Spanish Persuader
Foaled 2017 · by Motivator out of Alava (Anabaa)
Form 008970685P (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 25 Oct 19 – 5 Sep 21, last for Daniel Steele · current OR 45
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 21 | FontwellGet Hugh Taylor's Tips On attheraces.com Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) · Class 4 · 2m1f162y · Good | 2m1f162y | Good | PU/6 | – | James Davies |
| 1 Sep 21 | Lingfield (AW)Cazoo St Leger At attheraces.com/leger Handicap · Class 5 · 1m7f169y · Standard | 1m7f169y | Standard | 5/5 | 45 | Josephine Gordon |
| 6 Aug 21 | Brightonvickers.bet Best Odds Guaranteed Every Race Handicap · Class 6 · 1m3f198y · Good | 1m3f198y | Good | 8/9 | 45 | Joshua Bryan |
| 29 Jul 21 | Epsom DownsSteve Donoghue Apprentice Handicap · Class 5 · 1m2f17y · Good To Soft | 1m2f17y | Good To Soft | 6/8 | 45 | William Cox |
| 29 Jun 21 | BrightonRacing With Pride Handicap · Class 6 · 1m1f207y · Good | 1m1f207y | Good | 11/14 | 45 | Kieran O'Neill |
| 19 Jun 21 | LingfieldWitheford Barrier Trials 22nd June Handicap · Class 6 · 1m3f133y · Soft | 1m3f133y | Soft | 7/7 | 45 | Rhys Clutterbuck |
| 6 Jun 21 | GoodwoodCharlton Hunt Handicap · Class 5 · 1m2f · Good | 1m2f | Good | 9/10 | 51 | Darragh Keenan |
| 27 Feb 21 | Chelmsford City (AW)Chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Classified Stakes · Class 6 · 1m2f · Standard | 1m2f | Standard | 8/13 | 48 | Joshua Bryan |
| 29 Jan 21 | Lingfield (AW)Play 4 To Score At Betway Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 10/11 | 54 | Thomas Greatrex |
| 13 Jan 21 | Kempton (AW)Try Our New Super Boosts At Unibet Handicap · Class 6 · 1m7f218y · Standard To Slow | 1m7f218y | Standard To Slow | 12/13 | 62 | Rhys Clutterbuck |
| 3 Sep 20 | Chelmsford City (AW)chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap · Class 5 · 2m · Standard | 2m | Standard | 8/8 | 70 | Adam Kirby |
| 31 Jul 20 | PontefractTiesplanet.com Handicap · Class 5 · 1m4f5y · Good To Firm | 1m4f5y | Good To Firm | 12/12 | 72 | Ben Curtis |
Motivator as a stallion
In our records: 532 runners, 248 winners (47%), 45 black-type winners including 6 at the top level, 48 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2007–2024.
On the track himself: 5 runs, 2 wins — Group 1 winner (Vodafone Derby Stakes (Group 1)).
His best
Pentland Hills Grade 1 OR 157 · Stormy Ireland Grade 1 OR 153 · Treve Group 1 OR 130 · Jigme Grade 1 · For Fun Grade 1 · Ridasiyna Group 1
The dam: Alava by Anabaa
She ran 3 times and won 1 — Listed winner. Dam of 6 winners from 8 other runners.
Bayside Boy Group 1 half-sibling, by New Bay
Forest Ranger Group 2 half-sibling, by Lawman
Almaguer bt out of the 2nd dam, by Spectrum
Home Cummins bt half-sibling, by Rip Van Winkle
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alavesa (IRE) 2022 filly · by Lope De Vega | 4 | 1 | OR 73 |
| Lord Of Biscay (IRE) 2020 gelding · by Lope De Vega | 7 | 2 | OR 100 |
| Bayside Boy (IRE) Group 1 2019 colt · by New Bay | 10 | 4 | OR 114 |
| Duchess Rose (IRE) 2018 filly · by Dream Ahead | 5 | 0 | OR 62 |
| Gaudi (IRE) 2015 gelding · by Invincible Spirit | 9 | 1 | OR 78 |
| Forest Ranger (IRE) Group 2 2014 gelding · by Lawman | 24 | 5 | OR 113 |
| Ombos (IRE) 2013 horse · by Cape Cross | 6 | 0 | – |
| Home Cummins (IRE) bt 2012 mare · by Rip Van Winkle | 30 | 4 | OR 94 |
Spanish Persuader in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Tattersalls December YearlingsLot 73 · as a yearling | 22,000gnsMark Johnston Racing | Mark Johnston Racing | Ballylinch Stud, Ireland |
| 2020 Goffs UK September HIT SaleLot 34 · as a in training | £1,500Daniel Steele Racing | Daniel Steele Racing | Kingsley Park (Mark Johnston) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 colt by New Bay | 2025 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 10 · yearling | 700,000gnsGodolphin |
| 2021 filly by Waldgeist | 2025 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 152 · broodmare | €152,000EDC Agency |
| 2021 filly by Waldgeist | 2024 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1554 · broodmare | 60,000gnsEarl Ecurie Haras du Cadran |
| 2021 filly by Waldgeist | 2022 Goffs OrbyLot 320 · yearling | €200,000Leason BS |
| Duchess Rose2018 filly by Dream Ahead | 2022 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 44 · in training | 52,000gnsTally-Ho Stud |
| Bayside Boy2019 colt by New Bay | 2020 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 565 · yearling | 200,000gnsRichard Ryan |
| Duchess Rose2018 filly by Dream Ahead | 2019 Goffs OrbyLot 125 · yearling | €85,000R O'Ryan/H Steel |
| Gaudi2015 colt by Invincible Spirit | 2018 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 963 · in training | 40,000gnsKhaled al Daban |
| Home Cummins2012 mare by Rip Van Winkle | 2018 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2065 · broodmare | 100,000gnsTally-Ho Stud |
| Gaudi2015 colt by Invincible Spirit | 2016 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 437 · yearling | 260,000gnsHugo Lascelles Bloodstock |
| Gaudi2015 colt by Invincible Spirit | 2015 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 1005 · foal | Not sold |
| Forest Ranger2014 colt by Lawman | 2015 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1451 · yearling | 26,000gnsAidan O'Ryan/Richard Fahey |
| Home Cummins2012 filly by Rip Van Winkle | 2012 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 820 · foal | €75,000A O Ryan |
| 2011 colt by Dalakhani | 2011 Arqana December SaleLot 202 · foal | €60,000 |
From our racing database: every British and Irish result since 2005, and every Goffs, Tattersalls, Tattersalls Ireland and Arqana sale 2005 – 2026. Linked by the seller — always check the passport matches.