Michael Hernon

Michael Hernon’s horse experience is an invaluable asset to anyone planning to race or breed Thoroughbreds. His proven record of success is powered by a lifetime in the Thoroughbred industry and an innate sense for recognizing potential in horses. 

 

His passion for the Thoroughbred and the sport of racing fuels his attention to detail in identifying each racing prospect and constructing every mating. The client’s success is his primary goal from the initial purchase in the sales ring, follow-up consultation and continued communication toward the winner’s circle.

Currently Racing

Sunday Shoes

Poineerof The Nile – Silvertoni by Tapit

Impressive winner at Turfway Park on Saturday, Feburary 24, 2024. Racing for Roy and Gretchen Jackson’s Lael Stables and trained by Wesley Ward.

Didinger

Bolt D’oro – Gwithian by Street Sense

Purchased for $230,000 at the 2021 Fasig Tipton October Yearling sale, Didinger is now a winner at 2.

Spanish Loveaffair

Karokontie (JPN) – Spanish Bunny, by Unusual Heat

A stakes winner as a 2-year-old and graded placed, she is trained by Mark Casse. Initially purchased for $35,000 at the Keeneland September sale. She is now owned by Michael in partnership with Gary Barber and Eclipse Thoroughbreds.

Sussex Garden

Acclamation (GB) – Mary McPhee, by Makfi (GB)

Debut winner and group placed as a 2-year-old. This 3-year-old filly is now trained by Arnaud Delacour at Fair Hill Training Center in Maryland.

VIDEO: 1st start at Nass in Ireland

Takntothecleaners

Secret Circle – Golden Lady, by Medaglia D’Oro

A 3-year-old filly purchased in June 2020 from OBS 2-year-old sale for $15,000. Now trained by Ethan West. She won her first start in a Maiden Special Weight at Indiana Grand by 9 lengths

VIDEO: Takntothecleaners 1st Race

Devil’s Glen

Daredevil – Aspen Whisper by Mr. Greeley

Purchased for $75,000 at the Keeneland September sale. A 2-year-old now in training with Michael Maker, the colt is owned in partnership with lomgtime horseman Tom Conway of Louisville, KY.

VIDEO: Devil’s Glen in Aiken, SC

 

Successful Pinhook

Handsome Pants

Daredevil – Miss A. Bomb, by Lemon Drop Kid, colt

Purchased by Hernon Bloodstock for $17,000 the Keeneland January 2023 Horse of All Ages Sale and sold for $140,000 to Kenny McPeek, Agent during the Fasig-Tipton 2023 Kentucky October Yearling Sale. Winner in first start on September 14, 2024.

Previously Bred

Hip 960 – KEE Nov

Volatile – Tasha’s Moon, by Malibu Moon, colt

Bred by Hernon Bloodstock. Sold to B W Stables for $170,000 at the 2022 November Breeding Stock Sale sale at Keeneland.

Hip 616 – FT Oct

Runhappy – Callista, by Tapit

Bred by Hernon Bloodstock. Sold to West Point Thoroughbreds, Mike Lyden, Lane’s End Bloodstock, Agent. for $230,000 at the 2022 Kentucky October Yearling sale at Fasig-Tipton.

Monomoy Girl

Tapizar – Drumette, by Henny Hughes

Bred in partnership with Brendan and Olive Gallagher. Dual Eclipse Award winner. Champion 3-year-old filly and champion older mare.

VIDEO: Monomoy Girl at Churchill Downs

VIDEO: Monomoy Girl before the Acorn Stakes

More photos…

Sales Prospects

Hip 75 – OBS June 

Karakonite – Alexandrite, by Lemon Drop Kid

Selling on June 9, 2021 at Ocala Breeders’ Sales, this 2-year-old Dark Bay or Brown New York-bred filly is consigned by Six K’s Training and Sales.

Catalog Page

VIDEO: OBS Breeze

Diamond City

Shackleford – Callista, by Tapit

Sold for $290,000 during the 2021 Spring Sale of 2-year-olds at Ocala Breeders’ Sales. He was purchased by Mark Casse, agent for Leonard Green.

VIDEO: OBS Breeze

Drumette

Henny Hughes – Endless Parade, by Williamstown

Initially purchased in partnership for $80,000, she was sold for $1,850,000 during the 2018 Fasig Tipton Kentucky Fall Mixed sale by Bridlewood Farm. Dam of Monomoy Girl and Mr. Monomoy.

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