Henry Wojtaszek

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...

Strong Betting Numbers At Batavia

December 16, 2021

Batavia Downs completed its 2021 race meet on Friday, Dec. 10 and, when all the columns were tallied, the track posted very strong wagering numbers over the course of the 55-day session.

Batavia Announces Purse Increases

August 23, 2021

The management of Batavia Downs has announced that starting Wednesday, Sept. 1, purses for all races held at the track will be increased by 10 per cent.

Batavia Downs Paddock Deal Reached

October 31, 2016

Officials with the Western Region OTB and the Western New York Harness Horsemen’s Association have stated that work on the paddocks at Batavia Downs will start next year.