Batavia Downs

Posterity Just Misses Track Record

Four divisions of New York Sire Stakes for two-year-old trotting fillies went postward on Monday’s opening night card at Batavia Downs, and as a result the first record of the season just missed being...

Batavia Opener To Feature Sire Stakes

As the western New York harness racing scene switches back to the oldest lighted harness track in America on Monday (July 27), Batavia Downs wasted no time welcoming back the New York Sire Stakes (NYS...

Batavia Kicks Off 2015 Meet Monday

The 69th season of live harness racing at America’s oldest lighted Standardbred track gets underway on Monday (July 27) with first race post time set for 6:35 p.m.

Calling All Wiener Dogs!

Registration begins today (July 22) for one of the most popular promotions of the season at Batavia Downs. The annual Dachshund or ‘wiener dog’ races will be held on Sunday, August 23.

Batavia's Condition Sheet Available

The first condition sheet of the season at Batavia Downs is now available on the track’s website.

Genesee County Fair Post Time Changes

Horsepeople and racing fans are reminded that first-race post time for the Genesee County Fair races which will be held at Batavia Downs on July 16 have been moved.

Ohol New Batavia Parade Marshal

Batavia Downs has announced that Brittney Ohol will be the track’s new parade marshal the upcoming summer-fall meet.

Batavia Stall Applications Available

Officials with Batavia Downs have announced that stall applications for the 69th season of live harness racing at the track are now available.

New York Marketing Alliance Announced

Empire City Casino, Saratoga Casino and Raceway, and Batavia Downs/Western Off-Track Betting Corporation have announced that they are forming a unique and unprecedented alliance.

Fair Races To Return To Batavia

For the second year in a row, Batavia Downs will be conducting the Genesee County fair races, which feature the New York Sire Stakes fair series.

Paddock To Be Altered For Hotel?

It has been reported that the deal which will see a hotel erected on the grounds of Batavia Downs will be finalized this week.

Weekly Contest For Horseplayers

The respective ADW platforms of Yonkers Raceway (EmpireCityBets), Batavia Downs (BataviaBets) and Saratoga Raceway (SaratogaBets) have combined to created “SHOWtime”.