Winter hit Batavia Downs hard on Saturday (Nov. 30) night, and a spate of scratches due to weather-related transportation issues shortened many of the fields. But the horses that did show up went dashing through the snow — including the winners of the night’s two feature races.
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Mucho Macho repeats in Batavia feature
After scoring an upset from an outside post last week at Batavia Downs, Mucho Macho moved up in class and did the exact same thing at The Downs in the $9,500 featured trot on a wet and chilly Friday (Nov. 22) over a track rated sloppy.
Long shots drive $41k Pick-5 payout at Batavia
A $23,931 carryover and $75,000 guaranteed pool through the USTA Strategic Wagering Program for the Pick-5 at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Nov. 13) night generated $79,508 of new money, producing a $102,701 total pool that yielded the biggest mutuel payout ever in the 85-year history of Batavia Downs.
Three straight for Starlitcresentroll at Batavia
When Starlitcresentroll made his first start at Batavia Downs on Oct. 18, he was claimed by Lucky Label Stable and he hasn’t lost a race since. On Friday (Nov. 8), Starlitcresentroll won his third straight for his new connections after taking the featured $9,500 trot at The Downs.
Batavia guarantees Sat. Pick-5 at $12.5k
With no one hitting the Pick-5 again at Batavia Downs on Friday (Nov. 8), there is a $6,551 carryover for that wager on Saturday (Nov. 9). Track management has announced that pool will be guaranteed at $12,500 through the USTA’s Strategic Wagering Program.
Lanjo Lee, Valentine Express take Batavia features
Saturday (Oct. 26) at Batavia Downs means double-feature night, and two Open Handicaps valued at $13,000 each went to post with full fields.
Slayin Theday Away gutsy Batavia winner
Making his second start at Batavia Downs since competing in the Ontario Sires Stakes at Woodbine Mohawk Park over the summer, the 3-year-old Slayin Theday Away took on older foes and found the local winner’s circle for the first time after he won the featured $9,500 trot on Friday (Oct. 18).
Monti grand slams at Batavia, reaches 2,500 wins
When Drew Monti won the first race at Batavia Downs on Friday (Oct. 4) night with Heavens Fury (2:00.4, $5.10), he reached a major milestone by registering the 2,500th win of his career, and he did it on his 30th birthday. The win was only the first of four that Monti had during the evening, putting an exclamation mark on his accomplishment. He also won with Hudsonandbernard (1:57.2, $9.90), I’m Already Gone (1:56.4, $6.10) and Seasiderocket (1:58.4, $7.20).
Batavia guarantees Wed. Pick-5 at $7,500
With no one hitting the Pick-5 again at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Sept. 28) night, there will be a $2,112 carryover for that wager in the first race on Wednesday (Oct. 2). Track management has announced that pool will be guaranteed at $7,500 through the USTA’s Strategic Wagering Program.
Lip Reader A, Biscoe win Saturday Batavia features
Saturday night (Sept. 21) at Batavia Downs featured $13,500 Open Handicaps for both the pace and trot, and upset winners prevailed in this week’s top-flight contests.