Finger Lakes Race 8 - Race 8 - Starter Optional Claiming
CAPT JAX PARROW (1) had been in sparkling form winning two races on end but was just edged out most recently when second over 1207m at this track. Well placed here and is a great chance to bounce back. BUSTIN AWAY (7) scored at this track (Dirt) last time out with half a length in reserve at the end of 1207m. Has 10 wins here. Joel Cruz who has scored on him three times retains the mount. Among the leading chances. IMPACTO (4) finished 7 lengths from the winner in fifth last time out over 1207m at Prairie Meadows (Dirt) on September 13. Has a formidable record at this journey with six wins and six placings from 18 starts and is capable of going well. STARS N STONES (3) built on a nice third two starts back at this track (Dirt) with success as favourite over 1207m at this track (Dirt) eight days ago, getting home by 4.5 lengths. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well.

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on October 26 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Bustin Away with 56kg at $2. The start before that won by 0.5 len at this track on October 13 over 1207m defeating Squire Creek carrying 56kg at $4.19. Big chance to score after a near miss last start.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 26/10/2026 | 13 | HCP 3U | $33,046.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 56kg | 1:11.73 | 2-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/10/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $41,667.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | N R Alvarado | 56kg | 1:10.73 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.19 |
| 1/6 | 29/09/2026 | 42 | HCP 3U | $31,944.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 54.5kg | 1:10.96 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $7.23 |
| 5/6 | 18/08/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $35,663.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 56kg | 1:10.66 | 3-6-5 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $4.77 |
| 1/8 | 15/07/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $35,559.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:11.35 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.67 |
| 3/7 | 03/06/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $34,170.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:11.57 | 7-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $5.07 |

Jockey: Jose Baez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start 4th in a small field at this track on October 26 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Bustin Away with 54kg at $18.48. The run before that 4th in a small field at this track on September 29 over 1207m, 5 len behind Capt Jax Parrow with 54.5kg at $14.10. A top-three finish would surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 26/10/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $33,046.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | J Baez | 54kg | 1:11.73 | 5-2-4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $18.48 |
| 4/6 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $31,944.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | J Baez | 54.5kg | 1:10.96 | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $14.10 |
| 7/9 | 15/09/2026 | 77 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $40,278.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | K Navarro | 54.5kg | 1:10.46 | 3-5-7 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $36.71 |
| 5/6 | 30/06/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $42,090.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | J Baez | 56kg | 1:03.46 | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $9.61 |
| 1/8 | 10/06/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $40,446.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | J Baez | 56kg | 1:11.87 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.62 |
| 2/6 | 27/05/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $38,128.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | J Baez | 55kg | 1:05.16 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.18 |

Jockey: Steven Fret
Weight: 56kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start came from midfield and scored a big 4.5 len win at this track on November 2 over 1207m defeating Saratoga Banker carrying 56kg at $2.19. Before that 3rd in a small field at this track on September 14 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind Puckish carrying 56kg at $8.99. Racing well and is nicely placed.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 02/11/2026 | 49 | HCP 3U | $28,450.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | L E Perez | 56kg | 1:11.90 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $2.19 |
| 3/6 | 14/09/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $34,722.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | K Navarro | 56kg | 1:04.46 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $8.99 |
| 1/7 | 31/08/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $34,950.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | SP | Keiber J Coa | 55.5kg | 1:05.41 | 7-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.55 |
| 2/6 | 17/08/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $34,950.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Keiber J Coa | 55.5kg | 1:11.87 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.59 |
| 1/6 | 04/08/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $25,820.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Keiber J Coa | 55.5kg | 1:11.56 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $9.46 |
| 5/6 | 22/07/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $26,270.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | Keiber J Coa | 55.5kg | 1:05.66 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $5.05 |

