By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs
Batavia Downs will once again be conducting the Genesee County Fair races which feature the New York Sire Stakes Fair Series.
This special day of racing is slated for Monday afternoon (July 18) with post time for the first race set at 2 o'clock.
The race secretary for this event is Donna Kerr and she can be reached via phone at 716-338-5387. The entry box closes Thursday (July 14) at 10 a.m., but entries can be made in advance of that date.
The 2016 live meet at America's oldest lighted harness track features a Claiming Championship Series this year and kicks off on Monday (July 25) with the New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old trotting fillies. Live racing will continue through Saturday (Dec. 10).
Questions concerning any event of the upcoming racing season should be directed to Todd Haight, director/general manager of Live Racing, at 585-343-3750 or racing secretary Joe Zambito at 585-344-6161.
