Batavia, NY — It was Deja Vu all over again for last week’s feature winners Just Plain Loco and Credit List, who came right back on Saturday (Nov. 5) to claim another $14,000 Open Handicap on their respective gaits. First on the pace, Just Plain Loco (Dave McNeight III) got away sixth as Yankee On The Move (Kyle Cummings) led the field to the half … Continue reading Just Plain Loco, Credit List double-up at Batavia »

Batavia, NY — After going a very long mile, the hard-working Saulsbrook Olympia notched her second straight victory in the $14,000 Distaff Open Handicap at Batavia Downs on Wednesday night (Nov. 2). Somebeachsomefra (Jim Morrill Jr.) was the early leader and forced The Stunning Nun N (Ray Fisher Jr.) to abandon her desire for the front and tuck in second. The race hit the quarter … Continue reading Saulsbrook Olympia repeats in Batavia mare’s match »

Batavia, NY — Joseph C. Sarago of Cheektowaga, New York died on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at age 80. Mr. Sarago was a life-long fixture of harness racing at Batavia Downs and in western New York, having first gotten involved in the sport with a Standardbred named Choicey Williams that he owned through his aunt and uncle who raced back in the 1960’s. After first … Continue reading Joseph C. Sarago, 80, dies »

Batavia, NY —  Driver Jim Morrill Jr. lit it up at Batavia Downs on Saturday night (Oct. 29) winning six races on the card including a natural hat trick in races five, six and seven and did not miss the board in the 13 starts he drove. Morrill’s top victory came in the co-featured $14,000 Open I Handicap trot where Credit List led at every … Continue reading Morrill dominates the Downs with six wins at Batavia »

Batavia, NY —  Kyle Cummings has been on a bit of a tear recently at Batavia Downs but really put up some serious numbers on Wednesday night (Oct. 26) after he won six of the 10 races he drove on the card including natural hat tricks in races five, six and seven and races 11, 12 and 13. Cummings won with Rockin N Kissin (1:59.2, … Continue reading Kyle Cummings grabs a six pack at Batavia Downs »

Batavia, NY — The Saturday night (Oct.22) card at Batavia Downs once again featured a pair of $14,000 Opens – one on the trot and one on the pace – and the winner of both races set personal milestones as a result of their efforts. In the Open I trot, Lougazi registered his 50th lifetime win in a thrilling finish. Lougazi got away sixth with … Continue reading Lougazi nabs 50th win; Morrill wins six at Batavia Downs »

Batavia, NY — It was a dark and stormy night at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Oct. 19) with a steady rain, brisk wind and sloppy track for all to deal with. But much like the postman, it didn’t deter the Downs’ leading driver Kevin Cummings from completing his appointed rounds as he successfully delivered five horses to the Purple Haze Winner’s enclosure despite the elements. … Continue reading Kevin Cummings tread water with five wins at Batavia  »

Batavia, NY — It was a big night of racing at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Oct. 15) with over $150,000 in purses up for grabs and the card was highlighted by a pair of $15,000 Opens for horses of both gaits. The Open I Handicap trot went to Lougazi, who came from behind to win in his best effort of the year. Last week’s winner … Continue reading Lougazi, Out On Bail capture Batavia Opens Saturday »

Batavia, NY — Batavia Downs leading dash driver Kevin Cummings pulled even farther ahead of his rivals on Wednesday (Oct. 12) after putting on a masterful clinic to win seven of the 13 races on the card. His big score came in the $15,000 Distaff Open I Handicap pace where he sat tight early with Tres Chic Bluechip to benefit from action before striking late … Continue reading Kevin Cummings Wins Seven Including Feature at Batavia »

Batavia, NY — Bouncing back from his outstanding debut at Batavia Downs last week, Rebellious was strong on the point to take his second straight win in Genesee County and fourth consecutive win overall winning the $15,000 Open I Handicap pacing feature on Saturday night (Oct. 8). Jim Morrill Jr. got caught three-wide with Rebellious rushing for the front but finally got the lead from … Continue reading Rebellious Streaks to Fourth Straight Win at Batavia »