Funky Munky Stable, Thoroughbred and Harness Horse Racing Partnerships
On January 12, 2012, ALL MUNKY BUSINESS broke her maiden at The Meadowlands, trotting in 2:00.3. Yannick Gingras was the winning driver, as ALL MUNKY BUSINESS won the first leg of the SUPER BOWL series and automatically qualified for the $58,500 final.
On January 12, 2012, ALL MUNKY BUSINESS broke her maiden at The Meadowlands, trotting in 2:00.3. Yannick Gingras was the winning driver, as ALL MUNKY BUSINESS won the first leg of the SUPER BOWL series and automatically qualified for the $58,500 final.
On August 19, 2011, THE FUNKY EXPRESS broke her maiden at Saratoga Racetrack. The two yr old filly, THE FUNKY EXPRESS received a 72 Beyer as she crushed the field, victorious by 6 1/2 lengths!
On August 19, 2011, THE FUNKY EXPRESS broke her maiden at Saratoga Racetrack. The two yr old filly, THE FUNKY EXPRESS received a 72 Beyer as she crushed the field, victorious by 6 1/2 lengths!
ONE WAY TO ROCK cruises to an 8 length win at Saratoga Racetrack on August 20, 2011, It gives Funky Munky Stable its 4th win in 12 starts [9 of 12 in the money] at the prestigious Saratoga race meet!
ONE WAY TO ROCK cruises to an 8 length win at Saratoga Racetrack on August 20, 2011, It gives Funky Munky Stable its 4th win in 12 starts [9 of 12 in the money] at the prestigious Saratoga race meet!
On August 7, 2011, FUNKY MUNKY MAMA wins an allowance race at Saratoga Racetrack, garnishing an 84 Beyer number in the process. It is the second win in two years at the prestigious Racetrack for Stakes Placed FUNKY MUNKY MAMA!
On August 7, 2011, FUNKY MUNKY MAMA wins an allowance race at Saratoga Racetrack, garnishing an 84 Beyer number in the process. It is the second win in two years at the prestigious Racetrack for Stakes Placed FUNKY MUNKY MAMA!
SILENT THUNDER, a 2 yr old NY Bred, wins at Saratoga Racetrack on Saturday, August 6, 2011. Later that night 150 partners had a blast at the annual Funky Munky Stable party at the Saratoga Harness track after watching SILENT THUNDER win earlier in the day!
SILENT THUNDER, a 2 yr old NY Bred, wins at Saratoga Racetrack on Saturday, August 6, 2011. Later that night 150 partners had a blast at the annual Funky Munky Stable party at the Saratoga Harness track after watching SILENT THUNDER win earlier in the day!
W.W.'S LADY'S MAN finds the Winners Circle at Belmont Park on 5/20/11, going 6 furlongs in 1:09.2 with Edgar Prado up. W.W.'S LADY'S MAN was claimed for $25,000 in February, and got a lifetime best Beyer number of 91 in this race.
W.W.'S LADY'S MAN finds the Winner's Circle at Belmont Park on 5/20/11, going 6 furlongs in 1:09.2 with Edgar Prado up. W.W.'S LADY'S MAN was claimed for $25,000 in February, and got a lifetime best Beyer number of 91 in this race.
JETTY wins again for Funky Munky Stable at The Meadowlands on 5/7/11 in 1:52, driven by Hall of Famer Mike Lachance!
JETTY wins again for Funky Munky Stable at The Meadowlands on 5/7/11 in 1:52, driven by Hall of Famer Mike Lachance!
STRONG SIGNAL gets his first win for Funky Munky Stable on 4/26/11 at Pocono Downs with Andrew McCarthy driving.
STRONG SIGNAL gets his first win for Funky Munky Stable on 4/26/11 at Pocono Downs with Andrew McCarthy driving.
HOLD THAT MEMORY gets his initial victory at Aqueduct Racetrack on 4/16/11 with C.C. Lopez
HOLD THAT MEMORY gets his initial victory at Aqueduct Racetrack on 4/16/11 with
C.C. Lopez
GOODNIGHT BRAD gets his maiden win at Aqueduct Racetrack on 2/04/11
GOODNIGHT BRAD gets his maiden win at Aqueduct Racetrack on 2/04/11
I RIDE WESTERN wins at Harrah's Chester Racetrack on 10/24/10. George Napolitano drove I RIDE WESTERN to a 1 3/4 length win in 1:52.1
I RIDE WESTERN wins at Harrah's Chester Racetrack on 10/24/10. George Napolitano drove
I RIDE WESTERN to a 1 3/4 length win in 1:52.1.
