Matahga (2022)
About
Matahga, a 3yo grey colt, is trained by Phillip Stokes of Pakenham OC. He is by the stallion Tivaci out of the dam Mohegan Star. As a stakes winner with $147,800 in career earnings, he is viewed as a racehorse of above‑average ability. On 28 June 2025 at Morphettville Parks, Jacob Opperman rode Matahga to his most important win, capturing the $120,000 Open Set Weight With Penalties and defeating Ethereum Girl. He has proven to be a profitable runner for bettors; backing him throughout his career would have produced a 59% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Caulfield 18-Oct-25 1400m GOOD 4 R1 3YO Open Set Weight With Penalties $3,000 (of $150,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:24.000, SP: 9.50 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 9th | L Neindorf 57.5kg 5.41L | 7 (9) |
| Morphettville Parks 28-Jun-25 1400m SOFT 6 R5 LR Open Set Weight With Penalties $67,025 (of $120,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:25.250, SP: 2.15 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 9th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.860 | J Opperman 56kg | 1 (13) |
| Murray Bdge 14-Jun-25 1200m SOFT 6 R3 Open Set Weight With Penalties $57,250 (of $105,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:11.100, SP: 4.20 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 9th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.370 | J Opperman 56kg | 1 (11) |
| Morphettville 31-May-25 1100m SOFT 6 R1 BM 64 Hcp $9,800 (of $55,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:06.310, SP: 8.50 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 6th | J Opperman 58kg 0.17L | 2 (7) |
| Strathalbyn 19-May-25 1000m SOFT 7 R5 2Y-TRL Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:07.040 | L Neindorf 0.90L | 3 (7) |
| Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 01-May-25 800m GOOD 4 R1 2Y-TRL Barrier 9, Winning Time: 00:49.920 | L Neindorf 4.50L | 2 (10) |
| Strathalbyn 28-Jan-25 1000m GOOD 4 R1 2Y-TRL Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:04.490 | K Crowther | 1 (7) |