Finger Lakes Gaming

FROM THE HORSES MOUTH

FROM THE HORSES MOUTH

4.20.2010 - Finger Lakes Weekly Update

Contact: David Mattice
585-924-3232

A look back and ahead…

Amber Cobb had a successful Finger Lakes debut earning her first career victory on Monday. The ten-pound apprentice guided Bad Boy Luke to a one-half length win in the fifth race. Cobb began her riding career in an amateur race at Philadelphia Park in October. The 22-year-old from Somerdale, New Jersey also rode at Laurel Park and Aqueduct before joining the jockey colony at "The Thumb".

Patron Saint recorded the quickest four and one-half furlong time of opening week. The Jason Giliforte-trainee won Monday’s sixth race in a final time of :52.10. The 4-year-old gelding was directed to the three and one-quarter length victory by jockey John Grabowski.

Longshot of the Week: White Sox Scandal was one of three horses saddled by trainer Debra Breed to visit the winners circle on Monday. The 34-1 longshot scored a two and one-quarter length upset in the seventh race while making his career debut. Jockey Elaine Castillo guided the 3-year-old gelding to the triumph. Castillo also registered a hat trick on Monday.

News and Notes

Jockey/Trainer News: Trainer James Acquilano had a good start to the 2010 season with four wins on Opening Day. After the first week of racing , Acquilano is the leading Finger Lakes conditioner with five victories. Jockey Pedro Rodriguez was aboard three of the four winning horses for Acquilano on April 16.

Jockey Multiple Wins: Friday, 4/16: Rodriguez (3)…Flores (2)…Saturday, 4/17: None …Monday, 4/19: Castillo (3)…Tuesday, 4/20: Grabowski (2).

Trainer Multiple Wins: Friday, 4/16: Acquilano (4)…M.S. Ferraro (2)…Saturday, 4/17: Baker (2)…Monday, 4/19: Breed (3)…Tuesday, 4/20: M.A. Ferraro (2).

Upcoming

April 5 – May 22 / Speed into Spring with a 2010 Camaro SS: Fans can earn entries with their Player Extras Card between April 5 and May 22 for a chance to win a 2010 Camaro SS or $25,000 in cash.  Entries are activated by playing any slot machine with a Player Extras Card on Saturday, May 22 between 10am and 8pm. The drawing takes place on Saturday, May 22 at 9pm.