By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs
The condition sheet for the first week of racing at Batavia Downs is now available www.bataviadownsgaming.com and on the United States Trotting Association website. Opening day of the 2020 meet is next Wednesday (July 29).
The draw for Wednesday (July 29) will be held this Friday (July 24) and the draw for Friday (July 31) will be held on Tuesday (July 28). The box closes both days at 9 a.m.
Full racing guidelines and requirements are listed on the condition sheet. The race office can be reached at (585) 344-6161 and the judges direct line is (585) 813-0376.
The 2020 purse structure features a top value of $10,000 for Open class horse, gelding and mare pacers as well as Open class trotters and a lower range of $3,500 for $4,000 claimers and bottom condition entrants.
No paper entries will be accepted at this meet. All entries must be made either online or by phone.
Also please remember that masks must be worn and social distancing must be observed on the grounds at all times.
It is strongly suggested that participating horsemen get on the race office text service list by texting the word “HORSEMAN” to 51660. This way you will be apprised of any and all changes during the entire meet.
