He posted a .327 UDR in those non-betting fair starts that included eight wins, nine seconds and 15 thirds from 55 starts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Russo plans on making a career of driving horses and made a big stride towards achieving that goal with this win.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Live racing will resume at Batavia Downs on Thursday (Oct. 1) at 5 p.m. and there will be a $9,425 carryover in the Jackpot Super Hi-5 pentafecta wager in the 11th race. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free full card past performance programs for every live card of racing at Batavia Downs can always be downloaded at the track\u2019s website (bataviadownsgaming.com<\/a>) under the \u201cLive Racing\u201d tab. And you can watch all the races live as they happen for free on the Batavia Downs YouTube page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Batavia Downs Results Wednesday Sep 30, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st – $5,000 Pace 1:57.1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5-Lizzy Lite Hands (Ke Cummings) 3.50 2.30 2.10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6-Ashlee’s Delight (Da McNeight III)   2.78 2.30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4-Late Night Date A (Ra Fisher Jr)     5.50<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EXACTA (5\/6) $3.52<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRIFECTA (5\/6\/4) $7.81<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also – Trident Born, Promiss Me Therock, Cold Road Soda, Lucy Hill, Go Tell Murph<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd – $6,500 Pace 1:56.0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1-Marced Fox (An Monti) 2.86 2.28 2.10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4-Easy Cheesy (Da McNeight III)   6.74 3.72<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3-Expresso Beans (Br Macdonald)     3.14<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EXACTA (1\/4) $5.33<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRIFECTA (1\/4\/3) $6.23<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUPERFECTA (1\/4\/3\/2) $8.36<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EARLY DOUBLE (5\/1) $3.19<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also – Lilyville, Lorraine Smoke, Greystone Treasure, Naked Truth, Day To Party<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3rd – $5,000 Pace 1:56.4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4-Silverhill Blaze (An Monti) 6.32 4.16 3.34<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2-Giveitatry A (Ky Cummings)   20.56 9.78<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5-Sportsmanship (Ke Cummings)     18.24<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EXACTA (4\/2) $46.19<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRIFECTA (4\/2\/5) $167.06<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUPERFECTA (4\/2\/5\/6) $279.34<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also – Skyline Blue Chip, Mcpleasant, Dogfight, Highway Find, Rock Me Always<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4th – $6,500 Trot 1:59.2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7-Cyclone Ben (Jo Cummings Jr) 9.46 5.52 3.60<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1-Manny L (An Monti)   4.40 3.34<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5-Confident (Ja McNeight Jr.)     3.66<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EXACTA (7\/1) $21.92<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRIFECTA (7\/1\/5) $55.16<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUPERFECTA (7\/1\/5\/3) $67.50<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also – Grinder, Crescent Beauty, In My Dreams, Lougazi, Mass Market<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5th – $8,000 Pace 1:55.0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1-Tres Chic Bluechip (Ky Cummings) 5.78 3.20 2.56<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4-Cheese Party (Br Macdonald)   2.60 2.28<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5-Alexa’s Sunshine (Sh McDonough)     7.04<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EXACTA (1\/4) $6.49<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRIFECTA (1\/4\/5) $50.88<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUPERFECTA (1\/4\/5\/8) $1,091.69<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAILY DOUBLE (7\/1) $16.10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PICK 5 (5\/1\/4\/7\/1) $284.20<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also – Downtown Tonight, Lady Blue Jay, Wicked Beauty A, Job Hunter, Hurrikane Lori Ann, Kootenay Leia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6th – $13,500 Pace 1:56.0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1-Grannys Watching (Sh McDonough) 9.64 5.14 4.16<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5-Rightfully Mine (An Monti)   6.74 4.12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8-Utopia Blue Chip (Da Spence)     8.86<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EXACTA (1\/5) $39.92<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRIFECTA (1\/5\/8) $371.44<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUPERFECTA (1\/5\/8\/6) $1,061.52<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PICK 4 (4\/7\/1\/1) $21.11<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scratched: Arizona<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also – Gentrify, Windsun Charlotte, Face The Shadows, Woodmere Harriet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7th – $5,000 Pace 1:56.3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5-Initial Concept (Ch Russo) 23.60 6.46 2.84<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2-Motive Hanover (Br Macdonald)   2.28 2.10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3-Street Art (Ke Cummings)     2.24<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EXACTA (5\/2) $85.47<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRIFECTA (5\/2\/3) $69.04<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUPERFECTA (5\/2\/3\/6) $55.62<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also – Governor Jk, Kilowatt Kid N, Just Playing, Erinwood Bigrig, Major Authority<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8th – $6,500 Pace 1:55.1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4-Art Of Racing (Jo Chindano Jr.) 12.76 4.40 3.02<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1-Dear Abbey (Ke Cummings)   2.20 2.10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3-Premier Tess (Sh McDonough)     3.52<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EXACTA (4\/1) $13.43<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRIFECTA (4\/1\/3) $19.95<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUPERFECTA (4\/1\/3\/6) $28.14<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also – Talkflirtytome, Rwehomeyet, Bolt Of Beauty, Just Zip It, Already Sassy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9th – $5,000 Pace 1:56.3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3-Miramichi Alanna (Jo Chindano Jr.) 17.58 5.70 4.32<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1-Bettor B Sawyer (Br Macdonald)   2.10 2.10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2-Always At Night G (Ke Cummings)     23.10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EXACTA (3\/1) $27.25<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRIFECTA (3\/1\/2) $171.37<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUPERFECTA (3\/1\/2\/7) $405.08<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAILY DOUBLE (4\/3) $169.75<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also – Fox Valley Tatum, Albright, In A Wink N, Beautiful Lights, Anurka<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10th – $5,000 Trot 1:59.4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5-Wiggins (Ra Fisher Jr) 20.94 6.88 4.20<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2-Showmeyourguns (Ke Cummings)   2.52 2.14<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1-Lmc Little Chips (Da Spence)     3.20<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EXACTA (5\/2) $31.60<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRIFECTA (5\/2\/1) $42.73<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUPERFECTA (5\/2\/1\/8) $71.06<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PICK 4 (5\/4\/3\/5) $11.90<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also – Cigar Night, Little Big Rigs, Silver Buckeye, Missys Magic Man, C Kan Trot<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11th – $6,500 Pace 1:54.2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2-Chiefs Beach (Ra Fisher Jr) 4.16 3.42 2.56<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3-Soolaimon (Ja McNeight Jr.)   16.16 10.90<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7-Mach Le More A (Br Macdonald)     5.48<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EXACTA (2\/3) $38.42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRIFECTA (2\/3\/7) $186.74<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUPERFECTA (2\/3\/7\/4) $187.30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LATE DOUBLE (5\/2) $23.87<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PICK 3 (3\/5\/2) $458.34<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JACKPOT SUPER HIGH FIVE ()<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also – Tiger Baron, John The Baptist, Ideal Artillery, Pink Floyd Hanover, Out On Bail, Mister Marvalous<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY \u2014 There were two big winners at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Sept. 30) night. Granny\u2019s Watching, who got her seventh win of the year in the featured $13,500 AA-Open for fillies and mares, and Chase Russo, \u2026<\/p>\n

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