Finger LakesTue, June 23, 2026

FRIC AND FRAC (2) ran below expectations last time at this track (Dirt) over 5½f, finishing fifth and beaten 5. 5 lengths. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Expecting a bold showing. MERCILESANIHILATOR (6) was well fancied when resuming last start over 1m at this track (Dirt) when third, beaten 10 lengths. Fitter and expected to be prominent. AVA'S UNCLE BILLY (4) is back from a lay-off of seven months. Closed last campaign with a minor placing over 6½f at Aqueduct (Dirt). Has found a suitable race and is worth including. SHORTSINTHEWINTER (5) was in contention on the turn and finished second last time over 5½f at this track (Dirt) when resuming from a lay-off, beaten a nose. Hard to beat in this suitable race.