Batavia, NY — It was a huge Wednesday (Nov. 6) night for Shawn McDonough at Batavia Downs after he accounted for a total of six wins consisting of a driving grand slam — featuring a natural hat trick in races six through eight — and a training double.  One of McDonough’s driving wins came in the $11,000 distaff pacing feature with Celia Bayama, who despite … Continue reading Six total wins for McDonough at Batavia including 54-1 upset »

Batavia, NY — Impressive efforts were put in by pacer Mirragon A (Shawn McDonough) and trotter Dougadougadew (Kyle Cummings) as they each captured their respective divisions of $13,000 Open Handicaps featured at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Nov. 2) night.  The pacers went first and Mirragon A got away sixth and almost 10 lengths behind as Blazing Light (Kyle Cummings) was leading the way through early … Continue reading Mirragon A, Dougadougadew victorious in Batavia co-features »

Batavia, NY — It was lights, camera, action for Famous Dan on Friday (Nov. 1) night after he muscled his way to the top and then cruised home a winner in the $9,500 featured trot at Batavia Downs. Kevin Cummings and Famous Dan fought with Arrakis (Joe Chindano Jr.) and Topolino (Dave McNeight III) to the quarter in :28.2 before crossing-over to the lead he … Continue reading Famous Dan stars in Batavia Downs feature trot »

Batavia, NY — After getting some class and post relief from her last two starts, Won Surreal Deal impressively toured the facility at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Oct. 30) evening en route to her sixth win of the year in the $12,000 upper-level conditioned pace for fillies and mares.  Kyle Cummings and Won Surreal Deal grabbed the initial lead from their pylon-position start before Louie … Continue reading Won Surreal Deal an easy victor in Batavia distaff feature »

Batavia, NY — Saturday (Oct. 26) at Batavia Downs means double-feature night and two Open Handicaps valued at $13,000 each went to post with full fields.  The Open pace was first and Lanjo Lee (Kyle Cummings) drafted to his 25th career victory. Lanjo Lee was sent to the front and got there by the quarter before letting Vel Mr Nice Guy (Joe Chindano Jr.) come … Continue reading Lanjo Lee and Valentine Express take Batavia features »

Batavia, NY — Great Unknown has lived up to his name recently concerning winner’s circle visits, as he hasn’t been to one since May 8 at Harrington Raceway. But his 12 start drought ended on Friday (Oct. 25) night at Batavia Downs when he was a willing participant and jogged home first in the $9,500 trotting feature. John Cummings Jr. left with Great Unknown and … Continue reading Great Unknown was identified in Batavia feature trot »

Batavia, NY — Batavia Downs leading driver, Drew Monti, showed why he is on top after winning five more races on Wednesday (Oct. 23) night. That included the featured $12,000 Open Handicap pace for fillies and mares with Dance Ticket, who waltzed her way back to The Downs after two unsuccessful starts at Woodbine Mohawk Park.  During a torrential downpour, Monti put Dance Ticket on … Continue reading Monti wins five including feature at Batavia Wednesday »

Batavia, NY — Two Opens totaling $26,000 were on tap at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Oct. 19) night and a show of force was displayed by both winners.  The $13,000 Open pace went first and was scratched down to a five-horse field that Livonjaxsandqueens (Jim McNeight Jr.) beat from start to finish.  McNeight pushed Livonjaxsandqueens to the fore and settled on the lead passing the … Continue reading Livonjaxsandqueens, El Toro Loco win Batavia Opens »

Batavia, NY — Making his second start at Batavia Downs since competing in the Ontario Sire Stakes at Woodbine Mohawk Park over the summer, the 3-year-old Slayin Theday Away took on older foes and found the local winner’s circle for the first time after he won the featured $9,500 trot on Friday (Oct. 18) night.  Slayin Theday Away (Drew Monti) grabbed the lead at the … Continue reading A gutsy performance by Slayin Theday Away at Batavia »

Batavia, NY — Forgot Thewallet A made quick and easy work of her six female foes after walking away with a victory in the $11,000 conditioned pace for fillies and mares at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Oct. 16) night.  Dave “Triple Sticks” McNeight III flew off the wings with Forgot Thewallet A and set a tempo no one in the race could compete with. Forgot … Continue reading Forgot Thewallet A grabbed the purse in Batavia feature »