Champion Main Sequence Retired Due to Injury
Multiple grade I winner and two-time champion Main Sequence has been retired, according to Flaxman Holdings' racing manager Alan Cooper.
Main Sequence
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Main Sequence and jockey John Velazquez win the 2014 Breeders' Cup Turf (G1) at Santa Anita Park on November 1, 2014.
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Main Sequence - Fair Hill, June 27, 2015.
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Main Sequence - Fair Hill, June 27, 2015.
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Main Sequence - Fair Hill, June 27, 2015.
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Main Sequence #5 with Rajiv Maragh riding (left) held off the challenge of #3 Twilight Eclipse and Jose Lezcano to win the $500,000 Grade 1 United Nations at Monmouth Park.
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Main Sequence (#12) and jockey John Velazquez win the Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. I).
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Main Sequence, with John Velazquez, wins the Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park on Nov. 1, 2014.
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Main Sequence wins the Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. I).
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Jockey John Velazquez is all smiles aboard Main Sequence after winning the Breeders' Cup Turf.
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Flaxman Holdings' homebred Main Sequence put the cap on a brilliant season Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park, charging to victory by half a length over Flintshire in the $3 million Longines Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT).
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The first race on our countdown is the 2014 Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) at Santa Anita Park coming in at #10.
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Maria Niarchos and connections of Main Sequence accept Champion Older Male at the Eclipse Awards.
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Main Sequence and jockey John Velazquez win the Breeders' Cup Turf at Santa Anita Park on November 1, 2014. Photo By: Chad B. Harmon
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Main Sequence and Rajiv Marag win the Grade I Sword Dancer Invitational Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on August 17, 2014. Photo by: Adam Coglianese/NYRA
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Main Sequence wins the 2015 Mac Diarmida.
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Main Sequence wins the 2015 Mac Diarmida.
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Main Sequence wins the 2015 Mac Diarmida.
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Main Sequence wins the 2015 Mac Diarmida.
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Main Sequence wins the 2015 Mac Diarmida.
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Main Sequence wins the 2015 Mac Diarmida.
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Main Sequence wins the 2014 Sword Dancer.
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Main Sequence in the Breeders' Cup Turf.
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Main Sequence in the Breeders' Cup Turf.
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Main Sequence in the Breeders' Cup Turf.
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Main Sequence in the Breeders' Cup Turf.
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Main Sequence in the Breeders' Cup Turf.
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Main Sequence in the Breeders' Cup Turf.
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Main Sequence wins the Breeders' Cup Turf.
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Main Sequence wins the 2014 Longines Breeders' Cup Turf
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Main Sequence - Breeders' Cup 2014
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Main Sequence - Breeders' Cup 2014
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Main Sequence wins the 2014 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic.
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Main Sequence wins the 2014 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic.
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Main Sequence wins the 2014 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic.
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Main Sequence wins the 2014 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic.
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Main Sequence wins the Sword Dancer Stakes.
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Main Sequence wins the Sword Dancer Stakes.
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Main Sequence wins the Sword Dancer Stakes.
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Main Sequence wins the Sword Dancer Stakes.
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Main Sequence wins the Sword Dancer Stakes.
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Main Sequence wins the Sword Dancer Stakes.
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Main Sequence wins the Sword Dancer Stakes.
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Main Sequence wins the Sword Dancer Stakes.
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Main Sequence wins the Sword Dancer Stakes.
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Main Sequence, #4, wins the Sword Dancer.
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Main Sequence wins the United Nations Stakes.
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Main Sequence wins the United Nations Stakes.
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Main Sequence wins the United Nations Stakes.
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Main Sequence wins the United Nations Stakes.
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Main Sequence repels Twilight Eclipse to win the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic.
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Main Sequence (outside), Imagining (inside), and Twilight Eclipse finished 1-2-3 in the Sword Dancer.
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Big Blue Kitten Takes United Nations
Ken and Sarah Ramsey's Big Blue Kitten surged late to win his second edition of the $500,000 United Nations Stakes (gr. IT) July 5 at Monmouth Park.
Main Sequence Class of Loaded United Nations
Champion Main Sequence takes on talented grade I-winning rivals such as Slumber, Twilight Eclipse, 2013 United Nations victor Big Blue Kitten, and Imagining when seeking to defend his title in the United Nations (gr. IT).
Fox Sports 1 to Broadcast United Nations S.
The Jockey Club Tour on FOX Sports 1 will make a return visit to Monmouth Park in Oceanport, N.J. July 5, with a telecast highlighted by live coverage of the $500,000 United Nations Stakes (gr. IT).
Motion Registers Career Win 2,000 at Delaware
Classic-winning trainer Graham Motion picked up the 2,000th victory of his training career Tuesday, June 9 when Rachel Wall overwhelmed a short field to win the seventh race at Delaware Park.
