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Finger Lakes Picks & Predictions — August 12, 2026

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Here's our expert breakdown of today's 8-race card at Finger Lakes. We've identified 3 standout races with strong plays — see our analysis below. Full card picks for all 8 races are available to TrackWiz subscribers.

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Race 1

4:55 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

Love Thyself towers over this field on our ratings — significant gap back to the rest of the shortlist.

win1Love ThyselfML 5/1

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.

place3Dolce SeraML 5/2

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.

show5TurnupthemusicML 3/1

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

5:24 PM EDT

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.

win6SliceawayML 5/2

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.

place5Grit N GlitterML 3/1

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.

show1Fancy FootworkML 7/5

Rating board at 59.6. Ridden by Reylu Gutierrez.

Race 3

5:53 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Standout on paper: World Bank grades multiple points clear of the rest of the field.

win2World BankML 8/1

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.

place5TroublerML 3/1

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.

show1ClarividenteML 6/1

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.

Our top picks for today focus on races with clear edges in speed figures, trainer form, and track bias. These are the spots where we see the most value on the board.

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Race 4

6:22 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Observer is the class of the rating board here, with the next-best a meaningful step behind.

win5ObserverML 3/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.1 for Race 4. Ridden by Keiber J. Coa, trained by John A. Grabowski. Ranked 1st 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. 1 wins and placed in 8 of 13 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. Has 1 wins and placed in 6 of 9 races at 6 fur. 1 wins and placed in 4 of 6 races at Finger Lakes. Jockey & Horse combo has a 23% win rate and finished in the money in 62% of races. Claiming Price Decreased from $11000 to $5000. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place6MaritudeML 8/1

Rating board at 63.9. Ridden by Jacqueline A. Davis. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.72 sec/furlong. 1 wins and placed in 7 of 12 races on Dirt tracks.

show3Ring of the RiseML 7/2

Rating board at 62.6. Ridden by Michael A. Davila, Jr.. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.67 sec/furlong.

Race 5

6:51 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Saratoga Banker looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win2Saratoga BankerML 4/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 85.6 for Race 5. Career win rate of 26% shows consistency. Ridden by Keiber J. Coa, trained by M. Anthony Ferraro. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.87 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 23% win rate and finished in the money in 62% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 31% win rate and finished in the money in 67% of races. 8 wins and placed in 16 of 28 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 5 races. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. Has 4 wins and placed in 8 of 9 races at 5 1/2 fur. 5 wins and placed in 12 of 16 races at Finger Lakes. Jockey & Horse combo has a 23% win rate and finished in the money in 62% of races. Has WON 3 races in a row! More than 1 win on today's surface/distance. Horse won last time it raced. 07/15/2026. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place5Emerald ForestML 6/1

Rating board at 77.4 • 24% career wins. Ridden by Andre Shivnarine Worrie. For past year, Jockey has a 25% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 44% win rate and finished in the money in 84% of races.

show7CanyouhearmerunninML 7/2

Rating board at 76.0 • 26% career wins. Ridden by Jose Baez. 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.

Race 6

7:20 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 1/16 mi · Dirt

Fiery Heart towers over this field on our ratings — significant gap back to the rest of the shortlist.

win5Fiery HeartML 6/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 82.7 for Race 6. Career win rate of 35% shows consistency. Ridden by Kevin Navarro, trained by Jonathan B. Buckley. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.74 sec/furlong. 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. 11 wins and placed in 18 of 26 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 4 races. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. 11 wins and placed in 17 of 20 races at Finger Lakes. Jockey & Horse combo has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 57% of races.

place8Ice TimeML 3/1

Rating board at 62.6. Ridden by Andre Shivnarine Worrie. For past year, Jockey has a 25% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 33% win rate and finished in the money in 79% of races.

show9Rock Star RebelML 8/1

Rating board at 62.0. Ridden by Luis E. Perez. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.78 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 62% of races.

Race 7

7:49 PM EDT

Allowance · 1 mi · Dirt

Bet-down spot for Skyler's Starship — the rating gap is wide enough that we treat this as a key single.

win5Skyler's StarshipML 2/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 88.5 for Race 7. Ridden by Keiber J. Coa, trained by M. Anthony Ferraro. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.43 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 23% win rate and finished in the money in 62% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 31% win rate and finished in the money in 67% of races. 3 wins and placed in 12 of 19 races on Dirt tracks. 2 wins and placed in 10 of 15 races at Finger Lakes. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place7Az U Chase MeML 3/1

Rating board at 75.6. Ridden by Steven Fret. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.65 sec/furlong. 3 wins and placed in 11 of 20 races on Dirt tracks.

show2PropheticML 5/1

Rating board at 66.0. 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 8

8:18 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Standout on paper: Funny Forecast grades multiple points clear of the rest of the field.

win1Funny ForecastML 3/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.1 for Race 8. Ridden by Andre Shivnarine Worrie, trained by Charlton Baker. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.88 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 25% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 44% win rate and finished in the money in 84% of races. Placed in 4 of 7 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 2 of the last 3 races. Placed in 4 of 5 races at Finger Lakes. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 12.05 sec/furlong. Claiming Price Decreased from $11000 to $5000. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List. Jockey appears in today's Top 50 Jockeys List.

place2CrystalML 4/1

Rating board at 72.3. Ridden by Nazario Alvarado. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.58 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 23% win rate and finished in the money in 48% of races.

show5My Devine OneML 5/2

Rating board at 67.3. Ridden by Antioco Murgia. Placed in 5 of 10 races on Dirt tracks. Claiming Price Decreased from $35000 to $5000.

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