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Finger Lakes Picks & Predictions — June 10, 2026

Wednesday, June 10, 20268 racesFinger Lakes

Rain is in the air at Finger Lakes today — literally. With temperatures sitting at 78°F and steady rain coming down, expect a wet, potentially sloppy dirt surface throughout the afternoon card. Eight races are on the slate, and track condition is going to be every bit as important as class and speed figures today.

Wet dirt at Finger Lakes tends to play differently for each horse depending on how they handle the off going. Some horses love the kick-back, others want no part of it. That's the storyline threading through today's entire card, and it's one of the reasons we're leaning toward a few horses with proven form on sealed or muddy tracks.

The card leans heavily toward Claiming and Maiden Claiming company, with a pair of Allowance races — including an Allowance Optional Claiming in Race 7 — giving us the highest-class action of the day. Three races are available free to all TrackWiz readers, with five premium picks rounding out the full eight-race card.

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Race 1

4:55 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A clear class divide opens this six-furlong dirt claiming opener — two horses carry TrackWiz ratings well above the field, while the morning-line favorite looks like a public overlay waiting to be faded.

win3The InstituteML 2/1

The Institute is the standout on paper here, posting a TrackWiz rating of 88.54 that towers over everyone else in this field. Michael S. Ferraro sends out Luis E. Perez, a sharp booking that signals connections expect a big effort. With a 20% career win rate and the field's best average speed figure, The Institute fits the profile of a horse that should control or sit just off the pace in a six-furlong sprint and have plenty left at the top of the stretch. The 2/1 morning line is short, but the gap in ratings justifies confidence here.

place6NutsieML 5/1

Nutsie is the most interesting ticket-building horse in the race, carrying a 83.28 rating and matching The Institute's 20% career win rate — the best in the field alongside the top pick. Trainer Ilmar Loaiza sends Nutsie out at 5/1 on the morning line, which represents genuine value for a horse with this profile. If The Institute gets caught up in any early pace pressure, Nutsie has the raw numbers to pounce.

show5Three CaptainsML 3/1

Three Captains rounds out the trifecta at 3/1 on the morning line, offering a bit of price on a horse that matches the average speed figure of the top tier at 55. The 54.56 TrackWiz rating trails the top two, but trainer Ralph D'Alessandro and jockey Christopher Elliott give this one a live look in a race where the pace could set up for a closer. A solid show-ticket inclusion for exotics players.

Race 2

5:24 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

A maiden claiming mile on the dirt where none of these horses have broken their maiden, making speed figures and pace profile the primary handicapping tools — and one horse stands clearly above the rest.

win3PlexML 9/5

Plex is the standout in this maiden claiming mile, posting the field's best TrackWiz rating at 88.83 and the top average speed figure of 53 — two ticks ahead of most of the field. Dana Saul keeps the mount on Jose Baez, a trainer-jockey combo worth noting in a field where consistency is at a premium. The 9/5 morning line reflects that the public already respects this horse, but in a maiden field this soft, the short price is justified. In a race where no one has broken through yet, Plex's edge in raw ability looks decisive.

place5Renaissance ManML 6/1

Renaissance Man is the most intriguing price in the race at 6/1 on the morning line, carrying a 62.33 rating that slots in second in the field. Trainer Katlynn Gutterson has two horses in this race, which often signals stable confidence, and Renaissance Man's average speed figure of 52 gives a slight edge over most of the competition. Jockey Jacqueline A. Davis keeps the ride, and at the mile distance — where pace steadiness matters — this one has the profile of a horse that runs into the board.

show6Solo FlightML 5/1

Solo Flight at 5/1 sits just a tick behind Renaissance Man in the ratings at 57.79, making it a viable show option in exotics. Trainer Ralph D'Alessandro puts Keiber J. Coa aboard, which is a quality booking for a maiden claimer. The 51 average speed figure is modest, but in a field of non-winners stretching to a mile, pace management often matters more than raw figures — and Solo Flight has enough here to threaten for a piece.

Race 3

5:53 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

The morning-line favorite isn't our top pick in this six-furlong claiming race — pace scenario and a hidden value angle push us toward an overlay with strong ratings at a price.

win4Solo's FuryML 6/1

Solo's Fury opens at 6/1 on the morning line despite carrying a 82.71 TrackWiz rating — second-best in the field but priced like an afterthought. Trainer Katlynn Gutterson saddles J.M. Rohena, and with a top average speed figure of 55, this horse brings genuine finishing ability to a pace that could get heated up front. A 14% career win rate is modest, but the raw numbers here suggest the public is sleeping on Solo's Fury, and 6/1 is a legitimate overlay worth attacking.

place5Prince of TruthML 2/1

Prince of Truth is the 2/1 morning-line favorite for a reason — an 81.44 TrackWiz rating backs up the public support, and Dana Saul's horse also clocks a 54 average speed figure. Jose Baez is a strong rider who can put horses in good positions at six furlongs. While we favor Solo's Fury for the win due to the price edge, Prince of Truth is a rock-solid place ticket and shouldn't be left off the exotics.

show2D'ont Lose CruzML 5/2

D'ont Lose Cruz brings the most compelling career win percentage in the field at 21%, a strong number for a claiming horse. The 76.92 TrackWiz rating ranks third, and trainer M. Anthony Ferraro has Luis E. Perez in the irons — one of the meet's sharper rider-trainer combinations. The 5/2 morning line makes this a reasonable show anchor, and the career win rate tells you this horse knows how to finish.

