Category: Track News

The nearly week long winter storm that has gripped western New York and necessitated the cancellation of live racing at Batavia Downs on Monday (Jan. 15), has once again forced track officials to cancel live racing at The Downs for Thursday (Jan. 18) due to the ongoing effects of the extreme weather conditions.

According to a story Wednesday (Jan. 17) reported by WXYZ-TV (ABC-7) in Detroit, the Michigan Gaming Control Board announced that Northville Downs will soon be closing its current location.

A pair of tricky longshots to kick off the Pick-5 sequence made it tough for bettors on Wednesday evening (Jan. 17), forcing a $6,103 Pick-5 carryover into the Saturday (Jan. 20) program.

Due to extreme freezing temperatures, Bally’s Dover has canceled live harness racing for Wednesday (Jan. 17).

Due to inclement weather, Bally’s Dover has canceled live harness racing on Tuesday (Jan. 16).

Due to the snow storm today, Tuesday (Jan. 16), live racing has been canceled at Monticello Raceway.

Due to a water issue in the Village of Monticello, live racing has been canceled for Monday (Jan. 15) at Monticello Raceway.

As a result of the crippling winter storm western New York has experienced over the past 48 hours and the expected continuation of snowfall and dangerous road conditions through Monday night, Batavia Downs has canceled live racing for Monday (Jan. 15) out of an abundance of caution for the safety of the horses, horsemen and women and fans.

Old Man Winter waited a little longer to unload on northern Illinois this harness racing season. Nevertheless, when he did deliver there was no holding back. It was a powerful one-two punch.