Maccabees
Foaled 2009 · by Motivator out of Takarna (Mark Of Esteem)
Form 532U03421/5 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 31 May 11 – 25 Jan 16, last for Linda Jewell · current OR 79
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 16 | KemptonWatch RacingUK With Free Trial Now Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m110y · Soft | 3m110y | Soft | 5/18 | 79 | Tom Cheesman |
| 14 Dec 15 | PlumptonDerek Hunnisett Memorial Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m217y · Soft | 3m217y | Soft | 1/9 | 72 | Tom Cheesman |
| 6 Nov 15 | Fontwell'honourable, Noble Lord Lane Of Cranleigh' Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m1f142y · Soft | 3m1f142y | Soft | 2/6 | 72 | Tom Cheesman |
| 19 Oct 15 | PlumptonAP Mccoy 20 Times Champion Jockey Moorcroft Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m4f114y · Good | 2m4f114y | Good | 4/14 | 72 | Tom Cheesman |
| 10 May 15 | PlumptonStevie Fisher Trust Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m1f110y · Good | 3m1f110y | Good | 3/11 | 72 | Tom Cheesman |
| 17 Apr 15 | FontwellFollow Us On Twitter starsports_bet Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m6f110y · Good | 2m6f110y | Good | 11/13 | 74 | Tom Cheesman |
| 6 Apr 15 | PlumptonToteexacta Pick The 1st And 2nd Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m1f110y · Good | 3m1f110y | Good | UR/8 | 74 | Tom Cheesman |
| 21 Mar 15 | FontwellJulie Van Biene Is Supporting Give4beth Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m3f · Good | 3m3f | Good | 2/8 | 69 | Tom Cheesman |
| 26 Jan 15 | PlumptonAlice's Noodle Bar Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · Heavy | 2m | Heavy | 3/8 | 69 | Tom Cannon |
| 12 Jan 15 | PlumptonFollow PlumptonRaceday On Twitter Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · Heavy | 2m | Heavy | 5/6 | 69 | Tom Cannon |
| 5 Jan 15 | LingfieldBreathe Spa Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m3f110y · Heavy | 2m3f110y | Heavy | 5/9 | 69 | Tom Cannon |
| 15 Dec 14 | PlumptonPlumptonracecourse.co.uk Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · Heavy | 2m | Heavy | 3/6 | 64 | Tom Cheesman |
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: Takarna by Mark Of Esteem
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 6 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Point (GB) 2015 horse · by Helmet | 51 | 6 | OR 63 |
| Sea Fantasy (GB) 2012 filly · by Paco Boy | 2 | 0 | – |
| Razor Quest (GB) 2011 gelding · by Virtual | 39 | 4 | OR 80 |
| Jibrrya (GB) 2007 gelding · by Motivator (full sibling) | 11 | 1 | OR 83 |
| Call Me Al (IRE) 2005 gelding · by Alhaarth | 16 | 0 | OR 92 |
| Riotous (IRE) 2004 gelding · by Royal Applause | 6 | 0 | OR 74 |
Maccabees in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 942 · as a foal | 35,000gnsYeomanstown Stud | Yeomanstown Stud | The Castlebridge Consignment |
| 2010 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1666 · as a yearling | 7,000gnsRod Millman Racing | Rod Millman Racing | Yeomanstown Stud, Ireland |
| 2012 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1391 · as a in training | Bought back (5,000gns) | – | Delamere Racing Stables (R. Curtis) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 16 colt by Gregorian | 2017 Goffs UK PremierLot 319 · in training | Not sold |
| Sea Fantasy2012 filly by Paco Boy | 2016 Arqana February SaleLot 310 · in training | €3,000RIGAUX Brieuc |
| Sea Fantasy2012 filly by Paco Boy | 2015 Tattersalls JulyLot 155 · in training | 1,200gnsEuropean Bloodstock Management |
| 2013 colt by Kheleyf | 2014 Goffs UK PremierLot 159 · yearling | £11,000Jason Kelly |
| Sea Fantasy2012 filly by Paco Boy | 2013 Tattersalls December YearlingsLot 72 · yearling | Not sold |
| Razor Quest2011 colt by Virtual | 2012 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1749 · yearling | 2,200gnsArgania Bloodstock |
| Razor Quest2011 colt by Virtual | 2011 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 469 · foal | 5,000gnsKirtlington Stud |
| 2008 gelding by Singspiel | 2011 Tattersalls JulyLot 290 · in training | 1,500gnsIbrahim Hassan Al-Jehani |
| Jibrrya2007 gelding by Motivator | 2010 Goffs UK August HIT SaleLot 442 · in training | £3,000Nicholls, D. |
| 2008 colt by Singspiel | 2009 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 829 · yearling | 22,000gnsGill Richardson Bloodstock |
| 2008 colt by Singspiel | 2008 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 807 · foal | Bought back |
| Jibrrya2007 colt by Motivator | 2008 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 260 · yearling | 140,000gnsGill Richardson Bloodstock |
| Jibrrya2007 colt by Motivator | 2007 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1251 · foal | Bought back |
| Riotous2004 gelding by Royal Applause | 2007 Goffs UK August SaleLot 425 · in training | £1,200Dakanie, Mohammed Al |
| Call Me Al2005 colt by Alhaarth | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 204 · yearling | €12,000Portlester Stud |
| Riotous2004 colt by Royal Applause | 2005 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 919 · yearling | 14,000gnsThe Maroon Stud |
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.