Historic Batavia Downs Casino has more than $1 million in stakes money this season, including four New York Sire Stakes races, six Late Closer events and the Robert J Kane Memorial Invitational Pace.
New York Sire Stakes races will be held on Aug. 28, Sept. 2 and 4, and the Robert J Kane Memorial Invitational Pace will run on Oct. 10.
Racing is on Monday (except Aug. 31), Wednesday, Friday and Saturday through Labor Day and then Wednesday, Friday and Saturday until closing day Dec. 5 with nine added Tuesday dates from Sept.15 through Nov. 10. Post time is 7:05 each evening and 1:15 on Sunday, Aug. 30, and Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7.
Family Fun Day is set for on Sunday, Aug. 30, with proceeds to benefit the Batavia branch of Mercy Flight of WNY.
Last season, Batavia Downs Casino opened Grandstands Bar and Grille, its $1.5 million sports restaurant on the second level. Appointed with a distinct retro décor, the facility features many historic photos of America’s Oldest Lighted Harness Track.
Grandstands is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and boasts a full menu and wide selection of beer, wine and mixed drinks. It also features self-vending terminals for wagering and 37 high-definition flat panel TVs.
The schedule can be viewed at www.westernotb.com (click on the Batavia Downs icon).
