Batavia Downs

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”.

Hotel To Be Built At Batavia

February 27, 2015

It has been announced that a deal has been struck which will see an 80-100 room hotel built on the grounds that are home to Batavia Downs.

Batavia Deems 2014 Meet ‘Successful’

December 16, 2014

Batavia Downs’ season of live racing concluded on December 6 in front of a completely sold out clubhouse and robust grandstand crowd.

No Real Surprise Startles Foes In Open

December 07, 2014

With the horses that finished 1-2 in last week’s top pace going off as co-favourites, newcomer No Real Surprise (who won the Open II last week in a faster mile) was overlooked. But when he came away w...

Ontario-Owned Mare Doubles At Batavia

December 05, 2014

After taking the top mares trot just seven days ago, Fiorentina came right back and forced her hand again while winning the $9,000 Batavia Downs feature on Friday night (Dec. 5).

Closing Weekend At Batavia

December 05, 2014

The curtain comes down on another racing season at Batavia Downs this Saturday night (December 6), but the three remaining cards truly offer something for everyone.

Batavia Horsemen Award Winners

December 05, 2014

As Batavia Downs’ final three cards of racing are set to be held Friday (December 5) and Saturday (December 6), the top horsemen of the meet have been named by the upstate New York chapter of the Unit...

Top Batavia Stars To Be Honoured

December 04, 2014

As the 2014 racing season winds to a close at Batavia Downs, the upstate New York chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association would like to recognize the top equine athletes that competed...

Accident Mars Batavia Card

November 30, 2014

After a late scratch contracted an already short field, Youwillwishyouhad went from worst to first to capture the $11,000 Open Pace feature at Batavia Downs on Saturday night (Nov. 29).