Batavia, NY — With the start of the live racing season just three weeks away, horseman should be advised this is the last call to turn in a stall application for the upcoming 2019 championship summer/fall meet.
Stall applications must be received by the track no later than Monday (July 8).
The backstretch opens for tack on Thursday (July 18) at 8 a.m. and horses may begin arriving on Saturday (July 20) at 8 a.m.
Stall applications, agreements and reservation forms are available for download on the track’s website (www.bataviadownsgaming.com). Simply click Live Racing>Horsemen to find all three forms.
Applications are also available at the Western New York Harness Horsemen’s Association office located onsite at Buffalo Raceway.
The first draw will be held on Friday (July 19) for Wednesday (July 24) which is the first New York Sire Stake engagement of the year at the Downs.
Batavia Downs offers a text messaging service for notices about draws, entries and other racing information. Horsemen are encouraged to text the word “HORSEMAN” to 51660. You will then need to reply “YES” and you’ll be opted in for race office text message updates.
All stable inquiries should be directed to Todd Haight, Director/GM of Live Racing, at 585.343.3750, ext. 6322.