2013 Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack Media Guide

Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack Media Guide 2013 | 1

Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack2013 Media Guide

Located in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York, known nationally for its abundant wineries, recreational activities, and spectacular vistas, Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack has developed into a favorite stop for

local residents and thousands of tourists who visit the area annually.

Finger Lakes has seen some of the greatest jockeys and Thoroughbreds in the history of the sport grace its grounds, including Hall of Fame riders Angel Cordero, Pat Day, Julie Krone and Bill Shoemaker. On September 24, 1978, Steve Cauthen, fresh off guiding Affirmed to a Triple Crown sweep in 1978, attracted a crowd of 11,030 that wagered a single-day, on-track record of $765,580.

But arguably no appearance was more exciting than Funny Cide’s run in the $100,000 Wadsworth Memorial Handicap on July 4, 2007. The first and only Kentucky Derby winner to ever race at Finger Lakes, did so in style charging from behind and pulling away down the stretch to win, in what later turned out to be the final race of his distiguished career. Over 11,000 were on hand that day, the largest crowd in nearly 30 years.

Fio Rito, however, who stands above all others in Finger Lakes racing lore. In 1981, Fio Rito, a locally-based horse who was named New York State Horse of the Year in 1980, stepped into the national spotlight by winning the Whitney Handicap at Saratoga. Fio Rito dominated at Finger Lakes throughout his career, winning 19 of 27 starts. Upon his passing in 1996 at the age of 21, Fio Rito was buried in the Finger Lakes infield.

Since 2004, Finger Lakes has transformed itself into a multi-faceted entertainment destination. Following the addition of video gaming machines in February 2004, the property has experienced a tremendous resurgence, with nearly two million visitors enjoying gaming and racing annually. An expansion in 2013 will enhance several amenities by including more gaming space, a 102-seat restaurant and a feature bar/lounge.

Highlights from the 2012 campaign include Wilfredo Rohena capturing the riding title with 138 wins. It marked the first time since 2001 anyone other than John Davila, Jr. claimed the top jockey crown. Davila finished second with 129 wins. Chris Englehart continued his dominance of the trainer standings, winning his tenth consecutive title, and 12th overall.

Finger Lakes will host several stakes during 2013, headlined by the New York Derby in July. The Derby is the second leg of the Big Apple Triple for New York-bred 3-year-olds, which begins with the Mike Lee Handicap at Belmont Park in late June, and concludes with the Albany Handicap at Saratoga in mid-August. The New York Breeders’ Futurity is also a highlight in September. In 2008 the Futurity featured the largest purse in the history of the track ($318,525).

Facility General Info: Official Name: Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack

President and General Manager: Chris Riegle

Location: Farmington, NY

Nearest City: Rochester, NY (20 Miles NW); Area population: 1.1 million

Track Information: 1-mile oval; sandy loam; 6-furlong and 1 ¼-mile chutes; length of stretch: 960 feet

Stable Accommodations: 1,214

Seating: Grandstand: 4,000; Clubhouse: 2,000

Hours: Racing doors open at 11:30am daily

Gaming Machines: Nearly 1,200

Minimum Age: 18 to wager or to enter the Casino Floor


RACING OFFICIALSBill Couch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Racing SecretaryCarl Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asst. Racing SecretaryTom Northrop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Placing Judge Jo Anne Tremacco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Placing Judge William Moran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Placing Judge Donna Doxey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Horse Identifier Susan Lockhart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paddock JudgeJack Keller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clerk of Scales & Patrol JudgeJeff LaRue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starter Dr. Erica Hutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Examining Veterinarian Dr. Lisa Marie Hanelt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Examining VeterinarianDr. Peter Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Examining Veterinarian

OPERATING OFFICIALSChristian Riegle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President & General ManagerVieden Zahariev . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. Director of Operations Phil Palermo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of OperationsSteve Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. Director of MarketingPatrick Placito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Simulasting & Mutuels Rick Brongo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of FacilitiesBob Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Track SuperintendentMichael Miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Food & BeverageTony Calo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Address AnnouncerTony DeFranco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Housekeeping ManagerRobert Webster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRPB Agent Al D’Agostino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Security Duane Schepler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CCTV Manager

NEW YORK STATE GAMING COMMISSIONRobert Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director Edmund C. Burns, Esq. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General CounselBrian Barry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Racing Officialswww.gaming.ny.gov . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Schenectady Office: 518-395-5400

BOARD OF STEWARDSStuart Rainey . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Representing New York State Gaming Commission Don Combs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Representing The Jockey Club Richard Coyne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Representative Finger Lakes Racing Association

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Finger Lakes Racing Association, Inc. is licensed for 2013 by the New York State Racing & Wagering Board and operates under its rules and regulations. Program information copyright 2013. Finger Lakes and Equibase Company LLC. All rights reserved. Data provided or compiled by Equibase Company LLC generally is accurate, but occasionally errors and omissions occur as a result of incorrect data received by others, mistakes in processing and other causes. Equibase Company LLC and Finger Lakes disclaim responsibility for the consequences, if any, of such errors, but would appreciate their being called to their attention.

Chris Riegle | PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER

A graduate from Wilfrid Laurier University in Kitchener, Canada, with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Riegle oversees all aspects of the gaming and racing operations of Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack. He started his pari-mutuel career with Sportsystems, the pari-mutuel and gaming division of Delaware North Companies, the parent corporation of Finger Lakes, in 1987. While working at

Delaware North Companies, he rose through various positions and in 1992 he accepted the position of Controller at Finger Lakes Racetrack. Riegle was promoted to President and General Manager of the facility in 1998. An executive member of the New York Coalition to Promote and Preserve Racing, he was the driving force responsible for enabling legislation that allowed the introduction of video gaming machines in New York. He led the team that was responsible for the re-emergence of the Finger Lakes property as a first-class entertainment venue with the opening of the second video gaming facility in the State of New York in 2004. He designed and implemented Finger Lakes’ recent $4.3 million property expansion and also directed the first video gaming machine expansion in New York in 2006.

Vieden Zahariev | SR. DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Vieden Zahariev started with Delaware North Companies, the parent corporation of Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack, in 1986 and spent 19 years in the corporate office. While at the corporate office, he held numerous positions within the Audit, Gaming & Entertainment, and Parks & Resorts divisions. From 2005-2008, Zahariev was the Regional Controller for the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Parks.

In February 2008 he joined the Finger Lakes team as the Sr. Director of Finance. In 2011, he moved into the position of Sr. Director of Operations. Zahariev is also an active board member of the Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program.

Phil Palermo | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Born and raised in Rochester, New York, Phil Palermo has been with Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack over 4 years as Director of Operations. He oversees the operations for Facilities, Housekeeping, Racing and Mutuels. He has also been a board member of the Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program since 2009. A graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology in Business Administration,

Palermo has held numerous management positions in public corporations, including publishing, textiles, and municipal contracts. He began his career in Finance and has held management positions in Planning and Forecasting and Project Management.

RACING MANAGEMENT BIOSSteve Martin | SR. DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

Steve Martin currently oversees all marketing and public relations efforts for both the casino and thoroughbred racing operations as Sr. Director of Marketing. Since joining Finger Lakes in 2001, Martin has served in various marketing and gaming operational roles. He developed and implemented the marketing plan that helped transition the Finger Lakes property into a regional gaming and entertainment destination

in 2004. Prior to joining Finger Lakes, Martin directed all marketing, public relations, circulation and fulfillment operations for Rochester Magazine, a bimonthly city/regional publication. Martin is a graduate of the State University of New York at Geneseo with a bachelor’s degree in Communication. He has served on the Communication Department Alumni Advisory Council at his alma mater and is a member of the Rochester, New York chapters of the Public Relations Society of America and American Marketing Association.

Bill Couch | RACING SECRETARY

An Ohio native, Bill Couch assumed the position of Racing Secretary at Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack in 2013 after spending the bulk of his career at Thistledown, where he spent 12 of the last 14 years as Racing Secretary. That stop was only interrupted for a brief stay at Gulfstream Park in the same capacity in 2007-08. Previous to his days within the racing office at Thistledown, Couch’s beginnings in the industry were in jobs for various trainers as a groom, hot walker and more. He went on

to train horses himself for a time in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. Couch also served as a chart caller for the Daily Racing Form for several years.

Patrick Placito | DIRECTOR OF SIMULCASTING & MUTUELS

A native of Canandaigua, New York, Patrick Placito is the Director of Simulcasting & Mutuels at Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack. Placito received his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Brockport and has also completed his MBA. With approximately 20 years of experience in the thoroughbred racing industry, Placito has held various positions throughout his career, including, but not

limited to, Racing Official, Assistant Racing Secretary, Assistant Mutuel Manager, Money Room Manager, Main Banker, Simulcast Coordinator, and Stakes Director. His thoroughbred racing career began in the New England circuit at Suffolk Downs and Rockingham Park.


RACING STAFF

FINGER LAKES HORSEMEN’S BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATIONPRESIDENT: Dave Brown SECRETARY: Eric Sharp ExECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Austin Reed BOOKKEEPER: Ryan Cox

OWNER DIRECTORS. Maryanne D’Alessandro . Kathleen Babcock . Emilio Serrano. Dennis Petrisak. Wanda Polisseni

TRAINER DIRECTORS. Eddie Babcock . Jon Buckley . Mike LeCesse . Jeremiah Englehart. Phyllis Shetron

ADDRESS: P.O. Box 25250 | Farmington, NY 14425

PHONE: (585) 924-3004 or (585) 742-9227FAx: (585) 924-1433EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: http://www.hbpa.org

H.B.P.A. MISSION: 1. Provide insurance services to members. 2. Disseminate vital information on critical issues to horsemen and promote exchange of ideas and information. 3. Promote the development of threshold levels for therapeutic medication particularly and generally promote needed reform in medication rules and research. 4. Provide a voice for horsemen on matters of governmental policy and of national interest. 5. Promote the preservation and enhancementof live racing in North America. From website: http://www.hbpa.org

Tony Calo | TRACK ANNOUNCER

Tony Calo took over as the race caller at Finger Lakes from the late Ross Morton in 2008. Calo was born in Liverpool, England, and raised in Livermore, California. He began his announcing career in 1995 at Bay Meadows in San Mateo, California. In 1997 and 1998 he worked at Arapahoe Park in Colorado while still doing publicity assistant work at Bay Meadows. In 1998 he was promoted to lead

announcer at Bay Meadows. He also became announcer at Golden Gate Fields, remaining at both tracks until 2005. His other experiences included stops at The Downs at Albuquerque and at SunRay Park and Turf Paradise.

Tom Cooley | TRACK PHOTOGRAPHER

Tom Cooley has been the Finger Lakes track photographer for over 40 years and has witnessed some of the greatest events in the track’s history. A Canandaigua, New York native, Cooley has traveled throughout the country to photograph at other tracks, and still continues to shoot at Tampa Bay Downs in Florida during the winter. In the past, he has even shot the Daytona 500 for the Associated Press.

Jon “Pan Man” Bridgman | HANDICAPPER

Jon Bridgman is a knowledgeable handicapper and his skills as a pan camera operator enhance the experience of each race for simulcast fans. The “Pan Man” also manages the infield daktronics board. He is a local product from Canandaigua, New York, where he received his A.A.S. degree from Finger Lakes Community College in Humanities and Liberal Arts.

David Mattice | HANDICAPPER

Dave Mattice has served as the primary track handicapper since 2001. Mattice holds a B.S. from the State University at Brockport in Physical Education with a concentration in Sport Management. He was born in Catskill, New York, and later moved to Ogdensburg, New York, which he regards as his hometown. He gives his selections for the day on a closed-circuit pre-race show as well as analysis from the paddock between each race. Mattice works in the marketing office and is involved with public relations and simulcasting.

1958: Two separate entities, Finger Lakes Racing association, inc, and Canandaigua Racing association, inc, apply to New York State Racing Commission to open a track in Farmington, New York.

1959: New York State grants Finger Lakes Racing association, inc. approval to build a racetrack on nearly 400-acres on the everett Blazey Farm.

1960: a total of 500-acres is purchased including 396- acres of the everett Blazey Farm. Groundbreaking was expected to be late September, but did not actually begin until december 1, 1960.

1962: it all began on May 23, 1962, as Pure Village took the inaugural race at Finger Lakes with a winning time of 1:17 3/5 for six furlongs. Opening day surpassed expecta-tions, drawing over 12,000 fans and a live handle of $384,661. Hakim was named the first Finger Lakes Horse of the Year.