Our three free races give you a solid foundation to build on today. The Institute opens the card in Race 1 at 2/1 on the morning line with a TrackWiz rating of 88.54 — one of the strongest marks on the whole card — making this a nice anchor for early multi-race sequences. Race 2 brings Plex into a Maiden Claiming route at 9/5, and while favorites in maiden company always carry risk, that 88.83 rating is the top figure across the entire eight-race card. Worth noting.

The real value angle in the free tier is Solo's Fury in Race 3 — a 6/1 morning line shot in a six-furlong Claiming sprint. A 82.71 rating might look modest compared to the top of the card, but in a spot where the public figures to chase cheaper prices, a horse at that kind of number and that kind of odds deserves serious consideration. Wet dirt, short sprint, possible overlay? That's a combination we circle every time.

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Race 4

6:22 PM EDT

Allowance · 6 fur · Dirt

An allowance sprint with a legit hidden price angle lurking behind the chalk — the top two by TrackWiz ratings don't match up with the two shortest morning-line prices, setting up a potential overlay double.

win2Prince of DanceML 5/2

Prince of Dance heads into this allowance sprint with the field's top TrackWiz rating at 84.29 and a career win rate of 27% that is elite for this level. Trainer Chris J. Englehart has Andre Shivnarine Worrie aboard, and the 5/2 morning line is fair for a horse of this quality. An average speed figure of 54 is right in the mix, and with nearly three wins for every ten starts, Prince of Dance has the consistency profile bettors can rely on in allowance company.

place7KeigsML 6/1

Keigs is the value play of the card in this race — a 38% career win rate is extraordinary and far and away the best in the field, yet the morning line sits at 6/1. That's a number that doesn't reconcile with the win percentage, and TrackWiz rates Keigs at 82.71, essentially a dead heat with the top pick. Trainer M. Anthony Ferraro puts Luis E. Perez on board, a live combination, and at six furlongs in dirt allowance company, a horse that wins 38% of the time is not a 6/1 shot. This is the value play of the race.

show3Squire CreekML 3/1

Squire Creek rounds out the trifecta as a 3/1 shot with a 69.93 TrackWiz rating and the field's top average speed figure of 55. Trainer Amy Albright has Keiber J. Coa in the irons — a sharp booking — and while the career win rate of 12% is modest, the raw speed number suggests this horse could press or stalk the pace effectively over six furlongs. Include Squire Creek in exactas underneath and trifecta tickets as a closer threat.

Race 5

6:51 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A wide-open ten-horse claiming field with four horses at 20/1 on the morning line adds noise, but our analysis points to a clear top two with significant separation from the rest of the field.

win10Khali's DreamML 3/1

Khali's Dream is the top-rated horse in a crowded field, posting an 87.08 TrackWiz rating that leads the race by a comfortable margin. Chris J. Englehart — one of the busiest and most productive trainers on the Finger Lakes meet — saddles Andre Shivnarine Worrie, a jockey with real ability and connections to live horses. The 3/1 morning line is fair, and with an 18% career win rate and the second-best average speed figure in the field at 54, Khali's Dream profiles as the class horse in what is otherwise a pretty thin claiming sprint.

place6Lookin' SuperML 7/2

Lookin' Super at 7/2 brings both the top average speed figure in the field at 55 and a 17% career win rate, making it a legitimate second choice. Trainer Timothy P. Murphy and Michael A. Davila, Jr. form a workable team here, and the TrackWiz rating of 71.24 slots comfortably in third. In a ten-horse field where the pace could get chaotic, a horse with top-end speed numbers is worth including in place and exacta wagers underneath the top pick.

show2MayheminthepalaceML 5/1

Mayheminthepalace is the third piece of the puzzle at 5/1 on the morning line, carrying a 63.90 TrackWiz rating and an 18% career win rate that matches the top pick. The 55 average speed figure ties for best in the race, and trainer Ilmar Loaiza with Oscar Gomez aboard gives this one a credible rider-trainer combination. At 5/1, Mayheminthepalace offers solid show value and trifecta utility in what is a race with legitimate depth at the top.

