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New York Derby and New York Oaks
Rescheduled for Wednesday, July 24
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Moved due to Saturday’s racing cancelation related to excessive heat.
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This past Saturday’s racing card was canceled in the best interest of the equine population, employees and other workers instrumental in the operation of racing with the region under an Excessive Heat Warning and heat index values projected to potentially reach 110 degrees.

‘We look forward to showcasing some of the top New York-breds next Wednesday in the Derby and Oaks without the extreme weather conditions that could potentially affect the safety of our equine athletes, associates and other racing personnel,’ said Chris Riegle, president and general manager. Currently, weather in the area is projected to be mostly sunny and in the upper 70’s next Wednesday.

This year will mark the 47th running of the $150,000 New York Derby. The Derby is the second leg of the Big Apple Triple for New York-bred 3-year-olds, which began Monday, May 27 with the Mike Lee Stakes at Belmont Park and concludes with the Albany Stakes at Saratoga on Friday, August 23.

Blindwillie McTell is expected to be the morning line favorite for the Derby when entries are taken again for the race. He won the Mike Lee Stakes in his most recent start and has been no worse than second in five career starts, which includes three stakes victories.

The 33rd running of the $75,000 New York Oaks for 3-year-old New York-bred fillies will also be contested on Wednesday.

First race post time on Wednesday, July 24 will be 1:10 p.m. Racing gates will open at 11:30 a.m. The New York Derby T-Shirt giveaway that was originally set for this Saturday will also move to Wednesday starting when racing gates open.

About Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack
In operation since 1962, the facility added gaming to its offering in 2004 and expanded again in 2013 by adding 33,000-square-feet with a $12 million expansion. Nearly two million visitors annually now visit the facility highlighted by over 1,100 gaming machines, the 448-seat Vineyard Buffet, Remedy Bar & Lounge, as well as live and simulcast thoroughbred racing. Gaming doors open at 8 a.m. and racing doors open at 11:30 a.m. daily. For more information, visit www.FingerLakesGaming.com, Twitter: @FLGaming, Facebook: FLGRGaming

About Delaware North
Delaware North is one of the largest privately held hospitality companies in the world. Founded in 1915 and owned by the Jacobs family for more than 100 years, Delaware North has global operations at high-profile places such as sports and entertainment venues, national and state parks, destination resorts and restaurants, airports, and regional casinos. Our 55,000 employee associates are dedicated to creating special experiences one guest at a time in serving more than a half-billion guests annually. Delaware North operates in the sports, travel hospitality, restaurant and catering, parks, resorts, gaming, and specialty retail industries and has annual revenue of about $3 billion. Learn more about Delaware North, a global leader in hospitality, at www.DelawareNorth.com.

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Contact:
David Mattice
Assistant Director of Publicity
Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack
585-742-9234
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