1964: Jose Olivares won the jockey title for the first time. He was the top rider six times during the first decade of racing at Finger Lakes. The Cuban native was later inducted into the Finger Lakes Hall of Fame for his accom-plishments as a jockey and tremendous personal qualities.

1969: dan Conway, Sr. became the first three-time winner of the Finger Lakes trainer title. His 59 victories equaled Gale Osborne’s mark for most wins in a single season.

TRACK TIMELINE

1969: Mary Bacon becomes the first female jockey to win a race at Finger Lakes.

1971: On august 9, Roger Cox became the first jockey to guide six consecutive mounts to victory on a single Finger Lakes card.

1972: General Manager John O’Keefe brings his famous Tin Cup trophy to Finger Lakes, a 4-foot high replica of an old fashioned drinking cup which was dubbed the world’s largest and ugliest sports trophy. Only horses that had not won in the current year and were from stables that had not received any purse money in the current meet were eligible to enter the race in which it was awarded. To the winner, 100 pounds of peanuts and a garland of carrots were also presented.

1973: With 212 wins, Rudy Rincon crushed the record for most victories in a season. The mark stood until 1982 when Kevin Whitley registered 227 triumphs.

1975: Martha Oberlies made national headlines when she was named the first woman steward in the history of american thoroughbred racing.

1976: Joan Rivers, Frankie avalon, Carol Channing and Telly Savalas are just a few of the celebrities that made appearances at Finger Lakes.

1978: On September 24, Steve Cauthen, fresh off guiding affirmed to a Triple Crown sweep, attracted a crowd of 11,030, wagering a single-day, on-track record of $765,580. Cauthen guided dedicated Rullah to a two and one-half length victory in the New York Breeders’ Futurity.


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1981: Fio Rito became the first New York-bred to win a Grade 1 stakes race when jockey Les Hulet guided him to victory in the 1981 Whitney Handicap at Saratoga. earlier in the year, he established Finger Lakes track records for six furlongs and one mile & 70 yards in consecutive starts.

1983: after breaking the single-season record for most victories with 227 in 1982, Kevin Whitley again won the jockey title in 1983 with 226 victories. He finished the year ranked eighth in the nation.

1989: Mercedes Won, owned by Christopher Spencer and trained by arnold Fink, won the $500,000 Florida derby by five lengths at odds of 15-1. The $5,700 yearling purchase went on to earn $1,087,435 in his career, which remains the most for any Finger Lakes based horse.

1992: The all-time leading female jockey, Julie Krone, and Hall of Fame jockey Pat day rode in the first graded stakes at Finger Lakes. With the aid of a disqualification, Krone won the $100,000 Budweiser Breeders’ Cup with diablo.

1995: On November 28, Les Hulet became the first Finger Lakes jockey to record 3,500 wins. Hulet retired four years later as the all-time leading jockey at the Western New York track with 3,816 wins.

Not Surprising, guided by jockey John davila, Jr., wins the Finger Lakes Budweiser Breeders’ Cup en route to the 1995 eclipse award for Sprinter.

1998: Kelly Kip broke a track record by three-tenths of a second when he won the Grade 3 $214,400 Finger Lakes Breeders’ Cup. The time of 1:08.20 still stands as the quickest ever at the Western New York track for the six-furlong distance. Kevin Whitley became only the second Finger Lakes jockey to earn 3,000 career wins.

1999: Jockey Rudy Rincon, winner of the first riding title at Finger Lakes in 1962, retires after a career that spans four decades. in total, Rincon had 23,559 starts and 2,975 wins.

2000: Zippy Chippy, owned and trained by Felix Monseratte, appears in People Magazine as one of the year’s 50 most fascinating personalities for losing all 86 career starts to that point in his career.

John Grabowski establishes a new record for victories by a jockey in a single season at Finger Lakes with 233.

2001: Shesastonecoldfox had a phenomenal 2-year-old campaign and won three stakes at Finger Lakes, including a victory against male rivals in the $137,000 New York Breeders’

Futurity. The M. anthony Ferraro trainee became the first Finger Lakes based horse to enter a Breeders’ Cup race and attracted the top jockey in the nation, Jerry Bailey, to ride her.

2002: Finger Lakes introduced an equine Swim Facility. The aquatic facility is one of only a handful on track grounds in the country.

2004: a $10.5 million expansion is completed, adding a casino with 1,010 slot machines to the facility.

2008: Tin Cup Chalice became the first 3-year-old ever to sweep all three legs of the Big apple Triple which included the $150,000 New York derby at Finger Lakes. The bay New York-bred owned by Scott Van

Laer and trainer Michael LeCesse also won the Grade 2 $500,000 indiana derby at Hoosier Park under jockey Pedro Rodriguez on October 4.

2010: On July 4, elaine Castillo guided Too Tough Jake to a ten and three-quarter length victory to become the first female jockey to record 500 Finger Lakes victories. Lisa’s Booby Trap’s rise from obscurity made national news and she won the Loudonville Stakes at Saratoga on august 6.

2011: Tamarind Hall won the Grade 3 Bed o’ Roses Handicap at Belmont Park on July 3 and competed in the $1,000,000 Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint at Churchill downs on November 4. Wildcat’s Smile defeated male rivals in the $260,876 New York Breeders’ Futurity for 2-year-olds, and Lisa’s Booby Trap was named Horse of the Year after victories in five of her six Finger Lakes starts.

2012: Wilfredo Rohena captures the riding title with 138 wins. Rohena claimed the top jockey crown from John davila, Jr. for the first time since 2001.

TRACK TIMELINE

The Finger Lakes Thoroughbred adoption Program (FLTaP) is formed to assist in the transitioning of thoroughbreds to ca-reers post-racing, and is the first such program to be created on the grounds of a racetrack in america. With base funding provided by both management and horsemen, the model is widely recognized as a best practice within the industry. a permanent home for the program, The Purple Haze Center, is built on the grounds in 2007.

2007: a crowd of 11,429 fans, the largest in nearly 30 years, watched 2003 Kentucky derby and Preakness winner Funny Cide take the Wadsworth Memorial Handicap on July 4. The memorable event was the last race in the career of the $3,529,412 earner.


FINGER LAKES RACETRACK THROUGH THE YEARS

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Finger Lakes Racetrack opened to the public on Wednesday, May 23, 1962.

delaware North Companies acquired Finger Lakes Racetrack in 1963.

Mary Bacon became the first female jockey to win a race at Finger Lakes in June of 1969.

GM John O’Keeffe poses with his famous Tin Cup Trophy. The winner, 100 pounds of peanuts and a garland of carrots were presented.

Ross Morton and Joan Rivers in the announcer’s Booth in 1976.

Triple Crown winning jockey, Steve Cauthen, appeared in the 1978 Breeders’ Futurity.He guided dedicated Rullah to win before a crowd of 11,030 people.

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Fie Rito became the first New York-bred to win a Grade 1 stakes race when jockey Les Hulet guided him to victory. Bred and owned by Ray LeCesse and trained by Michael S. Ferrar.

Hall of Famer Willie Shoemaker rode in the 1979 New York Fururity.

The Royal Lipizzan Stallions visited Finger Lakes in the mid 1980’s.

Ricky Nelson played Finger Lakes in 1980.

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Finger Lakes Thoroughbred adoption Program, Brian Moore.

Jocky John Grabowski retires at the conclusion of the 2011 season. His 233 victories in 2000 and 9 stakes victories in 2001 are Finger Lakes single-season records.

in 2004 a casino was added to the Finger Lakes facility.

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Lisa’s Booby Trap won the Loudonville Stakes in 2010 at Saratoga.

Chris elglehart has dominated Finger Lakes racing as a trainer since 2003, winning 9 consecutive titles.

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0:21 4/50:50 3/5 0:57 1/50:57 1/51:02 4/51:02 4/51:02 4/51:08 1/51:36 1/51:36 1/51:38.991:42.851:48 4/51:58 2/52:05 1/52:33 3/52:46 3/5

date

4/3/19984/8/19984/11/19894/8/19984/16/19896/12/199412/12/19946/20/19988/29/199411/29/199511/24/200712/3/20058/27/19947/10/19947/11/19879/22/19919/4/1994

attendance

Highest Single-Day 15,344 September 3,1962Highest Single-Meet 689,113, 1974Daily Average Single Meeting 5,032, 1962

HandLe

Single-Day On-Track $765,580, September 24, 1978Single-Day All-Sources $2,549,108, October 3, 1989


STAKES HISTORY

No Race 1991, 2011

YEAR

YEAR

YEAR

YEAR

1984 North Prospect G. Laiz 1:10.401985 He Is A Great Deal H. Alejandro T. Kegel 1:11.001986 Iron Face J. Hiraldo J. Triana 1:11.801987 Comic Flare (1st Div.) J. Guerra R. Fieldhouse 1:10.401987 Killer Joe (2nd Div.) H. Alejandro P. Myer 1:11.001988 Kick Kahana J. Rivera J. Berry 1:09.801989 Frattare K. Whitley C. Englehart 1:11.201990 Herr Von Kaninchen R. Messina S. Schaeffer 1:11.201991 Sea Hunter J. Grabowski E. Perdue 1:11.001992 Sea Hunter K.Whitley E. Perdue 1:10.201993 Lordofthemountain L. Hulet T.B. Evans 1:10.601994 Lordofthemountain L. Hulet T.B. Evans 1:09.201995 Royal Ben P. Nicol, Jr. C. Englehart 1:11.601996 Charioteer’s Wand J. Guiterrez J. Lambert 1:11.801997 Right Trap R. Messina L. Lamm 1:11.40

1978 Fair Notice R. Reynolds 1:08.40 1979 Dark Imp L. Cline 1:11.30 1980 Malaika K. Wirth 1:12.20 1981 Florida Line R. Riera 1:44.20 1982 Cracker Bon Bon A. Agnello 1:43.30 1983 Flip’s Pleasure N. Santagata 1:43.00 1984 Flip’s Pleasure N. Santagata 1:45.20 1985 What A Flip K. Whitley S. Dimauro 1:45.40 1986 Strike Us Rich G. O’Brien J. Lambert 1:44.10 1987 Peggy’s Dream C. Dominguez S. Schaeffer 1:43.101988 Anniron L. Hulet S. Wasiluk 1:41.30 1989 Proud Puppy J. Grabowski B. Strange 1:42.20 1990 Jack Betta Be Rite D. Saul J. Lambert 1:43.30 1992 Windswept Wings L. Hulet A. Elder 1:10.40 1993 Windswept Wings M. Mccarthy T. Wickline 1:12.10 1994 Joyful Heart D. Saul S. Ubbink 1:12.00 1995 What A Rollick L. Hulet J. Prongo 1:12.20

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GeorGe W. Barker Handicap NEW YORK-BRED 3-YR-OLDS & UP

SUSan B. anTHonY Handicap NEW YORK-BRED 3-YR-OLD FILLIES & MARES

No Race 2011

1998 Rosie’s Buddy C. Dominguez B. Anderson 1:11.001999 Silver Rings J. Grabowski E. Perdue 1:10.312000 Diplomatic Corps P. Buckley P. Pearson 1:11.782001 Impeachthepro J. Grabowski M.A. Ferraro 1:11.412002 Strike The Brass R. Messina J. Odintz 1:10.472003 Cheap Talk J. Grabowski R. Tiller 1:11.642004 Top Shoter P. Nicol, Jr. C. Baker 1:09.702005 Top Shoter P. Rodriguez C. Baker 1:09.492006 Johnie Bye Night J. Davila, Jr. C. Baker 1:09.342007 Johnie Bye Night J. Davila, Jr. C. Baker 1:09.712008 Johnie Bye Night J. Davila, Jr. C. Baker 1:10.65 2009 Mr. Windjammer G. Suarez J. Buckley 1:11.332010 Mr. Windjammer G. Suarez J. Buckley 1:11.172012 Al’s Deputy J.Rodriquez C. Baker 1:10.17

1996 Our Girl Nessa J. Davila, Jr. J. Acquilano 1:12.20 1997 Nikki Jean J. Davila, Jr. E. Perdue 1:09.60 1998 Nikki Jean J. Davila, Jr. E. Perdue 1:10.80 1999 Nikki Jean J. Grabowski E. Perdue 1:19.09 2000 Run With Netti J. Badamo M.S. Ferraro 1:11.29 2001 Belongs To Mony P. Buckley J. Buckley 1:11.41 2002 Double The Debt P. Rodriguez J. Buckley 1:11.60 2003 Miss Royal Ibis C. Yang D. Rankin 1:11.29 2004 Cologny P. Nicol, Jr. Scott Lake 1:10.94 2005 Ruby’s Rocket N Alvarado T. Murphy 1:10.59 2006 Carlow P Nicol, Jr. K. Grusmark 1:11.78 2007 Hoosick Falls P Nicol, Jr. J. Englehart 1:11.07 2008 Wishing Wishes J. Flores D. Bireta 1:11.39 2009 Bob’s Dylan J. Davila, Jr. M.S. Ferraro 1:10.34 2010 Gold for the Queen P. Rodriguez C. Baker 1:09.892012 Pretty Cozzy J. Davila, Jr. C. Baker 1:11.26

proud puppyIn 1989 won a total of four stakes races including the Susan B. Anthony Handicap, Ontario County Stakes, Niagara Stakes, and New York Oaks.

