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Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack

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Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack is a thoroughbred racetrack in Farmington, New York. It opened in 1962, making it 64 years old in 2026. It races on a 1-mile dirt oval.

Its signature races are the New York Derby, Wadsworth Memorial Handicap and New York Breeders' Futurity.

Tin Cup Chalice, the first winner of the Big Apple Triple, was based at Finger Lakes.

Track facts

Location
Farmington, New York
Racing
Thoroughbred
Surfaces
Dirt
Track
1-mile dirt oval
Opened
1962
Racing season
Late April–November
Operator
Delaware North
Former names
Finger Lakes Racetrack (1962–2004)

Signature races at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack

Race day

When to go. Live racing runs late April–November. Check the official site for post times and the current stakes schedule.

The view. Our illustration shows a Finger Lakes vineyard in the background.

Getting there. Directions to Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack and parking nearby.

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Tracks near Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack10

  1. 1HarnessBatavia Downs — Robert J. Kane Memorial Pace (Batavia, New York)44 mi
  2. 2HarnessBuffalo Raceway — Harness racing (Hamburg, New York)77 mi
  3. 3ThoroughbredFort Erie Race Track — Prince of Wales Stakes (Fort Erie, Ontario)81 mi
  4. 4HarnessTioga Downs — Harness racing (Nichols, New York)82 mi
  5. 5HarnessVernon Downs — Harness racing (Vernon, New York)92 mi
  6. 6HarnessKawartha Downs — Harness racing (Fraserville, Ontario)99 mi
  7. 7Quarter HorseAjax Downs — Alex Picov Memorial (Ajax, Ontario)104 mi
  8. 8ThoroughbredWoodbine Racetrack — King's Plate (Toronto, Ontario)123 mi
  9. 9HarnessFlamboro Downs — Harness racing (Hamilton, Ontario)137 mi
  10. 10HarnessWoodbine Mohawk Park — North America Cup (Campbellville, Ontario)138 mi

Questions about Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack

Where is Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack?

Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack is in Farmington, New York.

What kind of racing is at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack?

Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack hosts thoroughbred racing. Live racing runs late April–November.

When did Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack open?

Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack opened in 1962.

What is the biggest race at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack?

The signature race at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack is the New York Derby.

What other racetracks are near Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack?

The closest is Batavia Downs in Batavia, New York, about 44 miles away. See the full list of nearby tracks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 racing season. Distances are straight-line miles. The illustration is original artwork, not a photo. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your track? Get the “Listed on HorsetrackAtlas.com” badge for your website.