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Finger Lakes presents a competitive nine-race card on Thursday, November 13, 2025, featuring a mix of state-bred allowance contests, claiming races, and optional claiming events. The scratch watch shows several horses withdrawn from previous attempts, including Bad Connection, Russi, and others who were scratched from the cancelled November 11 card. The track features opportunities across various class levels with purses ranging from $13,700 to $29,000, offering handicappers multiple angles for both vertical and horizontal wagers.
Weather and Track Conditions
Current weather conditions at Finger Lakes show light snow with temperatures at 33 degrees Fahrenheit, winds from the southwest at 14 mph, and 75% humidity. The forecast calls for snow squalls with accumulations up to 1 inch and windy conditions, which could affect racing surfaces throughout the day. Track conditions have fluctuated between good and muddy in recent days, with the most recent updates showing transitions from good to muddy as weather systems move through. Handicappers should monitor real-time track condition changes, as the dirt surface may become cuppy or tiring as the card progresses.
Finger Lakes demonstrates a strong early pace bias, particularly in shorter distances. Research shows 66% of winners at 4.5 furlongs go wire-to-wire, while this percentage decreases to 25% at distances beyond one mile. Inside post positions provide significant advantages, with the rail being particularly beneficial in six-furlong contests where 30% of winners come from early speed or pressing positions. Outside posts show slight advantages at 5.5 furlongs with a 52% wire-to-wire success rate.
Race 1
Post Time
12:20 PM
Pace Analysis
This New York-bred allowance sprint at 5.5 furlongs sets up as a contested pace scenario with multiple early speed types. Queens Cat figures as the likely pacesetter based on running style projections, with potential pressure from Light Thoughts and Ada May. The early fractions should be honest, which could set up a closing kick from the fillies rating off the pace. The scratch watch shows Bad Connection and Light Thoughts both had previous issues, with Light Thoughts re-entering after being scratched October 1.
Key Contenders
Queens Cat brings tactical speed and trainer Linda Dixon’s strong 19% win rate at the meet. With Nazario Alvarado aboard, this four-year-old filly has shown versatility and figures to control the tempo from her inside draw. Ada May ships in from Penn National with solid credentials and trainer Michael Simone’s impressive 23% win rate. This three-year-old has shown improvement in recent outings and benefits from the allowance in weight for non-winners since September 11.
Secondary Choices
Thin Legs represents trainer James Acquilano’s 10% win rate operation and draws the services of Michael Davila Jr. This six-year-old mare has tactical speed and the experience edge over the three-year-old fillies. Meraviglioso drops significantly in weight to 115 pounds with apprentice Yalexamarie Cintron and brings seasoned form with 48 career starts.
Selections
Win: Queens Cat
Place: Ada May
Show: Thin Legs
Race 2
Post Time
12:48 PM
Pace Analysis
This non-winners of three allowance at six furlongs appears straightforward on paper with limited early speed. Price Is Truth and Cast a Coin should engage early, with the remainder of the field content to rate in the middle and rear divisions. The pace should be moderate, favoring horses with tactical speed who can secure good position entering the turn.
Key Contenders
Price Is Truth returns for trainer Ralph D’Alessandro with Reylu Gutierrez in the irons. This four-year-old gelding has shown consistency and should appreciate the distance. Asleep At Eight brings tactical versatility for trainer Charlton Baker and jockey Andre Worrie, who maintains a strong 23% win rate at the meet. The three-year-old has room for improvement facing older.
Secondary Choices
Russi was scratched from the cancelled November 11 card and returns for trainer H. James Bond. The five-year-old gelding gets weight relief and veteran jockey Keiber Coa, who has compiled solid numbers with an 18% win rate. Rock Star Rebel represents the Ferraro barn with Luis Perez riding and receives the 2-pound allowance for three-year-olds.
Selections
Win: Asleep At Eight
Place: Price Is Truth
Show: Russi
Race 3
Post Time
1:16 PM
Pace Analysis
This fillies and mares non-winners of three allowance features moderate pace dynamics. Redwineandwhiskey and Happy’s Smile should press forward early, while the remainder settle into stalking positions. The six-furlong distance allows for tactical maneuvering, and the pace should be honest enough to allow closers a legitimate opportunity.
