More Than Striking makes it two in a row at Finger Lakes

More Than Striking struck for the second straight time yesterday at Finger Lakes, winning at 5 1/2 furlongs and collecting a check for $6,000.

The 4-year-old gelding by Handsome Mike went wire-to-wire under Luis Perez, opening up a four-length lead in mid-stretch and coasting home by two in 1:06.43. In winning for the third time in a nine-race career, More than Striking paid $3.40 as favorite. Handsome Mike’s 2020 progeny earnings are up to $854,046 as he closes in on a second straight million-dollar year.