Close up of JACK ON THE ROCKS winning the $100,000 Maryland Million Sprint Stakes at Laurel Park on 10/02/10
Close up of JACK ON THE ROCKS winning the $100,000 Maryland Million Sprint Stakes at Laurel Park on 10/02/10
Funky Munky Stable's Managing Partner Richie Munk leading JACK ON THE ROCKS to the Winners Circle after he won the $100,000 Maryland Million Sprint Stakes ay Laurel Park on 10/02/10.
Funky Munky Stable's Managing Partner Richie Munk leading JACK ON THE ROCKS to the Winners Circle after he won the $100,000 Maryland Million Sprint Stakes ay Laurel Park on 10/02/10.
Trophy presentation, along with Winners Circle Pic with jubilant Funky Munky Stable partners after JACK ON THE ROCKS won the $100,000 Maryland Million Sprint Stakes at Laurel Park on 10/02/10
Trophy presentation, along with Winners Circle Pic with jubilant Funky Munky Stable partners after JACK ON THE ROCKS won the $100,000 Maryland Million Sprint Stakes at Laurel Park on 10/02/10.
FUNKY MUNKY MAMA wins at Saratoga Racetrack on 8/20/10 with John Velasquez up, giving Funky Munky Stable its first win ever at Saratoga Racetrack!
FUNKY MUNKY MAMA wins at Saratoga Racetrack on 8/20/10 with John Velasquez up, giving Funky Munky Stable its first win ever at Saratoga Racetrack!
JL'S MAN OF ACTION wins on 6/26/10 at The Meadowlands with Eric Goodell in the sulky. His time of 1:51.1 was a new lifetime mark!
JL'S MAN OF ACTION wins on 6/26/10 at The Meadowlands with Eric Goodell in the sulky. His time of 1:51.1 was a new lifetime mark!
GERALD N SAM wins at The Meadowlands on 4/10/10, after being claimed by Funky Munky Stable for $25,000 only a week earlier!
GERALD N SAM wins at The Meadowlands on 4/10/10, after being claimed by Funky Munky Stable for $25,000 only a week earlier!
HOLD THAT PROSPECT wins The Mommy Dear Stakes in a driving snow storm at Aqueduct Racetrack on February 25, 2010. HTP now has 6 wins in 9 starts [including 2 stakes wins]for Funky Munky Stable since we claimed her in March 2009.
HOLD THAT PROSPECT wins The Mommy Dear Stakes in a driving snow storm at Aqueduct Racetrack on February 25, 2010. HTP now has 6 wins in 9 starts [including 2 stakes wins] for Funky Munky Stable since we claimed her in March 2009.
LINE OF FIRE N captures his first win as part of Funky Munky Stable at The Meadowlands with Tim Tetrick driving on January 16, 2010.
LINE OF FIRE N captures his first win as part of Funky Munky Stable at The Meadowlands with Tim Tetrick driving on January 16, 2010.
LINE OF FIRE N wins at The Meadowlands on 1/30/10 for his second win this month, with Brian Sears driving. The win capped a tremendous start this year for our boy, who has earned $32,000 this year already! Also the win gave Funky Munky Stable a thoroughbred win [HOLD THAT PROSPECT] and a harness win [LINE OF FIRE N] on the same day, a feat never done before by a partnership stable!
LINE OF FIRE N wins at The Meadowlands on 1/30/10 for his second win this month, with Brian Sears driving. The win capped a tremendous start this year for our boy, who has earned $32,000 this year already!!! Also the win gave Funky Munky Stable a thoroughbred win [HOLD THAT PROSPECT] and a harness win [LINE OF FIRE N] on the same day, a feat never done before by a partnership stable!
HOLD THAT PROSPECT wins The 70th running of The Correction Handicap at Aqueduct Racetrack on January 30, 2010. It is the first Stakes victory for Funky Munky Stable. HTP has now earned $193,000 in 8 starts for Funky Munky Stable since June 2009. The gave Funky Munky Stable a thoroughbred win [HOLD THAT PROSPECT] and a harness win [LINE OF FIRE N] on the same day, a feat never done before by a partnership stable!
HOLD THAT PROSPECT wins The 70th running of The Correction Handicap at Aqueduct Racetrack on January 30, 2010. It is the first Stakes victory for Funky Munky Stable. HTP has now earned $193,000 in 8 starts for Funky Munky Stable since June 2009. The gave Funky Munky Stable a thoroughbred win [HOLD THAT PROSPECT] and a harness win [LINE OF FIRE N] on the same day, a feat never done before by a partnership stable!