Jockey: Andre Shivnarine Worrie
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 58-day let-up. First-up after four months 5th of 7 at Prairie Meadows on September 13 over 1207m, 7 len behind Sexagenarian with 56.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Presque Isle Downs on May 21 2025 over 1106m, 0.3 len behind Aquitania Arrival carrying 56.5kg at $3.10. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 58 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 | 13/09/2026 | 114 | HCP 3U | $38,889.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Israel Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:08.62 | 6-4-5 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | CLM 3U | $25,978.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1106m | Fast | O Mojica | 56kg | 1:03.84 | 6-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 |
| 6/7 | 15/05/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $50,978.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | O Mojica | 54.5kg | 1:10.20 | 4-4-6 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $3.20 |
| 5/7 | 15/04/2026 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $82,242.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 53.5kg | 1:21.79 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $18.70 |
| 6/9 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $79,354.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Good | Wesley Ho | 53.5kg | 1:23.31 | 3-5-6 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $12.40 |
| 4/10 | 07/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $80,599.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Ademar Santos | 53.5kg | 1:11.60 | 5-7-4 | 10 |
| 1.6L | $7.80 |

Jockey: Rocco Bowen
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Aqueduct October 18 2025 over 1408m, a 0.1 lengths behind Forgiving Spirit carrying 56kg at $4.85. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at Saratoga July 6 2025 over 1207m, 14 len behind Forgiving Spirit with 56kg at $4.20. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 388 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 18/10/2025 | 37 | ALLOW 3U | $114,155.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:22.22 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $4.85 |
| 1/8 | 11/09/2025 | 18 | CLM 3U | $68,807.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:23.52 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $4.26 |
| 1/9 | 24/08/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $52,713.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:10.24 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.40 |
| 2/8 | 03/08/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $52,713.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:17.57 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $5.90 |
| 5/9 | 06/07/2025 | 109 | CLM 3U | $51,988.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:11.27 | 4-6-5 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 19/03/2025 | 63 | CLM 4U | $36,918.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | D E Centeno | 53.5kg | 1:09.67 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Keiber J. Coa
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Last start ran second last in a small field at this track on October 26 over 1207m, 3 len behind Bustin Away carrying 54.5kg at $7.87. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track on October 13 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Capt Jax Parrow carrying 54.5kg at $16.91. Hard to make much of a case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 26/10/2026 | 13 | HCP 3U | $33,046.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Andre Shivnarine Worrie | 54.5kg | 1:11.73 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $7.87 |
| 3/6 | 13/10/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $41,667.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Andre Shivnarine Worrie | 54.5kg | 1:10.73 | 2-5-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $16.91 |
| 3/6 | 29/09/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $31,944.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Andre Shivnarine Worrie | 54.5kg | 1:10.96 | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $12.50 |
| 4/5 | 02/09/2026 | 15 | HCP 3U | $31,384.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Good | Andre Shivnarine Worrie | 55kg | 1:11.15 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $6.69 |
| 4/6 | 18/08/2026 | 21 | HCP 3U | $31,384.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Andre Shivnarine Worrie | 56kg | 1:10.99 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $8.47 |
| 1/7 | 28/07/2026 | 15 | HCP 3U | $31,930.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | SP | Andre Shivnarine Worrie | 56kg | 1:11.11 | 1-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $9.20 |

Jockey: Joel Cruz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
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Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 0.5 len at this track on October 26 over 1207m defeating Capt Jax Parrow with 55kg at $3.65. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track on September 29 over 1207m, 3 len behind Capt Jax Parrow carrying 56kg at $1.49. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 26/10/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $33,046.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Joel Cruz | 55kg | 1:11.73 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.65 |
| 2/6 | 29/09/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $31,944.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Joel Cruz | 56kg | 1:10.96 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $1.49 |
| 1/5 | 02/09/2026 | 15 | HCP 3U | $31,384.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Good | Joel Cruz | 55kg | 1:11.15 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/6 | 18/08/2026 | 28 | HCP 3U | $31,384.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Joel Cruz | 55kg | 1:10.99 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.66 |
| 5/5 | 21/07/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $30,479.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 56kg | 1:08.67 | 1-4-5 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $6.80 |
| 4/6 | 30/06/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $42,090.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | Keiber J Coa | 56kg | 1:03.46 | 1-4-4 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $3.81 |