Batavia, NY — Batavia Downs, in conjunction with the Western New York Harness Horsemen’s Association, is pleased to announce that the purse for its signature event, the Robert J. Kane Memorial Invitational Pace, has been increased from $75,000 to $100,000.

This event is conditioned for 3-year-old and up pacers and is scheduled next year for Saturday (Aug. 24).