Flag Party ($9.84) was able to celebrate on Saturday afternoon (March 14) at Buffalo Raceway by winning a three-way photo in the $15,500 Open Pace. He nipped Bettor Than Spring by a nose while the pace setting Lanjo Lee finished just a narrow head behind in 1:56.3.
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Schedule changes at Buffalo Raceway
Buffalo Raceway has announced schedule changes for the rest of the 2026 meet. The track has now added live racing on Friday, March 20 and Friday, March 27 with the normal post of 2:30 p.m. still in effect. Originally, Friday afternoon racing was to begin on April 3. The final race day of the season will now be on Saturday, July 18 with Sunday, July 19 taken off the calendar.
Dealin With Dewey does it again at Buffalo
Last season, Dealin With Dewey was the main contender the Open trotters always had to “deal with” at Buffalo Raceway. Things weren’t any different on Saturday afternoon (March 7) at Buffalo.
Big prices abound in Buffalo Raceway opener
Hamburg, NY – It was opening day at Buffalo Raceway on Wednesday afternoon (March 4) and the fans were greeted with sunny skies and 50 degree temperatures. But the chalk players weren’t…
Buffalo ready for season opener on Wednesday
Hamburg, NY – Buffalo Raceway is putting together the final touches in preparation for the start of the 2026 live harness racing season which is set for Wednesday (March 4) with a…
New York Commission seeks racing inspector
The New York State Gaming Commission seeks candidates for the position of racing inspector at Buffalo Raceway and/or Batavia Downs.
Hunt Off The Press steals headlines in Buffalo NYSS
Hunt Off The Press ($3.30) stole the headlines in the New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old colt and gelding pacers on Wednesday afternoon (July 9) at Buffalo Raceway with a rousing 7-1/2-length thumping of Shaw Time in 1:56.4 over a fast track.
Overalls perfect after NYSS win at Buffalo
The expected showdown between Overalls and My Philomene in the $110,200 New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old filly trotters at Buffalo Raceway on Wednesday afternoon (July 2) never materialized. But the fizzled-out battle didn’t bother Overalls one bit as she went gate-to-wire in producing a 3-1/2-length victory over Sharp Seven in 2:00.3.
Front end the place to be in Buffalo NYSS
In the doubleheader of New York Sire Stakes and Excelsior Series action at Buffalo Raceway on Wednesday afternoon (June 25), setting the pace was the best way to get to the winner’s circle.
Davey Day Trader scores lifetime best at Buffalo
The sultry summer weather at Buffalo Raceway was conducive for some speedy times, and Davey Day Trader ($5.60) didn’t disappoint as he scorched the field in a lifetime best 1:53 in the $16,000 Open Pace on Saturday afternoon (June 21). He trounced Annapolis Hanover by 3-3/4 lengths with Frontier Rollo taking third place.