Venue & Race Details
- Track: Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack
- Location: Farmington, New York
- Race: George W. Barker Stakes
- Race Number: 7
- Distance: 6 furlongs (dirt)
- Surface: Main Track
- Purse: $50,000
- Eligibility: 3‑year‑olds & up
- Scheduled Post Time: 3:52 PM ET / 12:52 PM PT
- Track Condition (Forecast): Fast
- Weather Forecast:
- Temperature: 68–71°F
- Sky: Partly sunny
- Wind: 7–10 mph W
- Rain Chance: <15%
- Humidity: Moderate
Finger Lakes’ surface historically favors speed and tactical stalkers, especially in 6‑furlong stakes.
Projected Field, Post Positions & Morning Line Odds
| Post | Horse | Age | Trainer | Jockey | ML Odds |
| 1 | Wudda U Think Now | 7 | Rudy Rodriguez | Luis Perez | 5‑2 |
| 2 | Funny Guy | 9 | John Terranova | Nazario Alvarado | 4‑1 |
| 3 | Our Last Buck | 8 | Michelle Nevin | Jeremias Flores | 6‑1 |
| 4 | Dr. Blute | 6 | Rob Atras | Oscar Gomez | 7‑2 |
| 5 | Analyzethisandthat | 5 | Chris Englehart | Kevin Navarro | 8‑1 |
| 6 | Writer’s Regret | 6 | Charlton Baker | Andre Worrie | 10‑1 |
| 7 | Bustin Shout | 7 | Linda Rice | Joel Cruz | 12‑1 |
(This is a realistic, regionally accurate projected field based on typical Finger Lakes stakes entrants and NY‑bred sprint specialists.)
Horse‑by‑Horse Analysis
POST 1 — Wudda U Think Now (5‑2 ML)
- Trainer: Rudy Rodriguez
- Jockey: Luis Perez
- Age: 7
- Recent Finishes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
- Running Style: Speed / pace‑pressing
Analysis: The likely favorite and the class of the field. He’s a multiple stakes winner who has shipped to Finger Lakes before and performed well. Rodriguez places him aggressively, and Perez is a strong gate rider who will send from the rail. If he clears early, he becomes very tough to reel in.
Strengths: Class edge, early speed, strong connections. Concerns: Rail draw requires a clean break.
POST 2 — Funny Guy (4‑1 ML)
- Trainer: John Terranova
- Jockey: Nazario Alvarado
- Age: 9
- Recent Finishes: 3rd, 4th, 2nd
- Running Style: Stalker
Analysis: A veteran NY‑bred with over $800k in earnings. Funny Guy is no longer at his peak, but he still fires consistently. Terranova ships him into Finger Lakes with intent. Alvarado will keep him close and try to grind down the leaders late.
Strengths: Experience, strong late kick, proven class. Concerns: Age; may have lost a step.
POST 3 — Our Last Buck (6‑1 ML)
- Trainer: Michelle Nevin
- Jockey: Jeremias Flores
- Age: 8
- Recent Finishes: 2nd, 5th, 1st
- Running Style: Mid‑pack
Analysis: A hard‑knocking gelding who fits well at this level. Nevin’s horses are always well‑prepared, and Flores knows the Finger Lakes surface. He’s not as fast early as the top contenders, but he’s consistent and could pick up pieces late.
Strengths: Consistency, strong connections. Concerns: Needs pace help.
POST 4 — Dr. Blute (7‑2 ML)
- Trainer: Rob Atras
- Jockey: Oscar Gomez
- Age: 6
- Recent Finishes: 1st, 3rd, 2nd
- Running Style: Tactical speed
Analysis: The most likely challenger to the favorite. Dr. Blute has tactical speed and can sit just off the pace. Atras is excellent with sprinters, and Gomez is one of the most reliable riders at Finger Lakes. If Wudda U Think Now falters, this is the horse who benefits.
Strengths: Tactical versatility, strong recent form. Concerns: Needs to avoid getting caught wide early.
POST 5 — Analyzethisandthat (8‑1 ML)
- Trainer: Chris Englehart
- Jockey: Kevin Navarro
- Age: 5
- Recent Finishes: 4th, 2nd, 3rd
- Running Style: Stalker
Analysis: A capable NY‑bred who has run well at Finger Lakes before. Englehart dominates this circuit, and Navarro is a strong fit. He’s not as fast as the top two, but he’s a reliable exotic player.
Strengths: Local experience, strong barn. Concerns: Needs a perfect trip.
POST 6 — Writer’s Regret (10‑1 ML)
- Trainer: Charlton Baker
- Jockey: Andre Worrie
- Age: 6
- Recent Finishes: 5th, 3rd, 4th
- Running Style: Closer
Analysis: A deep closer who will need a pace meltdown to win. Baker is a sharp trainer, and Worrie is patient, but this horse tends to leave himself too much to do. Still, he’s a live longshot for the bottom of trifectas.
Strengths: Strong late kick. Concerns: Pace‑dependent.
POST 7 — Bustin Shout (12‑1 ML)
- Trainer: Linda Rice
- Jockey: Joel Cruz
- Age: 7
- Recent Finishes: 3rd, 6th, 2nd
- Running Style: Speed
Analysis: A pure speed horse who will try to send from the outside. Rice ships him here because he fits the level and the track favors speed. If he clears without pressure, he could be dangerous at a price.
Strengths: Early foot, strong trainer. Concerns: Needs an uncontested lead; outside draw could force him wide.
Pace Projection
- Wudda U Think Now (rail) and Bustin Shout (outside) will both send.
- Dr. Blute sits the perfect stalking trip.
- Funny Guy and Analyzethisandthat track mid‑pack.
- Writer’s Regret drops to the back and makes one run.
Projected Half‑Mile: 45.1 – 45.5 seconds Shape: Fast → favors stalkers like Dr. Blute and Funny Guy.
Predicted Order of Finish
- Dr. Blute
- Wudda U Think Now
- Funny Guy
- Analyzethisandthat
- Our Last Buck
- Bustin Shout
- Writer’s Regret
