Press Release:
Batavia, NY --- Former Batavia Downs Casino track record holder Michael Scores notched the 69th win of his brilliant career when he closed with a furious rush to win the featured $9,000 Preferred Handicap on Saturday night (Nov.28).
With leading driver Kevin Cummings in the sulky, Michael Scores got away seventh in the field of eight. He was still six lengths behind at the top of the stretch when he kicked it into another gear and went zooming by the tiring leaders in deep stretch to win by a quarter-length in 1:55.3 for owners Jim and Sandy Compton. Jim is also the trainer. The win put Michael Scores over the $550,000 mark in career earnings.
Allamerican Improv (Ray Fisher Jr.) and Oh Gee Whiz (Ron Beback Jr.) hooked up before the half-mile station and raced clear around the racetrack but were unable to hold off Michaels late charge and had to settle for second and third money with Oh Gee Whiz getting up for second late.
Racing resumes at America’s oldest lighted harness track on Friday night. Post time is 7:05 p.m. Saturday night will end the 2009 live racing season. Racing fans wanting to dine in the clubhouse on closing weekend are strongly advised to make a reservation, please call 585-343-3750.
Todd Haight
Promotional Marketing Specialist
Batavia Downs Casino