On Jan. 2, 2010, WINDSONG DESTROYER rings in the New Year with a convincing win at The Meadowlands, with Tim Tetrick driving.
On Jan. 2, 2010, WINDSONG DESTROYER rings in the New Year with a convincing win at The Meadowlands, with Tim Tetrick driving.
On November 27 at Aqueduct, HOLD THAT PROSPECT won for the fourth time in 6 starts for Funky Munky Stable since being claimed for $30,000 on 3/28/09. HTP now has earnings of $117,352 since her first start for our stable on June 4!!!
On November 27 at Aqueduct, HOLD THAT PROSPECT won for the fourth time in 6 starts for Funky Munky Stable since being claimed for $30,000 on 3/28/09. HTP now has earnings of $117,352 since her first start for our stable on June 4!!!
Funky Munky Stable's BARONESS wins at Aqueduct Racetrack on 11/08/09, giving FMS 2 wins in two starts at the Aqueduct meet, and putting FMS into a tie for 4th place in the owners standings for the Aqueduct meet!
Funky Munky Stable's BARONESS wins at Aqueduct Racetrack on 11/08/09, giving FMS 2 wins in two starts at the Aqueduct meet, and putting FMS into a tie for 4th place in the owners standings for the Aqueduct meet!
On October 29 at Aqueduct, HOLD THAT PROSPECT won her third race in 5 starts since being claimed for $30,000 by Funky Munky Stable and has now earned $90,352 since June 4, 2009!!!
On October 29 at Aqueduct, HOLD THAT PROSPECT won her third race in 5 starts since being claimed for $30,000 by Funky Munky Stable and has now earned $90,352 since June 4, 2009!!!
Funky Munky Stable's WINDSONG DESTROYER, who was claimed for $40,000 on July 18, wins a $50,000 claimer on July 25 at The Meadowlands with Hall of Fame driver John Campbell.
Funky Munky Stable's WINDSONG DESTROYER, who was claimed for $40,000 on July 18, wins a $50,000 claimer on July 25 at The Meadowlands with Hall of Fame driver John Campbell.
Funky Munky Stable's HOLD THAT PROSPECT wins at Belmont Park on July 15, going 6 furlongs in 1:09.2 and earning a 93 Beyer speed figure!
Funky Munky Stable's HOLD THAT PROSPECT wins at Belmont Park on July 15, going 6 furlongs in 1:09.2 and earning a 93 Beyer speed figure!
Funky Munky Stable's HOLD THAT PROSPECT wins at Belmont Park on June 19 in an allowance race. The 4 yr old filly covered 6 furlongs in 1:09.2 earning a 90 Beyer speed figure!
Funky Munky Stable's HOLD THAT PROSPECT wins at Belmont Park on June 19 in an allowance race. The 4 yr old filly covered 6 furlongs in 1:09.2 earning a 90 Beyer speed figure!
Funky Munky Stable's JACK ON THE ROCKS wins at Belmont Park on May 9, 2009 in an allowance race. JOTR was clocked in 1:21.4 for the 7 furlong race, while earning a 100 Beyer speed figure!
Funky Munky Stable's JACK ON THE ROCKS wins at Belmont Park on May 9, 2009 in an allowance race. JOTR was clocked in 1:21.4 for the 7 furlong race, while earning a 100 Beyer speed figure!
Funky Munky Stable's BORILLA wins at Yonkers Raceway on May 7, 2009.
Funky Munky Stable's BORILLA wins at Yonkers Raceway on May 7, 2009.
Funky Munky Stable's JACK ON THE ROCKS getting the stable's inaugural win for the thoroughbred division at Aqueduct Racetrack on 3/19/09.
Funky Munky Stable's JACK ON THE ROCKS getting the stable's inaugural win for the thoroughbred division at Aqueduct Racetrack on 3/19/09.
Funky Munky Stable's BORILLA getting the stable's historic first win at Yonkers Raceway on 11/24/08
Funky Munky Stable's BORILLA getting the stable's historic first win at Yonkers Raceway on 11/24/08.
Partners of Funky Munky Stable's BORILLA celebrate his win at Yonkers Raceway on 2/27/09
Partners of Funky Munky Stable's BORILLA celebrate his win at Yonkers Raceway on 2/27/09.
Partners of Funky Munky Stable's BORILLA celebrate his win at Yonkers Raceway on 2/09/09, race 8
Partners of Funky Munky Stable's BORILLA celebrate his win at Yonkers Raceway on 2/09/09, race 8.
ULTIMATE DESIRE, who Funky Munky Stable claimed on 7/11/11 for $30,000, gets a little roadwork at The Meadowlands with trainer Jean Drolet along for the ride.
