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@GrahamMotion

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Kentucky Derby, Dubai World Cup, and Breeders Cup winning thoroughbred horse racing trainer. British born American citizen who will not “stick to racing”

Maryland, USA
Joined November 2011
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@GrahamMotion
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5 years
Humility is not thinking less of yourself it’s thinking of yourself less. C.S. Lewis.
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@GrahamMotion
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4 years
A sad day for racing but a long time coming. A good day for those who try to play by the rules, we will all be better for it.
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3 years
I would like to be optimistic about our sport but today we are an embarrassment. Perhaps we have to hit rock bottom before things get better but we only have ourselves and the leaders of our sport to blame. For anyone that loves the sport as much as I do it’s a sad day.
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5 years
Thoughts on Breeders Cup ‘19
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4 years
We need the Horseracing Integrity Act, we are not capable of policing our own sport.We need better security, this should never have been allowed to happen.The sooner we stop worrying about filling as many races in a day as we can and concentrate on improving our sport the better.
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@GrahamMotion
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5 years
Still trying to find a race for this fella #trainerproblems
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5 years
Today we lost Gala Spinaway, there is not enough room here to explain what he meant to Anita & I so I will try below.
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4 years
I see the jockeys as being the biggest beneficiaries of the new Coronavirus protocols, no dumb instructions in the paddock and no one to bitch at them after the race 🤷🏻‍♂️
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2 years
I won’t apologize for my tweets today.Nothing is more important than what happened in Texas.I am pro life believing children should be allowed to go to school without being shot by an AR-15. I am disgusted by politicians that allow this to happen over again. It’s the guns stupid.
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5 years
Thoughts and prayers just don’t cut it anymore. Get over yourselves and do something about it. There is no other civilized country in the world that allows people to be shot on a regular basis and then sits around trying to figure out what the problem might be #elpaso #daytonohio
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@GrahamMotion
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4 years
Never had so many tweets/texts for being 2nd.Thanks to connections for taking a chance and my team for pulling it off.Great ride from @oismurphy & of course congrats to winners & @Jessica_Racing you got us back for @BreedersCup Love the filly,love the challenge,will be back 🇬🇧🇺🇸
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@GrahamMotion
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6 years
Irish War Cry is back at the barn and seems fine. It was too hot tonight and unfortunately he was not able to cope. Jose did the right thing to pull him up.
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3 years
If you’re sick of my tweets please block/mute/unfollow me if you haven’t already because I’m probably not done.
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11 months
Doesn't get any better, so well done.
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Jena Antonucci: “Never give up. And if you can’t find a seat at the table, make your own table.”
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6 years
Dear America, before you start, I voted for George W. Bush and I grew up hunting. Those of you who are so selfish that you would not be prepared to give up your AR-15, a weapon of war, shame on you. Just imagine how many lives we might have saved. Listen to these kids in Florida.
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4 years
It’s never been more obvious than during this pandemic that we need a governing body in horse racing. Jockeys should be tested regularly, not on their own nickel, without them we have no racing. Racetracks need to take responsibility. Without leadership we are a rudderless ship.
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4 years
It took a champ to beat her. Love Mean Mary.
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@GrahamMotion
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5 years
My mum galloping on Oklahoma in the 1950s. Think outrider Miguel might have something to say about the head gear !
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3 years
I am no Bill Mott that’s for sure but it was great to have a winner on my birthday, thanks to all my team and for all the kind birthday wishes.
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4 years
Having heard the sentiment and now seen first hand Saratoga without fans it is somewhat gloomy but makes you appreciate what a big part spectators are to our sport. Shame no one can be here to witness these amazing athletes equine & human but we are incredibly lucky to be racing.
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3 years
I came to this country when I was 16 and later became a citiezen. I owe it everything I have. This is the saddest day, we will never be quite the same.
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5 years
For the benefit of those new to my Twitter feed & judging by the comments there appear to be quite a few, people being shot in large groups on a daily basis is not a common occurrence in civilized countries and when people say “this shall not define us” trust me it already has.
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2 years
Raise your hand if you are really not that interested in what Will Smith has to say 🙋‍♂️
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4 years
Kudos to @KennyMcPeek for going outside the box and winning the Preakness with Swiss Skydiver & Robby Albarado. Great job by @PimlicoRC for pulling off a big day, Preakness in October was ok #2020
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2 years
Super proud of Spendarella. She made it back to Newmarket tired but in good shape. Thanks to the connections @Gainesway for allowing us to take a shot and @Ascot for taking such could care of us. One of these days 🇬🇧🎩
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3 years
With everything that’s gone on the past few days/weeks if you’re not on board with the Horse Racing Integrity & Safety Act I’m afraid you are part of the problem, it’s all we’ve got.
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6 years
When you show up at the office and you know it must have been a good weekend.
