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Blue Bell Bonnie ($3.90) was seeing red in the stretch and rallied to register the victory in Buffalo Raceway s featured $10,000 Filly and Mare Open Pace on Wednesday night (Jan. 27). Driven by Jim Morrill Jr., Blue Bell Bonnie took the lead at the top of the lane and never looked back in beating Yankee Secret by a non-threatening half length in 2:00 over the good track. Lady Dudette took the show position. The win helped kick off a tremendous opening night for Morrill Jr., owner Mike Torcello and trainer Gerry Sarama as the threesome combined on five victories. Morrill Jr. finished the evening with six trips to the winner s circle. ....
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 a ....
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 ....
The curtain came down on the 2020 racing meet at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Dec. 12) but not before Stratosphere captured the final $9,600 Open Pace on a mild December night. Driver Drew Monti sent Stratosphere off the wings and took a lead he would not relinquish. With the field aligned single file, Stratosphere went to the quarter in :28.1 and then backed the half down to :58.2. That prompted Santana Beach to pull first over to try and mount a challenge. When the race rounded the third turn Stratosphere raised the stakes, pacing the third quarter in :28.1 and opening a two-length lead at three-quarters. From there Stratosphere made his way around the final bend and paced away to a wrapped-up three-length romp in 1:55.1. ....
Akron, NY - As the 2020 Batavia Downs meet draws to a close on Saturday (Dec. 12), the Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association has announced the top human and equine performers for this past harness racing season. These awards would normally be presented in the winner’s circle on the final night of racing during the annual UNY-USHWA Night of Distinction. However due to state restrictions with regard to the ongoing global pandemic, that will not be the case this year. The award winners will be given gift certificates in the paddock in lieu of the usual trackside ceremony because no one is allowed on the apron. ....