Catena Zapata

Foal Date

12-Mar-18

Colour

bay

Sire

Vadamos

Dam

Pretty Priceless

Prize Money

$51822

Trainer

Ian Donoghue

Owners

Mrs Majella Crabbe

About

Catena Zapata, a 7-year-old trained by Ian Donoghue, has secured 4 wins in its career. The horse, sired by Vadamos out of Pretty Priceless, achieved its most notable victory on 10th Aug 2025 at Downpatrick, winning the $15999 Handicap. Catena Zapata has been a profitable choice for punters, offering a total return on investment of 11% if backed throughout its career.

Race Record

Event Summary	Runner Stats	Rank
Downpatrick 10-Aug-25 m R2 H $9,600 (of $15,999), SP: 11/1	S Ewing 69.4kg	1 (4)
Galway 02-Aug-25 2377m SOFT R8 Hcp (of $10,800), Winning Time: 02:35.990, SP: 50/1 Dwelt and towards rear, rapid progress into 3rd 4f out, soon led, ridden and 5-length advantage 2f out, reduced advantage over 1f out, headed under 1f out, no extra and weakened closing stages	A Caffrey 60.8kg, Cd 0 0.00L	11 (18)
Killarney 17-Jul-25 1645m SOFT R1 $6,000 (of $6,000), Winning Time: 01:47.110, SP: 2/1 Slowly into stride, towards rear early, travelled strongly, headway to 6th halfway, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden along 1f out, quickened clear inside final furlong, comfortably	C Cusack 60.3kg	1 (11)
Curragh 28-Jun-25 1609m GOOD R5 Hcp (of $12,600), Winning Time: 01:37.910, SP: 18/1 Rear of mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, no impression inside final furlong, never a factor	C Cusack 60.8kg, Cd 0 7.50L	13 (20)
Leopardstown 13-Jun-25 1810m SOFT R5 Hcp $500 (of $15,000), Winning Time: 02:01.760, SP: 6/1 Dwelt slightly and towards rear, ridden and progress 2f out, 6th 1 1/2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on one pace	C Cusack 56.7kg, Cd 0 6.25L	6 (12)
Curragh 24-May-25 1609m GOOD R7 Hcp $1,050 (of $12,600), Winning Time: 01:39.420, SP: 66/1 Slowly into stride, rear of mid-division, pushed along in 12th 2f out, soon ridden, went 8th 1f out, kept on without threatening in 4th inside final furlong	C Cusack 60.8kg, Cd 0 2.50L	4 (20)
Tipperary 25-Apr-25 2505m SOFT R7 Hcp (of $9,600), Winning Time: 02:53.400, SP: 40/1 Rear of mid division, 10th halfway, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden and no impression from over 1f out	C Cusack 58.5kg, Cd 0 14.00L	11 (15)
Curragh 30-Mar-25 1609m SOFT R7 Hcp (of $21,000), Winning Time: 01:45.250, SP: 50/1 Completely missed break and detached, slightly detached after 3f, modest late headway, never a factor	C Cusack 57.6kg, Cd 0 18.25L	13 (15)
Punchestown 02-May-24 3304m SOFT R1 HcpH (of $12,626), Winning Time: 04:05.600, SP: 14/1 Rear of mid-division on inner, ridden 2 out, weakened	R Blackmore 73.9kg, Cd 0 0.00L	19 (24)
Fairyhouse 02-Apr-24 3218m HEAVY R1 NvHcpH (of $12,626), Winning Time: 04:09.500, SP: 12/1 Rear of mid-division, closer after 3 out and 8th before next, soon pushed along and no impression in 7th approaching last, no extra	R Blackmore 73.5kg, Cd 0 20.75L	7 (18)
Punchestown 30-Jan-24 3246m HEAVY R1 MdH $2,500 (of $8,031), Winning Time: 04:27.400, SP: 11/2 Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, went moderate 2nd approaching last, kept on one pace run-in	R Blackmore 75.3kg 12.00L	2 (12)
Navan 09-Dec-23 3218m HEAVY R2 MdH $250 (of $8,031), Winning Time: 04:20.900, SP: 17/2 Mid-division, closer in 4th and ridden 2 out, soon no impression on leaders, no extra run-in	R Blackmore 75.3kg, Cd 0 0.00L	6 (25)
Leopardstown 22-Oct-23 1609m HEAVY R3 Hcp $1,600 (of $10,280) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:47.110, SP: 10/1 Towards rear, 8th halfway, pushed along and headway into 3rd early straight, 2nd and ridden over 1f out, soon no impression on winner and 3rd final 100 yards	M W Hassett 59.4kg 6.75L	3 (12)
Cork 26-Sep-23 1609m HEAVY R7 Hcp $3,200 (of $10,280) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:47.740, SP: 12/1 Rear, 10th halfway, ridden 2f out, headway on outer over 1f out, kept on in 3rd closing stages to 2nd close home, nearest at finish	C T Keane 61.2kg 0.75L	2 (12)
