Finger Lakes 18 August 2021

Going: Sloppy Dirt (Dirt)

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18:10 Finger Lakes (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 1 - Allowance

6f

Winner $15,119 - 5 ran

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(Draw)
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WAILIN JOSIE drops into calmer waters after finishing sixth over this distance at Saratoga last month and she could prove too classy. Lookin Kinda Crazy has finished no worse than third on her last six starts and ought to be thereabouts, while Spartina Splash (second) and Risky Analysis (third) are closely matched on their run here earlier this month and are others to consider.

2

18:39 Finger Lakes (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 2 - Maiden Claiming

5f 110y

Winner $7,938 - 8 ran

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(Draw)
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TUCKABUCKAWAY was caught close home when finishing a neck second on debut over six furlongs here earlier this month and he could prove difficult to beat granted any normal amount of improvement. Fivestar Bandit has reached the frame on his last four starts and he ought to prove popular, while Perfect Symphony posted his best effort to date when finishing third last time and looks next best.

3

19:08 Finger Lakes (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 3 - Claiming

6f

Winner $10,898 - 6 ran

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INVESTMENT GRADE lost out by just a head when finishing runner-up over track and trip last month and she can gain some compensation by going one better. Saloon Girl has finished no worse than fourth on her last six outings and is respected, while Clifden Punch invariably runs her race under these conditions and can prove the pick of the remainder.

4

19:37 Finger Lakes (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 4 - Claiming

6f

Winner $7,938 - 5 ran

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Better can be expected from Royal Suspect now he has his sights lowered, while Mrs Robin E has finished runner-up on his last three starts and has to be feared. However, OLD MAN WINTER gained a deserved success when sauntering clear to score by six lengths over an extended five furlongs here earlier this month and he is difficult to oppose after such a dominant performance.

5

20:06 Finger Lakes (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 5 - Claiming

1m 70y

Winner $7,938 - 6 ran

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(Draw)
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ROYALBONNIELEGACY drops significantly in grade after finishing fourth over track and trip last month and she boasts enough back class to suggest she could prove difficult to beat in this company. Kateri Empire goes well under these conditions and she can prove next best, ahead of Up Just In Time.

6

20:36 Finger Lakes (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 6 - Starter Optional Claiming

5f 110y

Winner $12,222 - 5 ran

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FIRST HOMESTEAD has won three of his last four starts and completed a double in determined fashion when proving a length too strong for Fleet Warrior over six furlongs here last month. Leap To Glory scored by five lengths over track and trip last month, while Rally Cap completed a double in good style under these conditions last time and he is another to consider.

7

21:04 Finger Lakes (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 7 - Allowance

6f

Winner $16,254 - 7 ran

No.
(Draw)
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PROFESSOR DAVE scored by seven lengths on debut and followed that up with another creditable effort when finishing third over track and trip last month. He could have more to offer on just his third start and he can prove too strong for Kikkerland and Mr. Mims.

8

21:33 Finger Lakes (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 8 - Claiming

6f

Winner $7,938 - 8 ran

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(Draw)
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MISS GOLD MEDALIST has been performing with credit in stronger races than this, the latest when fourth over an extended five furlongs here last month, and she remains open to further progress after only six starts. Inhonorofowenjr was behind the selection on her latest start but ought to be thereabouts, with Bustin Free looking next best.

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