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Race 13John's in ChargeML 5/112:55 PM EDT

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It's a pleasant Monday at Finger Lakes — partly cloudy skies, 75 degrees, and a dry dirt surface that should play honest all afternoon. Eight races are on the card, all on the dirt, ranging from a quick 5½-furlong sprint in Race 1 all the way out to a mile and 70 yards in Race 3. That variety alone gives handicappers plenty of angles to work.

Today's card leans heavily on claiming company, with a couple of Maiden Special Weight sprints and an Allowance finale to close things out. The good news: the conditions are about as benign as you'll find in a Finger Lakes summer, so speed figures from recent races should translate cleanly. No weather excuses today — these horses have to run their race.

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Race 1

12:55 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

A wide-open claiming sprint with no runaway favorite — three horses are separated by morning-line odds of just three ticks, making this a genuine pace puzzle at 5½ furlongs.

win3John's in ChargeML 5/1

John's in Charge tops our TrackWiz ratings by a clear margin, clocking in at 84.17 — more than 15 points clear of the next challenger. Trainer Chris J. Englehart has a knack for getting horses ready to fire in claiming sprints, and a 23% career win rate for this horse signals a winner who knows how to close the deal. At 5/1 on the morning line, there's genuine value here for a horse our model grades as the class of this field.

place4Lookin' SuperML 4/1

Lookin' Super rates second-best in the field at 69.09 and is listed at a fair 4/1 on the morning line. Trainer Timothy P. Murphy keeps this one competitive and the 18% career win rate mirrors a reliable, professional type who rarely runs a bad race.

show5MayheminthepalaceML 5/2

Mayheminthepalace posts the field's top average speed figure at 55 — a tick faster than most rivals — and carries a 20% career win rate into this spot. The 5/2 morning line makes this the public's likely favorite, so if you're using it in exotics, expect a short price; focus on multi-race tickets where the value compounds.

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Race 2

1:24 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

A maiden claiming sprint where every horse is still looking for that first career win — but the talent gap between the top and bottom of this field is significant, and the morning-line favorite looks hard to beat.

win2AnmoloML 8/5

Anmolo sits atop the TrackWiz ratings at 89.12 — easily the top-rated horse in this maiden field — and trainer Nirka Huertas sends this one out as the 8/5 morning-line choice, signaling confidence. Emanuel De Diego gets the call, and the combination of a sharp rating, a capable jockey, and a compact field makes this a relatively clearcut win pick. At less than 2/1 the value is modest, but the profile here is as solid as maiden claimers get.

place5Runaway RoscoeML 4/1

Runaway Roscoe is trained by Chris J. Englehart, who has already saddled John's in Charge to a top rating in Race 1 today — the barn is clearly sending live horses to the post. Rated 79.72 by TrackWiz and posting an average speed of 53, Runaway Roscoe is the most logical alternative if Anmolo stumbles, and 4/1 on the morning line offers solid place value.

show4Not My TypeML 5/2

Not My Type lands third in our ratings at 73.27, backed by Oscar Gomez in the saddle and an average speed figure of 53 that's in line with the top contenders. At 5/2 morning line, this horse is well-supported by the morning oddsmaker, and the close ratings cluster between positions two through four means Not My Type is live for a piece in the exacta or trifecta.

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TrackWiz is opening up the first three races for everyone today, and there's a genuinely interesting thread connecting them. All three free races are on the dirt at short-to-middle distances, and our analysis points to horses who can control or sit just off a pace that figures to be honest — not suicidal, not slow. John's in Charge (Race 1, 5/1 morning line) is our top free play and a legit value if the pace sets up right. Anmolo in Race 2 comes in as the morning-line favorite at 8/5 and carries our highest TrackWiz rating of the free races at 89.12 — that number doesn't lie. And Fast Amendment stretches out to a mile and 70 yards in Race 3, where our analysis suggests the added ground is a plus.

With a dry, consistent track today, horses with back class and clean recent form have a real edge. Keep an eye on post position in the sprints — Finger Lakes' tight turns can punish wide trips, especially early.

