Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Finger Lakes Racetrack – Racing News and Analysis for July 29, 2026


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Pick Pony Condensed Handicapper Report — Finger Lakes — July 29, 2026

Warm midsummer conditions with some shower risk; dirt listed Good, expected to trend fast as the card progresses. Mildly speed-favoring surface with a slight inside-to-middle post advantage in sprints throughout the day.

Race 1 — 1m70y | OClm 17500 | Purse $22,000

Expensive Cut (1) is the horse to beat, ideally positioned from the rail to control the route pace. Passioned (3) is the logical stalker for the exacta, while Olazabal (6) is a co-primary threat if he crosses early without cost. Sagamore Mischief (5) and Rhymes Like Dimes (2) are viable trifecta fillers.

Race 2 — 6f | Md 5000 | Purse $13,500

Im Gunna (1) owns the best early speed and a strong rider booking from the rail. Hamilton's Reason (3) is the morning-line favorite on class and should be treated as a co-top pick stalking just off the pace. Runaway Roscoe (2) rounds out the trifecta, with Solo Flight (5) and Last Vintage (6) as deep exotic fillers.

Race 3 — 5.5f | Clm 5000n2l | Purse $13,700

Lollipops (2) and Jessica's Ride (6) share the top of the morning line and figure to contest the pace between them, making either a win single. Ring Of The Rise (1) gets the rail and is a natural exacta partner underneath both favorites. Pencima (5) stalks at 5-1 and merits trifecta inclusion.

Race 4 — 6f | Clm 11000b | Purse $18,100

Sutton Breeze (3) is the primary win selection, well-placed to control or press a pace that stablemate Coin Jar (2) may set. Emerald Forest (4) from a high-percentage barn is the top threat and a must-use underneath. Nutsie (1) and Fighter Kite (5) fill out trifectas, with Newport Bridge (6) as a deep longshot if the inside duels itself into trouble.

Race 5 — 5.5f | Md Sp Wt (State-Bred) | Purse $32,600

Tremendous Bee (5) is the morning-line favorite in a ten-horse maiden field and the clear top pick. Ty Ty Rose (6) is a strong secondary choice from a trainer who excels in local maiden special weights, and Lookie Here (10) brings a live rider and closing ability from outside. Klum (7) and Gramma G G (1) are worth including in wider exotic structures.

Race 6 — 6f | OClm 30000b | Purse $29,000

Pompous Prince (2) is the top selection in the day's largest field, well-drawn for a pressing trip in a fast-paced allowance optional. Scocciatore (1) gets the rail and is a close second choice, while East Coast Girl (6) is a third A-level threat from mid-gate. Squire Creek (8) is the best secondary price, and Capt Jax Parrow (11) is a deep closer worth a trifecta flier.

Race 7 — 6f | Clm 11000b (F&M) | Purse $18,100

Inouaintalkintome (6) is the top pick, capable of tracking the pace from mid-gate and finishing strongly. Top Of The Table (8) is an equal-status threat from outside and a must-use in exactas. Tale Of The Tail (3) and Follow Your Arrow (5) are solid secondary choices, with My Sweet Adaline (7) as the main longshot underneath.

Race 8 — 6f | Alw 26900n3l | Purse $26,900

Asleep At Eight (4) is the win single from a top barn in an allowance field that lacks a clear standout. Price Is Truth (2) and Not For Hire (5) are close secondary threats who should fill out exactas and trifectas. Stevie Wonderful (7) offers fair value at 5-1, and Kismeholdmethrlme (8) is the most interesting longshot for deeper exotics.

Race 9 — 5.5f | Md Sp Wt (State-Bred) | Purse $32,600

Concrete Kid (3) is the morning-line favorite and top pick, with speed and a clean draw to press or control the pace. Bargain Purchase (8) at 3-1 is a close co-primary threat from outside, capable of sweeping late if the inside gets contested. Le Midi's Treasure (2) is a live secondary choice, and Baracudabobbi (6) merits trifecta consideration at 6-1.

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