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Batavia, NY - Despite the many challenges faced in every aspect of the business from day one right through the final race due to the global pandemic, Batavia Downs was able to race safely throughout the duration of its dates and just completed one of its most successful harness racing meets with regards to nightly handle. The 2020 season was a rousing success because all parties involved in the racing product worked together to insure the health and safety of everyone on the grounds at all times, said Todd Haight, Director/General Manager of Live racing at Batavia Downs. With the help and cooperation of the New York State Gaming Commission and the Western New York Harness Horsemen s Association headed by Bruce Tubin, we were able to formulate a safety plan that got us through the entire meet without incident. That in turn allowed us to engage our customers with quality racing all year and put up record breaking betting numbers despite the absence of a live crowd. That is an acco
David Siegel, who since 1996 has served as president and chief executive officer of TrackMaster (an Equibase Company) and was instrumental in the company’s development of a comprehensive line of Thoroughbred and Harness handicapping products, will retire at the end of the year.
The announcement was made today by Jason Wilson, president of Equibase, and Ian Highet, chairman of the Equibase Management Committee. Siegel will be retained as a consultant for 2021.
“Whether under the TrackMaster or Equibase brand, a wide variety of products and services have been introduced for the betterment of racing, and Dave has played a key role in the creation of nearly all of them,” Wilson said. “He has most recently been integral in the expansion of our automated tracking strategies, and his overall contributions have been invaluable. His daily presence will be sorely missed.”
MGM Northfield Park has announced the addition of a pair of guaranteed pools to its Tuesday (Dec. 15) program.
Beginning in race 5 a $10,000 Pick-3 guaranteed total pool will be offered featuring a carryover of $2,264.25, and then beginning in race 7 a $35,000 Pick-4 guaranteed total pool will be offered featuring a carryover of $9,049.34.
This wager is being offered as part of the Strategic Wagering Program through the United States Trotting Association.
Northfield’s Pick-5, Pick-4s, Pick-3s and 20-cent Super High Five offer a reduced takeout rate of just 14%
Tuesday’s post time is 4:20 p.m.
(Northfield Park)
Despite the many challenges faced in every aspect of the business from day one right through the final race due to the global pandemic, Batavia Downs was able to race safely throughout the duration of its dates and just completed one of its most successful meets with regards to nightly handle.
“The 2020 season was a rousing success because all parties involved in the racing product worked together to ensure the health and safety of everyone on the grounds at all times,” said Todd Haight, Director/General Manager of live racing at Batavia Downs. “With the help and cooperation of the New York State Gaming Commission and the Western New York Harness Horsemen’s Association headed by Bruce Tubin, we were able to formulate a safety plan that got us through the entire meet without incident. That in turn allowed us to engage our customers with quality racing all year and put up record breaking betting numbers despite the absence of a live crowd. That is an accomplishment that all of