Finger Lakes Picks & Predictions — November 9, 2026

Bajan Sugar holds the second-highest TrackWiz rating at 70.63 despite a 6/1 morning line, and her record shows she's placed in two of her last three starts and two of three lifetime dirt races. Trainer Linda Dixon holds an A- grade, and the horse's 33% career win rate — though in a small sample — lines up with her consistent recent form. For exotic purposes, she's the most logical fill at a price.

Silver Knight checks in with a 70.42 rating and has placed in both of his two career starts at Finger Lakes, going 1-for-2 overall at this track. He's also placed in his last two races, suggesting good current form. At 2/1 on the morning line, he may be overbet for the show slot, but his local record and recent consistency make him a logical piece of any trifecta.

C R Insta Gator ranks second in TrackWiz ratings at 74.26 and is specifically built for this distance — he's won once and placed in six of seven lifetime starts at one mile, which is a remarkable distance record. Jockey Worrie continues his sharp year at 21% wins and 54% in the money. The knock is a four-race losing streak, but his speed figures at this trip are genuinely elite, ranking first in recent race speed at 12.49 sec/furlong.

I'm Solo N in Love offers a compelling class-drop angle — the claiming price dropped from $11,000 to $5,000, which is a sharp downward move that often signals connections are looking for a spot to get the win. The Cruz/Ferraro partnership shows a 17% win rate together in this horse's specific starts. At 5/2, he's not a price, but his multiple wins on today's surface and distance combo make him a reasonable exotic inclusion.

Im Gunna brings the fastest recent race speed in the field at 12.51 sec/furlong and has placed in four of his last six starts — consistent enough to trust in the place spot. Jockey Worrie's 21% win rate and 54% in-the-money mark over the past year give this horse a live rider, and trainer Troy Smith holds the rare A grade. At 4/1, Im Gunna is a natural place play behind the top pick.

Renew the Blue ranks third in TrackWiz ratings at 74.94, and the Baez/Dana Saul combination is one of the sharper pairings in this field — 26% wins and 60% in the money together over the past year. His recent race speed is third-best at 12.77 sec/furlong, and his jockey's individual 23% win rate is excellent. At 7/2, he might actually be the shortest-priced of the three picks, but the connections alone justify including him in exotics.

Coin Jar is right on Lord King's heels with an 84.9 TrackWiz rating and brings a 38% career win rate — the highest win percentage of any horse in the field. The Baez/Dana Saul combination has connected at 26% wins and 60% in the money together over the past year, and her recent race speed ranks third at 12.25 sec/furlong. At 4/1, she's the natural exacta fill and a threat to run them all down.

Sir Kartrite ranks third in the ratings at 78.75 and has placed in three consecutive races — steady form that makes him a low-risk show selection. He's placed in 12 of 19 career dirt starts and ranks second in recent race speed at 12.13 sec/furlong. The Cruz/Tasso combination earns an A/A trainer-jockey pairing, and at 7/2, he's right in the mix for anyone building trifectas around the top two.

Authentic Gini is the value horse in this race at 10/1 on the morning line, yet she holds the second-highest TrackWiz rating at 75.53. She's won once and placed in two of three dirt starts, and the Perez/Ferraro combination has connected at 20% wins and 67% in the money together. A 10/1 morning line on a horse with the second-best rating in the field is exactly the kind of overlay TrackWiz analysis is designed to find.

Financial Star rounds out the picks at 6/1 and brings a solid dirt record — one win and placed in two of three starts on the surface. The Coa/D'Alessandro pair is formidable with Coa running at 24% wins and 70% in the money over the past year. She's placed in two of her last three races, keeping her form profile current, and at 6/1 she adds value to any third-leg exotic.

Rockinmoney ranks second in the ratings at 74.55 and brings the Perez/Ferraro combination, which has connected at 20% wins and 67% in the money together this year — that's a team you respect in allowance company. His recent race speed ranks third at 12.16 sec/furlong, and his 52% career in-the-money rate is among the best in this field. The concern is a short 21-day rest when he prefers more time off, so keep that in mind.

Romantic Charmer is worth including in exotics despite a 5/1 morning line — she's placed in three of her last four races and owns a perfect 2-for-3 record right here at Finger Lakes. Keiber Coa has been excellent this meet at 24% wins and 70% in the money, and trainer D'Alessandro holds an A- grade. The concern is her 6-furlong record showing just one place in six tries at that distance, so the distance is the question mark here.

Uncle George checks in second in the ratings at 68.76 and has placed in two of his last three starts, showing current form. His lifetime dirt record is extensive — six wins and 16 in-the-money finishes from 25 starts — and the Rohena/Englehart combo brings a 20% win rate and 57% in-the-money mark together. The concern is a very slow recent race speed at 13.88 sec/furlong, ranking seventh in the field, so he'll need to find improvement. At 3/1, the morning line reflects his overall profile.

Prince of Truth rounds out the picks at 7/2 and owns the best workout in the field over the last month at 11.85 sec/furlong — fresh legs and a sharp workout tab are a good sign heading into a spot like this. His recent race speed ranks third at 12.27 sec/furlong, and Coa's 24% win rate and 70% in-the-money mark over the past year make him a live rider on any horse. The age concern at six years is noted, but the workout and jockey combination make him a legitimate trifecta piece.