YEAR YEAR1980 Cassie’s Birthday R.Cook 1:13.20 1981 Foudroyant R.Reynolds 1:13.20 1982 O. Kauai K.Whitley 1:12.40 1983 Zipperoo D. Saul 1:11.40 1984 Bubby Bee J. Diaz 1:14.10 1984 Corn Acupa L. Hulet 1:14.40 1985 Jeremiah Bullfrog M. McCarthy J. Hertler 1:12.40 1986 Strike Us Rich G. O’Brien J. Lambert 1:11.40 1987 All My Girls J. Hiraldo C. Conway 1:12.00 1988 Vanessa’s Pride S. Bahen M. Wright 1:10.30 1989 Proud Puppy J. Grabowski B. Strange 1:11.10 1990 Arctic Queen J. Grabowski E. Perdue 1:10.40 1991 Ribboned P. Nicol, Jr. E.Zemp 1:12.10 1992 Windswept Wings L. Hulet A. Elder 1:12.00 1993 Our Shopping Spree S. Rydowski M.J. Reid 1:12.00 1994 Shady Clara J. Grabowski E. Perdue 1:12.10 1995 Angel In The Night J. Grabowski E. Perdue 1:12.30 1996 Nikki Jean J. Grabowski E. Perdue 1:10.10 1997 Miss Tisch C. Dominguez B. Anderson 1:12.00 1998 Try N Sue K. Whitley M.A. Ferraro 1:10.10

JOCKEY JOCKEY WINNER WINNERTRAINER TRAINER TIME TIME

niaGara STakeS NEW YORK-BRED 3-YR-OLD FILLIES

No Race 2011

YEAR YEAR1984 French Tab K. Whitley 1:12.10 1985 Nick The Cypriot R. Reynolds T. Spallino 1:12.00 1986 Dot O’Spice R.W. Cook N. Gerber 1:12.20 1987 War Cadet J. Grabowski B. Strange 1:11.30 1988 Overkeyed J. Grabowski B. Strange 1:12.40 1989 Proud Puppy J. Grabowski B. Strange 1:10.10 1990 Arctic Queen J. Grabowski E. Perdue 1:11.00 1991 Kellock P. Nicol, Jr. E. Zemp 1:12.20 1992 Organizers Cousin J.M. Rohena R. Rosado 1:48.00 1993 Waco Connection P. Nicol, Jr. H.J. Bond 1:10.40 1994 Charioteer’s Wand R. Han J. Lambert 1:10.10 1995 Rosie’s Buddy C. Dominguez B. Anderson 1:11.30 1996 Tri Line J. Davila, Jr. C. Englehart 1:10.10 1997 Mom’s Little Guy C. Dominguez L. Craig Cox 1:10.10


onTario coUnTY STakeS NEW YORK-BRED 3-YR-OLDS

No Race 2011

1998 We Belong J. Davila, Jr. M.A. Ferraro 1:11.10 1999 Chuck Wheat P. Buckley B. Anderson 1:11.91 2000 Impeachthepro J. Grabowski M.A. Ferraro 1:11.38 2001 Crispy Jet J. Grabowski P. Bosley 1:12.04 2002 Smokieisabandit J. Grabowski M.A. Ferraro 1:11.93 2003 Strausberg J. Grabowski M.A. Ferraro 1:12.85 2004 House Key J. Davila, Jr. L.C. Cox 1:12.18 2005 Caribbean Cruiser C. Yang D. Bireta 1:10.95 2006 Donkey Engine P. Nicol, Jr. L. Rice 1:11.05 2007 Grand Refer P. Rodriguez B. Levine 1:10.28 2008 Mr. Windjammer G. Suarez J. Buckley 1:11.64 2009 Smokin Hero J. Davila, Jr. C. Englehart 1:09.25 2010 Turnpike Token W. Rohena M.A. Ferraro 1:10.62 2012 Sundae on Sunday D. Carr M.S. Ferraro 1:12.18

1999 Belongs To Mony P. Buckley J. Buckley 1:12.52 2000 Double The Debt D. Frates J. Buckley 1:11.85 2001 We’ll Sea Ya D. Frates S. Iorio 1:12.57 2002 Princess Dixie J. Grabowski H.J. Bond 1:12.30 2003 Storm On The Lake R. Messina C. Baker 1:10.86 2004 Camp On Wood P. Buckley L. Alexander 1:11.45 2005 Carlow J. Badamo K. Grusmark 1:10.67 2006 Doll Baby J. Davila, Jr. B. Levine 1:11.80 2007 Cool Paradigm J. Grabowski H.J. Bond 1:10.94 2008 Karakorum Katie J. Davila, Jr. J. Jerkins 1:12.11 2009 Sezzana J. Grabowski H.J. Bond 1:11.75 2010 Magical Solution E. De Diego T. Murphy 1:13.002012 Karma Police P. Rodriguez J. Signore, Jr. 1:11.76


Michael Lecesse LeCesse trained Tin Cup Chalice, the 2008 winner of the NY Derby, the first leg of the NY Big Apple Triple. Tin Cup Chalice went on to win all three legs of the Big Apple Triple—the first horse to ever do so.

Jonathan Buckley The only trainer to win consecutive

years (1999-2000) in the Arctic Queen Handicap.

YEAR1998 Nikki Jean P. Buckley E. Perdue 1:10.40 1999 Sleek’nsilver P. Nicol, Jr. J. Buckley 1:11.24 2000 Belongs To Mony J. Grabowski J. Buckley 1:11.06 2001 End of The Hill J. Grabowski L. Craig Cox 1.12.13 2002 Runaway Tiger J. Davila, Jr. C. Baker 1:11.13 2003 Ora J. Badamo M.S. Ferraro 1:11.76 2004 Travelator A. Gryder S. Hough 1:10.15 2005 Keesler P. Buckley S. Asmussen 1:10.66 2006 Sweet Sweet J Davila, Jr. M. Hushion 1:11.32 2007 Gold Like U J. Grabowski G. Contessa 1:10.76 2008 Fly to Me J. Davila, Jr. M. LeCesse 1:11.30 2010 La Concerto E. Prado S. Asmussen 1:10.64

JOCKEY WINNER TRAINER TIME

THe arcTic QUeen Handicap NEW YORK-BRED 3-YR-OLD & UP FILLIES & MARES

No Race 2009, 2011

YEAR YEAR1969 Happy Turning C. Ledezma D. Conway, Sr. 1:41.60 1970 Lord Tibetot G. Kent M.J. Ribarich 1:43.00 1971 Swift Wings R. Cox D.H. Conway, Sr. 1:41.80 1974 Rubles Brother R. Fletcher M.J. Madge 1:49.40 1977 Sir Prove It O. Rosado R.M. Hernandez 1:51.60 1978 Fio Rito H. Villar M.S. Ferraro 1:46.20 1979 Dedicated Rullah J. Amy R.M. Hernandez 1:44.80 1980 Quintessential F. Lovato, Jr. J.P. Campo 1:45.20 1981 Adirondack Home R. Hernandez R.M. Hernandez 1:45.00 1982 Shy Groom K. Whitley S. Dimauro 1:46.60 1983 Dr. Billy B K. Whitley M.S. Ferraro 1:45.20 1984 Talc Duster K. Skinner W. E. Burch 1:53.60 1985 Another Summer N. Santagata V.J. Cincotta 1:53.40 1986 I’m Your Boy F. Lovato, Jr. L. Kelly 1:51.40 1987 Embrace’s Sybling* L. Hulet J. Progno 1:51.00 1988 Cavanagh Special N. Santagata J. Pascuma 1:51.80 1989 Packett’s Landing K. Whitley R. Vardon 1:51.00 1990 Candid Cameron D. Penna T. Swan 1:49.60 1991 Excellent Tipper C. Perret H.M. Tesher 1:50.80 1992 Montreal Marty W.H. McCauley S. Schulhofer 1:53.40 1993 Sky Carr P. Nicol, Jr. H.J. Bond 1:54.00 1994 Copper Mount J. Krone A. Margotta, Jr. 1:48.80


neW York derBY NEW YORK-BRED 3-YR-OLDS

NOTE: Copper Mount’s time in 1994 is both a stakes record and track record for 1 mile and 1/8

*1987 - Jazzing Around won race by a head, but was disqualified and placed second.

**2007 - Berry Bound won race by a head, but was disqualified and placed second.

1995 Demon Damon R. Perez W. Freeman 1:53.20 1996 Carr Tech J. Davila, Jr. G. Sciacca 1:53.00 1997 Mr. Groush J. Chavez H.J. Bond 1:50.40 1998 Iron Cop O. Castillo R.M. Hernandez 1:52.40 1999 David A. Gryder M. Hushion 1:45.40 2000 Image Maker F. Leon H.J. Bond 1:44.91 2001 Sweet Ricky C. Pitty A. Callejas 1:46.16 2002 Trial Prep J. Grabowski R. Dutrow, Jr. 1:45.18 2003 Traffic Chief J. Davila, Jr. M. Hushion 1:44.74 2004 Don Corleone D. Frates S. Iorio Jr. 1:44.76 2005 Accountforthegold R. Sabourin M. Casse 1:43.78 2006 Ferocious Won J. Grabowski R. Dutrow 1:44.92 2007 Chief’s Lake** C. Hill S. Asmussen 1:44.54 2008 Tin Cup Chalice P. Rodriguez M. LeCesse 1:45.97 2009 Pocket Cowboys P. Nicol, Jr. S. Schwartz 1:45.12 2010 Ibboyee M. Luzzi T. Pletcher 1:45.02 2011 Socialsaul J. Grabowski G. Contessa 1:44.09 2012 Fox Rules P. Rodriguez M. A. Ferraro 1:45.95

YEAR2012 Lady on the Run M. Luzzi J. Morrison 1:11.45

JOCKEY WINNER TRAINER TIME

NO RACE 1976, 1977, 1992, 2008 1973-1975, 1984, 1987-Present 6 furlongs | 1978 1 mile, 70 yards | 1979 1 1/16 mile | 1980-1983 1 1/8 mile Renamed Leon Reed Memorial Handicap, 2006 | Known as Wine Country Handicap, 1973-2005

YEAR YEAR JOCKEY JOCKEY WINNER WINNERTRAINER TRAINER TIME TIME

GeneSee VaLLeY BreederS’ Handicap NEW YORK-BRED 3-YR-OLDS & UP

* Rosie’s Buddy disqualified from first and placed second in 1996.