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Race 3

1:53 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

A route claiming test around two turns where M. Anthony Ferraro sends out two horses — Fast Amendment and Percy — and both rate among the top three in the field, setting up a potential barn quinella.

win6Fast AmendmentML 5/2

Fast Amendment draws the top TrackWiz rating in this race at 87.81, a clear step above most rivals, and Keiber J. Coa is a sharp pick-up for the mount. Trainer M. Anthony Ferraro clearly has this one tightened up, and at 5/2 on the morning line the public agrees. The route distance at 1 mile 70 yards should suit a horse with a 6% career win rate at this class level — unspectacular on paper, but the rating suggests a form cycle that's trending upward.

place5PercyML 5/1

Stablemate Percy rates 76.67 — second best in the field — and offers a different tactical option for Ferraro in this race, which could set up a pace-and-pace scenario within the barn. At 5/1 morning line, Percy is a legitimate value play for the place, and Luis E. Perez keeps this one in the conversation deep into the stretch.

show3Tap It EasyML 3/1

Tap It Easy sits third in our ratings at 74.39 and posts a career win rate of 8% — modest, but the best among the win-percentage leaders in this field. Trainer Richard Shaffer places this horse at 3/1, and Jeremias Flores aboard gives it a capable pilot. If the Ferraro pair burn each other up early, Tap It Easy is positioned to pick up the pieces.

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Race 4

2:22 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

This six-furlong claiming sprint is a locked-in top two on paper — Thrillswithnobills and Sugar Ride dominate the TrackWiz ratings and separate clearly from the rest of the field.

win5ThrillswithnobillsML 2/1

Thrillswithnobills tops the field with a TrackWiz rating of 88.54 and carries a 10% career win rate at what looks like a favorable class level. Trainer Ronald Breed, Jr. also runs Sugar Ride today, so the barn clearly has firepower in this race — and if anything, the presence of a stablemate could set a pace scenario that suits the win pick. At 2/1, this is the morning-line favorite for good reason, and Jacqueline A. Davis can be trusted to get the job done.

place2Sugar RideML 3/1

Sugar Ride rates 82.63 — second best in the field — and posts the best career win rate of the top contenders at 11%. Also trained by Ronald Breed, Jr., this horse figures to be forwardly placed and could push the pace before kicking on late, or benefit from a pace collapse. At 3/1 morning line, the place price is workable in your exotics.

show4OntheblinkML 7/2

Ontheblink has quietly posted a 14% career win rate — the highest among all horses in this field — and Keiber J. Coa, a sharp circuit rider, picks up the mount. TrackWiz rates this one at 73.67, and at 7/2 there's some show value if the top two set a torrid early pace and this one closes late.

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Race 5

2:51 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 6 fur · Dirt

An 11-horse Maiden Special Weight at six furlongs where most of the field is first-out or lightly raced — wide open on the surface, but TrackWiz isolates one standout and an intriguing longshot price.

win9Playingon BroadwayML 6/1

Playingon Broadway rates 82.03 — tops in this large, unwieldy maiden field — and posts an average speed of 54, which matches the best in the race. Trainer Jonathan B. Buckley sends this one out at 6/1, which is a surprisingly generous price given the rating advantage. Kevin Navarro gets the mount, and the combination of top rating plus overlooked morning-line odds makes this our confident win selection.

place10Practically SummerML 15/1

Practically Summer is listed at a juicy 15/1 morning line despite a TrackWiz rating of 69.58 — second highest in the field. Trainer Aadil S. Khan places this one far down the board, but the rating gap between Practically Summer and the rest of the mid-tier horses is meaningful. At that price, even a place finish pays well, and this is the kind of overlay that sharpens up multi-race tickets.

show2Come MondayML 7/2

Come Monday posts the field's top average speed figure at 56 — faster than any other horse with a speed number in this race — and trainer Michael S. Ferraro, who also runs American Purple today, clearly has horses going. At 7/2, this one might be underrated on pace alone, and Luis E. Perez can exploit an early tactical advantage.

