Free Finnegans Wake Visit for Lucky Pulpit-Booked Mares
Rockingham Ranch decided to honor the legacy of the late Lucky Pulpit by offering all broodmares on his book this year a free season to their own California stallion Finnegans Wake.
Finnegans Wake
- Bay Colt
- Born 2009
- KY-Bred
Anne M. Eberhardt
Caption: Finnegans Wake with Victor Espinoza wins the Woodford Reserve (gr. IT). Scenes on May 2, 2015, in Louisville, Ky., in preparation for the Kentucky Derby.. WoodfordReserve image409 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
Chad B. Harmon
Donegal Racing and Rockingham Ranch's Finnegans Wake returned from California in winning form to capture the $500,000 Grade I Woodford Reserve Turf Classic at Churchill Downs.
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Finnegans Wake wins the 2015 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic.
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Finnegans Wake wins the 2015 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic.
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Finnegans Wake wins the 2015 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic.
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Finnegans Wake wins the 2015 San Marcos.
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Finnegans Wake wins the 2015 San Marcos.
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Finnegans Wake wins the 2015 San Marcos.
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Finnegans Wake wins the 2015 San Marcos.
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Finnegans Wake wins the 2015 San Marcos.
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Finnegans Wake wins the 2015 San Gabriel Stakes.
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Finnegans Wake wins the 2015 San Gabriel Stakes.
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Finnegans Wake wins the 2015 San Gabriel Stakes.
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Finnegans Wake wins the 2015 San Gabriel Stakes.
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Finnegans Wake wins the 2015 San Gabriel Stakes.
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Finnegans Wake wins the 2014 Hollywood Turf Cup.
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Finnegans Wake wins the 2014 Hollywood Turf Cup.
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Finnegans Wake wins the 2014 Hollywood Turf Cup.
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Finnegans Wake wins the 2014 Hollywood Turf Cup.
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Finnegans Wake wins the 2014 Hollywood Turf Cup.
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Finnegans Wake wins the 2014 Arlington Handicap.
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Finnegans Wake wins the 2014 Arlington Handicap.
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Finnegans Wake wins the 2014 Arlington Handicap.
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Finnegans Wake wins the 2014 Arlington Handicap.
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Finnegans Wake - Arlington Park, August 17, 2012.
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Finnegans Wake - Arlington Park, August 17, 2012.
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Finnegans Wake - Arlington Park, August 17, 2012.
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Finnegans Wake gets his head in front of Admiral Kitten to win the Arlington Handicap.
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Finnegans Wake to Stand at Ballena Vista Farm
The grade 1 winner and 8-year-old son of Powerscourt won or placed in 12 graded stakes.
Quality Field to Contest Del Mar Handicap
Multiple graded stakes winners Ashleyluvssugar, Flamboyant, and Finnegans Wake will take the logical step forward on the Del Mar turf schedule for a run in the Del Mar Handicap (gr. IIT) Aug. 20.
Midnight Storm Game in Eddie Read Win
There's something about the Del Mar turf course that brings out the best in A Venneri Racing and Little Red Feather Racing's Midnight Storm.
Flamboyant Back in SoCal For Eddie Read
David Bienstock and Chuck Winner's Flamboyant just started to hit his stride early in 2016, when he shipped overseas for the Dubai Turf (UAE-I) in March.
Si Sage Speeds to Whittingham Victory
After winning the 2015 Last Tycoon (gr. IIIT) at the distance by 3 1/4 lengths at odds of 42-1, the 6-year-old son of Sageburg wowed again at 10 furlongs May 29 in the $200,000 Charles Whittingham Stakes (gr. IIT).
Finnegans Wake Back for Whittingham
Trainer Peter Miller was forward about his intentions bringing grade I winner Finnegans Wake back off a nearly nine-month layoff last time out in the Thunder Road Stakes (gr. IIIT), which was a prep for bigger and better things.
What a View Extends Streak in Thunder Road
What a View showed some versatility April 9 to secure his fourth straight victory on the Santa Anita Park turf.
Grade I Winners Square Off in Thunder Road
Although a forecast calling for rain may affect the field, it can be argued that one of the deepest fields on a loaded stakes schedule April 9 is the $100,000 Thunder Road Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Santa Anita Park.
Ashleyluvssugar Sweetens Del Mar 'Cap
Accomplished veterans Ashleyluvssugar, Big John B, Ganesh, and Finnegans Wake head a talented cast of grass stars going long at Del Mar Aug. 22.
Gabriel Charles Swings Wide to Win Read
Heading back to Del Mar proved a winning move for Sam Britt and Michael House's Gabriel Charles, who closed to win the $400,500 Eddie Read Stakes (gr. IT) by 3 3/4 lengths July 18 at the seaside racetrack.