No Race 2008, 2011, 2012

YEAR YEAR JOCKEY JOCKEY WINNER WINNERTRAINER TRAINER TIME TIME

Leon reed MeMoriaL Handicap NEW YORK-BRED 3-YR-OLDS & UP

1993 Lordofthemountain L. Hulet T.B. Evans 1:11.00 1994 With It C. Faine R. D’Alessandro 1:10.10 1995 Charioteer’s Wand J. Grabowski J. Lambert 1:10.10 1996 Rosie’s Buddy C. Dominguez B. Anderson 1:12.10 1997 Charioteer’s Wand J. Grabowski J. Lambert 1:09.30 1998 Charioteer’s Wand J. Flores J. Lambert 1:10.30 1999 Classic Playboy J. Gutierrez E. Perdue 1:09.96 2000 Kissane D. Rivera P. Roncone 1:10.86 2001 Impeachthepro J. Grabowski M.A. Ferraro 1:10.69 2002 Strike The Brass R. Messina J. Ordintz 1:10.74 2003 As Wicked P. Rodriguez M. LeCesse 1:09.85 2004 Top Shoter P. Nicol, Jr. C. Baker 1:09.02 2005 Top Shoter P. Rodriguez C. Baker 1:08.49 2006 Johnie Bye Night J. Davila, Jr. C. Baker 1:09.89 2007 Scary Bob J. Davila, Jr. C. Englehart 1:10.36 2009 Mr. Windjammer G. Suarez J. Buckley 1:10.77 2010 Be Bullish J. Davila, Jr. C. Englehart 1:11.10 2012 Dr Disco M. Luzzi B. Brown 1:10.72

1978 Hail to Sky V. Smith 1:46.00 1979 Favorite Gold L. Hulet 1:47.30 1980 Fio Rito L. Hulet M.S. Ferraro 1:44.30 1981 Accipiter’s Hope K. Whitley 1:46.10 1982 John’s Slash J. Rivera 1:45.10 1983 The Boy Mikey K. Whitley 1:44.20 1984 Jan’s Kinsman G. Dosher 1:47.30 1985 Mr. Tatt R. Thibeau M. Sedlacek 1:47.10 1986 Columbia Gold H. Alejandro J. Lana 1:47.10 1987 The Savage K. Whitley F. Alexander 1:43.30 1988 Omar Khayyam N. Santagata L. Veitch 1:45.20 1989 Cousteau K. Whitley T. Kelly 1:45.40 1990 Herr Von Kaninchen R. Messina S. Schaeffer 1:44.10 1991 Sea Hunter J. Grabowski E. Perdue 1:45.10 1992 Sea Hunter K. Whitley F. Schulhofer 1:46.10 1993 Sea Hunter K. Whitley E. Perdue 1:47.20 1994 Who’s Gonna Be Rite M. Andrews T.B. Evans 1:45.20

1995 Turk’s Hero K. Whitley C. Englehart 1:47.20 1996 Turk’s Hero * J. Davila, Jr. C. Englehart 1:45.40 1997 Cold Conclusion C. Dominguez P. Anderson 1:45.00 1998 Rosie’s Buddy C. Dominguez B. Anderson 1:47.10 1999 C B Account J. Grabowski E. Perdue 1:46.68 2000 Saratoga Sunrise P. Nicol, Jr. C. Simon 1:44.82 2001 Impeachthepro J. Grabowski M.A. Ferraro 1:46.22 2002 J’s Wild Slew J.M. Rohena A. Rosado 1:45.44 2003 Noble Adversary J.M. Rohena O. Barrera, Jr. 1:47.04 2004 Halo Malone J. Davila, Jr. J. Wright 1:44.53 2005 Sinbad The Sailor J. Badamo M. LeCesse 1:43.57 2006 Letimthinkhesboss J. Davila, Jr. B. Levine 1:45.03 2007 Mt. Majesty P. Rodriguez N. Huertas 1:46.362009 Dr. V’s Magic J. Davila, Jr. D. Galluscio 1:46.38 2010 Too Tough Pete P. Nicol, Jr. J. Salvato 1:46.08

1973 Turf Queen J. Arellano 1:13.40 1974 Triponta R. Mckeever 1:14.00 1975 Personally Sith (1st Div) R. Fletcher 1:13.00 1975 Gold Pierce (2nd Div) R. Fletcher 1:12.40 1978 Helpful Henry R.W. Cook 1:45.10 1979 John Harvard V. Smith 1:46.20 1980 Captain Pat G. Donahue 1:52.30 1981 Captain Pat A. Mcchesney, Jr. 1:53.40 1982 John’s Slash J. Rivera, II 1:52.10 1983 Turn Bold W. Barnett 1:51.10 1984 Org M. McCarthy 1:13.10 1985 Post Tense R. Markgraf D. Jacobs 1:47.00 1986 Bold Mein K. Whitley B. Strange 1:43.00 1987 Sir Smokem J. Hiraldo R. Fieldhouse 1:10.10 1988 B.C. Sal K. Whitley E. Zemp 1:12.40 1989 Frattare K. Whitley C. Englehart 1:10.40 1990 Lordofthemountain L. Hulet P. Evans 1:11.30 1991 Lordofthemountain L. Hulet P. Evans 1:10.10


YEAR

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1978 Perfect Turn D. Borden 1:13.30 1979 Miss Arlene D. Borden 1:15.40 1980 Hail To Haste G. Martens 1:11.10 1981 Scarletbegonia D. MacBeth 1:11.10 1982 It Takes Only One G. Martens 1:13.40 1983 Paleface R. Attanasio 1:11.40 1984 Love You Sisi L. Hulet 1:13.20 1985 Iron Ayress J. Hiraldo M.S. Ferraro 1:14.40 1986 Ginny Clare K. Whiltey J. M. Bradley 1:12.40 1987 Happy Dapple C. Murphy L. Blusiewicz 1:13.30 1988 Proud Puppy J. Grabowski B. Strange 1:11.00 1989 Jack Betta Be Rite M. Harris J. Lambert 1:10.10 1990 Toby’s Tiger (1st Div.) K. Bridges P. Evans 1:13.10 1990 Ben’s Moment (2nd Div.) D. Karr J. Ruhsan 1:13.00 1991 Sweet Promise L. Hulet J. Progno 1:11.30 1992 Our Shopping Spree S. Rydowski M. Reid 1:12.10 1993 Magic Lady Bug P. Nicol, Jr. E. Perdue 1:15.40 1994 Angel In The Night P. Nicol, Jr. E. Perdue 1:10.20

1986 Strike Us Rich E.J. O’Brien J. Lambert 1:43.60 1987 Racing Champ J. Grabowski B. Strange 1:44.40 1988 Producer’s Couch M. Venezia B. Dunham 1:45.20 1989 Proud Puppy J. Grabowski D. Iwersen 1:44.00 1990 Arctic Queen J. Grabowski E. Perdue 1:43.40 1991 Heaven Knows Why R. Migliore H.J. Bond 1:46.40 1992 Saratoga Dew W. McCauley G. Sciacca 1:45.00 1993 Lilly’s Moment R. Migliore D. Smith 1:48.60 1994 Touch The Money S. Iorio, Jr. M.S. Ferraro 1:43.40 1995 Angel In The Night J. Grabowski E. Perdue 1:47.00 1996 Lac Dessert C. Dominguez H.J. Bond 1:46.60 1997 Biogio’s Rose E. Maple K.E. Jensen 1:46.40 1998 Queen Millbrook R. Migliore H.J. Bond 1:45.40

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LadY FinGer STakeS NEW YORK-BRED 2-YR-OLD FILLIES

neW York oakS NEW YORK-BRED 3-YR-OLD FILLIES

No Race 2011

**Dewars Rocks awarded victory in 1996 after Iamacarr disqualified from first and placed fourth.

1995 Inlaw F. Alvarado H.J. Bond 1:12.30 1996 Dewars Rocks** C. Dominguez D. Pollard 1:14.20 1997 Queen of Millbrook F. Alvarado H.J. Bond 1:10.301998 Financial Lady F. Leon H.J. Bond 1:13.30 1999 Bids Femme F. Lovato, Jr. D. Donk 1:15.96 2000 Technolass F. Leon T. Pletcher 1:13.32 2001 Shesastonecoldfox J. Grabowski M.A. Ferraro 1:10.78 2002 Quiet Rose P. Castillo J. Progno 1:12.79 2003 Mother’s Sactifice C. Yang D. Bireta 1:12.62 2004 Reddy For Rubys A. Smith D. Galluscio 1:11.34 2005 Little Miss Zip N. Arroyo, Jr. S. Klesaris 1:10.83 2006 Chief Officer E. Coa W. Mott 1:11.51 2007 By the Light J. Grabowski R. Dutrow 1:11.10 2008 Mother Russia M. Luzzi L. Rice 1:12.21 2009 Franny Freud C. Velasquez J. Terranova II 1:11.84 2010 Lady Vi P. Rodriguez P. Serpe 1:12.91 2011 Shot Gun Pennie J. Grabowski C. Martin 1:13.65 2012 Matchmadeinheaven J. Cruz C. Englehart 1:13.61

1999 Luck Abounds F. Lovato, Jr. G. Contessa 1:46.78 2000 Eventail C. Dominguez R. Schosberg 1:47.33 2001 Along Came Mary J. Grabowski H.J. Bond 1:47.20 2002 Princess Dixie J. Grabowski H.J. Bond 1:45.56 2003 Flag Pin J. Bracho R.M. Hernandez 1:45.59 2004 So Sweet A Cat J. Grabowski R. D’Alessandro 1:45.40 2005 Carlow J. Badamo K. Grusmark 1:45.59 2006 No Reason C. Hill S. Blasi 1:45.39 2007 Talking Treasure R. Messina C. Baker 1:44.09 2008 Afleet Alexandra J. Davila, Jr. M.S. Ferraro 1:47.17 2009 Gold for the Queen J. Flores C. Baker 1:47.37 2010 Rogue’s Jewel D. Carr C. Martin 1:47.672012 Mom’s Law J. Flores M. LeCesse 1:47.68

YEAR

YEAR YEAR

YEAR1974 Brimming Over J. Phipps 1:14.00 1975 Hail to Sky R. Cook 1:12.00 1977 Tequillo Boogie P. Day 1:13.03 1978 Sir Ack G. Martens 1:13.04 1979 Quintessential L. Saumell 1:14.01 1980 Publisher R. Rincon 1:15.00 1981 Actor’s Aroma M. Lapansee 1:10.03 1982 Golden Threesome J. Grabowski 1:11.02 1983 Impressive Gift K.Whitley 1:13.00 1984 Rollick n’ Roll* L. Hulet 1:13.04 1985 B.C. Sal* K. Whitley S. Dimauro 1:14.01 1986 Your Curious J. Guerra R. Fieldhouse 1:12.04 1987 Fourstardave N. Santagata L. O’Brien 1:11.04 1988 Irish Alarm J. Grabowski B. Strange 1:10.04 1989 Skate’s Honor J. Grabowski B. Strange 1:15.00 1990 Kellock (1st Div.) R. Rincon B. Strange 1:14.01 1990 Clean and Bold (2nd Div.) K. Whitley W. Anderson 1:12.04 1991 T.V. Heart Throb* J. Grabowski E. Perdue 1:11.01 1992 Allsing (1st Div.) M. McCarthy E. Perdue 1:12.03 1992 Our Mathew (2nd Div.) M. McCarthy S. Dimauro 1:11.03

1995 Our Shopping Spree R. Messina D. Croteau 1:12.60 1996 Angel In The Night J. Grabowski E. Perdue 1:47.60 1997 Nikki Jean J. Davila, Jr. E. Perdue 1:44.00 1998 Nikki Jean P. Buckley E. Perdue 1:47.40 1999 Royal Irish Lace R. Cook K. Smith 1:47.18 2000 Alley Ball J. Grabowski M.A. Ferraro 1:47.65 2001 Alley Ball J. Grabowski M.A. Ferraro 1:44.36 2002 Along Came Mary J. Grabowski H.J. Bond 1:45.18 2003 Moonlightandbeauty J. Davila, Jr. R. Schosberg 1:46.12 2004 Fench Hideaway J. Grabowski J. Maloney 1:47.24 2005 Ruby’s Rocket J Martinez T. Murphy 1:44.19 2006 Ruby’s Rocket J Bermudez T. Murphy 1:45.66 2007 Fly to Me J. Davila, Jr. M. LeCesse 1:47.78

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aSpiranT STakeS NEW YORK-BRED 2 YR-OLDS & UP

Jack BeTTa Be riTe Handicap NEW YORK-BRED 3 YR-OLD & UP FILLIES & MARES

1993 Pro Cove S. Rydowski E. Zemp 1:13.00 1994 Key Pro* F. Alvarado H.J. Bond 1:10.04 1995 Tri Line R. Messina D. Markgraf 1:14.03 1996 Say Florida Sandy* D. Cordova A. Crippen 1:13.01 1997 Mellow Row* F. Lovato, Jr. T. Pletcher 1:10.01 1998 Natural R. Messina M. Hushion 1:13.03 1999 True Force H. Vega C. Assiakopoulus 1:14.30 2000 Pepper Blues* A.G. Barron L. Craig Cox 1:12.60 2001 Smokieisabandit J. Grabowski M.A. Ferraro 1:11.14 2002 Dixie Country J. Grabowski H.J. Bond 1:12.66 2003 RB’s Glitter A. Gryder B. Levine 1:13.03 2004 Caribbean Cruiser* C. Yang D. Bireta 1:10.86 2005 One Way Flight B. Peck S. Asmussen 1:10.24 2006 Endless Circle J. Davila, Jr. D. Galluscio 1:12.29 2007 Law Enforcement A. Garcia M. Hennig 1:10.09 2008 Dagnabit R. Rodriguez R. Dutrow, Jr. 1:11.02 2009 Ibboyee C. Velasquez T. Pletcher 1:11.18 2010 Bug Juice J. Davila, Jr. B. Levine 1:10.40 2011 Bay Park Boy J. Castanon T. Pletcher 1:13.44 2012 Tequila Hero J. Flores M. LeCesse 1:13.48

John GrabowskiLeading jockey with five victories in the Jack Betta Be Rite Handicap; including three consecutive wins from 2000-2002.

