Matinee Idol (USA) Horse
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Matinee Idol is a 4yo b horse from the United States trained by Joe Sharp. He is sired by Street Sense out of the dam Purse Strings. To date, Matinee Idol has won one race. On 1 Dec 2025 at Churchill Downs, he earned his biggest victory, collecting $48,000.00 in prize money.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Grounds 27-Feb-26 1207m R5 Race 5 $3,600 (of $18,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:10.480, SP: 1.73 allowed to settle in the early stages, raced in traffic along the turn then found a seam while three wide to upper stretch, rallied into the final furlong then vied for the lead into the final sixteenth, fought gamely to the wire and just missed for the win, while besting the rest. 1st Purple Heart ( J Graham 122 ) 2nd Matinee Idol ( J L Ortiz 122 ) 0.10L 3rd Wizard Of Yester ( I Castillo 125 ) 1.35L See full results | J L Ortiz 55.3kg 0.10L | 2 (8) |
| Fair Grounds 01-Feb-26 1673m R2 Race 2 $4,400 (of $22,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:42.810, SP: 2.88 1st Shepherd ( C Hernandez 122 ) 2nd Matinee Idol ( P Lopez 122 ) 1.25L 3rd D Day Sky ( M J Pedroza 122 ) 2.50L See full results | P Lopez 55.3kg 1.25L | 2 (7) |
| Churchill Downs 01-Dec-25 1410m R7 Md $30,240 (of $48,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:23.770, SP: 1.80 tracked from the four path, ranged up turning for home to bid outside of the top pair entering the lane, assumed command shortly after and drew off under a drive. 1st Matinee Idol ( I O Jr 122 ) 2nd Trouble Ahead ( L Saez 124 ) 5.75L 3rd Berniedott ( W Rodriguez 122 ) 1.50L See full results | I O Jr 55.3kg | 1 (11) |
| Churchill Downs 06-Nov-25 1610m R1 Md $2,160 (of $72,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:35.320, SP: 5.50 was bumped at the start, claimed the early lead after exiting the chute to set a pressured pace between rivals, settled in along the inside before the far turn, relinquished the lead at the three eighths, retreated and eased across. 1st Barb ( J Ortiz 120 ) 2nd Crazy Diamond ( C Torres 120 ) 7.75L 3rd Tap Me A Song ( K Asmussen 120 ) 1.75L 5th Matinee Idol ( I O Jr 120 ) 39.50L See full results | I O Jr 54.4kg 39.50L | 5 (6) |
| Churchill Downs 26-Sep-25 1710m R8 Md $1,160 (of $120,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:43.120, SP: 4.50 stalked along the inside, chased around the far turn and weakened. 1st Chillax ( J Alvarado 120 ) 2nd Up Country ( T Gaffalione 120 ) 3.75L 3rd Money Man ( L Dettori 120 ) 1.25L 12th Matinee Idol ( F Geroux 120 ) 30.75L See full results | F Geroux 54.4kg 30.75L | 12 (12) |
| Ellis Park 23-Aug-25 1610m R9 Md $20,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:37.410, SP: 7.50 bumped an inner foe at the start, pressed four to three wide into the backstretch, bid into the far turn, gained an advantage turning for home, kicked clear entering the lane but was worn down by an outer challenger in the late stages. 1st Playa Del Mar ( J Torres 118 ) 2nd Matinee Idol ( F Geroux 118 ) 0.75L 3rd Money Man ( G Saez 118 ) 2.00L See full results | F Geroux 53.5kg 0.75L | 2 (11) |