Batavia Downs

Joe Chindano Jr. receiving a placard

Chindano Reaches 1,000 Driving Wins

December 18, 2025

Joe Chindano Jr. registered his 1,000th career driving victory when he won the seventh race with Mr. Cool Seaeyre N during a four-win night at Batavia Downs on Wednesday, Dec. 17.

Harness racing at Batavia Downs in the winter

Batavia Cancels Saturday Card

December 13, 2025

The live card of harness racing scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13 at Batavia Downs has been cancelled due to both weather and track conditions.

Harness racing at Batavia Downs

Horses Vie For Local Honours At Batavia

December 12, 2025

With the 2025 summer/fall harness racing meet coming to a close at Batavia Downs, it’s time for the Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association to once again name the top...

Harness racing at Batavia Downs in the winter

Batavia Downs Announces 2026 Winter Race Dates

December 11, 2025

After successful meetings with the Western New York Harness Horsemen’s Association, the Board of Directors of Western Regional Off Track Betting have announced that it will host live winter racing at ...

Harness racing at Batavia Downs

Batavia Downs Cancels Wednesday Card

December 10, 2025

The card of harness racing scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 10 at Batavia Downs has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions leading to unsafe racing conditions.

Kevin Cummings receiving a 5,000th win presentation

Cummings Gets 5,000th Driving Win At Batavia

December 07, 2025

When Kevin Cummings won with Tymal Envoy in the ninth race at Batavia Downs on Saturday, Dec. 6, he registered the 5,000th win of his 36-year driving career.

Face The Shadows

Face The Shadows Shines At Batavia

December 04, 2025

Face The Shadows powered first-over to victory in the featured $13,889 Fillies and Mares Class A-AA Pace at Batavia Downs on Wednesday, Dec. 3.

Crazy Ritz

Crazy Ritz, Davey Day Trader Win Batavia Opens

November 30, 2025

Crazy Ritz and Davey Day Trader won their respective $17,361 Opens, the featured events at Batavia Downs on Saturday, Nov. 29.

Hello In There

Hello In There Leaves Foes Behind In Batavia Feature

November 27, 2025

Hello In There made quick and easy work of her seven opponents in the $14,085 Fillies and Mares Class A-AA Pace feature at Batavia Downs on Wednesday, Nov. 26.

Itsoneofthose winning at Batavia Downs

Front-End Winners In Batavia Friday Features

November 21, 2025

A pair of $14,085 Class AA optional claiming trots were featured at Batavia Downs on Friday, Nov. 21 and both races had round-trip winners.

Face The Shadows

Face The Shadows Bounces Back At Batavia

November 20, 2025

After making an uncharacteristic break during last week’s outing, Face The Shadows got right back on track with a hard-fought win in the $17,606 Fillies and Mares AA-Open Handicap Pace at Batavia Down...

Stranger Things

Stranger Things, El Toro Loco Score At Rainy Batavia

November 16, 2025

Two top-class events were featured at Batavia Downs on Saturday, Nov. 15, and despite the inclement weather conditions that caused a lengthy delay, both winners turned in impressive performances.

Rough Tuff Tested winning at Batavia Downs

Swantanamo Bay, Rough Tuff Tested Win Batavia Twin Trots

November 14, 2025

A pair of $12,394 class A or optional claiming trots topped the card at Batavia Downs on Friday, Nov. 14 and both races were won in gate-to-wire fashion with identical final clockings.