Famous Dan

Trainer Maria Rice celebrates her 1,000th career win

Rice Celebrates 1,000th Training Win

Famous Dan ($4.52) may not be famous for winning Buffalo Raceway's co-featured $15,753 conditioned optional claiming trot on Friday afternoon, April 24, but he will long be remembered by trainer Maria...

Golden Compass

Smith And Morrill Sweep Batavia Features

August 30, 2025

A pair of mid-level conditioned trots worth $15,417 each were the featured events at Batavia Downs on Friday, Aug. 29, the driver/trainer team of Jim Morrill Jr. and Sam Smith won both.

Famous Dan winning at Batavia Downs

Famous Dan In Batavia Spotlight Friday

November 02, 2024

It was lights, camera, action for Famous Dan on Friday night, Nov. 1 after he muscled his way to the top and then cruised home a winner in the $13,194 featured trot at Batavia Downs.