No Race 1976

*New York Breeders’ Futurity Winners

Race run at 6 furlongs in 1995.

No Race 2011

2008 Celestial Flight D. Carr C. Baker 1:47.78 2009 Lovely Daniella D. Frates M.S. Ferraro 1:48.52 2010 Lovely Daniella P. Teator M.S. Ferraro 1:45.68 2012 Color Blind J. Rodriguez M.A. Ferraro 1:46.19


YEAR YEAR1963 Prophet Wise J. Olivares A. Caruso, Jr. 1:16.40 1964 Her Favourite G. Gibb D. Conway, Sr. 1:16.00 1965 Without Warning F. Verardi T.M. Waller 1:14.60 1966 Jaldi (1st Div.) W. Vedilago W.H. McMath 1:14.00 1966 Nice Princess (2nd Div) O. Rosado D. Conway, Sr. 1:15.00 1967 Happy Gold J. Olivares D. Conway, Sr. 1:14.00 1968 Flower Bill B. Feliciano L.H. Hunt 1:12.80 1969 Egobreeze J. Olivares D. Conway, Sr. 1:13.20 1970 Swift and Free J. Tartaglia D. Conway, Sr. 1:14.00 1971 Lord Ellsworth A. Russo J.C. Meyer 1:12.80 1972 Only Jet T. Hickmott M.J. Magde 1:13.80 1973 Top of the Ladder R. McKeever, Jr. D. Conway, Sr. 1:14.20 1974 Divine Royalty W. Nemeti S. Dimauro 1:13.20 1975 Krafty Doug J. Phipps A. Gauthier 1:14.80 1976 Vandy Sue M. Rujano R.M. Hernandez 1:12.40 1977 Tequillo Boogie P. Day S. Bailie 1:14.00 1978 Dedicated Rullah S. Cauthen R.M. Hernandez 1:13.80 1979 Restrainor R. Hernandez R.M. Hernandez 1:14.20 1980 Always Run Lucky F. Lovato, Jr. J.P. Campo 1:11.60 1981 Salute Me Sir F. Lovato, Jr. J.P. Campo 1:12.20 1982 Bix K. Skinner W. MacMillen 1:11.60 1983 Impressive Gift K. Whitley B. Strange 1:12.00 1984 Rollick n’ Roll L. Hulet R. Vardon 1:13.00 1985 B.C. Sal K. Whitley S. Dimauro 1:13.40 1986 Royal Value E.J. O’Brien P. Magnier 1:13.00 1987 Northern Crush J. Hiraldo W. Lisi 1:10.60 1988 Proud Puppy J. Grabowski B. Strange 1:12.60


neW York BreederS’ FUTUriTY NEW YORK-BRED 2-YR-OLDS

1966 - Split into Colts/Geldings Division and Fillies Division

1990 - Split into two divisions because of number of entriesItalic Name - Filly

1989 Jack Betta Be Rite M. Harris J. Lambert 1:11.20 1990 Regalade (1st Div.) M. Harris R. Fieldhouse 1:14.60 1990 Clean and Bold (2nd Div.) K. Whitley W. D. Anderson 1:15.40 1991 T.V. Heart Throb J. Grabowski E. Perdue 1:11.80 1992 Our Matthew M. McCarthy S. Dimauro 1:11.40 1993 Background Artist P. Nicol, Jr. E. Perdue 1:12.80 1994 Key Pro F. Alvarado H.J. Bond 1:12.40 1995 Carrbine Special R. Davis A. Penna, Jr. 1:11.80 1996 Say Florida Sandy D. Cordova R. Triola 1:12.00 1997 Mellow Roll F. Lovato, Jr. T. Pletcher 1:10.40 1998 Hearts at Risk J. Davila, Jr. R. Schosberg 1:11.80 1999 Image Maker C. Decarlo H.J. Bond 1:11.40 2000 Pepper Blues A. Barron L. C. Cox 1:13.82 2001 Shesastonecoldfox M. Davila, Jr. M.A. Ferraro 1:11.51 2002 Infinite Justice A. Gryder T. Bush 1:10.86 2003 Mother’s Sacrifice C. Yang D. Bireta 1:13.06 2004 Caribbean Cruiser C. Yang D. Bireta 1:10.77 2005 Classic Pack P. Frogoso R.M. Hernandez 1:09.85 2006 Chief Officer F. Jara W. Mott 1:11.16 2007 By the Light R. Rodriguez R. Dutrow 1:10.35 2008 Legal Consent D. Carr C. Martin 1:11.59 2009 Ibboyee C. Velasquez T. Pletcher 1:12.23 2010 Bug Juice J. Davila, Jr. B. Levine 1:10.24 2011 Wildcat’s Smile J. Davila, Jr. D. Galluscio 1:12.65 2012 West Hills Giant J. Espinoza J. Terranova III 1:12.81

Shesastonecoldfox In her 2001 campaign, the filly was victorious against her male rivals to capture the $137,000 New York Breeders’ Futurity. She went on to become the first-ever Finger Lakes horse to enter a Breeders’ Cup race.

Bug Juice Holds the record for the fastest time in the New York Breeders’ Futurity.

aLL-TiMe FinGer LakeS LeaderS

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CHAMPION JOCKEY Wilfredo RohenaJohn Davila, Jr.John Davila, Jr.John Davila, Jr.John Davila, Jr. John Davila, Jr.John Davila, Jr.John Davila, Jr.John Davila, Jr.John Davila, Jr.John Davila, Jr.John GrabowskiJohn GrabowskiJohn GrabowskiJohn Davila, Jr.Robert MessinaJohn GrabowskiJohn GrabowskiJohn Davila, Jr.Paul Nicol, Jr.Kevin WhitleyJohn GrabowskiKevin WhitleyKevin WhitleyKevin WhitleyKevin WhitleyKevin WhitleyLeslie HuletLeslie HuletKevin WhitleyKevin WhitleyHulet/WhitleyLeslie HuletLeslie HuletRudy RinconLeslie HuletWarren VedilagoRon FletcherRudy RinconRudy RinconRobert McKeever, Jr.Robert McKeever, Jr.Jose OlivaresJose OlivaresJoe UrrutiaJose OlivaresJose OlivaresJose OlivaresJose OlivaresPaul MaxwellRudy Rincon

WINS

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CHAMPION TRAINER Chris EngleharChris EnglehartChris EnglehartChris EnglehartChris EnglehartChris EnglehartChris EnglehartChris EnglehartChris EnglehartChris EnglehartMichael S. FerraroMichael S. FerraroM.A. Ferraro / M.S. Ferraro (tie)Michael S. FerraroM.A. Ferraro/M.S. Ferraro (tie)E. Clouston / M.S. Ferraro (tie)Eddie CloustonEddie CloustonEdward PerdueEdward PerdueEdward PerdueEdward PerdueBill StrangeMichael S. FerraroMichael S. FerraroChris EnglehartMichael S. FerraroChris EnglehartMichael S. FerraroMichael S. FerraroMichael S. FerraroMichael S. FerraroMichael S. FerraroFloyd WrightMichael S. FerraroMichael S. FerraroMichael S. FerraroMichael S. FerraroWes CzadzeckJohn PrognoBill StrangeR. L. BurnettR. L. BurnettDan ConwayGale OsborneDan ConwayDan ConwayR. Sloan Jr.Newton MayoNewton MayoJim Tatman

WINS 135135131158138 117141 118136

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LEADERSCAREER, LEADING JOCKEY BY TITLES John DavilaCAREER, LEADING TRAINER BY TITLES Michael S. Ferraro, 18SINGLE-DAY JOCKEY WINS: Several tied with 6 John Davila Jr., 2006 Robert Messina, 2006 John Grabowsik, 2000 Carlos Dominguez, 1995 Leslie Hulet, 1995 Kevin Whitley, 1989, 1992 Roger Cox, 1971

SINGLE MEET, LEADING JOCKEY BY WINS John Grabowski 233SINGLE MEET, LEADING TRAINER BY WINS Chris J. Englehart 158


JOCKEYS 2012NAME STARTS 1st 2nd 3rd

HORSES 2012NAME

TRAINERS 2012STARTS 1st 2nd 3rd

2012 TOP PERFORMERS

Wilfredo Rohena 523 138 112 78 John R. Davila, Jr. 396 129 81 54 Jaime Rodriguez 575 125 104 92 Pedro A. Rodriguez 427 99 93 60 Michael A. Davila, Jr. 613 94 94 80 Luis E. Perez 498 86 88 71 Jeremias Flores 508 78 64 74 David Michael Lopez 376 70 60 55 Oscar Gomez 613 64 75 103 Rodolfo Ignacio 609 61 81 100 Dennis Carr 233 50 37 49 Joel Cruz 366 43 49 58 Joel Sone 397 40 58 72 Charlie Amaro 327 36 51 43 Jose Arturo Gutierrez 208 35 32 31 Chin C. Yang 316 32 36 35 Nazario Alvarado 285 32 35 32 Emanuel De Diego 365 31 37 46 Guillermo Rodriguez 346 26 33 34 Olaf Hernandez 208 25 36 27

Clean Jean 13 8 1 3 Wise Awake 13 6 5 0 William Thomas 12 6 5 0 Alcanudance 11 6 2 2 Great Press 10 6 0 0 Senora Dubai 12 5 5 2 Passing Time 12 5 4 1 Hi Poppy 11 5 3 2 Mojito Mint 10 5 3 1 Solid d’Oro 10 5 3 1 Shilah 13 5 2 3 Sundae On Sunday 9 5 2 0 Gatto Nero 9 5 1 2 Bigshotinthenews 12 5 1 1 Frenchonionsoup 6 5 1 0 Smokin Candy 8 5 0 3 She’s Saephansound 9 5 0 1 Golden Galaxy 6 5 0 0 Hardshell 5 5 0 0 Small Town 17 4 6 2

Chris J. Englehart 425 135 87 63Jeremiah C. Englehart 328 94 73 47James S. Acquilano 308 90 63 49Michael S. Ferraro 286 77 53 42Charlton Baker 253 71 38 37Michael A. LeCesse 365 67 66 51M. Anthony Ferraro 282 55 56 55Daniel H. Conway, Jr. 219 44 44 46Jonathan B. Buckley 390 38 55 58James T. Wright 120 33 36 16Karl M. Grusmark 159 27 26 22Ilmar Loaiza 196 27 23 23Debra A. Breed 215 25 38 29Paul W. Barrow 193 25 26 27Jose A. Cabrera 208 23 25 33Donna Bireta 221 20 23 29Joseph E. Marino 93 19 13 15Enrique Hernandez 185 18 35 27Ralph D’Alessandro 221 18 26 35Luis Gutierrez 199 18 21 22

NAME STARTS 1st 2nd 3rd

TRAINER MILESTONES 2012

NOTABLE EVENTS OF 2012

ROHENA TAKES RIDING TITLE FROM DAVILA

Wilfredo Rohena completed the 2012 season as the leading jockey at the Western New York track. He visited the winners circle a total of 138 times during the 163-day meet.

John Davila, Jr had been the top rider at Finger Lakes for ten consecutive years before finishing second to Rohena this year. The record streak concluded for Davila, who recorded a total of 129 wins in 2012.

Rohena is a veteran rider from Carolina, Puerto Rico who has been competing for 28 years. In 1994, he was the leading jockey at El Comandante (Hipodromo Camarero). The 47-year-old journeyman had immediate success at Finger Lakes. His 107 victories in 2011 ranked him second in the local standings behind John Davila, Jr.