ULTIMATE DESIRE, who Funky Munky Stable claimed on 7/11/11 for $30,000, gets a little roadwork at The Meadowlands with trainer Jean Drolet along for the ride.
3 yr old NY Bred colt DARRIN'S DILEMMA, who Funky Munky Stable claimed on 9/25/11 for $25,000 at Belmont Park, enjoys his bath!
3 yr old NY Bred colt DARRIN'S DILEMMA, who Funky Munky Stable claimed on 9/25/11 for $25,000 at Belmont Park, enjoys his bath!
The first jockey to wear the Funky Munky Stable silks!
The first jockey to wear the Funky Munky Stable silks! Our thanks to FMS partners Deb & Bob Walton, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Funky Munky Stable claimed XODO for $35,000 at Belmont Park on 9/28/11. He's a specialist on turf and dirt with a strong closing kick!
Funky Munky Stable claimed XODO for $35,000 at Belmont Park on 9/28/11. He's a specialist on turf and dirt with a strong closing kick!
JETTY was claimed by FMS at Harrah's Chester Racetrack on 10/24/10 for $37,500. JETTY raced back a week later coming in second at Chester!
JETTY was claimed by FMS at Harrah's Chester Racetrack on 10/24/10 for $37,500. JETTY raced back a week later coming in second at Chester!
 I RIDE WESTERN was claimed at Harrah's Chester Racetrack on 9/19/10 for $20,000. On 10/24/10 he won a condition race at Chester in 1:52.1!
I RIDE WESTERN was claimed at Harrah's Chester Racetrack on 9/19/10 for $20,000. On 10/24/10 he won a condition race at Chester in 1:52.1!
Trainer Jean Drolet with new Funky Munky Stable addition WINDSONG DESTROYER claimed at The Meadowlands on July 18, 2009, for $40,000.
Trainer Jean Drolet with new Funky Munky Stable addition WINDSONG DESTROYER claimed at The Meadowlands on July 18, 2009, for $40,000.
FMS's WINDSONG DESTROYER doing a little trotting [by the way, he's a pacer] during morning training hours at The Meadowlands on 7/20/09
FMS's WINDSONG DESTROYER doing a little trotting [by the way, he's a pacer] during morning training hours at The Meadowlands on 7/20/09
Funky Munky Stable's trainer Gary Gullo and jockey Jorge Chavez in the paddock at Belmont, appear to be discussing dinner plans rather than strategy for HOLD THAT PROSPECT's race on July 15. No matter, HTP won the race anyway! PIC taken by FMS partner Emmet Hussey.
Funky Munky Stable's trainer Gary Gullo and jockey Jorge Chavez in the paddock at Belmont, appear to be discussing dinner plans rather than strategy for HOLD THAT PROSPECT's race on July 15. No matter, HTP won the race anyway! PIC taken by FMS partner Emmet Hussey.
Funky Munky Stable's newest addition, 5 yr old NY Bred mare, BARONESS, getting a bath at trainer Gary Gullo's barn on 6/27/09
Funky Munky Stable's newest addition, 5 yr old NY Bred mare, BARONESS, getting a bath at trainer Gary Gullo's barn on 6/27/09
Hall of Fame jockey Edgar Prado being the first to don the Funky Munky Stable Racing Silks for our Inaugural Race at Belmont Park 9/12/08
Hall of Fame jockey Edgar Prado being the first to don the Funky Munky Stable Racing Silks for our Inaugural Race at Belmont Park 9/12/08
JACK ON THE ROCKS 'down the stretch' at Aqueduct on 2/25/09. Special thanks to FMS partner Debi Kral for photo.
JACK ON THE ROCKS "down the stretch" at Aqueduct on 2/25/09.
Special thanks to FMS partner Debi Kral for photo.
Newest Funky Munky Stable acquisition, BORILLA [10/13/08] laying down on the job!
Newest Funky Munky Stable acquisition, BORILLA [10/13/08] laying down on the job!
Funky Munky Stable's HOLD THAT PROSPECT entering the Winners Circle after her victory at Belmont Park on 7/15/09. PIC taken by FMS partner Emmet Hussey.
Funky Munky Stable's HOLD THAT PROSPECT entering the Winners Circle after her victory at Belmont Park on 7/15/09. PIC taken by FMS partner Emmet Hussey.
JACK ON THE ROCKS is still laughing in his stall on 3/22/09 about his win on 3/19/09 at Aqueduct.
JACK ON THE ROCKS is still laughing in his stall on 3/22/09 about his win on 3/19/09 at Aqueduct.
