Batavia, NY — Nimble New Zealand-breds took center stage at Batavia Downs as they won the top two paces of the week on Saturday (Oct. 12) night.  In the night’s main event, Vulcan Star N (Kevin Cummings) got his second straight at The Downs in the $13,000 Open Handicap pace.  Vulcan Star N sat second behind Livonjaxandqueens (Jim McNeight Jr.) through quarters of :27.4, :57.1 … Continue reading Quick Kiwis cop premier paces at Batavia Downs »

Batavia, NY — A pair of $9,500 conditioned trots were featured Friday (Oct. 11) at Batavia Downs on a night that saw winds gusting over 40 mph down the lane.  In the first contest, All About Thechase (Jim McNeight Jr.) sat second while Franks Watching (Ray Fisher Jr.) did all the heavy lifting during the mile. After getting to the half in 1:02.2, Franks Watching … Continue reading All About Thechase, Skyway Professor take Batavia features »

Batavia, NY — Summer Slash took advantage of a step back from last week’s Open into a lower conditioned event at Batavia Downs, where she power-moved to victory in the $12,500 fillies and mares pacing feature on Wednesday (Oct. 9) night.  Center Attraction (Jim McNeight Jr.) took the lead passing the quarter and took the field to the half in a pedestrian :59. That prompted … Continue reading Summer Slash drops and pops in Batavia feature pace »

Batavia, NY — Driver Kyle Cummings was on point Saturday (Oct. 5) night at Batavia Downs after winning both the $13,000 Open Handicap trot with Double Class and $13,000 Open Handicap pace PL Quarantine in convincing fashion.  First in the trot, Cummings took Double Class off the gate and trailed from fifth as Power And Grace (Drew Monti) led the field to the half in … Continue reading Kyle Cummings sweeps Saturday features at Batavia »

Batavia, NY — When Drew Monti won the first race at Batavia Downs on Friday (Oct. 4) night with Heavens Fury (2:00.4, $5.10), he reached a major milestone by registering the 2,500th win of his career and he did it on his 30th birthday. The win was only the first of four that Monti had during the evening, putting an exclamation mark on his accomplishment. … Continue reading Drew Monti grand slams, reaches 2,500 career wins at Batavia »

Batavia, NY — Despite his current sharp racing form, Louie The Lilac was grossly overlooked at the windows and sent off at 21-1. However the punter’s snub didn’t faze “Louie” as she blew up the tote board after winning the $13,000 Open Handicap pace for fillies and mares at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Oct. 2) evening.   Louie The Lilac (Shawn McDonough) got away fourth as … Continue reading Louie The Lilac upsets in Batavia Distaff Open »

Batavia, NY — With no one hitting the Pick-5 wager again at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Sept. 28) night, there is a $2,112 carryover for that wager in the first race on Wednesday (Oct. 2) night at The Downs and track management has announced that pool will be guaranteed at $7,500 through the United States Trotting Association’s Strategic Wagering Program. Post time for the first … Continue reading Batavia to offer $7,500 guaranteed Pick-5 pool on Wednesday »

Batavia, NY — There was a pair of $13,500 Open Handicap races highlighting the Saturday (Sept. 28) night card at Batavia Downs and the winners of each put in stout efforts in victory on a rain-soaked night in Genesee County.  The Open pace was up first and won by Villiam (Joe Chindano Jr.), who was challenged at every step of the mile.  Villiam took the lead off … Continue reading Villiam, Power And Grace both stellar in Batavia Opens »

Batavia, NY — The marquee event at Batavia Downs on Friday (Sept. 27) night was a $10,000 conditioned claiming trot where Curry Hanover (Shawn McDonough) turned in one spicy performance to dominate his seven rivals.  Curry Hanover moved right to the lead from post one and then would not relinquish it for the duration. With Cartier Zette (Joe Chindano Jr.) trying to keep up in … Continue reading Curry Hanover romps in Batavia Friday feature »

Batavia, NY — Center Attraction was in perfect position to run down her competition in a thrilling stretch drive in the featured $13,500 Distaff Open at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Sept. 25) night.  Center Attraction (Jim McNeight Jr.) got away second from post one behind Won Surreal Deal (Kyle Cummings) who set the pace in :28, :57.1 and 1:25.2. It was at that last station … Continue reading Center Attraction out-duels foes for Batavia feature win »