Finnegans Wake Back to Grass in Eddie Read
After a brief detour to dirt for a run in the Gold Cup (gr. I) June 27 at Santa Anita Park, Finnegans Wake will return to his comfort zone on the Southern California turf for the $400,000 Eddie Read Stakes (gr. IT) July 18.
Hard Aces Rides Rail to Win Gold Cup
Things have been working out for Victor Espinoza lately; the $500,000 Gold Cup (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park was the most recent example.
Finnegans Wake Moves to Dirt for Gold Cup
Finnegans Wake has found success running on grass late in his career, but trainer Peter Miller feels it is time to send him back to dirt for the $500,000 Gold Cup (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park June 27.
That Handicapping Show: Santa Anita Gold Cup
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra handicap the competitive looking field of the Gold Cup at Santa Anita Stakes. watch video
Twilight Eclipse Seeks GI Double in Manhattan
West Point Thoroughbreds' Twilight Eclipse will look to make it a double June 6 in the $1 million Knob Creek Manhattan (gr. IT) at Belmont Park, coming off his first grade I win in the May 9 Man o' War Handicap (gr. IT).
Donegal Hopes Keen Ice Can Cool Off Pharoah
Donegal Racing, which has run such grade I winners as Paddy O'Prado and Dullahan in Triple Crown races, is back with late-running Keen Ice, who encountered a ton of trouble last month in the Kentucky Derby.
Finnegans Wake Flies Home, Takes Turf Classic
Donegal Racing and Rockingham Ranch's Finnegans Wake returned from California in winning form to capture the $500,000 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (gr. IT) May 2 at Churchill Downs.
Seek Again to Try Again in Turf Classic
Juddmonte Farms' Seek Again, who just missed winning last year's Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (gr. IT) at Churchill Downs, will try again in his first start of the year in $500,000 turf stakes May 2 at the Kentucky track.
Donegal Racing Aims for Derby Weekend Triple
Donegal Racing, which puts together racing partnerships, heads to Louisville with a three-pronged attack on a trio of grade I races, including the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands, May 1-2 at Churchill Downs.
Ashleyluvssugar Plays Spoiler in San Luis Rey
A year and a half after his last stakes race, Ashleyluvssugar broke through for his first graded stakes win in the $200,000 San Luis Rey Stakes (gr. IIT) March 21 at Santa Anita Park.
Finnegans Wake Nominated for Hong Kong Race
The Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup (HK-I) at Sha Tin April 26 drew 61 nominees, including last year's winner Designs On Rome, 2014 Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) winner African Story, and U.S.-based Finnegans Wake.
Finnegans Wake Stays on Turf in San Luis Rey
Finnegans Wake, the 6-year-old son of Powerscourt, will look to extend his grade II turf winning streak to four in the $200,000 San Luis Rey Stakes (gr. IIT) going 1 1/2 miles March 21 at Santa Anita Park.
Wise Dan, Main Sequence Top Turf Classic Noms
Defending winner and two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan and 2014 champion turf male Main Sequence are among 74 horses on the list of early nominees to the $500,000 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (gr. IT) at Churchill Downs.
Finnegans Wake Victorious Again in San Marcos
Finnegans Wake extended his winning streak in graded turf races to three with a late-running victory in the San Marcos Stakes (gr. IIT) Feb. 7 at Santa Anita Park.
Finnegans Wake Sees Rival Again in San Marcos
Finnegans Wake and Patrioticandproud are set to renew their rivalry once again in the $200,000 San Marcos Stakes (gr. IIT) Feb. 7 on the grass at Santa Anita Park.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 1/6/2015
Santa Anita Park, Fair Grounds, Gulfstream Park, Parx, Laurel Park, Turfway. view slideshow
Finnegans Wake Shakes Up San Gabriel Stakes
Veteran turf runner Finnegans Wake has found a home in California, coming from off the pace once again to capture the $200,000 San Gabriel Stakes (gr. IIT) Jan. 3 at Santa Anita Park.
Dynamic Sky Can Surpass $1M in San Gabriel
After breaking through with his first stakes victory in six tries, Dynamic Sky attempts to surpass $1 million in career earnings as one of the favorites in the $200,000 San Gabriel Stakes (gr. IIT) Jan. 3 at Santa Anita Park.
Finnegans Wake Prevails in Hollywood Turf Cup
Finnegans Wake recorded the biggest win of his career when he held off longshot Patrioticandproud to take the $251,250 Hollywood Turf Cup (gr. IIT) at Del Mar Race Course on Nov. 27.
Shipper Holiday Star Faces 10 in Turf Cup
Sycamore Stakes (gr. IIIT) winner Holiday Star, in the best form of his career, ships in from Maryland for trainer Graham Motion to test the firm turf at Del Mar in the $250,000 Hollywood Turf Cup (gr. IIT) Thanksgiving Day.
