by Tim Bojarski, Batavia Downs Racing Media Correspondent

Batavia, NY — Batavia Downs has announced its new fall schedule which will be effective starting next week. Live racing will be conducted three nights a week on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights through December 6 with a 6:35 post time. The one exception to that will be on Columbus Day, October 13, when the final matinee of the year will be held at 1:15 p.m.

Batavia Downs is also offering some great wagering opportunities this weekend when growing carry-over pools are once again available on Friday. The Pick-5 pool is at $532 and the Pick-6 carry-over is $1,972. The Pick-5 is a .50 cent minimum bet and runs from race five through race nine. The Pick-6 is a minimum $2 wager and runs from race seven to race twelve.

Then on Saturday night, harness racing bingo will make its return by popular demand. America’s oldest lighted harness track will feature this promotion and put $750 in gaming free-plays and betting vouchers up for grabs for those attending that night that play.

The first 25 people that get regular bingo win $10 gaming free-plays. The first three people to get letter “x” win $100 wagering vouchers and first person to get full-board bingo wins a $200 wagering voucher. The entire amount of the vouchers must be wagered on Batavia Downs races.

Bingo is free to play and racing fans can pick up their bingo card starting at 5 p.m. at the Players Club located on the gaming floor.

In addition, Sahlen’s hot dogs, sodas and draft beer will be available for just $1 beginning at 5:30 p.m.

For a complete list of events and promotions please visit www.bataviadownsgaming.com.