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7 years
Irish War Cry looks good this morning.
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4 years
There is nothing like the Breeders Cup.
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5 years
Shared Account the day before the ⁦ @BreedersCup @ChurchillDowns ⁩ ...Like mother like daughter, do as I say not as I do #Sharing #BC19
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4 years
Perhaps some of the people protesting to open up their states could go down to their local hospitals and volunteer, maybe leave your guns and flags at home but bring a mask though.
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7 years
Glad we got to see the real Irish War Cry today. Proud of this horse & his jockey comeback kid @RajivMaragh Fingers crossed on to Kentucky.
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4 years
Just say when.
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@GrahamMotion
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2 years
Thanks for all the kind messages, G1s don’t come easy. So proud of @trevormmccarthy and all that he has accomplished. Thanks to Mr and Mrs Hay for trusting me with this cool horse and my team for getting him there #highlandchief @TheNYRA
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@GrahamMotion
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4 years
Today I had 2 people call me for advice,doubt I was much help. I have 2 types of masks,1 for the barn and 1 for going out.I tested negative for Covid antibodies, not sure if it’s good or bad.Keeneland starts tomorrow, it’s July. Life is not normal,people are struggling. Be kind.
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6 years
Representing @Ascot 🇬🇧🇺🇸
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9 months
We have a lot of issues in horse racing, the triple crown is not one of them.
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5 years
If ever there was a time to galvanize support for a national governing body in our sport this would seem like another one of those watershed moments.
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5 years
“We must ban vape pens” Hold my AR-15 🙄
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5 years
The problem with the Justify case
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4 years
I didn’t anticipate looking forward to the Kentucky Derby as much in the month of September as we would the first Saturday in May. Having now seen them run for even longer perhaps it’s more so. It will always be the Kentucky Derby rain or shine,May or September,crowds no crowds.
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@GrahamMotion
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4 years
In the past two days my wife has adopted six chicks and a stray cat. By the time this thing is over there is no telling.
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3 years
Just for the record and to the haters who are starting to come out if you support a coup in the United States of America we are probably not going to agree on much so as I suggested before you probably should block/mute or unfollow me so you don’t waste your breath here. Thanks.
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@GrahamMotion
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4 years
Hanging out with Sharing as the world around us goes mad. Lucky to have horses.
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3 years
As a direct result of my wife hiding my laptop last night I will try to stick to horse racing today but not making any promises.
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4 years
Final thought of the day and not to make light of it but who knew Navarro and Servis were so tight 🤷🏻‍♂️
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3 years
Great job by @FOXSports and all the talent. Producing a great show day after day showing the racing from Saratoga. Terrific content with good features which made for tremendous viewing.
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4 years
So proud of Sharing. Can’t say enough about these connections @EclipseTBP & @Gainesway Will be rooting for @jockeyfranco in the @KentuckyDerby tomorrow.
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2 years
I will stop eventually but the idea that these politicians can question our intelligence by suggesting it’s everything but the gun is an insult to these poor children that were mutilated by an AR-15, their parents had to provide DNA for Christ’s sake. We can do better than this.
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@GrahamMotion
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7 years
Blackie when we left him Monday,he seemed content.We are overwhelmed by all the messages.He made us cry when he won & we cried plenty today.
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5 years
Proud of this one, go do amazing things 🎓
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4 years
Things are really weird right now but Arnold Schwarzenegger living with a donkey and a pony has me perplexed 🤔
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1 year
Ouija Board and Film Maker turned out together after facing each other in three Breeders Cups, two of my favorites.
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5 years
Stick to politics 🙄
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1 year
Understand that we have a national organization trying to get off the ground to monitor the integrity of horse racing & protect the horses but our own horsemen's representatives are trying to prevent it from happening. While HISA may not be perfect the status quo is unacceptable.
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3 years
For those who are so inclined day drinking may now proceed.
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6 years
If you think it’s appropriate for the President to be calling someone Pocahontas while in the White House, have your child try it at school, you might be surprised by the results.
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I always find it odd that the ones who write the nastiest tweets are so quick to erase them once you bring attention to them.Maybe think before you tweet.I might create enemies with my opinions but if I can change one persons mind I feel that is a success so I don’t plan to stop.
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6 years
Disappointing to see the talk of lax whip rules in US racing compared to the rest of the world. Needs to finally be addressed properly. We don’t need the negativity and can do better, the horses deserve it.
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4 years
The analogy of a black man getting shot in the back by police as he gets in his car with a white teenager walking down the streets shooting/murdering people with a long gun is extraordinary. At least he was eventually arrested. To those who don’t get it no words. That’s all.
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If he's not winning group 1's or shaking hands with royalty @Ascot he can be found directing traffic in the parking lot @ljlmvel 🇬🇧🎩
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7 years
Irish War Cry came out of the Derby in good shape, gave us a thrill turning for home.
