Finger LakesTue, August 18, 2026

KEIGS (6) is back at the races for the first time since June 10. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last prep over 6½f at Tampa Bay Downs. Rates highly and should take some beating. MAYHEMINTHEPALACE (5) proved too strong last start and scored by 0. 3 lengths over 5½f at this track (Dirt). Has started two times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Winning hope again. NYIKOS (7) travelled just behind the leader before taking over and scoring a determined win by 0. 8 lengths over 6f here last time. Has a very good record here with two wins from four starts. Strong claims on his best form. THE INSTITUTE (2) was in the firing line on the bend and finished second last time over 6f at this track (Dirt), beaten 0. 8 lengths. Will trim down following recent racing. Yet to miss the placings in seven starts over this course and distance. Capable of another top-three outcome.