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 »

Batavia, NY — The track had a definite front-end bias on Friday night (Oct. 7) at Batavia Downs and it was used to the advantage of both top trot winners who circled their respective fields while enhancing their bottom lines.  In the $15,000 Open I Handicap trot, C R Blazin Beauty used her speed to dominate a scratch-shortened field of five and upset at 12-1. … Continue reading Fast Front-Runners Fetch Batavia Features »

Batavia, NY — Batavia Downs featured two Open paces for fillies and mares on Wednesday night (Oct. 5) and both top distaff classes were won by New Zealand bred mares who showed their mettle in victory.  The $15,000 Open I Handicap went to Pocono Downs shipper The Stunning Nun N who made her Batavia debut  memorable.  The Stunning Nun N (Jim Morrill Jr.) got away … Continue reading Down-under Mares Dominate Batavia Features »

Batavia, NY — Following his stellar outing of Friday (Sept. 30) at Batavia Downs, driver Jim Morrill Jr. bounced back with another unbelievable performance on Saturday (Oct. 1) as he won five more races including the top two paces. The $15,000 Open I Handicap went to Morrill and Rebellious, who got away fourth as Just Plain Loco (Dave McNeight III) took the field to the … Continue reading Morrill wins five including both features at Batavia  »