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2 years
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3 years
Today was a good day, thank you America 🇺🇸
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1 year
I don’t take any solace in other peoples misery, actually quite the opposite I feel some empathy for them but the reality is that those of us who were beaten by Jason Service’s horses have little to show for it other than losing money, owners and horses due to his success.
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2 years
I see chatter on the Twitter of changing the Triple Crown which I think would be a shame, it’s meant to be a challenge, it’s not meant to be easy. I was surprised how well Animal Kingdom went into the Preakness but was a little unlucky, you need that to! All horses are different.
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It’s been three days since the Penn Oaks and she is still pissed #thewayiam #thewaysheis
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If Justify can win the Belmont people might suggest the Triple Crown is getting too easy 🙂...I will be rooting for him.
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5 years
Brutal for connections of Omaha Beach, Mandella one of the classiest in the game, always about the horse.
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4 years
She’s not so mean 🏆
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5 years
When you walk in the stable gate and the first horse you see is the Travers winner having a pick of grass. Greatest game.
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3 years
For those who are having a melt down about the President losing his Twitter privileges perhaps refer to Twitter Terms of Service. The only mistake that was made is that they didn't take him down a while ago.
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4 years
Just for the record I have lost count how many times I’ve been second in the Diana. Congrats @TheRealChadCBr1
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3 years
Candace O heading back to the barn last night ⁦ @GulfstreamPark ⁩ our final runner/winner of the year, the irony was not lost on me. To those who have supported us through the year I am grateful, to those I may have offended I apologize. Here’s to a better 2021 for everyone.
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Amazing day. There are few better than Bill Mott. Can’t believe we travelled all the way to @Ascot to run against Inspiral. Babe is back, there are no days in racing that compare with the @BreedersCup
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3 years
I did win a dirt race once 🙋🏻
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5 years
So special to have a two bagger in Saratoga, thanks to all my team and all the well wishers leaving the track, nothing like it #teamherringswell
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5 years
Thanks for all the birthday love on Twitter and yes I have had a great day with friends and fam. I am a year older but probably not wiser. I love what I do and lucky to have some amazing people working for me that enable me to have a day away. The game has been good to me ✌️
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The White House ran an ad last week that was so full of racism and lies that even their own television network banned it. Fear mongering is not what we are about. Something needs to change, today we can start that.
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At the very least I think we can all agree that the President should be removed from Twitter.
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7 years
Tough beat, great run. Proud of him #IWC
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Sharing #champ
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7 years
If you don’t believe it’s wrong to have 23 guns in a hotel room & 19 at home I am lost for words.Please take your arguments off my timeline.
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Odd to see negativity towards Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce leading up to the Super Bowl & Alix Earle promoting horse racing. Sad times when we knock these people but encourage narcissistic politicians with insane conspiracy theories and legal woes. Why we can't have nice things.
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So now Bannon is back with Trump but Trump is still not with him, Lindsey Graham said Trump was nuts but now he admires him. Michael Wolff wrote a book from inside the WH but nobody knows how he got there & the President knocks it but he doesn’t read.Ok ok I will stick to horses.
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If the President can’t be trusted on Facebook he sure as hell shouldn’t be allowed to run the country.
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26 people shot in 32 seconds in Dayton Ohio. No civilian needs an assault rifle and for the record that’s not political but humanitarian.
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2 years
Hard to comment on much of anything on here while watching Ukraine get decimated and their children slaughtered. And to think it's going to get worse. Don't ignore what's going on, this is on all of us.
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Dr Fauci looks exhausted, hard to imagine the mental and physical strain on him. Listen to the experts, thanks to all the Doctors & Nurses who continue to risk everything.
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5 years
Sunday morning @ Fair Hill. Life is good.
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7 years
Two final thoughts on U.S.participation @Ascot We probably underestimate what Tepin pulled off last year and W.Ward continues to achieve 🇬🇧🎩
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Great run by Catholic Boy, turf or dirt, how cool that Mendelssohn came back for more #TraversStakes
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Thanks to ⁦ @FedEx ⁩ for getting ⁦ @BreedersCup ⁩ champ Sharing & Mrs Sippy home on time #relaxitsfedex
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Pleased with Irish War Cry off the lay off. A good second to a nice horse and came back in good shape. Most of all pleased to see @ljlmvel walking back to the jocks room, so sorry for Send It In and his connections.
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All well with this guy this morning. Great day, great atmosphere despite no Triple Crown. @TheNYRA put on a fantastic show. #IWC
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Watching the news tonight was devastating, what these Doctors and Nurses are coping with is inconceivable. Thankyou doesn’t seem enough.
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In America today you should not have to risk your life going to church or going grocery shopping.
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