'Chrome' Among Arlington Million Nominees
U.S. Horse of the Year California Chrome is among 78 nominations for the Arlington Million (gr. IT), the centerpiece of the International Festival of Racing Aug. 15 at Arlington International Racecourse
Main Sequence to Defend United Nations Title
Main Sequence, champion older male and turf male of 2014, will return to Monmouth Park and defend last year's win in the $500,000 United Nations Stakes (gr. IT) in his next start.
Dolniya Quickens to Sheema Classic Score
The 4-year-old filly Dolniya beat the boys March 28, taking the $6 million Dubai Sheema Classic Presented by Longines (UAE-I) at Meydan over Flintshire while American champion Main Sequence finished seventh.
Dubai Trackwork Notes, March 27
Following is the March 27 update on some of the horses preparing for races on the $30 million Dubai World Cup card, to be run March 28 at Meydan.
'Chrome' Draws Outside Post 9 for World Cup
California Chrome, the 2014 Horse of the Year, drew the outside gate in a field of nine for the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) March 28, and co-owner Steve Coburn said he loves that spot.
Twilight Eclipse Seeks Pan American Repeat
With Main Sequence racing halfway around the world, Twilight Eclipse will be the one to beat in the $150,000 Pan American Stakes (IIIT) from Gulfstream Park on March 28.
Dubai World Cup: Graham Motion
Trainer Graham Motion talks about being back in Dubai and how Main Sequence is coming into the race. Courtesy of the Dubai Racing Club. Watch Video
Early Thoughts on the Dubai World Cup Races
J. Keeler Johnson shares some early thoughts on the Dubai World Cup races at Meydan. read blog
Dubai Trackwork Notes, March 24
Following is an update from March 24 on some of the horses preparing for races on the $30 million Dubai World Cup card, to be run March 28 at Meydan.
Dubai Trackwork Notes, March 23
Following is a look at some of the horses preparing for races on the $30 million Dubai World Cup card, to be run March 28 at Meydan.
Probable Fields Released for Dubai World Cup
Horse of the Year California Chrome and 2014 Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) winner African Story headline the list of probable runners for this year $10 million Dubai World Cup March 28 at Meydan.
Shared Belief Tops Early 2015 World Rankings
In the year's first edition of the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings for 2015, recent Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) winner Shared Belief has landed in the top spot.
Wise Dan, Main Sequence Top Turf Classic Noms
Defending winner and two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan and 2014 champion turf male Main Sequence are among 74 horses on the list of early nominees to the $500,000 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (gr. IT) at Churchill Downs.
Main Sequence Powers to Mac Diarmida Score
Two-time Eclipse Award winner Main Sequence powered to victory in his season debut Feb. 21, taking the $200,000 Mac Diarmida (gr. IIT) at Gulfstream with an impressive kick in the final furlong.
Main Sequence Returns in Mac Diarmida Stakes
Dual Eclipse Award winner faces seven foes, including arch rival Twilight Eclipse.
Main Sequence Breezes at Palm Meadows
Dual Eclipse Award winner Main Sequence breezed an easy half-mile on turf in :50 at Palm Meadows Training Center Feb. 16 in preparation for his scheduled 2015 debut in the $200,000 Mac Diarmida Stakes (gr. IIT).
'Chrome' Tops U.S. Nominees for World Cup
Horse of the Year California Chrome, dual champion Main Sequence, and Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Bayern are among U.S. runners nominated for races on the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) card March 28 at Meydan.
Main Sequence Works at Palm Meadows
Flaxman Holdings' Main Sequence, champion turf male and champion older male, continued to progress toward his 2015 debut, working five furlongs in 1:00.30 at Palm Meadows Training Center Jan. 26.
List of Eclipse Award Winners, Votes
Here is a complete list of the 2014 Eclipse Award winners, as voted on and presented by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association/Equibase, Daily Racing Form, and National Turf Writers Association.
Slideshow: 2014 Eclipse Awards
Celebrating the winners of the 2014 Eclipse Awards. view slideshow
Main Sequence Secures Older Male Championship
Main Sequence, a homebred of the Nicarchos family's Flaxman Holdings, won all four of his starts in 2014--each at the grade I level--to secure an Eclipse Award in the older male division.
Main Sequence Named Champion Turf Male
Main Sequence found North American turf racing to his liking in 2014, as the Niarchos Family's Flaxman Holdings homebred won all four of his starts--each at the grade I level--to secure the turf male Eclipse Award.
Horse of the Year: One Winner, No Losers?
Sometimes it's easy. Sometimes it's not. The voting for 2014 Horse of the Year fell into the latter category, and the outcome surely will be debated for quite some time.
Fans Side With California Chrome
Casual poll at Gulfstream Park asks, "Who do you like for Horse of the Year?" A majority put the most weight on the Triple Crown races.
