Metate (USA) Horse

Country

United States

Foal Date

13-May-23

Colour

bay

Sire

Vekoma

Dam

Twelve Jewels

Prize Money

7216

Owners

White Fence, Llc, Buckendorf, Larry S, Fetkin, Robert, Fosselman, Chris, Harringer, Tyler, Moore, William And Stephens, Robert

About

Metate is a 2yo b from United States trained by Robert B. Hess, Jr. He is by the stallion Vekoma out of the dam Twelve Jewels. Metate has not yet broken his maiden, having failed to win in two starts. In his most recent start at Santa Anita on 14 Oct 2025, Metate was ridden by Kent J. Desormeaux and finished fourth, behind winner Mr. A. P.

Raced At

Santa Anita • Del Mar

Race Record

Event SummaryRunner StatsRank
Santa Anita 14-Oct-25 1610m FIRM R2 Md $4,200 (of $60,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:38.010, SP: 34.00 settled early and found the rail on the first turn, lost ground around the far turn while easing out to the three path and failed to menace.K J Desormeaux 55.3kg 32.05L4 (7)
Del Mar 08-Sep-25 1110m FIRM R6 Md $500 (of $100,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:02.790, SP: 34.00 was off slow and lost a clear path, trailed into the turn, cut the corner into the lane and was never a factor.K Desormeaux 55.3kg 16.10L9 (10)