Limerick 23-Oct-22 3218m SOFT R2 MdH $2,500 (of $7,122), Winning Time: 03:59.070, SP: 9/4 Tracked leaders, a little keen, 2nd halfway, not fluent 3 out, closed up on winner entering straight, pushed along and no impression before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, kept on one pace	D J O'keeffe 74.8kg 9.00L	2 (21)
Gowran Park 30-Sep-22 3218m SOFT R1 MdH $2,500 (of $7,122), Winning Time: 03:58.080, SP: 3/1 Tracked leaders, hampered at 1st, 3rd and hung right from 3 out, ridden in 2nd 2 out, continued to hang slightly right, kept on under pressure run-in	R Blackmore 73kg 4.00L	2 (21)
Dundalk 15-Aug-22 2148m GOOD R6 Hcp (of $28,487) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 02:13.750, SP: 11/2 Held up towards rear, swift progress after 4f to track leaders, 2nd halfway, disputed 2 1/2f out, ridden and headed under 2f out, soon no extra	W M Lordan 60.8kg, Cd 0 21.25L	13 (14)
Curragh 25-Jun-22 2011m GOOD R8 Hcp $750 (of $14,244) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 02:11.420, SP: 33/1 Held up in rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden and switched to outer under 2f out, kept on inside final furlong	W M Lordan 60.3kg, Cd 0 1.25L	5 (13)
Curragh 21-May-22 1609m GOOD R4 CLHcp (of $150,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:40.270, SP: 33/1 Tracked leaders, took keen hold, ridden 2f out, weakened	W J Lee 56.2kg, Cd 0 13.00L	26 (27)
Dundalk 12-Feb-22 1609m SYNTHETIC R5 CLHcp $7,200 (of $12,000) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:39.100, SP: 7/1 Mid-division, ran freely, switched right 2f out, ridden and some headway on outer in 5th 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to lead close home	W J Lee 61.7kg	1 (14)
Killarney 19-Aug-21 1636m GOOD CL1 (of $23,906), Winning Time: 01:40.550, SP: 50/1 Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, soon pushed along, ridden 2f out and lost place, no extra from over 1f out, weakened	C D Hayes 59.4kg, Cd 0 13.50L	10 (11)
Galway 26-Jul-21 2490m SOFT CLHcp (of $9,881), Winning Time: 02:48.130, SP: 25/1 Rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, not much room over 2f out, progress under 2f out, no impression on leaders in 3rd over 1f out, ridden and weakened 1f out	W J Lee 62.1kg, Cd 0 12.00L	8 (13)
Limerick 04-Jul-21 1609m SOFT R5 CL $1,550 (of $15,500) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:44.510, SP: 14/1 Tracked leaders, led after 1 1/2f, pushed along and joined 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon no impression on winner, kept on one pace	W M Lordan 59kg 3.50L	3 (8)
Naas 08-May-21 2011m SOFT R5 CL (of $15,500) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 02:14.860, SP: 22/1 Dwelt, raced towards rear, took closer order in 5th halfway, under pressure 3 1/2f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression, no extra final furlong	C D Hayes 59.4kg, Cd 0 8.50L	5 (7)
Leopardstown 11-Apr-21 2011m GOOD R5 CL1 (of $50,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 02:11.610, SP: 50/1 Disputed lead early, a little keen, soon led, joined 3 1/2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, weakened inside final furlong	W J Lee 59.4kg, Cd 0 9.75L	8 (8)
Dundalk 27-Mar-21 1609m SYNTHETIC R5 CL $1,350 (of $13,500) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:38.030, SP: 12/1 Mid-division, pushed along and briefly short of room 2f out, soon switched right and ridden, moderate 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening in 3rd close home	W M Lordan 61.2kg 6.75L	3 (11)
Dundalk 17-Dec-20 1609m SYNTHETIC R6 CL $8,100 (of $13,500) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:39.250, SP: 8/1 Prominent, soon disputed lead, led soon after 1f, pressed straight, kept on well inside final furlong, all out at the finish	W J Lee 59kg	1 (10)
Dundalk 29-Oct-20 1408m SYNTHETIC R3 CLMd (of $14,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:25.770, SP: 9/1 Dwelt, soon chased leaders on outer, 7th 3f out, under pressure and ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression, one paced final furlong	W J Lee 60.3kg, Cd 0 7.50L	7 (12)