by Todd Haight, GM of Live Racing, Batavia Downs

Batavia, NY — Stall applications for the 65th season of live harness racing at Batavia Downs Casino, located in Western New York, are now available on the track’s website, www.bataviadownscasino.com. Simply click on the ‘Live and Simulcast’ racing page and then the ‘Horsemen’ tab.

Stall applications will also available at the Western New York Harness Horsemen’s Association website, www.wnyhha.net or at the race office at Buffalo Raceway.

The 2011 season at America’s oldest lighted harness track features 72 race dates that includes three matinees. The meet opens on July 25 and concludes on December 3.

Live racing will be presented on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights to begin the season with a new post time of 6:40 p.m. Tuesday nights will replace Mondays after Labor Day except for Columbus Day. Afternoon post time is 1:15 p.m. Each racing program will feature 12 races, however selected Saturday nights may offer an additional race.

Stall applications must be received by July 8, according to Racing Secretary Joe Zambito. The backstretch opens for tack on July 17. Horses may begin arriving on July 19.