JOCKEY MILESTONES 2012

4/20/12 DENNIS CARR 2,500 VALUABLE LADY

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4/27/12LUIS PEREZ 1,500NEVA MASqUERADE

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7/21/12M. ANTHONY FERRARO1,500FOx RULES

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9/28/12 H. JAMES BOND1,000 MESSORIO

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With Finger Lakes celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a special day was designed to honor former racing legends with a luncheon to remember and thank them for their contributions to the sport of racing. On July 14, 2012, several racing legends including Les Hulet, Kevin Whitley and john Grabowski came together one more time to greet guests and sign autographs for guests. In addition, a mural poster highlighting some of the big events over the last 50 years was handed out to racing fans.

CELEBRATION OF 50 YEARS OF RACING

FROM LEFT TO RIGHTChris Englehart, M. Anthony Ferraro, Jr., Mike LeCesse, Omar Camejo,

Glen Burnett, Dan Conway, Jr., Mike S. Ferraro, Sr.

FROM LEFT TO RIGHTRudy Rincon, Kevin Whitley, Gladys Olivares, Dennis Saul, Bobby Cook,

Gilberto Liaz, Les Hulet, John Grabowski, JJ Healy, Donna Doxley

2012 HORSE OF THE yEaRcLean Jean

clean Jean registered a total of eight wins in 13 Finger Lakes starts in 2012.

The $126,749 earner was claimed for $4,000 on May 1 by trainer Sal iorio, Jr.

She won six races and hit the board in two stakes events after moving

to the new barn. Her improving class was displayed with third place

finishes in the $50,000 Susan B. anthony Handicap on June 9 and the $50,000

Jack Betta Be rite Handicap on September 15.

The chestnut filly owned by Mark Valentine was guided by jockey dean Frates

to her tenth victory of the year on november 6. With the two length score,

she ascended into the lead in the 2012 north american thoroughbred

standings in the category of wins.

The 4-year-old new York-bred by ecton park is the second foal out of easter

Buddy. She was named after the mother of her breeder Frances Ubbink.


2012 FINGER LAKES H.B.P.A. AWARDSBEST $4,000-$5,000 CLAIMER (Colt, Horse or Gelding) ................................................. Shilah

BEST $4,000-$5,000 CLAIMER (Filly or Mare) .......................................................... Celtic Kettle

BEST $6,000 AND UP CLAIMER (Colt, Horse or Gelding) ................................................ Alcanudance

BEST $$6,000 AND UP CLAIMER (Filly or Mare) ........................................................ Wise Awake

BEST CONDITION ALLOWANCE (Colt, Horse or Gelding) ................................................ Passing Time

BEST CONDITION ALLOWANCE (Filly or Mare) .......................................................... Golden Galaxy

BEST ALLOWANCE (Colt, Horse or Gelding) ................................................................ Ryan’s Gift

BEST ALLOWANCE (Filly or Mare) ......................................................................... Clean Jean

BEST 3-YEAR-OLD (Colt or Gelding) ...................................................................... Frisky Warrior

BEST 3-YEAR-OLD (Filly) ................................................................................. Mom’s Law

BEST 2-YEAR-OLD ...................................................................................... Matchmadeinheaven

HORSE OF THE YEAR .................................................................................. Clean Jean

FIO RITO Inducted 1996

1975 Gr. C. by Dreaming Native - Seagret28 Wins in 50 Starts, from ages 2 to 6Career Earnings: $584,142

1981 - New Track Record at Finger Lakes - 6f in 1:09 4/51981 - New Track Record at Finger Lakes - 1 mile, 70 yards in 1:40 1/5

Finger Lakes Horse of the Year | 1979, 1980, 1981

New York State Horse of the Year | 1980, 1981

Bred and owned by Ray LeCesse and trained by Michael S. Ferraro, Fio Rito became the first New York-bred to win a Grade 1 stakes race when jockey Les Hulet guided him to a determined front-running victory in the 1981 Whitney Handicap at Saratoga. . The Whitney was one of 16 stakes or handicap victories during his racing career. Earlier in 1981, Fio Rito established Finger Lakes track records for 6 furlongs and 1 mile & 70 yards in consecutive starts, six days apart. In 27 starts at Finger Lakes, Fio Rito won 19 races. . A winner at distances from 5 ½ furlongs to 1 ¼ miles, Fio Rito won the Wadsworth Memorial Handicap in 1980 while carrying an astonishing 138 pounds. In 1996, after passing at the age of 21, Fio Rito became the first horse to be laid to rest in the Finger Lakes infield.

HALL OF FAME

LES HULET Inducted 1999

Born : January 8, 1949, Utah3,816 Wins in 25,286 StartsCareer Earnings: $17,847,169

Finger Lakes Leading Rider: 1977, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1985

After an early start at small tracks in Utah, Les Hulet’s official career began in 1970. He broke his maiden November 11, 1970 at Turf Paradise on Momma Belle and went on to become the winningest rider in Finger Lakes history. Arriving in 1972, Hulet became leading rider at Finger Lakes in 1977 with 158 wins for the year. He won the title again in 1979 with 160 wins, and in 1980 with 149 wins. . In between riding titles, he teamed up with fellow Hall of Famer Fio Rito, capturing the Grade 1 Whitney Handicap at Saratoga in 1981. In 1984, Hulet again led the standings with 187 wins, and in 1985 earned his fifth title with a career-best 198 wins. He was the regular rider for Finger Lakes Hall of Famer Lordofthemountain and guided Sagely, another Hall of Famer, to the 50th win of his career. . More than just a talented rider, Hulet’s wit, tact and diplomacy made him a natural choice as head of the local Jockeys’ Guild and a favorite of Finger Lakes horsemen and fans. On August 20, 1999 Hulet reached the amazing milestone of 3,800 victories aboard Instinctive Pro, and his career total of 3,816 wins ranks him 71st all-time among jockeys.


TIN CUP CHALICE Inducted 2009

2005 bay gelding by Crusader Sword Twice Forbidden (Spectacular Bid)8 Wins in 10 Starts, from age 2 to 3Career Earnings: $868,680

2008 Finger Lakes Horse of the Year2008 NYTB Champion 3-Year-Old MaleFirst horse ever to sweep all three legs of the Big Apple Triple

Tin Cup Chalice showed signs of greatness as a 2-year-old with a 15 1/4 length victory in his career debut on October 23, 2007. He then won the $50,000 Finger Lakes Juvenile in his second start. . The bay New York-bred owned by Scott Van Laer and trainer Michael LeCesse was voted 2008 Finger Lakes Horse of the Year after a memorable 3-year-old season. He received a $250,000 bonus when he became the first horse ever to sweep all three legs of the Big Apple Triple which included the $150,000 New York Derby on July 12, 2008 at his home track. He also won the Grade 2 $514,100 Indiana Derby at Hoosier Park under jockey Pedro Rodriguez on October 4, 2008. After he won eight of his first nine races, the connections of Tin Cup Chalice accepted an invitation to run against some of the best horses in the world in the $2.4 million Japan Cup Dirt in Hyogo, Japan, on December 7, 2008. The $868,680 earner, a son of locally based sire Crusader Sword, is the second all-time money earner of any Finger Lakes horse.

ROSS MORTON Inducted 2008

“The Voice of Finger Lakes” Track Announcer 1962-2007

Ross Morton was the announcer at Finger Lakes during the track’s first 46 years of operation. He began his announcing career in 1962 when the facility opened and went on to call over 60,000 thoroughbred races. He also announced races at Gulfstream Park in Florida for 23 years during the winter months. His distinctive voice was heard during calls of memorable races that included legends such as Seattle Slew, John Henry, Spectacular Bid, Forego, and Holy Bull. . Morton made the call when 2003 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Funny Cide took the 2007 Wadsworth Memorial Handicap at Finger Lakes in the final start of his career. . In addition to race calling, Morton also produced and hosted “The Winner’s Circle,” a recap of Finger Lakes racing that aired on local cable television for 25 years. . Before he was “The Voice of Finger Lakes” he was known as “Mad Man” Morton while working as a radio disc jockey in Syracuse, New York. Morton passed away on February 20, 2007 near his winter home in Hollywood, Florida, at the age of 74.

HALL OF FAME

SAGELY Inducted 1996

51 Wins in 124 Starts from ages 2 to 16 Career Earnings: $116,196

1983 - New Track Record at Finger Lakes - 1 mile 3/16 in 1:59:4

Racing the majority of his 15-year racing career against modest claiming competition, Sagely became one of the few thoroughbreds in racing history to post 50 career victories.

ARCTIC qUEEN Inducted 1996

11 Wins in 13 Starts, from age 3 to 7Career Earnings: $231,184

Finger Lakes Record for 6 furlongs in 1:09:1 (1991)

Finger Lakes Horse of the Year (1990, 1991)

New York State Outstanding Sprinter (1991)

Owned and trained by Ed Perdue throughout her career, Arctic Queen won all six stakes races in which she competed at Finger Lakes during 1990 and 1991.

LORDOFTHEMOUNTAIN Inducted 1996


Finger Lakes Record of 1:09 1/5 for 6 furlongs (1994)

Finger Lakes Horse of the Year (1992, 1993)

Lordofthemountain thrilled racing fans with his blazing speed and “catch me if you can” style for seven years. He won the Wine Country Handicap in 1990, 1991 and 1993, and the George W. Barker Stakes in 1991 and 1994.

FRATTARE Inducted 1997

13 Wins in 24 Starts, from age 3 to 7 Career Earnings: $188,885

Lightly raced as a 3-year-old, Frattare established himself in his 4-year-old year, winning all four of his 1988 starts by a combined total of 40 lengths.


MERCEDES WON Inducted 1998

12 Wins in 52 Starts from ages 2 to 5 Career Earnings: $1,087,435

As a $5,700 yearling purchase, Mercedes Won quickly proved to be a wise investment for owner Christopher Spencer by winning five of nine starts and earning $348,200 in his 2-year-old campaign. At three, he won the $500,000 1 1/8 mile Grade 1 Florida Derby by five lengths over Western Playboy, ran second to Dixieland Brass in the Grade 2 Fountain of Youth, and earned the third spot in the Grade 2 Jim Beam and Grade 3 Tampa Bay Derby.

STRIKE THE ANVIL Inducted 1997


Thistledown Record of 1:39 for 1 mile (1976)

The Anvil burst on the scene in 1974, winning all five of his 2-year-old starts and beginning a 12-race winning streak in which he defeated older horses at a variety of distances.

ANNIRON Inducted 2000

18 Wins in 37 StartsCareer Earnings: $539,487

1986 New York State Champion 3-year-old filly

Under the care of trainer Bill Strange, Anniron burst upon the Finger Lakes racing scene on July 28, 1986 with an eight-length victory in her first career start. Including victories in her first six races at Finger Lakes, Anniron went on to win eight of ten starts, including five stakes, in a remarkable 3-year-old season that earned her New York State Champion 3-year-old filly honors.

MOUNTAIN MAN Inducted 1997

30 Wins in 80 Starts, from age 4 to 11 Career Earnings: $59,322

Finger Lakes Record of 1:52 3/5 for 1 mile, 1/8

Mountain Man, or “Big Muzzie” as he was affectionately known, was a perennial favorite at Finger Lakes in the 1970’s, tallying between one and ten victories every year from the ages of 4 to 10.

PROUD PUPPY Inducted 2001


New York State Champion 2-year-old Filly (1988)

Proud Puppy wasted no time in making a name for herself at Finger Lakes in 1988, as she went a perfect four-for-four as a 2-year-old and earned New York State Champion 2-year-old Filly honors. Following a convincing 13-length victory in her maiden race, Proud Puppy took the Lady Finger Stakes by 10 lengths, before capturing the New York Breeders’ Futurity over the boys. She also won all seven races as a 3-year-old.

HALL OF FAME

SEA HUNTER Inducted 2003

19 Wins in 65 Starts Career Earnings: $541,723

A seven-time stakes winner at Finger Lakes during the early 1990’s, when many of the best to ever run on this oval challenged him regularly, Sea Hunter was a consistently strong performer, finishing in the money in 48 of 65 career starts over seven years.

PACKETT’S LANDING Inducted 2002


Finger Lakes Horse of the Year (1989)

After two uneventful starts to begin his career one year earlier, the Sam Morrell-owned Packett’s Landing made his 3-year-old campaign in 1989 one of the most accomplished ever at Finger Lakes. Packett’s Landing won five of ten appearances at Finger Lakes as a 3-year-old, and missed the board on only one occasion (5-3-1).


