by Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs
Batavia, NY — Two racing worlds will meld on Saturday (Nov. 5) as the trotting capital of western New York, Batavia Downs, will host a throng of Thoroughbred fans at its annual Breeders’ Cup party which will be held in the clubhouse.
The doors open at 2 p.m. and the party will run until after the last Breeders’ Cup race. Post time for the first Breeders’ Cup race is 3:05 p.m. Live harness racing will be comingled between the Breeders’ Cup races and the first live harness post time is 3:30 p.m. Approximately two live harness races will be run between each televised Breeders’ Cup race.
The $20 package deal includes a special Italian buffet (served from 3-7 p.m.) that includes chicken parmesan, chicken piccata, greens and beans, eggplant parmesan, beef tips in burgundy sauce, Italian sausage with peppers and onions, baked ziti, tossed salad, a dessert bar and coffee or soda. It also includes a Breeders’ Cup program, a live Batavia Downs program (which contains $5 in free-play) and $10 in free-play on the gaming floor. You must earn one base point to redeem. This is a $37 value. Must be 18 years old to play video gaming machines or to wager on horses.
Reservations are recommended by calling 585.343.3750. Walk-ups are welcome but will be subject to availability.
Batavia Downs is also introducing another clubhouse promotion this week that will run through the month of November in celebration of our 70th anniversary of live harness racing. It’s the “Friday Four-Pack.” For $70 (plus tax and gratuity) you get four buffet dinners, four Batavia Downs live racing programs (each contains $5 in free-play) and four $15 free-play vouchers for the gaming floor. This is the best deal in town; it’s like getting money and eating free!
You must make your reservations three days prior to the Friday you want and use Promo Code 70 to receive the full offer. Call 585.343.3750 to make your reservation.
Live racing continues three days a week at Batavia Downs, now through Saturday (Dec. 10).