Handsome Mike filly posts a gem at Finger Lakes

After finishing second in her previous two starts, Diamonds for Lily turned in a gem to the delight of the favorite players at Finger Lakes yesterday.

The 3-year-old daughter of Handsome Mike, who didn’t race at two, broke her maiden in her fifth start with Oscar Gomez in the saddle. Gomez sent her right to the lead and Diamond for Lily controlled the pace for the entire mile and 70 yards, opening up daylight on the final turn and coasting home by three lengths in 1:47.81. She paid $4.90 while earning a check for $7,560.

The filly bred by Randy Andrews is Handsome Mike’s 21st winner this year.