Finger Lakes Gaming

FROM THE HORSES MOUTH

FROM THE HORSES MOUTH

7.06.2010 - Finger Lakes Weekly Update

Contact: David Mattice
585-924-3232


A look back and ahead…

Jockey Elaine Castillo earned an unprecedented career milestone on Sunday. She guided Too Tough Jake to a ten and three-quarter length victory in the seventh race and became the first female jockey to ever register 500 Finger Lakes wins. The 28-year-old from Mexico City, Mexico is currently fifth in the 2010 Finger Lakes jockey standings with 27 wins.

Longshot of the Week: First Crack ran a shorter distance in Monday’s third race after being defeated by an average of 27 lengths in her two prior starts in routes. The 4-year-old filly adapted well to the change and scored a four and one-half length victory. Jockey Oscar Gomez directed the 51-1 outsider to the upset win for trainer Nancy McCabe.

News and Notes

Jockey/Trainer News: Patrick Baratta notched his first career training victory on Monday. Devil by Sandy scored a three-quarter length triumph in the second race under Janice Blake-Baeza. Charlie Amaro will no longer receive a ten pound advantage for his future mounts. He is now a seven pound apprentice after winning the fifth race on Friday aboard Campana. Amaro was injured from a three horse spill that occurred during the running of Tuesday’s second race. He was taken to a local hospital after the conclusion of the race. Jose Gutierrez and Jose Baez were the other two riders involved in the incident. No other information is available concerning the three jockeys.

Jockey Multiple Wins: Thursday, 7/1: NoneFriday, 7/2: None…Saturday, 7/3: Carr (3)…Yang (2)…Sunday, 7/4: J. Davila, Jr. (2)…Rodriguez (2)…Monday, 6/28: J. Davila, Jr. (2)…Tuesday, 6/29: P. Nicol, Jr. (3)…J. Davila, Jr. (2)…Gomez (2).

Trainer Multiple Wins: Thursday, 7/1: Baker (2)…Friday, 7/2: None…Saturday, 7/3: Murphy (2)…Sunday, 7/4: None…Monday, 7/5: None…Tuesday, 7/6: C. Englehart (2)…J. Englehart (2).

Upcoming

Monday, July 12 / Gaming 101: New Player Extras Members are invited to attend an introduction to Finger Lakes and video gaming from 7-8pm in the Fio Rito Room. First time attendees will receive a $5 Free Play voucher valid on all Video Gaming Machines. This gives individuals a chance to ask the questions they’ve always wondered about.