Winter racing will start in January at Batavia Downs

Batavia Downs board approves winter racing season with reduced schedule

File photo by Howard Owens The Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation board approved winter racing at Batavia Downs with a reduced schedule that leadership says addresses staff concerns about weather-related challenges.Racing will begin Jan. 13 with eight race days on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 p.m., down from 15 days last year.

WROTB operating plan projects $10.3 million for municipalities in 2026

BATAVIA — Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. directors on Thursday approved a 2026 operating plan that projects $10.3 million in distributions to the public benefit company’s 17 member municipalities, which would signify a $300,000 increase over this year’s allocations.

Batavia Downs confirms Winter Racing for 4th straight year

Batavia, NY — After successful meetings with the Western New York Harness Horsemen’s Association, the Board of Directors of Western Regional Off Track Betting have announced that they will host live winter harness racing at Batavia Downs in January and February for the fourth straight year. The eight day meet will be conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting on Tuesday (Jan. 13) and ending on Thursday (Feb. 5) with all post times at 3 p.m., …

Batavia Downs announces 2026 winter racing dates – U.S. Trotting News

After successful meetings with the Western New York Harness Horsemen’s Association, the Board of Directors of Western Regional Off Track Betting have announced that they will host live winter racing at Batavia Downs in January and February for the fourth straight year.

Winter racing will start in January at Batavia Downs

BATAVIA — Winter racing at Batavia Downs is a "go."