Finger Lakes Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming
THREE LITTLE BIRDS (3) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 5 lengths when fourth in a 1106m contest at this track six weeks ago. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. SHELLAC (1) was far from disgraced when third last start after being in contention on the bend over 1207m at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. BAD JOKE (9) improved sharply on his sixth two starts back at Prairie Meadows (Dirt) with success as public elect over 1207m at Prairie Meadows (Dirt) six-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by one length after being in the firing line on the turn. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot repeat the dose. KING PHOENIX (8) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1207m at this track, beaten 18 lengths. Fitter so a likely improver.

Jockey: Jose Baez
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at this track on September 14 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Mr Sugar Daddy carrying 56kg at $1.95. Before that won by 4 len at this track on September 2 over 1207m defeating Ragtime Prankster carrying 56kg at $2.35. Makes plenty of appeal from the inside barrier.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 14/09/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $19,167.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | J Baez | 56kg | 1:12.85 | 4-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $1.95 |
| 1/7 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $19,544.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Good | J Baez | 56kg | 1:12.36 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $2.35 |
| 4/5 | 19/08/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $24,964.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | J Baez | 56kg | 1:12.85 | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $1.62 |
| 6/10 | 24/07/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $60,958.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:17.34 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 22.5L | $12.89 |
| 6/9 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | CLM 3U | $51,604.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 57kg | 1:10.30 | 4-5-6 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $13.75 |
| 3/10 | 20/06/2026 | 55 | HCP 3U | $41,144.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:25.15 | 7-2-3 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $2.94 |

Jockey: Wladimir Rengifo
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 7 at this track on September 28 over 1106m, 7 len behind Winston D carrying 51.5kg at $19.88. Before that ran last of 8 at this track on September 14 over 1207m, 11 len behind Mr Sugar Daddy with 56kg at $33.77. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 28/09/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $19,167.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | Ben S Joseph | 51.5kg | 1:05.89 | 7-5-7 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $19.88 |
| 8/8 | 14/09/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $19,167.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Olaf Hernandez | 56kg | 1:12.85 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $33.77 |
| 6/7 | 01/09/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $19,686.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | SP | J Baez | 56kg | 1:06.41 | 7-6-6 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $17.29 |
| 1/7 | 19/08/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $19,544.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | J Baez | 56kg | 1:06.51 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $13.73 |
| 7/7 | 03/08/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $24,964.00 | Finger Lakes | 1609m | Good | Jacqueline A Davis | 56kg | 1:40.58 | 3-7-7 | 5 |
| 31.0L | $24.80 |
| 1/7 | 20/07/2026 | 12 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,594.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | O Gomez | 56kg | 1:07.13 | 6-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Luis Perez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 7 at this track on September 1 over 1106m, 5 len behind Deputy Tramon carrying 55.5kg at $3.06. Before that got back early 4th in a small field at this track on August 3 over 1207m, 5 len behind Ava's Uncle Billy carrying 55.5kg at $2.74. Can do much better.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 01/09/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $19,686.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | SP | Joel Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:06.41 | 3-5-4 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $3.06 |
| 4/6 | 03/08/2026 | 11 | CLM 3U | $25,392.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Good | Joel Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:11.89 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $2.74 |
| 8/10 | 23/07/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $62,409.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 57kg | 1:10.96 | 9-8-8 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $18.28 |
| 3/4 | 19/06/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $83,682.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:11.72 | 2-4-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $2.56 |
| 6/8 | 30/04/2026 | 18 | ALLOW 3U | $83,799.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | M | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:23.81 | 4-8-6 | 8 |
| 13.6L | $9.29 |
| 2/6 | 12/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $82,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 57kg | 1:11.54 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $6.43 |

Jockey: Steven Fret
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 7 at this track on September 28 over 1106m, 5 len behind Winston D with 55kg at $4.37. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at this track on September 9 over 1207m, on a wet track; 10 len behind My Cool Hand Luke carrying 55kg at $28.30. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 28/09/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $19,167.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | Steven Fret | 55kg | 1:05.89 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $4.37 |
| 7/9 | 09/09/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $24,722.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Heavy | Jacqueline A Davis | 55kg | 1:12.47 | 3-4-7 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $28.30 |
| 6/6 | 24/08/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $25,392.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | Jacqueline A Davis | 54.5kg | 1:05.18 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 51.5L | $4.46 |
| 1/6 | 10/08/2026 | 30 | CLM 3U | $19,544.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Jacqueline A Davis | 54.5kg | 1:12.76 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.20 |
| 1/5 | 11/07/2026 | 460 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,788.00 | Belterra Park | 1006m | SP | Jane Elliott | 55kg | 0:57.64 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.70 |
| 6/12 | 07/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $143,770.00 | Keeneland | 905m | Good | Agustin Gomez | 54kg | 0:52.56 | 2-2-6 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $21.74 |

