by Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs

Batavia, NY — The 2018 Batavia Downs live harness racing meet kicks off on Monday (July 23) and the track will host legs of the New York Sire Stakes on the first two nights of the season.

Those entering the NYSS events should note the following draw schedule.

The draw for opening night (July 23) that includes the NYSS, Excelsior A and Excelsior B divisions for 2-year-old trotting fillies will be held on Thursday (July 19).

The draw for Wednesday (July 25) that features the NYSS, Excelsior A and Excelsior B divisions for 3-year-old pacing fillies will be drawn on Friday (July 20).

The box for both draws will close at 9 a.m. on their respective draw days.

Also, please note that post time for Monday (July 23) is 6 p.m. while post time for Wednesday (July 25) is 5 p.m.

For inquiries about conditions or to call your entries in, please contact Race Secretary Joe Zambito at 585.343.3750, ext. 6304.

The complete condition sheet for the first full week of racing at Batavia Downs (that includes all NYSS events) is now available on the Batavia Downs website (www.bataviadownsgaming.com) under Live Racing>Horsemen>Condition Sheet and also on the USTA website (www.ustrotting.com) by clicking Horsemen>Condition Sheets.