Andrew Torre Passes February 06, 2017 … horseman in western New York, passed away on Sunday, February 5 at the age of 82. Torre competed at Buffalo Raceway and Batavia Downs over the years as a owner, …
'Shocker' At Harrah's Philadelphia June 13, 2013 … A milestone of sorts was reached very quickly at Harrah’s … To Em's win lowered the record, 1:50, which was set last year by Friday At Five at Pocono … It To Em and Eddie Sweat were just a neck apart at the head of the lane. Shock It To Em …
William Woityra Passes July 30, 2015 … Horseman William M. Woityra passed away on July 16 at the age of 75. A resident of … Woityra graduated from Cornell University and was a Vietnam veteran. He worked at … racing primarily at Buffalo Raceway and Batavia Downs. He loved the sport of harness …
Manchego Retired October 07, 2021 1 Comment … Manchego, a multiple Dan Patch Award winner and world record holder, has been … accomplished in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Manchego was the sport’s fastest trotter in 2019 and … Hoof Beats story that Manchego’s gait set her apart. “It’s amazing to sit behind her; she’s …
SC Rewind: Remembering Levi Harner June 25, 2023 9 Comments … of the great U.S. horseman Levi Harner. He was a highly accomplished trainer and driver for many years. Although he passed away a number of years ago I am sure that he is … back to the 1940 era, involved the Buffalo/Batavia circuit in Western New York State. For …
Borth: ‘I Just Enjoy It All’ November 13, 2017 3 Attachments … the 25-year-old harness driver said from his apartment in London, Ont. “I guess I’ll find … that currently sees Borth just three wins away from 100 on the campaign. He’s been close …
Larry Draper Passes September 30, 2020 … trainer/driver Larry I. Draper of Cheektowaga, New York entered into rest on Saturday, September 26, 2020. Draper was born in Warsaw, New York and grew up in … to the family and friends of Larry Draper. (Batavia Downs) … obituary … Larry Draper … …
SC Rewind: Years Ago - 1960s October 06, 2018 5 Comments 8 Attachments … racing her stable at Rideau Carleton in Ottawa. In a recent interview with a reporter from the Ottawa Journal she shared a few of her thoughts on … She also remembered that just one person, Mr. W.A. McCullough, was on staff and handled all …
Herculisa Lowers Track Record July 24, 2022 … set a mark of 1:53.4 in 2021. Winning Shadow was clearly second, while MVP Luke weakened to … the leader down the stretch. Brett Schwartz trains Fluff Yeah, who won for the third … quarter in :27.3, and they were still heads apart by the half in :55.4. When they …
John Cummings Sr. Passes May 13, 2019 … harness horseman John P. Cummings Sr. passed away on Saturday (May 11) after a lengthy … Trico Products and Bethlehem Steel (where he was a tradesman bricklayer). He soon found … York Horse of the Year in a ceremony held at Batavia Downs. Over the years, Cummings …