Race 6

7:20 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

A maiden claiming sprint at 5½ furlongs with no career winners in the field — pace setup and raw ratings become the deciding factors, and one horse with a significant rating edge stands out despite being off the morning-line chalk.

win3Midnight MusumeML 5/1

Midnight Musume opens at 5/1 on the morning line despite carrying the field's best TrackWiz rating at 84.17 — a notable gap over the 3/1 morning-line favorite. Trainer Rachel Sells saddles Jeremias Flores, and with a 53 average speed figure that leads most of this maiden field, Midnight Musume has the raw ability to dictate or sit second in a short 5½-furlong sprint. In maiden claimers, the horse with the best composite rating at a price is the exact definition of a value play, and that's exactly what this is.

place5Runaway RoscoeML 3/1

Runaway Roscoe is the 3/1 morning-line pick and the second-best rated horse in the field at 68.96, with trainer Chris J. Englehart's name attached — which always gets our attention. Andre Shivnarine Worrie takes the mount, and while Runaway Roscoe's average speed figure of 51 trails the top choice, Englehart's stable win rate makes any of his runners worth respecting. A logical place ticket to pair with Midnight Musume in exactas.

show6Twisted BankerML 5/2

Twisted Banker is the morning-line chalk at 5/2, carrying a 66.69 TrackWiz rating that ranks third in the field. Trainer Robert N. Falcone, Jr. puts Reylu Gutierrez in the irons — a competent rider for a short sprint — and the 52 average speed figure gives a slight edge over the bottom half of the field. The public will likely make this horse the actual favorite come post time, but our analysis ranks it third, making it a show anchor and trifecta component rather than a win investment.

Race 7

7:49 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

The best race on the card — an allowance optional claiming sprint where four horses are bunched within two rating points at the top, setting up a competitive pace and genuine trifecta chaos.

win1ScocciatoreML 3/1

Scocciatore heads our analysis with the field's top TrackWiz rating at 86.64 and a 28% career win rate — the second-best win percentage in the field among horses with legitimate ratings. Jonathan B. Buckley saddles Kevin Navarro, and with a 55 average speed figure matching the top of the field, Scocciatore has the profile of a pace-pressing horse who can handle fast fractions at six furlongs. The 3/1 morning line is fair value for the top-rated horse in a competitive allowance optional claimer.

place6CanyouhearmerunninML 4/1

Canyouhearmerunnin at 4/1 is nearly the equal of Scocciatore on our numbers — an 85.62 TrackWiz rating and a 25% career win rate make this one a legitimate win threat, not just a place play. Dana Saul puts Jose Baez on board, and the 54 average speed figure shows this horse can run with the top tier. The slight edge we give Scocciatore comes down to tiebreakers, and in a race this competitive, Canyouhearmerunnin landing second or winning an upset at 4/1 is a very live scenario.

show2Pompous PrinceML 5/1

Pompous Prince at 5/1 rounds out the top three with an 84.17 TrackWiz rating and a strong 25% career win rate. Trainer M. Anthony Ferraro has Keiber J. Coa in the irons — one of the sharper jockey-trainer combos on the card — and the 55 average speed figure matches the best in the race. In a race where the top four are separated by only about seven rating points, Pompous Prince is a genuine live ticket in every exotic combination.

Race 8

8:18 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

The nightcap is a maiden claiming sprint where Observer carries a dominant rating edge and draws strong public support — the real question is whether any longshot can challenge for a share of the exotic payouts.

win3ObserverML 2/1

Observer is the most clear-cut top pick of the evening, posting an 88.54 TrackWiz rating that matches the best on the entire card and tops this field by a wide margin. Trainer John A. Grabowski sends out Keiber J. Coa — a reliable combination at Finger Lakes — and with a 54 average speed figure that leads the field, Observer has the tools to control this maiden claiming sprint from start to finish. The 2/1 morning line is short, but the gap between Observer and the rest of this field is substantial enough to justify the price in win and exacta wagers.

place2Funny ForecastML 3/1

Funny Forecast is the second pick at 3/1 on the morning line, carrying a 59.94 TrackWiz rating — third in the field but with the best average speed figure among the non-Observer contenders at 52. Trainer Charlton Baker and jockey Andre Shivnarine Worrie make for a live combo, and in a maiden field where no one has won before, the second-best horse often runs into the board. A natural pairing with Observer in exactas.

show6Peruvian PrincessML 7/2

Peruvian Princess at 7/2 brings a 55.83 TrackWiz rating and a 53 average speed figure — strong enough to compete for a share in this maiden sprint. Trainer Paul W. Barrow keeps Jeremias Flores in the irons, and for a horse making its way through maiden claimers, the combination of modest but consistent figures gives it board potential. Include Peruvian Princess in trifecta tickets as the show anchor behind the top two.

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Bottom line: today's Finger Lakes card is all about reading the wet dirt and finding horses that want the conditions, not just the class. Our free best bets — The Institute, Plex, and longshot value play Solo's Fury — give every reader a strong starting point. Subscribers get five more races of pace projections, exotic ticket structures, and the full reasoning behind every pick. Don't handicap today's card without checking the weather angle — it's the difference-maker on a day like this.

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