Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Finger Lakes Racetrack – Racing News and Analysis for October 5, 2026


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FINGER LAKES RACETRACK — OCTOBER 5, 2026 CONDENSED PICKS

Fast or good track expected after weekend moisture; inside speed bias favors posts 1–4 in sprints. Ferraro barns and the Coa/Perez jockey duo dominate the card — treat every Ferraro entry as live. Monitor the tote for late stable money.

RACE 1 — 6.5F Claiming $5,000

Action Seeker (2) gets the top call from a favorable post with a productive connections combination. Stjames (7) is a legitimate threat at the same 2-1 price despite the outside draw. Street Cop Officer (6) at 4-1 is the best pace stalker in the field and worth including in all exotics.

RACE 2 — 6F Maiden Claiming $11,000

Concrete Kid (6) is the clear market choice and fits the spot well. College Hunk (5) and Bargain Purchase (1) are both live at 4-1, with the rail draw giving Bargain Purchase (1) a tactical edge. Box all three in the trifecta.

RACE 3 — 7F Maiden Special Weight (State-bred)

Mo Curls (7) is the 2-1 favorite and the most reliable selection in the race. Serra (5) at 3-1 is the main upset threat, and Shakeitforthebird (1) at 4-1 from the rail could control the pace and steal it. Baby Meanie (6) at 5-1 is the best trifecta filler.

RACE 4 — 6F Maiden Special Weight Fillies

Cadillac Mary (7) anchors the race as the Englehart barn's preferred runner at 2-1. Authentic Gini (1) at 3-1 from the rail has a real shot to lead wire-to-wire, and Split The Blanket (6) at 4-1 is the top closer in the field. Iron Hall (5) at 6-1 is worth including in trifectas as the double-entry backup.

RACE 5 — 6F Maiden Special Weight (NY-bred Males, 10 runners)

Celeslia (2) at 3-1 gets the cleanest early trip in a big field and is the top selection. Lookie Here (1) at 4-1 with Coa pressing from the rail is the most dangerous rival, and Dialin' Dreams (6) at 4-1 is ideally positioned to stalk and pounce. That's Amore (9) at 10-1 is the lone longshot worth a token wager on the Zito angle.

RACE 6 — 6F Maiden Special Weight (NY-bred Males, 9 runners)

Sticky Situation (4) at 4-1 gets the nod on trainer quality and a neutral-to-favorable post. Playinmindgames (6) and Barna Boy (3), both at 4-1 and 5-1 respectively, give the Ferraro barns strong representation on both sides of the favorite. Mo Coffee (9) at 8-1 with the Rodriguez–Gutierrez combination is the card's best exotic overlay — use underneath in all trifectas.

RACE 7 — 6F Claiming $11,000

Inouaintalkintome (5) at 3-1 is the straightforward top selection from a neutral post. Rachel's Rock (4) at 4-1 is the best value play of the race, and Carol Said No (1) at 4-1 from the rail is the most dangerous pace threat. Celestial Express (3) at 5-1 with Bridgmohan is too well-ridden to ignore in trifecta coverage.

RACE 8 — 6F Maiden Special Weight (NY-bred Males, 10 runners)

Rock Steady Babe (7) at 3-1 is the morning line consensus and the top selection for the finale. Ready Rosie Jane (4) at 4-1 is the card's best overall overlay — Zito and Coa combining from post four is a formidable combination. Camartina (6) at 6-1 with Gutierrez is the best trifecta saver, and Majorsdreamcometru (10) at 5-1 rounds out the coverage if the pace collapses late.

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