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Batavia, NY — The Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association and Batavia Downs have announced the horses of the meet at The Downs, whose meet will conclude on Saturday (Dec. 7). Dougadougadew (Deweycheatumnhowe-Fashionablefilly) has been named trotter of the meet while Won Surreal Deal (So Surreal-Won Ideal Night) has been […]
Batavia, NY — The Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association is proud to announce that longtime western New York blacksmith, Ray Cable, will be given their 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award for his over 60-years of work and dedication to the horses who raced at Batavia Downs. Cable was born on […]
Batavia, NY — The Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association and Batavia Downs have announced the top driver, trainers and horses from the summer and fall live harness racing meet who will be honored for their efforts during the Night of Distinction awards presentation that will be held on closing […]
Akron, NY — The Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association has announced the horses who will be honored for their performances at Batavia Downs during the 2022 harness racing season. These horses who have competed at the Downs all season, will each be honored with a trophy in the winner’s […]
Akron, NY –— The Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association and Batavia Downs will honor three 14-year-old veteran harness racing horses who will officially retire on January 1, 2023. These horses have competed at the Downs this season and will be presented with a trophy commemorating their outstanding careers in […]
Akron, NY –— Ron Beback Jr. will be presented with the Good Samaritan Award by the Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association and Batavia Downs for his heroic actions to save an overturned kayaker from drowning this past summer. The ceremony will take place in the harness racing winner’s circle […]
Batavia, NY — The Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association has announced that harness racing driver Kyle Cummings was named their Rising Star for the 2021 racing season at Batavia Downs. It should come as no surprise that Kyle Cummings has been one of the best drivers in western New […]