Key Contenders
Happy’s Smile was scratched from a September 29 allowance due to veterinary concerns but returns for trainer Charlton Baker with Andre Worrie riding. The five-year-old mare has experience and class, though the layoff raises questions. Redwineandwhiskey brings speed for trainer Linda Dixon with Luis Perez aboard, and the four-year-old filly has shown consistent form in recent outings.
Secondary Choices
Stunning Sugar represents trainer Paul Barrow as a three-year-old facing older competition. The weight concession could prove significant in a competitive field. Eddie Marie rounds out the contenders with Kevin Navarro for trainer Jonathan Buckley, bringing tactical speed from an outside post that could prove beneficial at this distance.
Selections
Win: Redwineandwhiskey
Place: Happy’s Smile
Show: Eddie Marie
Race 4
Post Time
1:44 PM
Pace Analysis
This one-mile non-winners of two allowance presents the most intriguing pace scenario on the card. With eight runners and limited early speed, the pace should be moderate through honest fractions. Prince of Dance and Jake’s Orchard figure to establish position early, while the remainder will seek favorable stalking trips. The distance favors horses with tactical speed who can secure inside position on the turn.
Key Contenders
Prince of Dance brings experience for trainer Chris Englehart with Andre Worrie riding. The five-year-old gelding has shown steady form and should appreciate the routing distance. Sanzio represents the powerful Michael Ferraro barn with Luis Perez in the saddle, and the three-year-old receives a weight concession while stepping up in distance.
Secondary Choices
Jake’s Orchard has tactical speed for trainer Stacy Torelli with Oscar Gomez aboard. The four-year-old has shown improvement and draws a favorable middle post. I’m Solo N in Love and Rockinmoney both represent trainer M. Anthony Ferraro, creating a stable entry situation. Rockinmoney was scratched from the November 11 cancelled card.
Longshots
Skellig Island at long odds brings closing ability and was also scratched from the November 11 card. The four-year-old gelding for trainer Stacy Torelli could benefit from an honest pace and represents value at square odds.
Selections
Win: Prince of Dance
Place: Sanzio
Show: Jake’s Orchard
Race 5
Post Time
2:12 PM
Pace Analysis
This one mile and 70 yards claiming race for $5,000 horses features nine runners with varied running styles. The extended distance favors horses with tactical speed who can rate kindly through moderate fractions. Several runners have shown versatility in running style, making pace projection challenging. The distance and class level suggest stamina will be tested in the stretch run.
Key Contenders
Swift Magic brings the Chris Englehart training and Andre Worrie riding combination that has proven successful throughout the meet. The three-year-old gelding receives a weight concession and has shown improvement in recent efforts. Dracula represents the M. Anthony Ferraro barn with Luis Perez riding, and the three-year-old colt has tactical speed to secure good position.
Secondary Choices
Rev Parker represents trainer James Acquilano with Michael Davila Jr riding. The four-year-old gelding has experience at the distance and should be forwardly placed throughout. I Love Cara was scratched multiple times in recent weeks including the November 11 card, October 28, and September 30, all for veterinary reasons. The multiple scratches raise red flags despite connections with trainer Luis Gutierrez.
Longshots
Vaunted brings experience and distance capability at a price. The five-year-old gelding for trainer Katlynn Gutterson could benefit from a pace collapse scenario and offers value in exotic wagers.
Selections
Win: Swift Magic
Place: Dracula
Show: Rev Parker
Race 6
Post Time
2:40 PM
Pace Analysis
This $7,500 claiming sprint at six furlongs features seven older geldings with established running styles. Double Shot and Mad Magic figure to contest the early lead, establishing honest fractions that could set up late runners. The pace scenario favors horses with tactical speed who can rate within striking distance entering the stretch.
