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Double Class has been an Open trotter at Batavia Downs since his first win there in 1:55.3 in July. On Friday (September 20) at The Downs, the trotter essentially made a double class drop to a mid-level condition event and got back to his winning ways in the $10,000 co-featured race of the night.

Sent off at 7-1, Double Class (Dave McNeight III) got away last and 10-½ lengths in arrears as the heavily favored Cartier Zette (Joe Chindano Jr.) coasted through fractions of :28.3 and :58. As they motored in front of the stands, McNeight had Double Class out and moving and quickly advanced towards the leader. Double Class drew alongside Cartier Zette at three-quarters and then they matched strides around the final bend. At the top of the stretch, Double Class showed his, as he swelled up and bolted home under a line drive on top by 1-½ lengths in 1:57.2.

It was the seventh win of the year for Double Class ($16.20) who is owned and trained by Jim Clouser Jr.

In the other $10,000 split of the same class, Bj’s Smitty (Mike Baumeister) sat second behind Simonthediamond (Dan Yetman) through quarters of :29.1, :59.1 and 1:28.4 before sneaking into the passing lane and snapping the leader by a neck at the light in 1:59.3.

Bj’s Smitty ($18.80) is owned by Jennifer Signor and trained by Jacob Baumeister.

Kevin Cummings had a big night in the bike, winning a total of four races during the proceedings. Cummings won with Rearview Blue Chip (1:58.3, $4.60), P L Notorious (1:57.1, $22.40), Mcdelicacy (1:57.1, $6.40) and Pennant Seelster (2:00.2, $5.20).

Live racing resumes at Batavia Downs on Saturday (September 21) with post time at 6 p.m. and there will be a $920 carryover and the Jackpot Super Hi-5 pentafecta in the 13th race.

Free full card past performance programs for every live card of racing at Batavia can always be downloaded at the Downs’ website (bataviadownsgaming.com) under the “Live Racing” tab and all the racing action can be viewed as it happens for free at the Batavia Downs Live Facebook page.

A patient drive by Kyle Swift helped Dance Ticket register her sixth win of the year in Batavia Downs' $13,500 fillies and mares Open pacing feature on Wednesday (September 18) night.

Forgot Thewallet A (Dave McNeight III) blasted off the gate from post seven and took a lead that would last to the :56.2 half. It was there that Won Surreal Deal (Kyle Cummings) charged the frontrunner, followed by Marathon Mary (Drew Monti) and Dance Ticket, as Forgot Thewallet A had no answers for the takeover.

With new leadership in place for the second time around, Won Surreal Deal paced sharply to three-quarters where Marathon Mary tipped to take her shot in the last turn. That left Dance Ticket right behind Won Surreal Deal and that mattered at the top of the lane. Marathon Mary got to the front and looked to be a clear winner, but Dance Ticket dove into the passing lane and flew to the line first by a neck to win in 1:54.2. The time was a new lifetime mark for the mare.

Dance Ticket ($10.20) is owned by 716 Standardbreds and trained by Courtney Wright.

In the $10,000 mid-level conditioned event for female pacers, Imprincessgemma A (Drew Monti) set fractions of :28.2, :59.2 and 1:27.4 before turning for home and hanging on by three-quarters of a length in a 1:57 win.

Elite harness Racing owns Imprincessgemma ($4.20) who is trained by Rachelle Mungillo.

Drew Monti and Joe Chindano Jr. both ended the night with three wins while trainers Rachelle Mungillo and Sam Smith had two wins apiece.

Live racing resumes at Batavia Downs on Friday (September 20) with post time at 6 p.m. and there will be a $636 carryover and the Jackpot Super Hi-5 pentafecta in the 13th race.

Free full card past performance programs for every live card of racing at Batavia can always be downloaded at the Downs’ website (bataviadownsgaming.com) under the “Live Racing” tab and all the racing action can be viewed as it happens for free at the Batavia Downs Live Facebook page.

Back-to-back $13,500 Handicap Opens for both gaits topped the bill at Batavia Downs on Saturday (September 14) night and fast miles were produced in each by pylon position participants.

In the trot, Biscoe (Jim McNeight Jr.) was a dominant winner after leading at every station in unfettered fashion.

The seven-horse field was scratched down to a five horse start that saw Treasured Tee (Joe Chindano Jr.) leave and cross-over before entering the turn while Biscoe seated from post one. But shortly after passing the eighth pole, McNeight pulled Biscoe and rolled to the front before the quarter. Biscoe then cut the breeze with fractions of :28.3, :58.2 and 1:27.4 with Treasured Tee trying to stay close. When the race came out of the last turn and entered the top of the stretch, Biscoe swelled up and bolted home on top by 5-¼ lengths in 1:57.2, matching his fastest previous win at The Downs this year.

It was the sixth win of the year for Biscoe ($3.90) who is owned by his driver, McNeight Jr. Jim McNeight trains the winner.

