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Free Finger Lakes Picks & Predictions
Finger Lakes is an all-dirt track, racing from 5 1/2 fur to 1 1/16 mi, with fields averaging 7.5 starters. Every card gets free picks on selected races plus a full-card breakdown for subscribers — 40 Finger Lakes sheets published so far.
3 Free Races Today at Finger Lakes
Race 1
Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt
Love Thyself towers over this field on our ratings — significant gap back to the rest of the shortlist.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 84.2 for Race 1. Ridden by Jose Baez, trained by Dana Saul. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.63 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 25% win rate and finished in the money in 61% of races. 6 wins and placed in 15 of 29 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. Jockey & Horse combo has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races. Horse won last time it raced. 07/08/2026. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance.
Rating board at 72.9. Ridden by Luis E. Perez. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 62% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 25% win rate and finished in the money in 66% of races.
Rating board at 72.2. Ridden by Kevin Navarro. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 57% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 24% win rate and finished in the money in 59% of races.
Race 2
Maiden Special Weight · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt
Bet-down spot for Sliceaway — the rating gap is wide enough that we treat this as a key single.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.8 for Race 2. Ridden by Andre Shivnarine Worrie, trained by Nicholas P. Zito. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 13.21 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 25% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races. Placed in 2 of 3 races on Dirt tracks. Placed in 2 of 2 races at Finger Lakes. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List. Jockey appears in today's Top 50 Jockeys List.
Rating board at 70.9. Ridden by Jeremias Flores. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.95 sec/furlong. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 11.98 sec/furlong.
Rating board at 59.6. Ridden by Reylu Gutierrez.
Race 3
Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt
Standout on paper: World Bank grades multiple points clear of the rest of the field.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 79.8 for Race 3. Ridden by Keiber J. Coa, trained by Katlynn Gutterson. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.51 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 23% win rate and finished in the money in 62% of races. 2 wins and placed in 16 of 30 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 4 races. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. Jockey & Horse combo has a 23% win rate and finished in the money in 62% of races. Ranked 2nd in workouts over last month at 12.28 sec/furlong. Horse won last time it raced. 07/14/2026.
Rating board at 71.7 • 28% career wins. Ridden by Silvestre Gonzalez. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.32 sec/furlong. 2 wins and placed in 4 of 7 races on Dirt tracks.
Rating board at 65.5. Ridden by Nazario Alvarado. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.45 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 23% win rate and finished in the money in 48% of races.
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About the Finger Lakes Racing Surface
- Surfaces
- Dirt
- Distance range
- 5 1/2 fur to 1 1/16 mi
- Typical field
- 7.5 starters
- Typical card
- 8.1 races
Most common race conditions at Finger Lakes: Claiming, Allowance, Maiden Special Weight, Maiden Claiming.
Measured across the last 24 Finger Lakes cards we have handicapped.
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Finger Lakes Picks — Common Questions
Is there a free Finger Lakes card?
Yes. Every Finger Lakes race sheet includes free picks with full analysis on selected races, with no account required. The remaining races on the card are part of a TrackWiz subscription.
What surface does Finger Lakes race on?
Finger Lakes races on dirt. Every race across the last 24 cards was run on the dirt.
How many races are on a typical Finger Lakes card?
Finger Lakes cards average 8.1 races, with fields of about 7.5 starters. Distances run from 5 1/2 fur to 1 1/16 mi.
When are Finger Lakes picks published?
Finger Lakes picks are published ahead of the first post for that day's card. We have published 40 Finger Lakes sheets; you can get each new one by email before post time.