Popular 'Wiener' Races Return Friday July 05, 2018 ‘Mustard’ won’t share the racetrack with any racehorses this Friday night (July 6) at Grand River Raceway, but he sure will share the spotlight.
Dachshund Dash Returns To Batavia July 21, 2017 Do you have a speedy Dachshund? That’s what Batavia Downs officials are wondering as they have announced that registration is opening for the 2017 Genesee Feeds Dachshund (“Wiener Dog”) races.
Wieners Out At Grand River Friday July 04, 2017 Thirty of the toughest wiener dogs in the province will shoot the cute-factor high through the summer sky this Friday night at Grand River Raceway.
Tank Triumphs In Wiener Dog Derby July 09, 2016 Despite rain and thunder, a huge crowd gathered at Grand River Raceway to watch 30 of the toughest Dachshunds in the province duke-it-out in the second annual Ren’s Pets Depot Wiener Dog Races on July...
Contenders Set For Wiener Dog Races June 30, 2016 Thirty of the toughest wiener dogs in the province will shoot the cute-factor high through the summer sky next Friday night at Grand River Raceway. The second annual Ren’s Pets Depot Wiener Dog Race...
Wiener Dogs Invade Grand River August 29, 2015 There was a full parking lot, a packed house and 30 wiener dogs on the racetrack for Grand River Raceway’s first annual Wiener Dog Race during the horse races on August 28.
Drivers To Unleash Wieners In Elora August 28, 2015 Drivers James MacDonald, Mike Saftic and Billy Davis Jr. are three of 30 keen dog owners vying for a dash of glory in tonight’s inaugural Wiener Dog Race at Grand River Raceway.
Grand River To Host Wiener Dog Race August 19, 2015 Grand River Raceway’s second last Fun and Frivolity Friday night of the summer is on August 28 and will host the boutique racetrack’s first ever Wiener Dog race.
Wiener Dog Races Return To Batavia August 22, 2014 Of all the promotions presented during the live harness racing meet at Batavia Downs each year, the Dachshund, or “wiener dog” races have become the most popular. Since 2005, thousands of fans have co...
Caprio Sweeps Batavia Opens August 25, 2013 BZ Glide used a lifetime best time of 1:57.2 to register a narrow head victory over the heavily favoured Ziegfeld in the $8,500 Open Trot at Batavia Downs on Sunday afternoon.
Wiener Dog History To Be Made At Track? August 22, 2013 Late August is considered the 'Dog Days of Summer' and it also must mean it's time for the annual Petco Wiener Dog races at Batavia Downs.