Calumet Farm’s homebred TURF STAR has the credentials to be something special, and he demonstrated that today in his first win at Kentucky Downs. He was an impressive second in his debut at Saratoga on August 1 and reunited with Frankie Dettori today for the one-mile maiden special weight. Per the chart, “Turf Star was […]
Month: August 2025
Autonome’s First Win
Talk about steady progression. AUTONOME, making her third start – all at Delaware Park – graduated today in a 7 1/2 furlong maiden special weight on the grass. She was third in her debut on July 12, second in her next outing on August 7, and broke her maiden today. Well placed by Kevin Gomez, she […]
Worth Repeating
It was a fruitful day for the barn, and MONEY’S WORTH kicked it off for us with her win in a 5 1/2 furlong claiming race on the outer turf course at Colonial Downs with Jorge Ruiz in the irons. Her score was Jorge’s second win on this afternoon’s card. The homebred for Timothy J. […]
Proton Charges to Debut Win
Virginia certified PROTON made his first start a winning one, capturing a maiden special weight going 5 1/2 furlongs on the outer turf course at Colonial Downs this afternoon. The 2-year-old gelding “was well placed on the inside and was boxed by the quarter pole, eased out to make a three-wide bid leaving the turn […]
Obituary and Funeral Arrangements for Michael Motion
Michael is survived by Jo, his wife of 69 years. Four children, Claire Nichols, Philippa (Pippa) Motion, Graham Motion (Anita) and Andrew Motion (Janie). Seven grandchildren: Caroline Nichols Lawler (Ben), Meredith Nichols, Josh Nichols, Elizabeth (Lillibet) Motion, Mary Motion, Jane Motion and Marcus (Chappy) Motion. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren. Services will be […]
MICHAEL G. MOTION: June 13, 1930 – August 14, 2025
Michael and Jo Motion The Thoroughbred industry mourns the loss of renowned international bloodstock agent Michael G. Motion who passed away on August 14, 2025 at 95. Michael and his wife, Josephine, were longtime residents of Middleburg, VA, where it was announced he passed peacefully at home with his family by his side. Although he […]
First U.S. Graded Stake for Heredia (GB)
A high tide raises all boats. The wave that began at Saratoga earlier on Saturday afternoon continued (appropriately) at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club with HEREDIA (GB) unleashing a powerhouse performance in the Yellow Ribbon Handicap-G2. Owners Wathnan Racing have been exceedingly patient with their 6-year-old daughter of Dark Angel (IRE). She arrived at our Palm […]
Laurelin (IRE) Still Undefeated
Photo by Coglianese Photos/NYRA Yesterday morning, our former groom Thomas Cook posted on Facebook, “Hoping Herringswell has winners from east to west.” Well Tom, we thank you for the good wishes – and are thrilled to report we did exactly that. It started in the east when Newstead Stables LLC’s undefeated LAURELIN (IRE) kept her […]