New York State welcomed a new racecourse to its list in 1962 when Finger Lakes opened its doors for the first time on 23rd May 1962, the first race being won by Pure Village. The course is situated at Farmington, about 16 kilometres from Rochester, and built on a site of approximately 500 acres near Canadaigua Lake. The 8 furlong oval dirt track, with separate 6 furlong and 10 furlong chutes, share a 282 metre home straight. It has the capacity in its grandstand and clubhouse to seat up to 6,000 people. The course has three principal races namely the New York Derby, the New York Oaks and the New York Breeders Futurity. The New York Derby is the middle leg of the Big Apple Triple, with the first leg the Mike Lee Stakes run at Belmont Park, while the final leg the Albany Stakes is run at Saratoga. In 1981 Fio Rito captured the hearts of Finger Lakes racegoers by winning the Whitney Handicap at Saratoga. It had previously managed to win 19 of its 27 races run at Finger Lakes and such was it held in high esteem that when it died in 1996 it was buried at the track. The New York Breeders Futurity, for 2 year olds over 6 furlongs, was first run at the track in 1963. |
New York Derby winners since its inception in 1969 (currently over 8 ½ furlongs)
1969 The New York Breeders Derby was won by Happy Turning trained by Daniel Conway and ridden by Concepcion Ledezma
1970 The New York Breeders Derby was won by Lord Tibetot trained by Mario Ribarich and ridden by Gerald Kent
1971 The New York Breeders Derby was won by Swift Wings trained by Daniel Conway and ridden by Roger Cox
1972-73 The New York Breeders Derby was not contested
1974 The New York Derby Handicap was won by Rubles Brothers trained by Michael Magde and ridden by Ron Fletcher
1975-76 The New York Handicap Derby was not contested
1977 The New York Derby was won by Sir Prove It trained by Ramon Hernandez and ridden by Oswaldo Rosado
1978 The New York Derby was won by Fio Rito trained by Michael Ferraro and ridden by Henry Villar jnr
1979 The New York Derby was won by Dedicated Rullah trained by Ramon Hernandez and ridden by Jose Amy
1980 The New York Derby was won by Quintessential trained by John Campo and ridden by Frank Lovato jnr
1981 The New York Derby was won by Adirondack Home trained by Ramon Hernandez and ridden by Ruben Hernandez
1982 The New York Derby was won by Shy Groom trained by Stephen DiMauro and ridden by Kevin Whitley
1983 The New York Derby was won by Dr Billy B trained by Michael Ferraro and ridden by Kevin Whitley
1984 The New York Derby was won by Talc Duster trained by William Burch and ridden by Kenny Skinner
1985 The New York Derby was won by Another Summer trained by Vincent Cincotta and ridden by Nick Santagata
1986 The New York Derby was won by Im You Boy trained by Larry Kelly and ridden by Frank Lovato jnr
1987 The New York Derby was won by Embraces Sybling trained by John Progno and ridden by Leslie Hulet
1988 The New York Derby was won by Cavanagh Special trained by James Pascuma and ridden by Nick Santagata
1989 The New York Derby was won by Packetts Landing trained by Reginald Vardon and ridden by Kevin Whitley
1990 The New York Derby was won by Candid Cameron trained by Trevor Swan and ridden by Dave Penna
1991 The New York Derby was won by Excellent Tipper trained by Howard Tesher and ridden by Craig Perret
1992 The New York Derby was won by Montreal Marty trained by Flint Schulhofer and ridden by Herb McCauley
1993 The New York Derby was won by Sky Carr trained by H James Bond and ridden by Paul Nicol
1994 The New York Derby was won by Copper Mount trained by Anthony Margotta and ridden by Julie Krone
1995 The New York Derby was won by Demon Damon trained by William Freeman and ridden by Ramon Perez
1996 The New York Derby was won by Carr Tech trained by Gary Sciacca and ridden by John Davila
1997 The New York Derby was won by Mr Groush trained by H James Bond and ridden by Jorge Chavez
1998 The New York Derby was won by Iron Cop trained by Ramon Hernandez and ridden by Oliver Castillo
1999 The New York Derby was won by David trained by Michael Hushion and ridden by Aaron Gryder
2000 The New York Derby was won by Image Maker trained by H James Bond and ridden by Filberto Leon
2001 The New York Derby was won by Sweet Ricky trained by Alfredo Callejas and ridden by Camilo Pitty
2002 The New York Derby was won by Trial Prep trained by Richard Dutrow and ridden by John Grabowski
2003 The New York Derby was won by Traffic Chief trained by Michael Hushion and ridden by John Davila
2004 The New York Derby was won by Don Corleone trained by Salvatore Iorio and ridden by Dean Frates
2005 The New York Derby was won by Accountforthegold trained by Mark Casse and ridden by Ray Sabourin
2006 The New York Derby was won by Ferocious Won trained by Richard Dutrow and ridden by John Grabowski
2007 The New York Derby was won by Chiefs Lake trained by Steve Asmussen and ridden by Channing Hill
2008 The New York Derby was won by Tin Cup Chalice trained by Michael LeCesse and ridden by Pedro Rodriguez
2009 The New York Derby was won by Pocket Cowboys trained by Scott Schwartz and ridden by Paul Nicol
2010 The New York Derby was won by Ibboyee trained by Todd Pletcher and ridden by Mike Luzzi
2011 The New York Derby was won by Socialsaul trained by Gary Contessa and ridden by John Grabowski
2012 The New York Derby was won by Fox Rules trained by Michael Ferraro and ridden by Pedro Rodriguez
2013 The New York Derby was won by Amberjack trained by Michael Hushion and ridden by Jose Espinoza
2014 The New York Derby was won by Empire Dreams trained by Thomas Albertrani and ridden by Manuel Franco
2015 The New York Derby was won by Force trained by Mark Casse and ridden by John Davila
2016 The New York Derby was won by Hit It Once More trained by Gary Sciacca and ridden by Kendrick Carmouche
2017 The New York Derby was won by Twisted Tom trained by Chad Brown and ridden by Feargal Lynch
2018 The New York Derby was won by Sea Foam trained by Christopher Clement and ridden by Jaime Rodriguez
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