DAN CONWAY, SR. Inducted 2006

822 Wins in 4,426 Starts 22 Stakes VictoriesFinger Lakes Leading Trainer1966, 1967 & 1969

Dan Conway began his career at Finger Lakes in 1963, one year after its opening. Conway won the trainer title three times during the late 1960’s, and his victories in 1969 were the highest single-season total of that decade.

BILL STRANGE Inducted 2004

1,508 Wins in 6,472 Starts29 Stakes VictoriesFinger Lakes Leading Trainer1972 & 1990

Bill Strange arrived at Finger Lakes Racetrack in 1971 from California. Strange had immediate success in 1972 as not only Finger Lakes’ leading trainer, but also the nation’s leading percentage trainer with 60 wins in 159 starts (38%). He also won the Finger Lakes training title in 1990 with 74 victories.

JOSE OLIVARES Inducted 2005

3791 Career Victories Six-time Finger Lakes Leading Jockey

(1964 -1967, 1969-1970)

Three-time winner of the New York Breeders’ Futurity (1963, 1967, 1969)

Named “Most Courageous Athlete” by Rochester Press-Radio Club (1971)

Jose Olivares, a native of Cuba, began his riding career at the age of 16. He arrived at Finger Lakes when the track opened in 1962 and, through a strong work ethic and partnership with trainer H. Dean Montgomery, quickly established himself as one of the top riders, building a legacy that others attempt to emulate to this day.

JOCKEYS

dean FraTeS BIRTHDATE: 12-11-1967PLACE OF BIRTH: New Bedford, MassachusettsFIRST WINNING MOUNT: Freedom Trail at Rockingham ParkYEARS RIDING: 26

Frates won two consecutive Niagara Stakes with Double the Debt in 2000 and We’ll Sea Ya in 2001. In 2004,

Frates guided 59-1 longshot Don Corleone to the biggest upset in the history of the New York Derby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2012 Statistics at Finger LakesStarts: 1st 2nd 3rd 157 18 7 12

Lifetime Stats thru 2/28/13 Starts: 1st 2nd 3rd 8,620 821 908 988

cHin YanG BIRTHDATE: 7-27-1967PLACE OF BIRTH: Bangkok, ThailandFIRST WINNING MOUNT: Sister Kelly at River Downs YEARS RIDING: 24

Yang was aboard the winner of the New York Breeders’ Futurity two consecutive years. He guided Mother’s

Sacrifice to win the 2-year-old stake in 2003 and directed Caribbean Cruiser to victory in 2004. He recorded his 1,000th win with Confided on November 19, 2010. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


Lifetime Stats thru 2/28/13Starts: 1st 2nd 3rd 10,177 1,083 1,192 1,155

GaBrieL SUarez BIRTHDATE: 01-06-1984PLACE OF BIRTH: San Juan, Puerto RicoFIRST WINNING MOUNT: Villalba Express in Puerto RicoYEARS RIDING: 11

Suarez guided 2009 Horse of the Year Mr. Windjammer to all four of his stakes victories. He has earned the

distinction of being the Finger Lakes’ fastest rider after winning the annual jockey footrace four consecutive years.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


Lifetime Stats thru 2/28/13Starts: 1st 2nd 3rd 4,943 548 648 655



JereMiaS FLoreS BIRTHDATE: 1-23-1975PLACE OF BIRTH: Rio Piedras, Puerto RicoFIRST WINNING MOUNT: El Gran Pupo in Puerto RicoYEARS RIDING: 17

Flores had immediate success early in his career at Finger Lakes. He visited the Winner’s Circle a record 128 times as

an apprentice in 1998. In 2009, Flores won the $75,000 New York Oaks aboard Gold for the Queen. He earned his 1,000th career victory aboard Gold Ghost on July 16, 2011... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .



JoeL Sone BIRTHDATE: 3-24-1973PLACE OF BIRTH: Santa Domingo, Dominican RepublicFIRST WINNING MOUNT: Imponete in Dominican RepublicYEARS RIDING: 21

Sone is the only active Finger Lakes jockey from the Dominican Republic. In addition to riding, he is

considered to be a very talented cook.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .



eManUeL de dieGo BIRTHDATE: 7-6-1988PLACE OF BIRTH: Carolina, Puerto RicoFIRST WINNING MOUNT: Princesa Andirosa in Puerto RicoYEARS RIDING: 7

De Diego’s first career mount was a winning one in Puerto Rico. “The Barber” received his nickname because he is also licensed to cut hair. He earned his first stakes victory aboard Magical Solution in the $50,000 Niagara Stakes on July 4, 2010... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .



JoSe M. roHena BIRTHDATE: 05-15-1968PLACE OF BIRTH: Rio Piedras, Puerto RicoFIRST WINNING MOUNT: Royal Turner in Puerto RicoYEARS RIDING: 26

Rohena showed his talent early in his career at El Comandante. He won the (Grade 1) Puerto Rico Futurity

as an apprentice aboard Chelimar. Rohena achieved two of his four Finger Lakes stakes victories aboard J’s Wild Slew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


Lifetime Stats thru 2/28/13 Starts: 1st 2nd 3rd 5,071 614 699 717

eLaine caSTiLLo BIRTHDATE: 7-14-1981PLACE OF BIRTH: Mexico City, Mexico FIRST WINNING MOUNT: Rupert’s Rose Morn at Tampa Bay Downs YEARS RIDING: 11

Castillo notched her first stake win aboard Momsboy in the 2008 Finger Lakes Juvenile. She registered her 500th

Finger Lakes victory aboard Too Tough Jake on July 4, 2010. Castillo is the first female jockey ever to reach that milestone at Finger Lakes.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


JoHn daViLa, Jr. BIRTHDATE: 7-23-1964PLACE OF BIRTH: Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico FIRST WINNING MOUNT: Reebok Amborette in Puerto RicoYEARS RIDING: 30

Davila finished the 2011 season as the leading Finger Lakes jockey for the tenth consecutive year. He has been

the top rider at the Western New York track a record twelve times. Davila has won a total of 43 stakes at his home track including the Grade 3 Budweiser Breeders’ Cup aboard Not Surprising on July 4, 1995. He earned his 3,000th career victory aboard Royal Vessel on November 14, 2011... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .




JoSe GUTierrez BIRTHDATE: 3-13-1965PLACE OF BIRTH: Panama City, PanamaFIRST WINNING MOUNT: Vencedora in PanamaYEARS RIDING: 33 years

Gutierrez arrived from Panama and began riding in North America in 1982. He also spent time riding in Saudi

Arabia in 2000. The veteran journeyman won the Wadsworth Memorial Handicap at Finger Lakes aboard Matthew’s Moment in 1989 and Brave Beast in 1991... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


Lifetime Stats thru 2/28/13 Starts: 1st 2nd 3rd 8,444 984 1,071 1,036

WiLFredo roHena BIRTHDATE: 3-18-1965PLACE OF BIRTH: Carolina, Puerto RicoFIRST WINNING MOUNT: Rassellas in Puerto RicoYEARS RIDING: 28

Rohena was the top jockey in Puerto Rico in 1994. He won both the Copa Velocidad with Andiroba and the

Dama del Caribe with Alanita on the same card on December 3, 2003. He has been a force since arriving at Finger Lakes and finished second in the 2011 jockey standings with 107 wins.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


Lifetime Stats thru 2/28/13Starts: 1st 2nd 3rd 5,054 1,022 855 758

oMar caMeJo BIRTHDATE: 9-18-1975PLACE OF BIRTH: Havana, CubaFIRST WINNING MOUNT: Harvey’s Resolve at CalderYEARS RIDING: 14

Camejo arrived in the U.S. from Cuba in 1999 and was the top apprentice during the 2001 Calder summer meet.

Camejo gained notoriety for his courage after recovering from a life-threatening spill that occurred on July 19, 2005. He was aboard Finger Lakes Hall of Fame member Tin Cup Chalice during his 2-year-old campaign in 2007... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .



paUL nicoL, Jr. BIRTHDATE: 3-16-1960PLACE OF BIRTH: Annapolis, MarylandFIRST WINNING MOUNT: Drainy at PimlicoYEARS RIDING: 32

Nicol captured his 3,000th career victory on June 27, 2007 and is currently the leading active Finger Lakes

jockey for most overall wins. He has won a total of 69 stakes including the Grade 3 Finger Lakes Breeders’ Cup aboard Double Screen in 1997. He won the jockey title at Finger Lakes in 1993. Nicol won seven of nine races on June 8, 1983 at Pimlico. He was the leading rider at the Maryland track that same year.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


Lifetime Stats thru 2/28/13 Starts: 1st 2nd 3rd 21,194 3,413 3,130 2,988

nazario aLVarado BIRTHDATE: 8-2-1966PLACE OF BIRTH: Panama City, PanamaFIRST WINNING MOUNT: Pistero in PanamaYEARS RIDING: 27

Ruby’s Rocket was guided to an upset victory in the 2005 Susan B. Anthony Handicap by Alvarado at odds

of 30-1. Alvarado also encouraged Rises the Phoenix to score a hard-fought nose victory in the Wadsworth Memorial Handicap on July 4, 2008... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .



oScar GoMez BIRTHDATE: 1-3-1972PLACE OF BIRTH: Santa Lucia Cotz, Escuintla, Guatemala FIRST WINNING MOUNT: Seductor in GuatemalaYEARS RIDING: 14

Gomez arrived at Finger Lakes in 2009 and cracked the top ten his first two seasons. The only Finger Lakes jockey

from Guatemala had the largest average win payout of any top ten rider at the Western New York track in 2010... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .




pedro rodriGUez BIRTHDATE: 1-3-1967PLACE OF BIRTH: CubaFIRST WINNING MOUNT: Binnbie at CalderYEARS RIDING: 28

Rodriguez was aboard 2008 Horse of the Year Tin Cup Chalice when he became the first horse ever to sweep

all three legs of the Big Apple Triple. He also won the Grade 2 $514,100 Indiana Derby at Hoosier Park with the $868,680 earner on October 4, 2008. Rodriguez was inducted into the Calder Hall of Fame in 2005. In 2011 he registered his 2,000th career win as he guided Nurse Kike to victory at Finger Lakes on May 17.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .



LUiS e. perez BIRTHDATE: 11-13-1979PLACE OF BIRTH: Puerto RicoFIRST WINNING MOUNT: Maravilla in Puerto RicoYEARS RIDING: 18

Perez earned 45 stakes victories in Puerto Rico before arriving at Finger Lakes in 2011. He quickly ascended in

the jockey standings and finished the season ranked third despite joining the local colony in mid-June.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .



rUdY iGnacio BIRTHDATE: 4-5-1984PLACE OF BIRTH: Mexico City, MexicoFIRST WINNING MOUNT: Simply Perfect at AqueductYEARS RIDING: 9

Ignacio’s first career mount was a winning one for trainer Todd Pletcher. He worked for the Eclipse Award trainer for five

years and was the exercise rider for the 2004 Breeders’ Cup Sprint champion Speightstown. He had his best season ever in 2011 and finished seventh in the jockey standings.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .



daVid M. Lopez BIRTHDATE: 6-314-1981PLACE OF BIRTH: San Diego, CaliforniaFIRST WINNING MOUNT: LivingonaprayerYEARS RIDING: 8

Lopez joined the local jockey colony in 2012 with a resume that included multiple stakes victories at Assiniboia Downs

in Canada. He completed his first season at Finger Lakes as a top ten rider. Lopez became the main rider for the Michael S. Ferraro barn and won races at a high rate during the late stages of the meet.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .



JaiMe rodriGUez BIRTHDATE: 4-12-1991PLACE OF BIRTH: Carolina, Puerto RicoFIRST WINNING MOUNT: Decisive VictoryYEARS RIDING: 3

In his initial Finger Lakes stakes appearance, Rodriguez won the $50,000 George W. Barker Handicap with Al’s Deputy on

May 28, 2012. He completed his first season at the Western New York track with 125 wins which ranked him third in the local jockey standings.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .




TRAINERS

Chris EnglehartBegan training: 1973 at Finger Lakes Career highlights: Eleven career Finger Lakes trainer titles; nine consecutive. Trained Frattare – In 1989 became the only locally based horse to ever win the Grade 3 Finger Lakes Budweiser Breeders’ Cup. Englehart broke his own single-season record in 2009 when he saddled 158 winners. He saddled his 3,000th career winner on August 19, 2011.