Eclipse Finalists Announced
Finalists for the 2014 Eclipse Awards were announced Jan. 7 on HRTV at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. Bayern, California Chrome, and Main Sequence were named as finalists for the Horse of the Year title.
Main Sequence Arrives in Florida for Winter
Main Sequence, a leading candidate for Horse of the Year after winning four grade I races consecutively, arrived in South Florida the morning of Dec. 28 to begin preparations for his 2015 campaign.
Slideshow: Top 10 Races of 2014
You voted for the top races of 2014, and the results are revealed in this slideshow. view slideshow
Niarchos Family Top Breeders' Cup Breeders
The Niarchos Family, racing under the Flaxman Holdings name, has won the fourth annual John Deere Award as outstanding breeders of the 2014 Breeders' Cup Challenge Series and the Breeders' Cup World Championships.
Eclipse Awards Tickets Now on Sale
The wide-open race for Horse of the Year should make the 2015 annual Eclipse Awards dinner an intriguing event.
Velazquez Honored as Top Breeders' Cup Rider
John Velazquez won his third Bill Shoemaker Award as most outstanding Breeders' Cup jockey in races Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park.
BC 2014: Turf Press Conference
Comments from the connections of Main Sequence, winner of the 2014 Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT).
Slideshow: 2014 Breeders' Cup Day 2
Relive day 2 of the Breeders' Cup Saturday card from exciting new views. view slideshow
Breeders' Cup World Championships: Day 2
Relive day 2 of the Breeders' Cup Saturday card from exciting new views.
Main Sequence Sews Up Breeders' Cup Turf
Flaxman Holdings' homebred Main Sequence put the cap on a brilliant season Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park, charging to victory over Flintshire in the $3 million Longines Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT).
Main Sequence Can Cap Big Season in BC Turf
Animal Kingdom, it turns out, played an important role in Main Sequence's success in the United States with trainer Graham Motion.
Turf Favorite Flintshire Draws Favorable Post
The Breeders' Cup Turf always brings the world into these World Championships. This year's $3 million event attracted another accomplished group of European raiders looking to extend their dominance over America.
Twilight Eclipse Merits Long Look in BC Turf
After three narrow losses in grade I turf events on East Coast this summer, hard-trying gelding is poised to turn the tables in the $3 million Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park.
Jockey Maragh Has Surgery for Broken Arm
Jockey Rajiv Maragh underwent surgery the morning of Sept. 28 at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, N.Y., to repair a broken right arm suffered when he was unseated during the Jockey Club Gold Cup a day earlier.
Main Sequence Times Turf Classic Just Right
Main Sequence earned his third consecutive grade I win in the United States since arriving from England when he narrowly outfought Twilight Eclipse in the $600,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (gr. IT) Sept. 27 at Belmont Park.
Top Three from Sword Dancer Back for Hirsch
Main Sequence, Imagining, and Twilight Eclipse -- the top three finishers from the last month's Sword Dancer Stakes (gr. IT) at Saratoga -- will face off again Sept. 27 in the $600,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (gr. IT)
Main Sequence Stays Sharp in Sword Dancer
Favored Main Sequence, slow out of the gate to trail the field, charged home on the outside to nip Imagining at the wire in the $500,000 Sword Dancer Invitational (gr. IT) Aug. 17 on the lawn at Saratoga Race Course.
Twilight Eclipse Primed for Sword Dancer
A world record holder at 1 1/2 miles on turf who just missed winning the United Nations last month, Twilight Eclipse looks ready for a peak effort in Sword Dancer Stakes (gr. IT) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 17.
Main Sequence Scores in United Nations Stakes
Main Sequence, a 5-year-old gelding by Aldebaran, won the $535,000 United Nations Stakes (gr. IT) for Flaxman Holdings in his United States debut July 6 at Monmouth Park.
Lochte Seeks Redemption in United Nations
Grade I winner Lochte seeks a return to winning ways July 6 in the $500,000 United Nations Stakes (gr. IT) at Monmouth Park, one of 10 entered for the 1 3/8-mile turf contest at the New Jersey track.
Imperial Monarch Rules in Grand Prix de Paris
Imperial Monarch continued Aidan O'Brien's superb year as he held on for a short head victory over Last Train to win the Grand Prix de Paris (Fr-I) at Longchamp July 14.
Connections
| Trainer | H. Graham Motion |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Rajiv Maragh |
| Owner | Flaxman Holdings, Ltd. |
| Breeder | Flaxman Holdings Limited |
Pedigree
| Main Sequence View Five-Cross Pedigree | Aldebaran | Mr. Prospector |
| Chimes of Freedom | ||
| Ikat (IRE) | Pivotal (GB) | |
| Burning Sunset (GB) |
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