Matadora (USA) Horse
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Matadora is a 3yo horse from the United States trained by H. Graham Motion. It is by Raging Bull out of Bertie’s Image. Matadora has not yet broken its maiden, going winless in five starts. In its most recent race at Laurel Park on 22 Jun 2026, Matadora, ridden by Jeiron Barbosa, finished third behind winner Lendalfoot.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Park 22-Jun-26 1710m FIRM R4 Md $3,700 (of $37,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:43.470, SP: 3.00 broke on top then rated back off outer foes, secured the inside and tracked in hand, was put to a ride while holding position past the three eighths, worked outward near mid stretch and finished up willingly to earn the show. 1st Lendalfoot ( M Chuan 119 ) 2nd Midnight Prowler ( J R Jr 126 ) 2.75L 3rd Matadora ( J Barbosa 119 ) 3.00L See full results | J Barbosa 54kg 3.00L | 3 (10) |
| Delaware Park 10-Oct-25 1510m R6 Md $9,000 (of $45,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:32.090, SP: 3.50 raced not too far behind the pace three wide, unable to close the distance in the stretch. 1st Undertone ( J Hernandez 118 ) 2nd Matadora ( K Gomez 118 ) 5.00L 3rd Girvana ( L Corujo 118 ) 1.50L See full results | K Gomez 53.5kg 5.00L | 2 (8) |
| Colonial Downs 09-Aug-25 1610m R6 Md $3,850 (of $55,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:36.910, SP: 2.00 shifted in three wide settling mid-pack stalking the leaders early, fanned eight deep into upper stretch, drifted in a bit, kicked on with mild late interest. 1st Ixchel ( J Toledo 119 ) 2nd Dare Greatly ( M Husbands 119 ) 0.30L 3rd She's Honed In ( A Concepcion 119 ) 4.75L 4th Matadora ( V Carrasco 119 ) 7.00L See full results | V Carrasco 54kg 7.00L | 4 (12) |
| Saratoga 06-Jul-25 1610m GOOD R6 Md $7,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:35.940, SP: 2.88 Ins-2p,4p1/4,bid1/16 1st Embrace Time ( F Prat 119 ) 2nd Connect The Stars ( D Davis 119 ) 1.00L 3rd The Grumpy Rabbit ( K Carmouche 119 ) 0.30L 4th Matadora ( I O Jr 119 ) 1.50L See full results | I O Jr 54kg 1.50L | 4 (8) |
| Belmont At The Big A 13-Jun-25 1210m GOOD R1 Md $8,500 (of $85,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:08.340, SP: 3.75 was hustled from the gate then chased the leading duo, traveled around the turn in the two path, pursued the winner under a drive in the stretch and lacked the needed kick while clear for the show. 1st Nonna's Love ( J Velazquez 119 ) 2nd Maiora ( J Rosario 119 ) 0.00L 3rd Matadora ( F Prat 119 ) 3.50L See full results | F Prat 54kg 3.50L | 3 (7) |