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 »

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 »