Funky Munky Stable's HOLD THAT PROSPECT and jockey Jorge Chavez in the paddock before HTP's winning race on 6/19/09 at Belmont Park. Photo taken by FMS partner Derek Smith.
Funky Munky Stable's HOLD THAT PROSPECT and jockey Jorge Chavez in the paddock before HTP's winning race on 6/19/09 at Belmont Park. Photo taken by FMS partner Derek Smith.
4 year old NY Bred colt OVEREXTENDED, claimed by Funky Munky Stable at Aqueduct for $25,000 on 11/28/09
4 year old NY Bred colt OVEREXTENDED, claimed by Funky Munky Stable at Aqueduct for $25,000 on 11/28/09
4 year old NY Bred colt OVEREXTENDED, claimed by Funky Munky Stable at Aqueduct for $25,000 on 11/28/09. Special thanks to FMS partner Deborah Kral for the fantastic photo!
4 year old NY Bred colt OVEREXTENDED, claimed by Funky Munky Stable at Aqueduct for $25,000 on 11/28/09. Special thanks to FMS partner Deborah Kral for the fantastic photo!
Funky Munky Stable's HOLD THAT PROSPECT and jockey Jorge Chavez during HTP's winning race on 6/19/09 at Belmont Park. Photo taken by FMS partner Derek Smith.
Funky Munky Stable's HOLD THAT PROSPECT and jockey Jorge Chavez during HTP's winning race on 6/19/09 at Belmont Park. Photo taken by FMS partner Derek Smith.
Funky Munky Stable's LINE OF FIRE N, claimed at Harrah's Chester on 9/30/09 for $48,000 gets some roadwork with trainer Jean Drolet.
Funky Munky Stable's LINE OF FIRE N, claimed at Harrah's Chester on 9/30/09 for $48,000 gets some roadwork with trainer Jean Drolet.
Who's the boss, the cat or the rooster? The answer is THE ROOSTER!
Who's the boss, the cat or the rooster?
The answer is THE ROOSTER!
LODI GOVERNOR, claimed by Funky Munky Stable on 5/21/11 for $20,000 at The Meadowlands.
LODI GOVERNOR, claimed by Funky Munky Stable on 5/21/11 for $20,000 at The Meadowlands.
Closeup of newly acquired LODI GOVERNOR. He certainly seems to be a happy camper!
Closeup of newly acquired LODI GOVERNOR. He certainly seems to be a happy camper!
NY Bred 2 year old filly, FUNKY MUNKY MAMA, by Lionhearted, out of Stakes placed The Rodeo Express, is the first 2 year old ever acquired by Funky Munky Stable.
NY Bred 2 year old filly FUNKY MUNKY MAMA, by Lionhearted, out of Stakes placed The Rodeo Express, is the first 2 year old ever acquired by Funky Munky Stable.
NY Bred 2 year old colt, GOODNIGHT BRAD, by Hook And Ladder, acquired by Funky Munky Stable out of the March 2010 OBS 2 yr old in training sale.
NY Bred 2 year old colt, GOODNIGHT BRAD, by Hook And Ladder, acquired by Funky Munky Stable out of the March 2010 OBS 2 yr old in training sale.
Funky Munky Stable has acquired 2 year old filly trotter ALL MUNKY BUSINESS, purchased privately for $65,000. The FMS partners took part in a poll to name the 2 yr old NY Bred. As a result of the poll, the filly's name is ALL MUNKY BUSINESS.
Funky Munky Stable has acquired 2 year old filly trotter ALL MUNKY BUSINESS, purchased privately for $65,000. The FMS partners took part in a poll to name the 2 yr old NY Bred. As a result of the poll, the filly's name is ALL MUNKY BUSINESS.
MITIGATION was claimed for $35,000 at Saratoga Racetrack on 8/19/10. He won the race at odds of 21-1 and will be pointed to the Frank Sullivan Stakes on Labor Day!
MITIGATION was claimed for $35,000 at Saratoga Racetrack on 8/19/10. He won the race at odds of 21-1 and will be pointed to the Frank Sullivan Stakes on Labor Day!
Good looking head of MITIGATION, claimed on 8/19/10 at Saratoga Racetrack for $35,000.
Good looking head of MITIGATION, claimed on 8/19/10 at Saratoga Racetrack for $35,000.
Funky Munky Stable claimed W.W.'S LADY'S MAN on 2/06/11 at Aqueduct Racetrack for $25,000.
Funky Munky Stable claimed W.W.'S LADY'S MAN on 2/06/11 at Aqueduct Racetrack for $25,000.