| Farmington, NY – July
2016 / Newsmaker Alert / Jockey Michael Davila, Jr. notched
his 1000th career win at Finger
Lakes Gaming and Racetrack (FLGR) on Monday, July 18. He reached the
milestone when Chickaletta scored a one length victory in the first race.
The 37-year-old from San
Juan, Puerto Rico began his career in 1997 at FLGR. He was the FLGR top
apprentice his first year with a total of 35 victories.
Davila’s most memorable triumph
was aboard Shesastonecoldfox in the $137,900 New York Breeders’ Futurity
in 2001. He guided the New York-bred filly to the one and three-quarter
length victory against male rivals.
Davila has been resilient
throughout his career and returned to competitive action after numerous
injuries. He reached the significant win mark with his 8,057th lifetime
mount.
“I’m thankful for the trainers
to help me keep going,” said Davila. “I just have to keep moving forward.”
Davila registered 945 of
his 1,000 wins at FLGR. He is currently tied for third in the 2016 local
rider standings with 42 wins.
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
1,500 gaming machines, the 448-seat Vineyard Buffet, Remedy Bar & Lounge,
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.
About
Delaware North
Delaware
North is one of the largest privately-held hospitality and food service
companies in the world. Founded in 1915 and owned by the Jacobs family
for 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 60,000 employee
associates are dedicated to creating special experiences one guest at a
time in serving more than 500 million guests annually. Delaware North has
annual revenue of about $3 billion in the sports, travel hospitality, restaurants
and catering, parks, resorts, gaming, and specialty retail industries.
Learn more about Delaware North at www.DelawareNorth.com.
Contact:
David
Mattice
Assistant to the Director
of Publicity
Finger Lakes Gaming &
Racetrack
Phone: 585-742-9234
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