(Pivotal - Finlaggan (By My Chief))
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- 1998 foal, 16.1hh. Cost 33,000 guineas as a yearling and trained by Bryan McMahon as a 2yo to 5yo before his sale and transfer to P. Gallagher in the US. Raced 33 times for 9 wins during his career.
- Despite being with a renowned '2yo trainer' he ran only twice at 2yo showing moderate form when unplaced in 5-6f maiden races in September and 25/1 on both occasions. 13 starts at 3yo saw his handicap mark climb from an opening level of 50 to perch at 100. Successful over 6-7f off 50, 69 & 89 during the rise and placed 2nd off 100 in a competitive handicap. Won three times at 4yo over 6f including a handicap off 105 and a Listed event. Won the 5f Group 3 Palace House Stakes early as a 5yo before running unplaced in Group 1 races and then sold to to race in the US. Unplaced in two 6-7f turf events there to February of his 6yo season before a long absence. Returned in October to win a 9f turf Grade 3 and then retired.
- To stud in 2005 and a First Season Sire in 2008. 37 yearlings sold in Europe in 2007 for an average of 18,600 guineas.
- 2005 to 2012 Wins List.