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Batavia Downs

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Batavia Downs is a harness racetrack in Batavia, New York. It opened in 1940, making it 86 years old in 2026. It races on a 1/2-mile harness oval.

Its signature races are the Robert J. Kane Memorial Pace and Pat E. Provenzano Memorial Trot.

Opened for pari-mutuel racing on September 20, 1940, it is billed as the oldest lighted harness track in the United States.

Track facts

Location
Batavia, New York
Racing
Harness
Track
1/2-mile harness oval
Opened
1940
Racing season
Summer–fall meet plus a short winter meet
Operator
Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation

Signature races at Batavia Downs

Race day

When to go. Live racing runs summer–fall meet plus a short winter meet. Check the official site for post times and the current stakes schedule.

The view. Our illustration shows western New York farmland in the background.

Getting there. Directions to Batavia Downs and parking nearby.

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Questions about Batavia Downs

Where is Batavia Downs?

Batavia Downs is in Batavia, New York.

What kind of racing is at Batavia Downs?

Batavia Downs hosts harness racing. Live racing runs summer–fall meet plus a short winter meet.

When did Batavia Downs open?

Batavia Downs opened in 1940.

What is the biggest race at Batavia Downs?

The signature race at Batavia Downs is the Robert J. Kane Memorial Pace.

What other racetracks are near Batavia Downs?

The closest is Buffalo Raceway in Hamburg, New York, about 36 miles away. See the full list of nearby tracks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 racing season. Distances are straight-line miles. The illustration is original artwork, not a photo. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your track? Get the “Listed on HorsetrackAtlas.com” badge for your website.