Cliff Love, a seasoned horse breeder and owner, cherishes his homebred six-year-old Florida-bred sprinter Damon’s Mound as the best horse he has ever had in his 71 years. Trained by Hall of Famer Bill Mott and regularly ridden by jockey Junior Alvarado, Damon’s Mound has become a millionaire with multiple graded stakes wins, including the recent Sprint Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. The horse’s remarkable talent and longevity, improving with age and thriving under Mott’s careful management, reflect Love’s deep family ties and passion for breeding, which spans six generations. Damon’s Mound’s name honors Love’s Texas heritage, symbolizing a family legacy intertwined with the horse’s success.

Beyond Damon’s Mound, the Loves continue their breeding program with his full brother Grand Gesture and full sister Sun Kiss, the latter now retired to broodmare duties. The story of Damon’s Mound is also one of personal triumph, coinciding with Michele Love’s life-saving double lung transplant, which Cliff Love sees as a profound miracle alongside the horse’s achievements. This narrative highlights not only the horse’s racing prowess but also the emotional and familial significance that Damon’s Mound holds for the Loves.