Warm Spell

Warm Spell (1988–1994) was an American Eclipse Award winning thoroughbred racehorse, a Kentucky-bred son of Northern Baby, owned and trained by John K. Griggs and bred by Robert Kluener. He was ridden primarily by the owner/trainer's son, Kirk Griggs.

Warm Spell
Sire	Northern Baby
Grandsire	Northern Dancer
Dam	Smilin' Sera
Damsire	Explodent
Sex	Gelding
Foaled	1988
Country	United States
Colour	Chestnut
Breeder	Robert Kluener
Owner	John K. Griggs
Trainer	John K. Griggs
Record	19: 12-3-1
Earnings	$457,964
Major wins
New York Turf Writers Cup Steeplechase (1993) Temple Gwathmey Steeplechase (1993) A.P. Smithwick Memorial (1993, 1994) Breeders' Cup Grand National Hurdle(1994)
Awards
Eclipse Award for Outstanding Steeplechase horse (1994)

In 1994 Warm Spell won the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Steeplechase horse, and his career ended with him as the Number 2 all-time leading American steeplechase earner. He was over $120,000 ahead of Lonesome Glory, with the two having split decisions in their head-to-head meetings. Warm Spell won The American Grand National in 1994.

At 3: WON Raymond G. Wolfe Memorial Hurdle; Future Champions Cup hurdle.

At 4: WON Coca-Cola Steeplechase H.; 3RD Iroquois Steeplechase H.

At 5: WON New York Turf Writers Cup Steeplechase H.; A.P. Smithwick Memorial; Temple Gwathmey Steeplechase H.; 2nd Iroquois Stp S.

At 6: WON A.P. Smithwick Memorial; Breeders' Cup Grand National Hurdle S., Atlanta Cup Hurdle H.; 2ND Iroquois Steeplechase S., Temple Gwathmey Hurdle H.

Eclipse Champion Steeplechaser, 1994.

At 5: NTR Saratoga, 16.5f in 3:42.4.

Warm Spell died in 1994 and was buried in Camden, South Carolina on the Springdale Race Course, site of the NSA G-1 Colonial Cup.