KEVIN OKLOBZIJA'S Spot Play Hot Plays Batavia Downs on Friday July 28 Race 4 No. 6 Nippy (10-1 morning line): My favorite angle on the WNY circuit applies here; any horse from any other track. Three straight sub-29 final quarters and the program favorite (No. 5 Sin City Shark) changes barns and hasn’t raced in 34 days so I’ll hope he tires late. Race 8 No. 1 … [Read more...] about Kevin O’s Weekend Spot Play Hot Plays
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Bartlett among drivers in Wednesday’s Batavia Downs opener
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Harness racing's stars of tomorrow may very well be on display Wednesday when 2-year-old New York Sire Stakes filly trotters take center stage on opening night at Batavia Downs Gaming. The 13-race program features five divisions of the top-level sire stakes, each with a purse of more than $21,000. There also are four divisions of the New York-bred … [Read more...] about Bartlett among drivers in Wednesday’s Batavia Downs opener
When it mattered most, Gonzaga went inside
By PAUL GOTHAM For the first 20 minutes, Gonzaga torched the nets from long range. The Bulldogs attacked from inside to make their decisive run. After leading by as many as 14 points in Saturday's Final Four matchup with South Carolina, Gonzaga fell victim to a 16-0 Gamecocks run. Rakym Felder converted two free throws to give South Carolina its first lead of the second … [Read more...] about When it mattered most, Gonzaga went inside
Wright knows Villanova will need to neutralize Happ
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Nigel Hayes has recorded three straight double-doubles. Bronson Koenig notched a program record for three pointers last time out. But if top-seeded Villanova is to advance to the Sweet 16, the Wildcats will need to take away the Wisconsin Badgers inside threat of Ethan Happ. "He's a really tough match-up," Wright said during Friday's media … [Read more...] about Wright knows Villanova will need to neutralize Happ
McQuaid’s guards torpedo Penfield
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- For the third time in as many wins the McQuaid Jesuit Knights used a decisive second quarter. This time they did it without their leading scorer. Saddled with two fouls, Isaiah Stewart went to the bench early in the second quarter. His teammates didn't skip a beat. Anthony Iglesia connected on his first of five 3-pointers, and McQuaid … [Read more...] about McQuaid’s guards torpedo Penfield