Finger Lakes Racetrack Hosts Thrilling Stakes Races

Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack in Farmington, New York, recently hosted a day of high-stakes racing, featuring three major stakes events and four claiming-series finals. The highlight of the card was the $165,368 New York Breeders' Futurity, a six-furlong sprint for state-bred 2-year-olds. The event was part of one of the richest racing programs in the track's history.

Thrilling Victories and Impressive Performances at Finger Lakes

Bold Fortune Dominates in the New York Breeders' Futurity

The New York Breeders' Futurity was the premier race of the day, and it did not disappoint. Bold Fortune, a 2-year-old colt trained by George Weaver, stormed to a commanding victory in the six-furlong sprint. Ridden by jockey Dylan Davis, Bold Fortune broke sharply from the gate and controlled the tempo up front, reaching the half-mile mark in a swift 44.99 seconds. Despite the fast pace, Bold Fortune was able to maintain his advantage and come home the clear winner, with Share the Ludt closing from mid-pack to finish second.Bold Fortune's victory was the 16th stakes win for his sire, Central Banker, and the second stakes performer for his dam, who is also the dam of Bold Fortune's full-sister, Walk With Me. The colt's impressive performance in his first year of racing has now earned him two wins in three starts and $151,270 in career earnings.

Maker's Candy Prevails in the Genesee Valley Breeders' Stakes

The $50,000 Genesee Valley Breeders' Stakes, a 1 1/16-mile race for state-bred horses, also provided an exciting finish. Maker's Candy, a 4-year-old colt trained by Michael Maker, emerged victorious with jockey Manny Franco in the saddle. Maker's Candy crossed the finish line in 1:47.08, followed by Majestic Frontier and Royal Suspect.The win was Maker's Candy's second of the 2024 season and the sixth of his career. The victory also boosted the colt's 2024 earnings by over a third, now standing at $133,560.

Sweet Brown Sugar Shines in the Jack Betta Be Rite Stakes

The $50,000 Jack Betta Be Rite Stakes, a 1 1/16-mile race for state-bred fillies and mares, was another highlight of the day. Sweet Brown Sugar, a 3-year-old filly trained by Paul Barrow, emerged victorious with jockey Jeremiah Flores aboard, completing the race in 1:47.74.Sweet Brown Sugar's win was her fifth of the season and seventh in her career. The filly has now earned $244,400 in 11 career starts, with seven victories, one second-place finish, and one third-place finish. Midtown Lights and Shezanarcticqueen finished second and third, respectively, in the Jack Betta Be Rite Stakes.The thrilling performances and impressive victories at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack's stakes-filled card showcased the depth of talent and the excitement that the sport of horse racing can offer. Fans and bettors were treated to a day of high-caliber racing that will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the richest and most memorable in the track's history.