With the start of the live racing season just three weeks away, horsepeople should be advised this is the last call to turn in a stall application for the upcoming 2019 Championship summer-fall meet at Batavia Downs.

Stall applications must be received by the track no later than Monday (July 8).

The backstretch opens for tack on July 18 at 8 a.m., and horses may begin arriving on July 20 at 8 a.m.

Stall applications, agreements and reservation forms are available for download on the track’s website. Simply click Live Racing - Horsemen to find all three forms.

Applications are also available at the Western New York Harness Horsemen’s Association office located on-site at Buffalo Raceway.

The first draw will be held on July 19 for July 24, which is the first New York Sire Stakes engagement of the year at the Downs.

Batavia Downs offers a text messaging service for notices about draws, entries and other racing information. Horsepeople are encouraged to text the word “HORSEMAN” to 51660.

All stable inquiries should be directed to Todd Haight, Director/General Manager of Live Racing, at 585.343.3750, ext. 6322.

(Batavia Downs)