Then in the pace, Tiger Baron (Dave McNeight III) also left from the invisible rail and set a tepid pace of :58 to the half. That prompted a lot of action from behind as a multi-horse outer-flow rolled into contention led by Better Take It (Kevin Cummings). As the race headed up the backstretch Tiger Baron picked up the pace, Better Take It stalled in the race, and Mirragon A (Shawn McDonough) moved three-wide in haste, drawing alongside Tiger Baron at three-quarters in 1:26. Mirragon A took the lead in the last turn and held it until the top of the stretch. That’s where Tiger Baron took back control under a highly animated drive by McNeight, and forged ahead by a half length to win in 1:53.3, tying his seasonal mark.

Tiger Baron ($9.10) got his seventh win of the year for owner Courtney McNeight. Dave McNeight Jr. trains the winner.

It was one of three wins for McNeight III on the card.

Drew Monti was the leading driver on Saturday, scoring a grand slam in the bike. Monti won with RD Skippy (1:55, $3.90), Lana’s Desire (1:54, $2.60), Duck Dynasty (1:54.3, $22.60) and Admiral Hanover (1:54.3, $4.60). Monti also had a second and two thirds from his 11 drives.

The Jackpot Super Hi-5 pentafecta was hit in the last race. The single unique winning combination of 2-9-4-6-7 returned $3,832.60 for the 20-cent wager.

Live racing resumes at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (September 18) with post time at 6 p.m.

Free full card past performance programs for every live card of racing at Batavia can always be downloaded at the Downs’ website (bataviadownsgaming.com) under the “Live Racing” tab and all the racing action can be viewed as it happens for free at the Batavia Downs Live Facebook page.

Johnny Boy led at every station en route to victory in the $10,000 featured trot at Batavia Downs on Friday (September 13) night.

Kevin Cummings sent Johnny Boy to the front from post one while Four Wheelin (Drew Monti) dropped in second for the ride. Johnny Boy stepped off quarters of :28.2, :59.3 and 1:29.1 with Four Wheelin in tow and the rest of the field trying to stay close. As they came out of the last turn and headed for home, Four Wheelin was out and rolling, trying to make up ground on the leader. And although he cut the margin substantially, Four Wheelin came up a head short as Johnny Boy closed it out on top in 1:58.2.

It was the third win of the year for Johnny Boy ($8.80) who is owned by Mike Torcello and trained by Sam Smith.

Driver Shawn McDonough made longshot bettors very happy on Friday after he won with Sapphire Love Chip who paid $50.50 and Chief Corleone who returned $57.00.

Joining McDonough for driving doubles were Joe Chindano Jr., Drew Monti and Dan Yetman while 13 different trainers each scored one win apiece.  

Live racing resumes at Batavia Downs on Saturday (September 14) with post time at 6 p.m. and there will be a $2,375 carryover and the Jackpot Super Hi-5 pentafecta in the 13th race.

Free full card past performance programs for every live card of racing at Batavia can always be downloaded at the Downs’ website (bataviadownsgaming.com) under the “Live Racing” tab and all the racing action can be viewed as it happens for free at the Batavia Downs Live Facebook page.

Pembroke swept Alexander in three sets in volleyball on Friday, 25-20, 25-17, 25-18.

Pembroke stats:

• Jules Cleveland threw up 9 assists, 5 digs and an ace. 
• Onolee Easterbrook had 3 solo blocks, 3 kills, 2 assists and an ace. 
• Camille Campbell added 5 digs
• Reagan Schneider with 5 kills  and an ace. 

Elba beat Lyndonville on Thursday in volleyball in three straight sets.

Stats for Elba:

• Alexa Ocampo 12 kills, 2 blocks, 2 aces
• Jada Fite 14 assists, 4 kills, 7 aces
• Mariah Ognibene 4 blocks, 4 kills, 3 aces

On Wednesday, Elba beat Wheatland-Chili in three straight sets, 25*17, 25*12, and 25-11.

Stats:

• Alexa Ocampo 7 kills, 6 digs, 4 aces
• Jada Fite 17 assists, 5 aces
• Mariah Ognibene 6 kills, 4 blocks 

Oakfield-Alabama beat Notre Dame in volleyball on Wednesday in a five-set game.

Scoring:

• Set 1: OA-26     ND-24
• Set 2: OA-25     ND-14
• Set 3: OA-24     ND-26
• Set 4: OA-17     ND-25
• Set 5: OA-15     ND-12

OA stats:

• Junior, Libero, Cali Cramer - 41 digs!!!
• Junior, Opposite Hitter, Ava Caton - 31 digs!!!
• Senior, Setter, Jessica Sosnowski - 40 assists, 3 kills, 11 digs
• Senior, Middle Hitter, Ryleigh Kirkum - 8 aces, 6 kills, 10 digs
• Junior, Outside Hitter, Kendall Newbould - 9 kills, 9 digs
• Senior, Outside Hitter, Cara Williams - 29 digs, 6 kills
• Sophomore, Middle Hitter, Allie Williams - 8 kills, 5 blocks, 3 aces, 5 digs

ND stats:

• CJ Campagna - 9 kills, 5 blocks
• Lylli Miller - 11 kills, 15 assists
• Lucia Fiorentino - 3 kills, 3 aces, 4 assists

Driver Joe Chindano Jr. put on a driving clinic at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Sept. 11) night by winning six races on the card.

