Stall applications for the 64th season at Batavia Downs in New York are now available.
The applications are available on the track's website (bataviadownscasino.com), at wnyhha.net or at the Buffalo Raceway race office.
The 2010 season at America’s oldest lighted harness track features 72 race days which includes three matinees. The meet opens on July 26.
Live racing will be presented on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights to begin the season with a new first-race post time of 6:40 p.m. Tuesday nights will replace Mondays after Labour Day, except for Columbus Day. Afternoon first-race post time remains 1:15 p.m. Each racing program will feature 12 races.
Stall applications must be returned by July 8, according to racing secretary Joe Zambito. The backstretch will open on Tuesday, July 20.
“When the first condition sheet is released, horsemen will find a few changes,” Zambito said. “We have raised our bottom claiming level to $4,000 and have added a new Preferred condition that will go for $10,000. The increased New York Sire Stakes action should make for an exciting summer meet.”
Other stakes highlights will include the annual Robert J. Kane Memorial Pace and Brian Schroeder Memorial Trot.
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