Matada (2023) Horse
About
Matada is a 3yo bay horse trained by G P Cromwell. It is by the stallion Galiway out of Gokena. Matada has not yet broken its maiden, having failed to win in two starts. In its most recent run at Gowran Park on 6 May 2026, ridden by Robert Whearty, it finished 12th behind Satoyama.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gowran Park 06-May-26 1609m GOOD R2 Md (of $13,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:40.460, SP: 126.00 1st Satoyama ( D B Mcmonagle 134 ) 2nd Rolltight ( B Coen 134 ) 2.75L 3rd Saliba ( S Foley 134 ) 6.25L 12th Matada ( R Whearty 134 ) 24.95L See full results | R Whearty 60.8kg 24.95L | 12 (16) |
| Navan 31-Mar-26 1573m HEAVY R2 Md (of $14,001) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:49.920, SP: 51.00 1st Shaftesbury Avenue ( W Lordan 131 ) 2nd Tashakour ( B Coen 131 ) 1.75L 3rd Huff'n'puff ( C Keane 131 ) 2.75L 11th Matada ( G Carroll 131 ) 21.80L See full results | G Carroll 59.4kg 21.80L | 11 (15) |