Batavia, NY — With no one hitting the Pick-5 wager again at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Nov. 9) night, there is a $23,931 carryover for that wager in the first race on Wednesday (Nov. 13) night and track management has announced that pool will be guaranteed at $75,000 through the United States Trotting Association’s Strategic Wagering Program. As part of that program, Trackmaster is offering … Continue reading Batavia to offer $75,500 guaranteed Pick-5 pool on Wednesday »

Batavia, NY — An Open pace and an Open trot, both valued at $13,000, were center stage at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Nov. 9) night and the winners of both events went gate to wire to do it.  In the pace, Shipsaway (John Cummings Jr.) got his third win since shipping to Batavia. Shipsaway initially got away second behind Bluesville (Dave McNeight III) but made … Continue reading Front-end speed prevails in Batavia Downs co-features »

Batavia, NY — When Starlitcresentroll made his first start at Batavia Downs on October 18, he was claimed by Lucky Label Stable and he hasn’t lost a race since. On Friday (Nov. 8), Starlitcresentroll won his third straight for his new connections after taking the featured $9,500 trot at The Downs.  Dave McNeight III got away fourth with Starlitcresentroll as BJ’s Smitty (Mike Baumeister) battled … Continue reading Three straight for Starlitcresentroll at Batavia Downs »

Batavia, NY — With no one hitting the Pick-5 wager again at Batavia Downs on Friday (Nov. 8) night, there is a $6,551 carryover for that wager in the first race on Saturday (Nov. 9) night and track management has announced that pool will be guaranteed at $12,500 through the United States Trotting Association’s Strategic Wagering Program. As part of that program, Trackmaster is offering … Continue reading Batavia Downs to offer $12,500 guaranteed Pick-5 pool on Saturday »

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 »