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Finger Lakes Receives Safety Re-Accreditation

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced April 18 that Finger Lakes in Farmington, N.Y., has earned re-accreditation from the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance.

 Thursday, April 18, 2013
Big Apple Triple to Carry $250,000 Bonus

Big Apple Triple to Carry $250,000 Bonus

A $250,000 bonus will be awarded to the connections of a horse that sweeps this year's Big Apple Triple, a series of races for New York-bred 3-year-olds at Belmont Park, Finger Lakes Racetrack, and Saratoga Race Course.

 Thursday, April 18, 2013
Finger Lakes Believes Stakes Cuts Temporary

Finger Lakes Believes Stakes Cuts Temporary

Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack in upstate New York has eliminated nine stakes this year because of reductions in purse supplements from the New York Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund.

 Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Finger Lakes Accredited By NTRA Alliance

Finger Lakes Accredited By NTRA Alliance

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced April 12 that Finger Lakes Casino and Racetrack in Farmington, N.Y., has been fully accredited by the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance.

 Tuesday, April 12, 2011

NY Gaming Summit Set for June 21-22

The New York Gaming Summit will make its downstate debut in the Hudson River Valley June 21-22, and will discuss the current crisis in the racing industry.

 Thursday, June 03, 2010

Finger Lakes Employee Dies After Starting Gate Accident

Leon Reed, an assistant starter at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack, died Saturday evening due to injuries suffered as the result of an accident that occurred while he loaded a horse into the starting gate for the fifth race earlier that day.

 Monday, November 21, 2005

Finger Lakes Officially State's First Thoroughbred Racino

Patrons waited more than two hours to enter Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack Feb. 18 for the opening of the track's video lottery terminal parlor. The scene was reminiscent of one that played out a few weeks earlier when Saratoga Gaming and Raceway became New York's first operating racino.

 Thursday, February 19, 2004

Finger Lakes Ready to Open VLT Operation

Finger Lakes in upstate New York will open its video lottery terminal parlor Feb. 18 to become the second racino to begin operation in the past month under a 2001 state law.

 Wednesday, February 18, 2004

Finger Lakes to Increase Overnight Purses 35%

Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack officials Monday announced a 35% increase in overnight purses beginning with opening day of the 2004 racing season.

 Monday, January 19, 2004

With Focus Still on VLTs, Finger Lakes Plans for Upcoming Race Meet

Delays aside, Finger Lakes Racetrack plans to begin its 162-day season on April 18, though the track's owners and horsemen continue to have their focus on an elusive goal: video lottery terminals.

 Friday, April 04, 2003