In what can only be described as a dominant performance, Lip Reader A overpowered a solid field of sidewheelers in the $13,500 Open Handicap pace at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Sept. 12).
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Carryovers, Pick-5 guarantee Sat. at Batavia
After no one hit the Pick-5 at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Sept. 9), there will be a $538 carryover for that wager in the first race on Saturday (Sept. 12). The pool will be guaranteed at $3,000 through the USTA’s Strategic Wagering program.
Batavia shifts Sept. 17 post time
Horsepeople and racing fans alike should be advised that, due to the Buffalo Bills playing the first regular season game in their new stadium on Thursday (Sept. 17), post time for the live card of racing at Batavia Downs that day has been moved to 2 p.m. to free up the evening for harness racing members of Bills Mafia.
Elegant Woman A splashes to victory in Batavia distaff
After not having seen an inside post since July 1, Elegant Woman A took full advantage of her seldom-seen pylon position and easily handled her peers in the $13,500 Open Pace for fillies and mares at Batavia Downs on a rainy and sloppy Wednesday (Sept. 9) night.
Three straight for Machs Legacy A, Gray wins five at Batavia Downs
It was easy work for Machs Legacy A on Labor Day at Batavia Downs on Monday (Sept. 7) as he went gate to wire to post his third straight win after taking the featured $8,000 pace for fillies and mares.
Shoobee Doo A, Valentine Express split Batavia features
The venerable 11-year-old Shoobee Doo A scored his 55th career win and pushed his lifetime earnings north of $600,000 after his very impressive victory in the $13,500 Open Handicap pace, which was one of two featured races at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Sept. 5) night.
Monti wins another five at Batavia Downs Thursday
After posting five wins at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Sept. 2), driver Drew Monti won five more races on Thursday (Sept. 3), including a natural hat trick in races 7, 8 and 9, to extend his lead as the top dash driver at the meet.
Batavia Downs gears up for Labor Day weekend
Labor Day traditionally marks the end of the summer season, and Batavia Downs is planning on helping it go out with a bang with a full slate of racing and activities scheduled all weekend.
Top 3-year-old male trotters in NYSS at Batavia Wednesday
The New York Sire Stakes will make its final stop of 2026 at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Sept. 2) with a short but select group of 3-year-old male trotters going postward for $115,500 in purse money.
Seventier, Lip Reader A win Saturday features at Batavia
A pair of $13,500 Open class races topped the card at Batavia Downs on Saturday night (Aug. 29), and both events included big miles with exciting finishes.