Free Picks for Finger Lakes - 10/18/21

Race 1 at Finger Lakes on Monday is a six-furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $12,600 and field of 6. 2 Macho Man has five victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last out in September and looks for a second consecutive visit to the winner’s circle today. 4 Margarite Sunrise has 12 victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was fourth when last seen earlier in October but cannot be overlooked today. 5 Corporate Raider has nine victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner last time out in early October and must be on all shortlists today. 2 Macho Man to win, Exacta 2-5

Race 2 at Finger Lakes on Monday is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $16,000 and field of 7. 1 Not Now Donald has placed in one of 8 starts, was fourth when last out in September but faces an easier task with a drop in grade today. 2 Red Priestess has placed in one of five starts, was second when last seen in September and holds solid claims today. 7 MomsFirstDay has placed in one of two starts, was third last time out in early October and finishes amongst the leaders today. 1 Not Now Donald to win, Exacta 1-2

Race 3 on Monday at Finger Lakes is a 1-mile and 70-yard Maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $32,100 and field of 6. 2 Trisaetum has placed in two of 6 starts, was second when last out earlier in October and looks to go one better today. 4 MidasWellRun is the half-brother of Bar Stool Budget, was fourth while debuting last month and merits consideration today. 6 ABumpInTheRoad has not placed in either of 2 starts, was fifth last time out in early October but cannot be overlooked today. 2 Trisaetum to win, Exacta 1-4

Race 4 at Finger Lakes on Monday is a six-furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $17,200 and field of 6. 2 Gilda Maria has a victory at six furlongs, was well off the pace when last out in July but faces an easier assignment today. 3 Saichimana has a victory at 5 furlongs, was 4th when last seen in September and against this class and on these terms is the one to beat. 4 Starship Kiara has a victory at six furlongs, was fifth last time out in September but against this group holds solid claims today. 3 Saichimana to win, Exacta 3-4

Race 5 on Monday at Finger Lakes is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $32,100 and field of 9. 5 Production Credit has placed in one of 14 starts, was second when last out in early October and must be given consideration. 7 Up For Adventure has placed three times in eight starts, was 4th when last seen in early October and must be on all shortlists today. 8 Johnny Fontaine has placed in one of two starts, was second by a head last time out in September and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 8 Johnny Fontaine to win, Exacta 8-7

Race 6 at Finger Lakes on Monday is the six-furlong New York Breeders’ Futurity for 2 year olds with a purse of $205,179 and field of 5. 1 Adios Asher has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was a winner when last out in September and must be on all shortlists today. 3 Daufuskie Island has a victory at six furlongs, was second when last seen in September and must be respected by the others. 4 Senbei has victories at both five and six furlongs, was second last time out in September and on these terms is the one to beat. 4 Senbei to win, Exacta 4-1

Race 7 on Monday at Finger Lakes is a 1-mile and 70-yard allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $24,000 and field of 7. 1 Brown Eyed Boy has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last out in September and must be on all shortlists today. 4 Brooklyn Law has victories at both 5 furlongs and one mile, was fourth when last seen earlier in October, has a highly talented jockey on board and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 6 FixItUp Alex was a winner while debuting last month, jockey booking is a plus and must be respected by the others. 4 Brooklyn Law to win, Exacta 4-1

Race 8 at Finger Lakes on Monday is a 1-mile and 70-yard allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $25,800 and field of 8. 4 The Big Grey has a victory at 1 mile, was third when last out in September and holds the leading credentials today. 7 What’s My Category was a winner when last seen earlier in October, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and merits serious consideration. 8 It’s Mandatory has a victory at 1 mile, was fifth last time out in September and finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 The Big Grey to win, Exacta 4-7

The ninth and final race on Monday at Finger Lakes is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden claiming for 3 year olds and up with a purse of $12,600 and field of 8. 2 Gierhart has placed in one of five starts, was sixth when the last out in September but cannot be overlooked today. 3 Legendary Bid has placed in two of 10 starts, was fourth when last seen in September but finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Stormy New York has placed four times in five starts, was second last time out in September and on these terms and against this class is the one the rest must catch. 5 Stormy New York to win, Exacta 5-3