Batavia, NY — The $105,000 New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old male pacers were at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Aug. 7) and both divisions were won by heavy favorites.  The first $52,500 division went to Thirsty Thursday (Huntsville-Tequila Monday) who equaled his lifetime mark with an impressive outing.  Thirsty Thursday (Matt Kakaley) took the lead from Courts On Fire (Greg Merton) passing the :28.4 quarter … Continue reading No surprises in NYSS at Batavia Wednesday »

Batavia, NY — After winning on the front-end just last week, Center Attraction completely changed strategies but still got the same results in the $13,500 Open pace for fillies and mares at Batavia Downs on Tuesday (Aug. 6) evening.  Jim McNeight Jr. got away last with Center Attraction while Imprincessgemma A (Shawn McDonough) was on the point, jousting with Forgot Thewallet A (Kyle Swift) through … Continue reading Center Attraction scores second straight Batavia feature win »

Batavia, NY — The New York Sire Stakes return to Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Aug. 7) and will feature 2-year-old male pacers that will go in two divisions for a total purse of $105,000. The 12 pacers will feature two undefeated leaders in the NYSS as well as both holding national ranking. Travis Alexander’s Thirsty Thursday (Huntsville-Tequila Monday) and Jared Bakos’ Fast Choice (Courtly Choice-Fashion … Continue reading Top NYSS freshman male pacers at Batavia Wednesday »

Batavia, NY — A pair of $13,500 Open Handicaps – one on the pace and one on the trot – highlighted the Saturday (Aug. 3) night card at Batavia Downs and both events provided exciting finishes.  In the pacing feature, Stranger Things (Jim Morrill Jr.) tripped out to victory with a fast finish.  Vel Mr. Nice Guy (Joe Chindano Jr.) and Stranger Things lined up … Continue reading Stranger Things, Power And Grace take Batavia features »

Batavia, NY — Two $57,000 divisions of New York Sire Stake 3-year-old pacing colts and geldings lined up at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (July 31) evening and a pair of heavily favored Travis Alexander trainees, Howlenthehills (American Ideal-Arielle Lynn) and Huntingforchrome (Huntsville-All On Top Hanover), who were directed by driver Matt Kakaley, put on impressive performances to secure victories in both contests.  In the first … Continue reading Alexander entries overpower peers in NYSS at Batavia »

Batavia, NY — After a lengthy rain delay due to a mid-summer deluge that moved through Genesee County halfway through the card, a full field of of top class mares convened in the $13,500 Distaff Handicap pacing feature that was won by Center Attraction.  A stiff tussle for front-end dominance took place off the gate between Summer Lovin (Kevin Cummings), Imprincessgemma A (Jim Morrill Jr.) … Continue reading All eyes were on Center Attraction at Batavia Downs »

Batavia, NY — The two hottest pacers currently competing in the 3-year-old colts and geldings division of the New York Sire Stakes will be at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (July 31) for a head to head tilt in the first of two $57,000 divisions that highlight the stellar mid-week card. Howlenthehills (American Ideal-Arielle Lynn) has been on a tear this year, winning seven out of … Continue reading Howlenthehills, Boston Rocks face off in NYSS glamour division at Batavia Wednesday »

Batavia, NY — Batavia Downs opened their 2024 summer/fall meet on Saturday (July 27) night with the 3-year-old pacing filly division of the New York Sire Stakes in town featuring two six-horse fields that vyed for $58,100 each. The first division was won by A Few Choice Words (Courtly Choice-Top Choice Hanover) who made every station a winning one.  Jim Marohn Jr. put A Few … Continue reading A Few Choice Words, She’s Epic take NYSS splits at Batavia »

Batavia, NY — The New York Sire Stakes will make its first stop of 2024 at Batavia Downs on Saturday (July 27) night when a select group of 3-year-old pacing fillies will line up in two six-horse divisions valued at $58,100 each. This will be the fifth leg of the state series this year for these girls and they should be in prime form for … Continue reading NYSS sophomore pacing fillies at Batavia Downs Saturday »

Batavia, NY — All connections of horses who will be racing at Batavia Downs this year should note that a new text line has been established to relay vital information regarding draws and racing action for the upcoming meet that will start on Saturday, July 27. Horsemen and women can sign up for this service by texting bataviadowns to 407.536.9945. Please note that this number has changed … Continue reading New number for Batavia Downs Race Office text line »