James T. WrightBegan training: 1977 at Finger Lakes Career highlights: Notched 1,000th career victory May 17, 2009 with Forever Beauty. Attained his first stakes win on August 22, 1998 when filly Cherokee Reef defeated male rivals in the $30,000 Wadsworth Memorial Handicap at Finger Lakes. Wright was also the conditioner of Vasilios, who won 21 races with his deep closing style.

M. Anthony FerraroBegan training: 1984 at Finger Lakes Career highlights: Won with the first horse he saddled. Two training titles (1998 / 2000) – tied with his father both years. Trained Shesastonecoldfox, a multiple stakes winner and first Finger Lakes horse to participate in a Breeders’ Cup race in 2001.

Jon BuckleyBegan training: 1976 at Green Mountain Park Career highlights: Trained Sleek’nsilver, a two-time stakes winner; Belongs to Mony, a $310,000 earner and 16-time winner; and Mr. Windjammer, a multiple stakes winner and 2009 Finger Lakes Horse of the Year.

Michael S. Ferraro Began training: 1971 at Fort Erie Career highlights: Owns a record 18 training titles at Finger Lakes. Reached 2,000-win milestone 11/23/03. Trained Fio Rito who won 1981 Whitney Handicap (Grade 1) and is considered to be the best horse to ever run at Finger Lakes, winning 28 races in his career.

Dan Conway, Jr.Began training: 1976 Career highlights: Daniel Conway, Jr. is the son of Finger Lakes Hall of Fame trainer Daniel Conway, Sr. and has enjoyed his own success in the industry. Rises the Phoenix dueled with Brocco Valley down the stretch in the 2008 Wadsworth and was victorious by a nose, giving Conway his first stakes victory since 1986. Conway has a total of five career stakes wins including his first in the 1976 Memorial Day Handicap with Schoharie Chief.

Charlton BakerBegan training: 1997 at Finger LakesCareer highlights: Trained multiple stakes winner Runaway Tiger. Finger Lakes Horse of the Year honors were awarded to Top Shoter in 2005 and Johnie Bye Night in 2006. Notched 1,000th victory with Boston Chief on May 21, 2011.

Oscar Barrera, Jr. Began training: 1980 at NYRA circuitCareer highlights: Trainer of 2003 Finger Lakes Horse of the Year Perty Number. Father Oscar Barrera, Sr. was leading trainer at NYRA for eight consecutive years. Uncle Laz Barrera trained Affirmed, the last Triple Crown winner in 1978.

Michael LeCesse Began training: 1978 at Finger LakesCareer highlights: Trainer of Tin Cup Chalice who was named 2008 Finger Lakes Horse of the Year and was the first 3-year-old ever to sweep all three legs of the Big Apple Triple. The $868,680 earner also won the Grade 2 $500,000 Indiana Derby at Hoosier Park under jockey Pedro Rodriguez on October 4, 2008.

Jeremiah EnglehartBegan training: 2003 at NYRA circuit. Career highlights: Won first stake with Hoosick Falls on June 17, 2007 in the $50,000 Susan B. Anthony Handicap. Trainer of Tamarind Hall who won the Bed o’ Roses Handicap at Belmont Park in 2011 and was a Breeders’ Cup participant.

FUNNY CIDE AT FINGER LAKESA crowd of 11,429 fans, the largest in nearly 30 years, watched as Funny Cide won the $100,000 Wadsworth Memorial Handicap at Finger Lakes on July 4, 2007.

The 2003 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner was rated off a moderate pace set by Johnie Bye Night, and at one point was five lengths behind the leader. He then responded to the urging of Alan Garcia to overtake that rival and win by three lengths.

Sackatoga Stable, the owners of the “Gutsy Gelding” were all on hand greeting fans and

signing autographs as part of the Independence Day festivities at Finger Lakes.

The official attendance of 11,429 is among the highest in the 50-year history of Finger Lakes. The last time a comparable crowd assembled was in 1978 when 11,030 came out to see jockey Steve Cauthen, who had just guided Affirmed to win the Triple Crown.

James AcquilanoBegan training: 1981 at Finger Lakes Career highlights: Was an assistant trainer for Michael S. Ferraro during the Fio Rito era. Won the $50,000 Susan B. Anthony Handicap with Our Girl Nessa in 1996. Saddled four winners on opening day of 2010 and finished the season tied for fifth in the Finger Lakes trainer standings with 65 wins. He had another successful season in 2011 and finished tied for thirdwith 76 victories.

Karl GrusmarkBegan training: 1965Career highlights: Grusmark won multiple stakes with Weathered including the Grade 3 Next Move stakes at Aqueduct in 2009. He also won three stakes at Finger Lakes with Carlow. He recorded his 2,000th career victory on November 14, 2011.

Bruce AndersonBegan training: 1980 at Finger Lakes Career highlights: Anderson trained Rosie’s Buddy who won six stakes races at multiple distances during the 1990’s. He purchased the classy horse with Jack Ryan for $3,900 in 1993 and earned a total of $248,835 with him. Miss Tisch and Chuck Wheat were also stakes winners from the Anderson barn.

TRAINERS


FUNNY CIDE AT FINGER LAKES

Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program (FLTAP), a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, formed in 2004 as a collaborative effort between Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack

and the Finger Lakes Horsemen’s Benevolent Protective Association (HBPA). Recognizing the need for a formal adoption program, both organizations joined together to create

a program where racehorses can be retrained and pursue new careers after their retirement from racing.

FLTAP is managed from the Purple Haze Center, a 10,000 square foot facility located on the grounds of Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack, and is the first and only adoption

facility in the United States located on the grounds of a racetrack. Since its inception, over 500 horses have been placed in new homes through the efforts of both full-time

and part-time employees and volunteers who manage the facility and retrain the horses. Retired thoroughbreds are capable of becoming trail riders, event and show horses,

and many other professions after their retirement. For more information on the program, visit fingerlakestap.org. The facility is open daily, year round.

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RACE TRACK CHAPLAINCY OF FINGER LAKES

NTRA Safety and Integrity Accreditation:Full accreditation from the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Safety and Integrity Alliance was bestowed upon Finger Lakes

Casino & Racetrack once again in 2013. The initial accreditation was received in April 2011 after a complete review of all racing and facility operations. Finger Lakes joins nineteen other racetracks in earning the reaccreditation, joining the ranks with other prestigious tracks of note: Churchill Downs, Saratoga Race Course, Santa Anita, and Belmont Park.

As in the 2011 review, the Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program received exceptionally high acclaim from the inspection team and is considered an industry model to be implemented at other racing facilities. Finger Lakes received re-accreditation following a lengthy

process including the completion of a 48-page written application, followed by several meetings with Alliance officials, and on-site inspections of all areas of the facility.

The mission of the Race Track Chaplaincy is to provide, with excellence, for the spiritual, emotional, physical and social/educational needs of horse racing’s vast workforce. Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day made a visit to Finger Lakes in 2009 to support the Race Track Chaplaincy of America (R.T.C.A). The four-time winner of the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Jockey made the appearance on August 15 and August 16 to celebrate 25 years of the Race Track Chaplaincy of Finger Lakes. Pat Day has been involved with the R.T.C.A. since the early 1980’s and is currently the racing industry’s representative for the organization. For more information on the Race Track Chaplaincy, contact Herb Wagner at 315-878-6362.

Hall of Fame jockey, Pat Day, photographed with various Finger Lakes jockeys during his last visit in 2009.


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2013 FINGER LAKES STAKES RACES

date stakes naMe tYpe distance purse

May 27 George W. Barker Handicap NY Bred 3-year-olds & up 6 furlongs $50,000

June 8 Susan B. Anthony Handicap NY Bred 3-year-olds & up, fillies & mares 6 furlongs $50,000

June 29 Ontario County Stakes NY Bred 3-year-olds 6 furlongs $50,000

July 4 Niagara Stakes NY Bred 3-year-old fillies 6 furlongs $50,000

July 20 New York Derby NY Bred 3-year-olds 1 1/16 mile $150,000*

July 20 Arctic Queen Handicap NY Bred 3-year-olds & up, fillies & mares 6 furlongs $50,000

August 3 Genesee Valley Breeders’ Handicap NY Bred 3-year-olds & up 1 1/16 mile $50,000

August 17 Leon Reed Memorial Handicap NY Bred 3-year-olds & up 6 furlongs $50,000

August 24 New York Oaks NY Bred 3-year-old fillies 1 1/16 mile $75,000

September 2 Lady Fingers Stakes NY Bred 2-year-old fillies 6 furlongs $100,000**

September 2 Aspirant Stakes NY Bred 2-year-olds, colts & geldings 6 furlongs $100,000**

September 14 Jack Betta Be Rite Handicap NY Bred 3-year-olds & up, fillies & mares 1 1/16 mile $50,000

September 28 New York Breeders’ Futurity NY Bred 2-year-olds 6 furlongs $200,000**

September 28 Tin Cup Chalice NY Bred 2-year-olds, colts & geldings 6 furlongs $50,000

September 28 Shesastonecoldfox NY Bred 2-year-old fillies 6 furlongs $50,000

FINGER LAKES CASINO & RACETRACK

9 race proGraMrace proposed wagering menu 1 WPS, EXACTA, TRIFECTA, DAILY DOUBLE 2 WPS, EXACTA, TRIFECTA, PICK 4 3 WPS, EXACTA, TRIFECTA, PICK 3 4 WPS, EXACTA, TRIFECTA, DAILY DOUBLE 5 WPS, EXACTA, TRIFECTA, SUPERFECTA, DAILY DOUBLE 6 WPS, EXACTA, TRIFECTA, PICK 4 7 WPS, EXACTA, TRIFECTA, PICK 3 8 WPS, EXACTA, TRIFECTA, DAILY DOUBLE 9 WPS, EXACTA, TRIFECTA, SUPERFECTA

10 race proGraMrace proposed wagering menu 1 WPS, EXACTA, TRIFECTA, DAILY DOUBLE 2 WPS, EXACTA, TRIFECTA, PICK 4 3 WPS, EXACTA, TRIFECTA, PICK 3 4 WPS, EXACTA, TRIFECTA, DAILY DOUBLE 5 WPS, EXACTA, TRIFECTA, SUPERFECTA, DAILY DOUBLE 6 WPS, EXACTA, TRIFECTA, DAILY DOUBLE 7 WPS, EXACTA, TRIFECTA, PICK 4 8 WPS, EXACTA, TRIFECTA, PICK 3 9 WPS, EXACTA, TRIFECTA, DAILY DOUBLE 10 WPS, EXACTA, TRIFECTA, SUPERFECTA

Wager minimums: WPS $2; All others $2 straight, $1 box/wheel, .10 cent Superfecta & .50 cent Pick 3 & 4

takeouts: 18% WPS; 20% Daily Doubles & Exactas; 25% All others

2013 WAGERING MENU


2013 LIVE RACING SCHEDULE APRIL 20 - DECEMBER 10

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Delaware North Companies (DNC), founded in Buffalo, N.Y. in 1915 as a sports concession business acquired Finger Lakes Racetrack in 1963. Today, with 55,000 associates working at 200 venues across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, over half a billion customers are served annually. The Delaware North family of companies include: Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, Delaware North Companies Sportservice, Delaware North Companies International, and Delaware North Companies Boston.

THE PARENT CORPORATION OF FINGER LAKES CASINO & RACETRACK

IS ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATELY HELD HOSPITALITY COMPANIES

IN THE UNITED STATES.

Delaware North Companies began as a family business, and continues as such nearly 100 years later. A direct descendant of founding member Louis Jacobs, the current Chairman and CEO Jeremy Jacobs, continues the family legacy. Jeremy Jacobs has been the CEO for over 40 years, and today, leads a company that manages and provides food and beverage concessions, premium dining, entertainment, lodging, and retail at many large venues, such as sports stadiums, entertainment complexes, national parks, airports, and casinos. In 2012 company exceeded $2.6 billion in annual revenue.

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Finger Lakes Racing Association, Inc. is licensed for 2013 by the New York State Racing & Wagering Board and operates under its rules and regulations. Program information copyright 2012. Finger Lakes and Equibase Company LLC. All rights reserved. Data provided or compiled by Equibase Company LLC generally is accurate, but occasionally errors and omissions occur as a result of incorrect data received by others, mistakes in processing and other causes. Equibase Company LLC and Finger Lakes

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