Key Contenders
Limit Up was scratched from the November 11 cancelled card and returns for trainer Jeffrey Englehart with Andre Worrie riding. The six-year-old gelding brings proven form at the level and should benefit from a contested pace scenario. Mad Magic represents the Michael Ferraro barn with Luis Perez aboard, and the six-year-old has tactical speed to secure favorable position.
Secondary Choices
Morning Cup brings tactical versatility for trainer John Grabowski with Keiber Coa riding. The six-year-old gelding has shown consistency at this claiming level. Keigs represents trainer M. Anthony Ferraro with Kevin Navarro in the saddle, and the four-year-old has youth on his side against battle-tested older rivals.
Selections
Win: Limit Up
Place: Mad Magic
Show: Morning Cup
Race 7
Post Time
3:08 PM
Pace Analysis
This $30,000 optional claiming allowance at six furlongs features quality horses limited to those who have started at Finger Lakes in 2025. Pompous Prince and Prince of Truth figure to establish the pace, with the remainder in stalking positions. The class and quality of this field should produce honest fractions throughout.
Key Contenders
Pompous Prince brings tactical speed for trainer M. Anthony Ferraro with Keiber Coa riding. The five-year-old gelding has proven form at this level and draws a favorable middle post. Prince of Truth represents trainer Ralph D’Alessandro with Oscar Gomez aboard, and the five-year-old has shown versatility in running style.
Secondary Choices
Scoot Daddy brings experience for trainer Dana Saul with Luis Perez riding. The six-year-old gelding has tactical speed and class to compete at this level. Coin Jar represents the same Saul barn, creating a stable entry scenario that handicappers must consider.
Longshots
More Vino drops in weight to 118 pounds and brings closing ability. The four-year-old colt for trainer Timothy Murphy could benefit from an honest pace and represents exotic value with Andre Worrie aboard.
Selections
Win: Pompous Prince
Place: Prince of Truth
Show: Scoot Daddy
Race 8
Post Time
3:36 PM
Pace Analysis
This New York-bred optional claiming allowance at six furlongs features eight runners with varied running styles. The Institute and He Has It All figure to press forward early, establishing moderate fractions. The state-bred condition limits the field to specific competitors, creating a unique handicapping challenge.
Key Contenders
The Institute brings proven speed for trainer Michael Ferraro with Luis Perez riding. The six-year-old gelding has tactical versatility and experience at this level. Hay Hay Harry represents trainer Timothy Murphy with Andre Worrie aboard, and the four-year-old receives a weight allowance while showing improving form.
Secondary Choices
He Has It All brings tactical speed for trainer Joseph Marino with Heman Harkie riding. The four-year-old gelding has shown consistency in recent outings. Zeebear adds depth for trainer James Miller Pettine with Keiber Coa aboard, and the six-year-old has experience at this claiming level.
Selections
Win: The Institute
Place: Hay Hay Harry
Show: He Has It All
Race 9
Post Time
4:04 PM
Pace Analysis
This $11,000 claiming race for non-winners of two features eight fillies and mares at six furlongs. World Bank and Call Me Penny should press forward early, with the remainder rating in stalking positions. The class level and distance create opportunities for fillies showing recent improvement.
Key Contenders
World Bank brings tactical speed for trainer Katlynn Gutterson with Keiber Coa riding. The four-year-old filly has shown consistency and should secure favorable position from her inside post. Backwater represents trainer Jeremiah Englehart with Andre Worrie aboard, and the three-year-old filly receives a weight concession.
Secondary Choices
Maize Loved Laffy was scratched from the November 11 cancelled card and returns for trainer Joseph Marino. The five-year-old mare brings experience but the scratch raises minor concerns. Call Me Penny adds tactical versatility for trainer Rachel Sells with Oscar Gomez riding.
Longshots
Unwoke brings closing ability for trainer Paul Barrow with Jeremias Flores riding. The three-year-old filly could benefit from an honest pace and represents value at projected odds.
