Motivator | |
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Sire | Montjeu |
Grandsire | Sadler's Wells |
Dam | Out West |
Damsire | Gone West |
Sex | Colt |
Foaled | 2002 |
Country | Great Britain |
Colour | Bay |
Breeder | Deerfield Farm |
Owner | Royal Ascot Racing Club |
Trainer | Michael Bell |
Record | 7: 4-2-0 |
Earnings | £1,192,457 |
Major wins | |
Racing Post Trophy (2004) Dante Stakes (2005) Epsom Derby (2005) | |
Awards | |
BHB Horse of the Year (2005) BHB Champion Three-Year-Old Colt (2005) Leading sire in France (2013) Timeform rating: 131 | |
Last updated on 29 July 2022 |
Motivator (foaled 22 February 2002) is a British Thoroughbred racehorse and active sire. In a racing career which lasted from August 2004 until October 2005, he ran seven times and won four races. He is best known as the winner of the 2005 Epsom Derby. He was retired to stud, where he sired the dual Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Treve.