Opened
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September 20, 1940
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Last Race Date
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Still in Operation
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Racing Type
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Standardbred
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Abbreviation
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Btv
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Track Value Index
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2:01.01
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Signature Race
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Unknown
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- 09/20/1940 Opens for harness racing under the lights.
- 10/14/1962 A stable hand and 26 horses perish in barn fire.
- 07/23/1964 Fans are greeted with new glass enclosed grandstand and clubhouse.
- 01/01/1994 Batavia's license to race is suspended.
- 07/29/2002 Live racing returns to Batavia.
- 05/18/2005 The Racino era begins at Batavia Downs.
- 11/02/2016 An 84 room hotel attached to the track has it grand opening.
- 07/31/2020 Batavia Downs kicks of it's season with no fans in attendance.