BATAVIA DOWNS ENDS THE 2025 LIVE RACING SEASON WITH FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT ON DECEMBER 20TH

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 7, 2025

BATAVIA DOWNS ENDS THE 2025 LIVE RACING SEASON WITH FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT ON DECEMBER 20TH

A Visit from Santa, Complimentary Betting Vouchers & Free Prizes Highlight the Event

BATAVIA – A holiday type send off for the 2025 Live Racing Season at Batavia Downs will take place on Saturday, December 20th on the final scheduled night of racing highlighted by Fan Appreciation Night.

There will be something for everyone including $2 betting vouchers on a first come-first serve basis, $1 programs plus a special visit from Santa Claus as he begins his trek from the North Pole and a Christmas showdown race between Elf and The Grinch.

The night will also feature a chance to meet some of the top drivers in person.

Batavia Downs President & CEO Byron Brown said, “What a great way to end the 2025 Live Racing Season with a fun-filled family event as we salute our loyal racing fans. I want to thank all our patrons and sponsors for their support. It’s been an outstanding racing season including the very successful New York Sire Stakes “Night of Champions” in September” and we are already looking forward to 2026”.

“We look forward to celebrating our customers, many of them who have been long time fans of racing at Batavia Downs. We’re grateful for the support, enthusiasm, and energy they bring each and every race night,” said Nicolle Fortes, General Manager of Live Racing.

Fans will also have a chance to win a variety of prizes by spinning the Batavia Downs Prize Wheel.

Ryan Hasenauer, Vice President of Business Development said, “We are so appreciative of all our racing fans and invite them to come spin the wheel for a prize while also bringing kids to meet Santa just days before his magical trip around the world.”

Patrons attending Fan Appreciation Night can also make dinner reservations in our historic Clubhouse featuring our classic Prime rib and shrimp buffet. For reservations call (585) 344-6143.

Post time for December 20th is 5pm and parking, including valet service, is free. Dollar programs that night will be available in the lobby gift shop, ITW, 34 Rush and Homestretch.

Byron Brown and the Western Regional Off Track Betting Corporation Board of Directors recently announced that the 2026 Winter Racing Season will begin on Tuesday, January 13th. Races will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm through February 5th

FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

4PM/CLUBHOUSE OPENS

4-6PM: MEET SANTA CLAUS, FINISH LINE SUITE/GRANDSTAND AREA.

4:15PM-4:45PM/MEET THE DRIVERS & PHOTOS/OUTSIDE CLUBHOUSE DOORS

5PM-6PM/SPIN THE WHEEL/OUTSIDE CLUBHOUSE DOORS.

BETWEEN 4TH & 5TH RACES/THE GRINCH VS ELF SHOWDOWN RACE.

FOLLOWING THE LAST RACE/END OF SEASON AWARDS.

About Batavia Downs/WROTB

Western Region Off-Track Betting Corporation is a public benefit corporation with headquarters in Batavia, NY. WROTB owns and operates 8 OTB branches, 2 ADW sites, 25 Ez-Bet sites, as well as Batavia Downs Gaming, a standard bred racetrack and gaming and hotel facility. Since its inception, Western Region OTB has generated over $260 million in operating and surcharge revenues to the taxpayers of participating municipalities.