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Finnick the Fierce
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Owner
Monge, Arnaldo and Hernandez, Rey
Trainer
Rey HernandezJockey
Martin GarciaBreeder
Paige Jillian Blu Sky Stables
Sex
Colt
Color
Chestnut
Birthplace
Kentucky
Foal Date
Apr 22, 2017
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Finnick the Fierce Racing News
Finnick the Fierce Contender Profile
A son of 2011 Kentucky Derby favorite Dialed In, out of the Southern Image mare Southern Classic, Finnick the Fierce figures to be a fan favorite on Derby Day. He is an underdog, battling to hold his own against tough competition. He has overcome adversity, having lost his right eye at an early age. And who doesn’t love a good longshot?
PRO Longshot Kentucky Jockey Club runner-up tends to run well at Churchill.
CON Remains a cut below the standard required here
More on Finnick the Fierce:
JOHNSON: Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Finnick the Fierce
Kentucky Derby Contender Horse Profile: Finnick the Fierce
Analyzing 25 years of Kentucky Derby pace fractions
Ultimate Road to the Kentucky Derby Prep-Race Guide
TwinSpires Kentucky Derby News & Notes
Brisnet Kentucky Derby Guide
Race History
| Finish | Race | Grade | Distance | Surface | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th |  |
Toyota Blue Grass Stakes
Keeneland |
II | 1 1/8 Miles | Dirt | Jul 11, 2020 |
| 3rd |
Allowance Optional Claiming
Churchill Downs |
1 1/16 Miles | Dirt | Jun 13, 2020 | ||
| 3rd | |
Arkansas Derby
Oaklawn Park |
I | 1 1/8 Miles | Dirt | May 2, 2020 |
| 7th | |
Risen Star S. presented by Lamarque Ford
Fair Grounds |
II | 1 1/8 Miles | Dirt | Feb 15, 2020 |
| 4th | |
LeComte Stakes
Fair Grounds |
III | 1 1/16 Miles | Dirt | Jan 18, 2020 |
| 2nd | |
Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes
Churchill Downs |
II | 1 1/16 Miles | Dirt | Nov 30, 2019 |
| 4th |
Allowance Optional Claiming
Churchill Downs |
6 1/2 Furlongs | Dirt | Nov 9, 2019 |