Under this system, patrons were able to attend the clubhouse year-round and wager on races at other tracks around the country.
Finger Lakes rebounded in the 1990s when simulcast racing began. The track as a seasonal business, holding races from spring to fall, was financially hurt with the advent of Off Track Betting in the 1980s. A colt named Zany bolted and collided with him and both horses died.
Unfortunately, Tin Cup Chalice died on April 17, 2009, in a freak accident while training at the track. And Tin Cup Chalice, the first winner of the Big Apple Triple Crown of Racing, made his home at Finger Lakes. Ross Morton, a well-known race caller, was Finger Lakes' announcer from opening day until his death in February 2008. Famous jockeys that have ridden at Finger Lakes include Angel Cordero, Pat Day, Julie Krone, and Bill Shoemaker. The race track has gone through several ownership changes and a cycle of successful and near-bankrupt seasons. History įinger Lakes Racetrack opened on May 23, 1962, as a thoroughbred horse race track. The facility is about one mile south of New York State Thruway exit 44. Route 96 Farmington, New York, United Statesįinger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack is a thoroughbred horse-racing track and casino located in Farmington in western New York State, approximately 25 miles (40 km) southeast of Rochester. Thoroughbred race-track in New York State
