Press release:
Batavia, NY -- With the Batavia Downs Casino wiener races scheduled for Aug. 28, “Rudy” a veteran of the Batavia races, begins his training.
The now 8-year-old dachshund has been one of the top competitors in the Downs' dog races. He sports a win and then back-to-back seconds over the last three years, for his owner Ron Schiller.
Jane Smart’s “Jake Arnold” has been Genesee County’s fastest dachshund. He’ll look to three-peat when the races are contested after the last harness races on Aug. 28. Post time for the harness races is 1:15 p.m. The wiener dog races, sponsored by Petco of Batavia, begin approximately 4:15 p.m. Admission and parking are free.
The wiener dog races are part of Family Fun Day at the races with all activities for the kids running from 2 until 4 p.m.
Anyone wishing to register your dachshund should call Arna Tygart at 585-343-3750, ext. 437, beginning normal business hours on July 25. The field will be limited to 64 dogs; the first 50 dogs that sign up receive doggy bags courtesy of Petco.
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