by Todd Haight, for Batavia Downs

Batavia, NY — America’s oldest lighted harness racetrack, Batavia Downs Gaming, has announced its stakes schedule for the 2007 season.

The 63rd racing season is scheduled to get underway on July 30.

August 1 – $165,0000 NY Sire Stakes – 3-year-old colt pace
August 3 – $165,000 NY Sire Stakes – 3-year-old colt trot
August 8 – $9,000 NY Late Closer – 3-year-old colt pace
August 22 – $165,000 NY Sire Stakes – 3-year-old filly trot
August 24 – $9,000 NY Late Closer – 2-year-old colt pace
August 29 – $9,000 NY Late Closer – 2-year-old filly pace
September 1 – $9,000 NY Late Closer – 2-year-old colt trot
September 5 – $165,000 NY Sire Stakes – 3-year-old filly pace
September 19 – $9,000 NY Late Closer – 3-year-old filly trot
September 21 – $9,000 NY Late Closer – 2-year-old filly trot
September 28 – $20,000 NY Late Closer Finals – 2-year-old colt trot
September 28 – $20,000 NY Late Closer Finals – 2-year-old filly trot
October 6 – $25,000 (est.) Robert J. Kane Memorial Pace