Allure of Money won the 50th renewal of the $150,000 New York Derby at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack on Monday, July 17. The Michael S, Ferraro-trainee scored a narrow upset over heavily favored Maker's Candy in a final time of 1:46.82.
The $235,850 earner secured the neck triumph after a spirited stretch battle with the 1-9 post time favorite. He was guided to victory by jockey Luis Perez for owner Happy Face Racing Stable.
Allure of Money registered his second career stakes win and paid $16.20, $3.30 and $2.30. Maker's Candy was second under Jose Ortiz and returned $2.10 and $2.10. Mo Trump held the third position and paid $5.70.
Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack will continue to offer live Thoroughbred racing three days a week from Monday to Wednesday. Post time for the first race each day is scheduled for 1:15 p.m.
About Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack: In operation since 1962, the facility added gaming to its offering in 2004 and expanded again in 2013 by adding 33,000 square feet with a $12 million expansion. FLGR is highlighted by over 1,100 gaming machines, the 448-seat Buffet, Remedy Bar & Lounge, as well as live and simulcast Thoroughbred racing. Gaming doors open at 8 a.m. and racing doors open at 11:30 a.m. daily. For more information, visit www.fingerlakesgaming.com.
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