As former track announcer John Bothe would say there are only 24 more bulges left in the season with the final two 12-race cards scheduled for Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5 at Batavia Downs.

On Friday night it’s customer appreciation night with racing fans receiving free live racing programs, delicious cake, complements of B J’s wholesale club, and coffee and coupons for free Subway subs complements of Batavia Subway in the enclosed grandstand (while supplies last), beginning at 8:00 p.m.

Also on Friday night the immensely popular Pick-6 contest will return for possibly a two-night engagement. Once again the free Pick-6 contest will be co-sponsored by the Western New York Harness Horsemen’s Association. Starting out with a $1,000 pool, the Pick-6 contest requires racing fans to select all six winners in the Pick-6 races, which begins on race four and concludes on Race 9. The contest Pick-6 is open to all Players Club members as long as they do not have a 2009 valid racing license. There is no charge to become a Players Club Member.

Additionally on Friday night Tim Bojarski, President of the upstate New York chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association, along with first vice president Jason Settlemoir and delegates Sam Pendolino and Brian Mazurek, will be presenting trophies for several categories during the UNY-USHWA Night of Distinction.

Saturday night features free on-track programs and a Pick-6 contest as long as it is not won on Friday. If played, Saturday's Pick-6 contest will be a must pay-out situation with the person or persons selecting the most winners taking home the $1,000 pool.

Racing fans wishing to dine in the clubhouse on closing weekend are strongly advised to make a reservation; please call 585.343.3750, ext 445.

First-race post time is 7:05 p.m.

(Batavia)