Finistere (USA)
About
Finistere is a 5yo dark bay/brown gelding from the United States trained by Caryn Vecchio. He is by Verrazano out of Fleuron and has recorded two career wins. On 21 Aug 2025 at Thistledown, Finistere earned his most notable victory, winning the $13,500 Race 4. The horse has proved profitable for bettors; backing him throughout his career would have delivered a 43% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Thistledown 21-Aug-25 1645m R4 Race 4 $8,505 (of $13,500) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:43.240, SP: 9.00 allowed to settle, rallied three wide through the far turn to make the lead at the top of the stretch, edged clear late and lasted under right handed urging. | A Chavez 54kg | 1 (7) |
| Thistledown 06-Aug-25 1645m R1 Race 1 $2,700 (of $13,500) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:44.480, SP: 7.00 allowed to settle, rallied five wide through the far turn, made the lead two wide inside the furlong marker and just missed hanging on. | A Chavez 54kg 0.10L | 2 (13) |
| Thistledown 11-Jul-25 1207m FIRM R5 Md $8,252 (of $13,100) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:13.520, SP: 11.00 dueled, early, shook clear on the turn, widened in the stretch to win in comfortable fashion. | A Chavez 55.8kg | 1 (6) |
| Thistledown 26-Jun-25 1207m FIRM R3 Md $2,620 (of $13,100) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:13.250 allowed to settle, rallied outside in the six path through the stretch and finished clear for second. | A Chavez 55.8kg 2.50L | 2 (7) |
| Thistledown 12-Jun-25 1207m FIRM R3 Md $2,620 (of $13,100) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:14.520 set a pressured pace until mid stretch then was no match for the winner while well clear for second. | A Chavez 55.8kg 2.25L | 2 (5) |
| Thistledown 23-May-25 1106m FIRM R1 Md $131 (of $13,100) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:08.110, SP: 5.00 was no factor. | G Terraza 55.8kg 7.00L | 6 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 26-Mar-24 1609m FIRM R2 Md $1,702 (of $24,302) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:42.160, SP: 16/10 Failed to sustain bid | N Vigil 57.2kg 11.75L | 4 (6) |
| Mahoning Valley 08-Mar-24 1609m FIRM R8 Md $2,430 (of $24,302) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:42.160, SP: 2/1 Long drive, not enuf | B Tapara 57.2kg 3.50L | 3 (6) |
| Mahoning Valley 21-Feb-24 1609m FIRM R8 Md $1,702 (of $24,302) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:42.940, SP: 16/5 Failed to menace | B Tapara 57.2kg 8.25L | 4 (6) |
| Mahoning Valley 03-Jan-24 1207m FIRM R1 Md $729 (of $24,302) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:12.740 drifted in bumping rivals at the start, was taken wide soon thereafter then was no factor. | F Reyes 57.2kg 7.50L | 5 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 06-Dec-23 1207m GOOD R8 Md $4,860 (of $24,302) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:12.510 bore in at the start, was unhurried early, closed determinedly four wide through the stretch and finished well clear for second. | F Reyes 56.7kg 4.00L | 2 (8) |
| Mahoning Valley 15-Nov-23 1207m FIRM R4 Md $4,860 (of $24,302) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:14.680 raced along the inside down the backstretch and through the turn, altered course six wide entering the stretch, rallied to make the lead late and just missed hanging on. | F Reyes 56.2kg 0.25L | 2 (8) |
| Mahoning Valley 31-Oct-23 1207m R1 Md (of $24,302) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:13.440 well placed, failed to respond. | V R Fernandez 55.8kg 6.00L | 5 (9) |
| Thistledown 06-Oct-23 1106m FIRM R8 CLMd (of $26,400) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:05.820 broke slowly, bore in at the start and was outrun. | M Cedillo 54kg, Cd 56.2kg 16.25L | 7 (7) |