FROM THE HORSES MOUTH

Buckridge Bailey earned his fifth win of the 2007 season on Friday for trainer Edward Perdue. The 3-year-old colt was mildly urged by jockey Carlos Dominguez during his five length victory in a five and one-half furlong time of 1:04.31.

A dinner and auction will be held at the new Purple Haze Center on Friday evening by the Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program. The fundraiser will begin at 6:00 p.m. to support the charity, which aids in finding a second career for retired race horses.

Longshot of the Week: Red Rambler was sent to the front early by jockey Michael Davila in Friday’s fifth race. The James Acquilano-trainee was able to sustain his speed for the entire one mile and seventy yard distance. The 29-1 outsider finished two and three-quarters lengths in front of his rivals in a time of 1:44.89.

Jockey News: Richard Torres made his Finger Lakes riding debut aboard Remote View in the ninth race on Friday. The apprentice jockey from Puerto Rico will be given a ten pound advantage in upcoming races.

Jockey Multiple Wins: Thursday, 9/20: J. Davila, Jr. (2)…Friday, 9/21: Suarez (2)… Saturday, 9/22: Camejo (2)…Messina (2)…Monday, 9/24: Camejo (2)…Suarez (2)… Tuesday, 9/25: M. Davila (2)…Messina (2).

Trainer Multiple Wins: Thursday, 9/20: Englehart (2)…Friday, 9/21: Buckley (2)…Saturday, 9/22: None…Monday, 9/24: D’Alessandro (2) …Tuesday, 9/25: None.