by Tim Bojarski, Batavia Downs Media Relations

Batavia, NY — The New York State Gaming Commission has approved a requestfrom Western Regional Off Track Betting (WROTB) to extend the current BataviaDowns meet by two days: Friday (Dec. 16) and Saturday (Dec. 17) will be addedto the current schedule.

Post time for Friday (Dec. 16) will be 6:15 p.m. and Saturday (Dec. 17) willbe 5 p.m.

“WROTB asked for the additional days to make up for the first Sunday of thecurrent meet that was cancelled due to a shortage in the box and also toaccommodate the large number of Christmas parties looking to book the clubhouseduring live racing” said Todd Haight, Director/General Manager of Live Racingat Batavia Downs. “It will also shorten the amount of down time for ourhorsemen between when our meet ends and Buffalo Raceway starts back up.”

Please note; there will be a double-draw on Tuesday (Dec. 13) for bothFriday and Saturday of that final week.

For more, information log ontowww.bataviadownsgaimng.com and click on the “live racing” tab.