Teenage Horse Lover Integral Part of Donegal
As part of Donegal Racing, Amanda Gillman often goes to the track with her mother Paula when one of their horses is in action, and accompanies them to the saddling paddock, flanking the runner's right side.
Bright Thought Back in Form in John Henry
Bright Thought turned the tables on his heavily favored stablemate Big John B in the $200,000 John Henry Turf Championship (gr. IIT) Sept. 28 at Santa Anita Park with his first win since March 2013.
John Henry: Big John B Must Prove Self Again
An overpowering 5 1/4-length winner of the Del Mar Handicap (gr. IIT) last month, Big John B returns for the John Henry Turf Championship (gr. IIT) at Santa Anita Sept. 28 against many of the same horses he beat previously.
Arlington Million: Finnegans Wake
- By Claire Novak
Arlington Million contender Finnegans Wake Friday morning at Arlington Park. Watch Video
TimeformUS Weekend Plays: Arlington Million
TimeformUS Weekend Stakes Plays for The Alabama and the Arlington Million read blog
Arlington Million: Finnegans Wake
Dale Romans trainee Finnegans Wake at Arlington Aug. 15, 2014.
Magician, Real Solution Meet in Million
Ken and Sarah Ramsey's defending victor Real Solution is set for a showdown with 2013 Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) winner Magician in the Arlington Million (gr. IT) at Arlington International Racecourse Aug. 16.
Finnegans Wake Targets Grade I Win in Million
Two years ago, Finnesgans Wake entered the Secretariat Stakes (gr. IT) off a third-place finish in the Virginia Derby (gr. IIIT), and trainer Dale Romans promised, "This horse has a big one in him."
Seven are Pre-Entered in Arlington Million
A short list of seven horses has been pre-entered for the Arlington Million (gr. IT) Aug. 16, headed by defending Million champion Real Solution and 2013 Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) victor Magician.
The Week in Photos for 7/15/2014
Arlington Park, Europe, Japan, Delaware Park, Gulfstream Park, Monmouth Park, Lone Star Park and more! view slideshow
Finnegans Wake Gets Nod in Arlington 'Cap
Donegal Racing's Finnegans Wake tallied his first stakes victory in a thriller July 12, getting his head in front of fast-finishing Admiral Kitten at the wire to win the Arlington Handicap (gr. IIIT).
The Pizza Man Key Ingredient To Arlington
There are three Pick 4 sequences on Arlington Million Preview Day on Saturday at Arlington International Racecourse. read blog
'Dude,' Will Take Charge Ready for Clark 'Cap
Multiple grade I winner Game On Dude and Travers (gr. I) victor Will Take Charge both drew well for the $500,000-added Clark Handicap Presented by Norton Healthcare (gr. I) to be held Nov. 29 at Churchill Downs.
Game on Dude Works at Hollywood for Clark
Eclipse Award hopeful Game On Dude worked a strong four furlongs at Betfair Hollywood Park Nov. 24 and afterward trainer Bob Baffert said he would ship to Churchill Downs Nov. 27 to compete in the Clark Handicap (gr. I).
Golden Ticket, Bourbon Courage Work for Clark
A trio of contenders for the Nov. 29 Clark Handicap (gr. I)--Golden Ticket, Bourbon Courage, and Finnegans Wake--turned in their final works Nov. 23 for the premiere race of Churchill's autumn meet.
19 Nominated for Clark Handicap Nov. 29
Game On Dude and Will Take Charge stand out on the nomination list released Nov. 17 for the upcoming $500,000 Clark Handicap Presented by Norton Healthcare (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.
Will Take Charge Returns to Tab; Clark Looms
Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) runner-up Will Take Charge breezed four furlongs Nov. 16 at Churchill Downs in preparation for the $500,000 Clark Handicap Presented by Norton Healthcare Nov. 29.
That Handicapping Show: Fayette Stakes
Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak handicap the Fayette Stakes at Keeneland this weekend. watch video
New Millionaire Willcox Inn to Target Fayette
New millionaire Willcox Inn will try to score a victory in his second start at the current Keeneland fall meet when he faces an expected field of eight other starters in the $200,000 Hagyard Fayette Stakes (gr. II) Oct. 26.
Connections
| Trainer | Peter Miller |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Kent J. Desormeaux |
| Owner | Donegal Racing and Rockingham Ranch |
| Breeder | Jerry Crawford |
Pedigree
| Finnegans Wake View Five-Cross Pedigree | Powerscourt (GB) | Sadler's Wells |
| Rainbow Lake (GB) | ||
| Boat's Ghost | Silver Ghost | |
| Rocktheboat |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTKNOV2016 Hip 160 |
Racing or stallion prospect | Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent | ($45,000) |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
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