Batavia, NY — Driver Kyle Cummings had an outstanding night at the lines at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Sept. 7) night after winning four races on the card, including the $13,500 Open trot.  Cummings got away third with Dougadougadew as Great Unknown (Dave McNeight III) cut the mile with Biscoe (Joe Chindano Jr.) hung in the breeze second, through quarters of :28.1, :57.3 and 1:27.1. … Continue reading Kyle Cummings wins four including top trot at Batavia »

Batavia, NY — After benefitting from a perfect trip, Credarena slipped through late to capture the $10,000 featured trot at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Sept. 4) night in a clocking that equalled his career best. Kenobi (Jim Morrill Jr.) was cutting the air on the point while Credarena (Dave McNeight III) sat in the garden spot from the start. After Kenobi reached the half in … Continue reading Longshot Credarena equals lifetime best at Batavia Downs »

Batavia, NY — Indiana-campaigned but locally owned, It’s Corona Time made her western New York debut one to remember as she mare-handled the competition while winning the $13,500 Open Handicap distaff pacing feature at Batavia Downs on Monday (Sept. 2) afternoon. Leads changed a number of times after the start as It’s Corona Time (Joe Chindano Jr.) and Arco N (Dave McNeight III) swapped the … Continue reading  It’s Corona Time in Batavia’s winner’s circle »

Batavia, NY — Just one week ago, Dave McNeight III had a brilliant night at Batavia Downs as he won five races on the card. On Saturday (Aug. 31), McNeight one-upped himself at The Downs as he won six races during the program and now sits a solid second for dash wins this meet.   “Triple Sticks” won with The Downtown Bus (1:55, $4.00), Lana’s Desire … Continue reading Dave McNeight III wins six at Batavia Downs Saturday »

Batavia, NY — A pair of $10,000 conditioned trots topped the card at Batavia Downs on Friday (Aug. 30) night and both winners were heavily backed at the windows. In the first split, Keeper Of Secrets (Kyle Cummings) sat third behind the front-running BJ’s Smitty (Drew Monti) to the half in 1:00.1, where he made a first-over move heading into turn three. Keeper Of Secrets … Continue reading Keeper Of Secrets, Curry Hanover take Batavia co-features »

Batavia, NY — Record breaking, total domination is the only way to describe the performance put on by My Debt Collector (Chapter Seven-Magic Presto) at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Aug. 28) night who was absolutely peerless while winning the $102,500 New York Sire Stake for 2-year-old trotting fillies. My Debt Collector’s time of 1:56.4 gave her a new lifetime record, set a new Batavia Downs … Continue reading My Debt Collector sets National season’s mark in NYSS at Batavia »

Batavia, NY — With no one hitting the Pick-5 once again on Saturday (Aug. 24) at Batavia Downs, there is a carryover that has grown to $3,558 for that bet in the first race on Wednesday (Aug. 28) and track management has announced the pool will be guaranteed at $10,000 through the USTA Strategic Wagering Program.  Free full past performance programs for races one through … Continue reading $10,000 guaranteed Pick 5 pool at Batavia Wednesday »

Batavia, NY — The last New York Sire Stake stop of 2024 at Batavia Downs will be on Wednesday (Aug. 28) evening when five 2-year-old trotting fillies will compete in one division for $102,500 in purse money.  That division’s leading points (137) and earnings ($130,509) leader is My Debt Collector (Chapter Seven-Magic Presto) and she will be the one to beat when they line up … Continue reading NYSS frosh filly trotters at Batavia Downs Wednesday »

Batavia, NY — Sophomore trotters of both sexes were on hand to compete for their share of $233,300 in purses in the New York Sire Stakes at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Aug. 24) night and a new track standard was established in the first set.  In the $115,600 division for fillies and mares, Sister Mary Maude (Crazy Wow-Perfect Mass) took a new lifetime mark and … Continue reading Sister Mary Maude crushes record in NYSS at Batavia Downs »

Batavia, NY — A patient drive by driver Matt Kakaley paid big dividends for Desperate Man, who won the $100,000 Robert J. Kane Memorial pace at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Aug. 24) night.  Typhoon Banner N (Joe Bongiorno) and Coaches Corner (Jason Bartlett) traded leads to the :26.4 quarter while Desperate Man traveled a close fourth. After Coaches Corner finally settled on the lead, Buzzsaw … Continue reading Desperate Man cruises to $100,000 Kane Memorial win at Batavia »