Batavia Downs

Strong Betting Numbers At Batavia

December 16, 2021

Batavia Downs completed its 2021 race meet on Friday, Dec. 10 and, when all the columns were tallied, the track posted very strong wagering numbers over the course of the 55-day session.

Batavia Cancels Final Card Saturday

December 10, 2021

The management of Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel and the Western New York Harness Horsemen’s Association have agreed to cancel live racing on Saturday night (Dec. 11), which was the last card of the 2...

Morrill, Giuliani Take Batavia Titles

December 10, 2021

Jim Morrill Jr. and Jennifer Giuliani have been named the top driver and trainer of the 2021 Batavia Downs meet that comes to a close on Saturday (Dec. 11).

Batavia's Top Horses To Be Honoured

December 09, 2021

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.

'Delilah' Strong In Batavia Open

December 08, 2021

Cold, flurries and a snow-covered track greeted Wednesday night's (Dec. 8) harness racing participants at Batavia Downs, but they weren’t the only things Delilah De Vie had to deal with before she won...

Chatt Named 'Unsung Hero' Recipient

December 07, 2021

The Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) has named Jami Chatt their 2021 Unsung Hero award recipient at Batavia Downs.

'Lunar' Lands In Night Of Longshots

December 04, 2021

Among the full slate of feature races on the Saturday night (Dec. 4) card at Batavia Downs, the $13,500 Open I Handicap Trot drew the most attention.

Cummings Wins Five At Batavia

December 01, 2021

Kevin Cummings had a good day at the office at Batavia Downs on Wednesday night (Dec. 1), winning five races on the 10-race card, including the $12,100 Open II Handicap for distaff pacers, in which No...

Close Finishes In Batavia Opens

November 27, 2021

A pair of $13,500 feature races — one on the pace and one on the trot — headlined the Saturday night (Nov. 27) card at Batavia Downs and the close competition provided great racing and some stout payo...

All About Amy Wins Batavia Open

November 24, 2021

Despite winning two out of her last three starts, All About Amy was let go at 12-1 and she made the betting faithful regret it after she won the $12,100 Fillies and Mares Open II Handicap Pace at Bata...

Holiday Draw Schedule For Batavia

November 22, 2021

Horsepeople racing at Batavia Downs should be aware of the following holiday week draw schedule for the races on Saturday, Nov. 27.

Fast Finishers To Batavia Opens

November 20, 2021

With a host of Open events on the card at Batavia Downs on Saturday night (Nov. 20), the main events both showcased impressive come-from-behind victories by Lougazi and Art Scene who both went from wo...