Jockey: Nazario Alvarado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Last start 5th of 7 at this track on September 28 over 1106m, 6 len behind Winston D with 55.5kg at $33.45. The race before that ran second last in a small field at this track on August 17 over 1207m, 14 len behind Swift Bank carrying 55.5kg at $22.68. Won't be beating too many of these home.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 28/09/2026 | 42 | CLM 3U | $19,167.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | N R Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:05.89 | 3-7-5 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $33.45 |
| 5/6 | 17/08/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $19,686.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | N R Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:12.40 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $22.68 |
| 7/10 | 27/07/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $20,029.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | M Davila Jr | 55.5kg | 1:12.22 | 8-7-7 | 8 |
| 7.9L | $61.13 |
| 3/5 | 06/07/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $20,029.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | M Davila Jr | 55.5kg | 1:11.93 | 4-5-3 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $24.98 |
| 4/6 | 23/06/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $19,247.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | M Davila Jr | 55.5kg | 1:05.27 | 3-6-4 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $40.33 |
| 3/6 | 20/05/2026 | 177 | CLM 3U | $19,274.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | M Davila Jr | 55.5kg | 1:07.29 | 3-1-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $11.82 |

Jockey: Chris Russell
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 7 at this track on September 30 over 1207m, 8 len behind Vino's Valentine with 55.5kg at $66.16. The run before that ran last in a small field at this track on August 25 over 1207m, 8 len behind Otto Nipoti carrying 55.5kg at $50.82. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 30/09/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $38,649.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | C Russell | 55.5kg | 1:11.18 | 2-7-7 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $66.16 |
| 6/6 | 25/08/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $38,374.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | K Navarro | 55.5kg | 1:11.42 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $50.82 |
| 7/8 | 12/08/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $34,950.00 | Finger Lakes | 1609m | Fast | O Gomez | 55.5kg | 1:39.94 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 27.5L | $26.29 |
| 5/6 | 27/07/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $39,042.00 | Finger Lakes | 1673m | Fast | O Gomez | 55.5kg | 1:44.83 | 2-4-5 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $9.12 |
| 5/6 | 08/07/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $39,042.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | O Gomez | 56kg | 1:11.42 | 3-6-5 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $29.23 |
| 1/8 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $38,462.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Andre Shivnarine Worrie | 56kg | 1:13.32 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $21.63 |

Jockey: Joel Cruz
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 7th of 9 at this track on September 29 over 1673m, 8 len behind So Spirited with 55.5kg at $37.43. Before that ran second last of 7 at this track on September 15 over 1609m, 15 len behind Maturation carrying 55.5kg at $20.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $19,167.00 | Finger Lakes | 1673m | Fast | Joel Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:45.01 | 8-5-7 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $37.43 |
| 6/7 | 15/09/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $19,167.00 | Finger Lakes | 1609m | Fast | Joel Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:41.07 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $20.40 |
| 3/4 | 31/08/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $19,686.00 | Finger Lakes | 1673m | Good | Joel Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:44.96 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $4.11 |
| 3/6 | 17/08/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $19,686.00 | Finger Lakes | 1609m | Fast | Jacqueline A Davis | 55.5kg | 1:41.36 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $2.16 |
| 2/6 | 04/08/2026 | 8 | CLM 3U | $19,686.00 | Finger Lakes | 1673m | Fast | Jacqueline A Davis | 55.5kg | 1:46.56 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.32 |
| 2/10 | 27/07/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $20,029.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Jacqueline A Davis | 56kg | 1:12.22 | 7-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $19.01 |

Jockey: Andre Shivnarine Worrie
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last in a small field at this track on September 30 over 1207m, 18 len behind Fric And Frac with 55.5kg at $6.35. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at this track on June 16 over 1106m, 9 len behind Sir Kartrite with 55.5kg at $6.66. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 30/09/2026 | 106 | CLM 3U | $25,575.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Andre Shivnarine Worrie | 55.5kg | 1:11.22 | 1-6-6 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $6.35 |
| 7/7 | 16/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $37,517.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | L E Perez | 55.5kg | 1:05.58 | 2-6-7 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $6.66 |
| 2/6 | 19/05/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $37,570.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | L E Perez | 55.5kg | 1:04.84 | 4-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $13.08 |
| 1/6 | 16/03/2026 | 14 | CLM 4U | $29,494.00 | Parx | 1106m | M | R Silvera | 55.5kg | 1:04.94 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/11 | 02/03/2026 | 38 | CLM 4U | $29,494.00 | Parx | 1207m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53kg | 1:12.13 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.10 |
| 7/7 | 23/01/2026 | 26 | CLM 4U | $41,106.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:25.41 | 4-4-7 | 1 |
| 18.4L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Keiber J. Coa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 45-day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.0 len at Prairie Meadows on August 29 over 1207m defeating Probably with 55kg at $2.70. The race before that 6th of 8 at Prairie Meadows on July 30 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Time To Tell carrying 55kg at $2.20. Big chance again.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 29/08/2026 | 30 | CLM 3U | $21,683.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Alfredo Jr Triana | 55kg | 1:10.13 | 7-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |
| 6/8 | 30/07/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $19,884.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Alfredo Jr Triana | 55kg | 1:11.63 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $2.20 |
| 4/9 | 11/07/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $21,335.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Alfredo Jr Triana | 55kg | 1:10.93 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/06/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $19,107.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Elvin Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:09.82 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 30/05/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,346.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Elvin Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:11.21 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 4/5 | 02/05/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $28,212.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | O Mojica | 54.5kg | 1:11.01 | 5-3-4 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $3.60 |