Chindano scored with NY Hardcore (1:56.3, $5.50), Tidal Shark (1:55.4, $3.60), Pepin Coolie (2:01.2, $4.70), LA Always A Martini (1:56.2, $5.00), Pop The Bubbly (1:56.1, $3.60) and Beddenburg (1:56.3, $4.70). He also had a second and third out of his 13 drives.

The one race Chindano didn’t win was the $13,500 Fillies and Mares Open Handicap pace. That went to Oaxacan Dream N, who returned to Batavia after a successful month-long hiatus at Tioga Downs.

Dave McNeight III rushed Oaxacan Dream N off the gate and took a lead she would not relinquish. After getting to the half unchallenged in :58.1 with only Ball Diamond (Ray Fisher Jr.) tracking close from the pocket, Center Attraction (Jim McNeight Jr.) pulled first-over, but stalled shortly after making the move. That left It’s Corona Time (Joe Chindano Jr.) who followed Center Attraction to tip three-wide and draw alongside Oaxacan Dream N at three-quarters. The two mares paced in close proximity, but Oaxacan Dream N held the advantage from the top of the stretch to the line where she won by a half length in 1:55.

It was the eighth win of the year for Oaxacan Dream N ($5.30) who is owned by Vogel and Wags Nags and trained by Maria Rice.

Another terrific trio on Wednesday was driver Kevin Cummings, trainer Sam Smith, and owner Mike Torcello, who combined for a hat trick. They won with Stay Safe (1:57.3, $2.50), Pray The Rosary (1:58.3, $4.20) and Louie The Lilac (1:56.1, $11.40).

Live racing resumes at Batavia Downs on Friday (Sept. 13) at 6:00 p.m. and there will be a $1,892 carryover and the Jackpot Super Hi-5 pentafecta in the 13th race.

Free full card past performance programs for every live card of racing at Batavia can always be downloaded at the Downs’ website (bataviadownsgaming.com) under the “Live Racing” tab and all the racing action can be viewed as it happens for free at the Batavia Downs Live Facebook page.

Driver Kyle Cummings had an outstanding night at the lines at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Sept. 7) night after winning four races on the card, including the $13,500 Open trot.

Cummings got away third with Dougadougadew as Great Unknown (Dave McNeight III) cut the mile with Biscoe (Joe Chindano Jr.) hung in the breeze second, through quarters of :28.1, :57.3 and 1:27.1. At that last station, Lougazi (Ray Fisher Jr.) tipped three-deep and Double Class (John Cummings Jr.) went four wide around him, leaving Dougadougadew shuffled and locked-in fifth as they approached the stretch. When they straightened for home, Biscoe had taken the lead, but Dougadougadew snuck into the passing lane and brushed past him late to win by a neck in 1:57.4.

It was the seventh victory of the year for Dougadougadew ($6.40) who is owned by Doug and Tyra Ackley and trained by Tammy Cummings.

Cummings completed his grand slam with Knocking Around (1:57.2, $5.10), Davey Day Trader (1:57, $7.70) and Twentysevenbelow (1:56.2, $22.00). Cummings also had three seconds and three thirds from his 13 starts, giving him a stellar .513 UDR for the evening.

Later in the $13,500 Open Handicap pace, Lip Reader A (Drew Monti) settled fourth on the pylons as Admiral Hanover (Dave McNeight III) set the pace. After getting to the half in :56.3, Livonjaxandqueens (Kyle Cummings) started the outer-flow and Lip Reader A followed a close second with cover. When they got to three-quarters, Livonjaxandqueens took the lead and Lip Reader A moved into second before taking the lead himself as they came out of the turn. From there, Lip Reader A bolted home under a confident line-drive to win by 1-½ lengths in 1:54.2.

It was the eighth win of the year for Lip Reader A ($3.90) and owners Vogel & Wags Nags and Team Rice Racing. Maria Rice trains the winner.

Live racing resumes at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Sept. 11) with post time at 6:00 p.m. and there will be a $833 carryover and the Jackpot Super Hi-5 pentafecta in the 14th race.

Free full card past performance programs for every live card of racing at Batavia can always be downloaded at the Downs’ website (bataviadownsgaming.com) under the “Live Racing” tab and all the racing action can be viewed as it happens for free at the Batavia Downs Live Facebook page.