Don Hoover

Harness racing at Batavia Downs

Batavia Downs Meet Kicks Off Wednesday

For the first time in two decades, Batavia Downs will hold its second opening day card of the year when the Genesee County oval welcomes back the horsemen, horsewomen, their horses and the fans for th...

Harness racing at Batavia Downs

Hoover: "Batavia Ahead Of The National Average"

December 28, 2022

The 2022 harness racing season came to a close at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Dec. 17) and although some declines in handle were realized, the New York half-mile racetrack performed better than many na...

Harness racing at Batavia Downs

Batavia Season Opens Wednesday With New Look

The 2022 harness racing season will get underway at Batavia Downs at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, and when fans enter the property, they will notice the staff and facilities have undergone some major...