Selections
Win: World Bank
Place: Backwater
Show: Call Me Penny
Jockey Notes and Insights
Andre Worrie continues to dominate the Finger Lakes jockey colony with a 23% win rate and 53% in-the-money percentage over the past 12 months. His six mounts on today’s card include strong contenders in multiple races, particularly Asleep At Eight in Race 2, Prince of Dance in Race 4, Swift Magic in Race 5, Limit Up in Race 6, and Hay Hay Harry in Race 8. Worrie’s ability to rate horses and position them for late runs makes him particularly effective on the Finger Lakes configuration.
Keiber Coa maintains an 18% win rate with 55% in-the-money percentage, demonstrating consistency across all class levels. His mounts today include competitive chances in Russi (Race 2), Pompous Prince (Race 7), Zeebear (Race 8), and World Bank (Race 9). Coa excels with horses requiring patient handling and tactical positioning.
Luis Perez compiles a 17% win rate with strong numbers at Finger Lakes. His six mounts include Rock Star Rebel (Race 2), Redwineandwhiskey (Race 3), Sanzio (Race 4), Dracula (Race 5), Mad Magic (Race 6), and Scoot Daddy (Race 7). Perez shows particular strength with Michael Ferraro trainees.
Oscar Gomez provides steady riding with tactical awareness. His mounts include Two Thirty A.M. (Race 2), Prince of Truth (Race 7), Tacony Road (Race 8), and Call Me Penny (Race 9). Gomez demonstrates versatility across running styles.
Trainer Notes and Insights
Michael Ferraro leads the training ranks with multiple starters throughout the card. His operation shows particular strength with claiming horses and has compiled consistent numbers at the meet. Ferraro-trained horses paired with Luis Perez merit strong consideration.
Chris Englehart maintains solid statistics with quality stock. His entries Prince of Dance (Race 4) and Swift Magic (Race 5) both figure prominently in their respective contests. Englehart horses often show improvement in second and third starts following layoffs.
Luis Gutierrez operates a high-volume stable with an 18-for-155 record at the current meet. His multiple entries include Rubys Mission (Race 3) and I Love Cara (Race 5), though the latter has multiple recent scratches for veterinary reasons.
Trainer statistics show Debra Breed at 18-for-67 with 33% win rate, though she has just one starter today in Two Thirty A.M. (Race 2). The Ferraro family dominates the training colony with both Michael and M. Anthony maintaining multiple starters daily.
Best Wagering Strategies and Value Plays
The nine-race card offers numerous opportunities for creative wagering approaches. Early Pick 4 coverage spanning Races 1-4 allows handicappers to leverage contenders at fair prices while protecting against upsets. Queens Cat, Asleep At Eight, Redwineandwhiskey, and Prince of Dance form a solid foundation, with spread coverage to Ada May, Price Is Truth, Happy’s Smile, and Sanzio.
Late Pick 4 coverage through Races 6-9 features competitive fields where singles may be risky. Limit Up (Race 6) and The Institute (Race 8) appear strongest on form, allowing spread in Races 7 and 9 where the optional claiming and claiming fillies races appear wide open. Pompous Prince and Prince of Truth create a strong foundation in Race 7, while World Bank and Backwater anchor Race 9.
Rolling doubles connecting Races 2-3 and Races 4-5 present value opportunities. The Asleep At Eight and Redwineandwhiskey combination offers solid value at projected odds, while Prince of Dance connecting to Swift Magic creates attractive rolling exotic scenarios.
Exacta boxes in Race 4 featuring Prince of Dance, Sanzio, and Jake’s Orchard provide coverage of the most likely outcome while protecting against upset scenarios. The eight-horse field creates opportunities for trifecta coverage adding I’m Solo N in Love and Skellig Island at square prices.
Race 7 presents the strongest single-race exotic opportunity with quality horses at competitive odds. Pompous Prince over Prince of Truth and Scoot Daddy in exacta coverage provides solid foundation, while adding More Vino and Play in third position creates trifecta value.
Given the weather conditions with snow and potential track changes throughout the day, monitoring real-time odds and track condition updates becomes critical. Horses showing tactical speed who can rate off the pace may benefit if the surface becomes tiring. The early pace bias typical at Finger Lakes may diminish if the track turns sloppy or muddy.
