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.
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Caption: Tom's Tribute Scenes at Santa Anita on Oct. 30, 2014, in preparation for Breeders' Cup in California. 1Origs10_30_14 image981 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Tom's Tribute Scenes at Santa Anita on Oct. 27, 2014, in preparation for Breeders' Cup in California. 1Origs10_28_14 image405 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Tom's Tribute with Mike Smith at Santa Anita in preparation for Breeders' Cup in California on Oct. 25, 2014. 1Origs10_26_14 image460 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: James Cassidy, trainer of Tom's Tribute at Santa Anita in preparation for Breeders' Cup in California on Oct. 25, 2014. 1Origs10_26_14 image444 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Tom's Tribute - Breeders' Cup 2014
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Tom's Tribute works for the Breeders' Cup Oct. 26, 2014.
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Tom's Tribute wins the Eddie Read Stakes.
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Tom's Tribute wins the Eddie Read Stakes.
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Tom's Tribute wins the Eddie Read Stakes.
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Tom's Tribute wins the Del Mar Mile.
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Tom's Tribute wins the Del Mar Mile.
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Tom's Tribute wins the Del Mar Mile.
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Tom's Tribute wins the Del Mar Mile.
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Tom's Tribute wins the Del Mar Mile.
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Tom's Tribute wins the Del Mar Mile.
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Tom's Tribute wins the Del Mar Mile.
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Tom's Tribute wins the Del Mar Mile.
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Tom's Tribute wins the Thunder Road Stakes.
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Tom's Tribute wins the Thunder Road Stakes.
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Tom's Tribute wins the Thunder Road Stakes.
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Tom's Tribute wins the Thunder Road Stakes.
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Tom's Tribute wins the Thunder Road Stakes.
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Tom's Tribute Del Mar Mile.
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Tom's Tribute wins the Eddie Read Stakes.
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Tom's Tribute wins the Thunder Road Stakes.
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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.
Kaigun Storms From Last to Seabiscuit Win
Not a factor in the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) earlier this month, Kaigun was an unstoppable force Nov. 28 after unleashing a mighty run through the Del Mar stretch to win the $250,750 Seabiscuit Handicap (gr. IIT).
Tom's Tribute Tops Talented Seabiscuit Cast
Tom's Tribute, whose past two starts at Del Mar produced victories in the Eddie Read Stakes (gr. IT) and Del Mar Mile Handicap (gr. IIT), heads a staunch field of 10 expected for the grade II Seabiscuit Handicap Nov. 28.
Smith Has Calming Influence on Tom's Tribute
If you watch Mike Smith in the post parade of the upcoming Nov. 1 Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) at Santa Anita Park, don't be surprised to see him slouched a bit in the saddle, his feet dropped out of the irons.
Breeders' Cup Mile Wide-Open Without Wise Dan
With two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan sidelined after dominating back-to-back editions of the $2 million Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT), the Nov. 1 race drew a slew of contenders.
Mile Draws 19 First-Preference Entries
With two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan sidelined after dominating back-to-back editions of the $2 million Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT), a slew of contenders pre-entered the turf event to be run Nov. 1 at Santa Anita.
Untapable Tops Worktab Sunday at Santa Anita
Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) winner Untapable, who suddenly looms as a possible favorite in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) following the defection of Beholder, turned in a bullet five-furlong move at Santa Anita Oct. 19.
Tom's Tribute Triumphs in Del Mar Mile
Tom's Tribute took advantage of a slow start from heavy favorite Obviously to take the $250,000 Del Mar Mile (gr. IIT) by a length over Rock Me Baby with Handsome Mike another half-length back in third.
Obviously Targets Del Mar Mile Three-Peat
Winner of the past two editions of the Del Mar Mile (gr. IIT), the speedster Obviously goes for a three-peat on the turf as part of the TVG Pacific Classic undercard Aug. 24 at the seaside track.
Tom's Tribute Times it Right in Eddie Read
Tom's Tribute became a grade I winner July 20 when he held even-money favorite Summer Front safe through the homestretch to register a 1 1/4-length victory in the $300,000 Eddie Read Stakes on the Del Mar turf.
Summer Front in Good Spot for Grade I Win
Unsuccessful in six previous tries at the grade I level, Summer Front is well-positioned to break through as part of a small field in the $300,000 Eddie Read Stakes, the first top-level race of the Del Mar season July 20.
Obviously Repeats in Shoemaker Mile Stakes
A change of venue didn't bother Obviously, who for the second straight year cruised to an easy win in the Shoemaker Mile Stakes (gr. IT) June 14 at Santa Anita Park.
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Obviously, Winning Prize Clash in Shoemaker
Fresh off a front-running romp in the American Stakes one month ago, Obviously faces fellow grade I winner Winning Prize and several other talented older runners in the $400,000 Shoemaker Mile (gr. IT) June 14 at Santa Anita.
Tom's Tribute Equals Wise Dan's Course Mark
Next to last going to the far turn under Mike Smith, Tom's Tribute came roaring down the stretch to win the $75,000 Thunder Road Stakes at Santa Anita Park while equaling Wise Dan's course record for a mile on turf.
Lochte Looks for First California Stakes
Lochte, impressive 39-1 winner of the Feb. 9 Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap (gr. IT), will attempt to repeat his success in his first trip to California when he faces nine others in the March 8 Frank E. Kilroe Mile (gr.IT).
New Tactics Take Winning Prize to Arcadia Win
Winning Prize caught pacesetter Regally Ready in the closing stages and repelled the late charge of Tom's Tribute for a comfortable win in the $200,000 Arcadia Stakes (gr. IIT) Feb. 1 at Santa Anita Park.
Suggestive Boy Facing Tough Field in Arcadia
Suggestive Boy, who went to the sidelines with a splint injury last spring, returns from an 11-month absence to defend his title in the $200,000 Arcadia Stakes (gr. IIT) Feb. 1 at Santa Anita Park.
No Jet Lag Can Make Amends in Sir Beaufort
Grade II winner No Jet Lag makes his first start since he was well beaten by Wise Dan in the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) when he takes on nine opponents in the $200,000 Sir Beaufort Stakes (gr. IIT) at Santa Anita Park.
Connections
| Trainer | James M. Cassidy |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Mike E. Smith |
| Owner | Braly Family Trust |
| Breeder | Laura M. McKinney & Ouisha McKinney |
Pedigree
| Tom's Tribute View Five-Cross Pedigree | Lion Heart | Tale of the Cat |
| Satin Sunrise | ||
| Halloween Fun | El Prado (IRE) | |
| On Hand |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2011 Hip 2268 |
Yearling | Purpoodock Bloodstock | Stony Point | $60,000 |
| OBSMAR2012 Hip 338 |
Two-year-old | Marilyn Braly | Wavertree Stables, agent | $310,000 |
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| Dacita (CHI) |
