Batavia Downs

Kane Memorial Set For Saturday

October 17, 2014

The 12th annual $50,000 Robert J. Kane Memorial Invitational pace will be held on Saturday (October 18) and the star-studded group of Open class performers competing is led by Ron Burke stablemates $1...

Batavia To Honour Trainers

October 16, 2014

On Friday, October 17, Batavia Downs will look back and honour the careers of two longtime female trainers that plied their trade on the western New York circuit for many years.

Cummings Wins Five At Batavia

October 13, 2014

It was ability more than chance that saw Lucky Charm go gate to wire in the $7,500 Mares Open Trot at Batavia Downs on the Columbus Day matinee card at the Genesee County oval.

Western Alumni Takes Batavia Open

October 12, 2014

After being victorious in the first Open Pace of the season at Batavia Downs on July 26, Western Alumni hasn't visited the winner's circle since. But that drought came to an end on Saturday night (Oct...

Justgottogetthere Repeats In Open Trot

October 10, 2014

It was déjà vu all over again in the $9,250 Open trotting feature at Batavia Downs on Friday (Oct. 10) when Justgottogetthere ($8.00) scored his second consecutive top-class triumph in convincing styl...

Batavia Accepting Kane Memorial Entries

October 09, 2014

Each year, Batavia Downs’ signature event is the $50,000 Robert J. Kane Memorial invitational pace.

Bazooka Terror Wins Mares Open

October 08, 2014

Employing her patented late brush after tracking an early speed duel, Bazooka Terror ($4.00) dismantled a field of top distaff pacers in the $8,500 Mares Open at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Oct. 8) ni...

Open Pacers Dead Heat At Batavia

October 05, 2014

Saturday's Open Pace at Batavia Downs provided one of the most exciting finishes racing fans have seen at the oldest lighted harness track in North America this year. The top three horses finished a n...

Justgottogetthere Prevails In Open

October 03, 2014

The winds of change blew through western New York Friday night (Oct. 3) and the rain fell along with the temperature. But the inclement conditions did not dampen the performance of Justgottogetthere a...

Batavia Schedule, Wagering News

October 03, 2014

Batavia Downs has announced its new fall schedule, which will be effective starting next week.

'Infrontigo' Swoops Rivals In Mares Open

October 01, 2014

Timing is everything and driver Jim McNeight had his down to a science Wednesday night (Oct. 1) in winning the $8,500 Mares Open Pace feature at Batavia Downs with Infrontigo Hanover.

Fireyourguns Battles For Open Victory

September 28, 2014

It was a pretty simple scenario in the Open Pace at Batavia Downs on Saturday night (Sept. 27). Arguably the two best horses in the race slugged it out head-to-head and one was left standing. That one...