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Race 6

3:20 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 6 fur · Dirt

Another wide-open MSW sprint, this one featuring a field full of horses with no career wins — but King Solomon stands apart in the TrackWiz ratings, and there could be value in the place and show spots underneath.

win2King SolomonML 5/1

King Solomon tops the TrackWiz ratings at 84.17 — well clear of the second-ranked horse in this maiden field — and trainer Ralph D'Alessandro sends this one out at 5/1, suggesting it's live but not overexposed in the betting. J. M. Rohena gets the mount, and with an average speed figure of 53 to back up the rating, King Solomon looks like the most reliable single in this spot.

place7Asset ManagementML 7/2

Asset Management rates 75.59 — second in our model — and trainer Michael S. Ferraro is active on the card today with multiple starters. Keiber J. Coa is aboard, and that's a strong jockey-trainer combination at this level. At 7/2 morning line, the place price is acceptable, and this horse has the profile of one that runs second a lot before breaking through.

show5Always PackenML 3/1

Always Packen is the 3/1 second choice on the morning line and posts a rating of 56.27 with trainer Bruce N. Levine — a conditioner who travels runners to Finger Lakes when he likes his chances. The average speed of 52 is modest, but the market support here is real and Reylu Gutierrez is a capable pilot to round out the show position.

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Race 7

3:49 PM EDT

Allowance · 6 fur · Dirt

An allowance sprint that looks like Eddie Marie's race to lose — a standout career win percentage and top TrackWiz rating make this the most clearcut top pick on the afternoon card.

win2Eddie MarieML 5/2

Eddie Marie is simply in a different class here — a 36% career win rate is exceptional at this level, and the TrackWiz rating of 87.81 matches that dominance. Trainer Jonathan B. Buckley sends this one out at 5/2, and Kevin Navarro, fresh off his assignment on Playingon Broadway in Race 5, is a reliable pilot. In an allowance field where most rivals are in the 15-21% win range, a 36% career winner stands out sharply.

place3Stunning SugarML 4/1

Stunning Sugar rates 68.48 and carries a 16% career win rate, which is respectable in this allowance company. Trainer Paul W. Barrow keeps this one competitive, and Jeremias Flores gives it every chance to finish second — a logical fit for exacta wheels underneath the likely favorite.

show7Lady SerenityML 6/1

Lady Serenity rates 67.71 — just a tick behind Stunning Sugar — and posts an 18% career win rate with trainer Chris J. Englehart, who has had a busy and productive card today. At 6/1 morning line, there's overlay potential here in trifecta construction, and Reylu Gutierrez can navigate a pace scenario that sets up a closer.

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Race 8

4:18 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

The closing maiden claimer features a nine-horse field of first-time or win-seeking maidens, but Spicey Ticey has a rating gap that stands out clearly — even if the morning-line price doesn't quite reflect it yet.

win1Spicey TiceyML 5/1

Spicey Ticey tops the TrackWiz ratings at 84.17 — a significant margin over the second-rated High End at 59.47 — and trainer Tamara Housel sends this one out at 5/1, which looks like a generous price given the model's confidence. Keiber J. Coa has been one of the busiest and most productive jockeys on this card, and this is a strong spot for him to close out the day's action. The rating gap here is one of the largest of any race on the card.

place3High EndML 3/1

High End checks in second at 59.47 and posts an average speed of 53, matching the top speed figures in the field. Trainer Michael S. Ferraro has been active all card and this filly figures to be competitive in a race lacking deep talent below the top choice. At 3/1 morning line, Luis Pena has a tractable type to work with.

show7West SeventeenthML 6/1

West Seventeenth rates 51.00 and trainer Kelly Lynn Deiter places this one at 6/1 — a manageable price for show coverage in a wide-open maiden closer. Jacqueline A. Davis has had strong representation on the card today, and a horse with that kind of jockey support in a thin field is worth including as the third leg of trifecta tickets.

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Bottom line: a clean summer afternoon at Finger Lakes with eight races on a fast dirt surface. Our top free plays — John's in Charge, Anmolo, and Fast Amendment — give casual bettors three strong starting points. Serious players will want the full-card analysis, pace scenarios, and exotic structures waiting for subscribers. Good luck at the windows today.

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