Motivator (horse)

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Motivator

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 Racing Wins, Awards and Honours
Major Racing Wins
Racing Post Trophy (2004) Dante Stakes (2005) Epsom Derby (2005)
Infobox last updated on: January 12, 2007.

Motivator is a race horse foaled on February 22, 2002, winner of the 2005 Epsom Derby.

He was scheduled to compete in the Breeders' Cup but came up lame and was retired to stud duty.

Motivator's best performance as a 2yo came in the 2004 Group 1 Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster Racecourse. As a 3yo he started the campaign with an impressive victory in the Dante Stakes at York Racecourse and he enjoyed his finest moment when romping home to an easy success in the Derby at Epsom. Motivator subsequently started warm favourite for the Eclipse Stakes at Sandown Park but fast ground contributed to a surprise defeat at the hands of Oratorio.

Following a break Motivator reappeared in the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown Racecourse, but again had to settle for second place behind Oratorio. His final race came at Longchamp in October when he ran a gallant race behind Hurricane Run.