Batavia Downs starts winter racing session Monday
At 1h21, on January 3, 2025 • By Tim Bojarski, Batavia Downs
With holiday activities now completed and the new year officially rung in, Batavia Downs is ready for the return of live harness racing on Monday (Jan. 6) when the 2025 winter season kicks off the 85th year of the historic Genesee County oval.
The eight-week, 15-day run will be held on a Monday-Thursday rotation with post time for all race days set for 3 p.m. The meet will run through Monday (Feb. 24).
Don Hoover, who is the Director of Live Racing at The Downs, is looking forward to the opening as the track is coming off another banner year.
“I’m very excited about the upcoming meet in view of the record numbers the track posted in 2024. After showing a 10.5% increase in our overall handle and realizing three one-day record handles in excess of $500,000 during our winter meet last year, I can only be optimistic about our product and ability to better those milestones this year. I can’t wait to welcome back our loyal customers,” said Hoover.
