Metate (USA) Horse
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Metate is a 3yo bay from the United States trained by Robert Hess. He is by Vekoma out of Twelve Jewels. The horse has yet to break its maiden, having failed to win in three attempts. In his most recent start at Santa Anita on 13 Oct 2026, ridden by Edwin Maldonado, Metate finished fifth behind the winner Throwthefirstpunch.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Anita 13-Oct-26 1308m GOOD R2 Md (of $50,190) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:15.850, SP: 11.00 trailed the field early, moved inside, eased out to the three path around the bend and never threatened. 1st Throwthefirstpunch ( K Kimura 122 ) 2nd Fuzzy Stare ( K Frey 122 ) 0.50L 3rd Charisma ( A Aguilar 125 ) 3.25L 5th Metate ( E Maldonado 122 ) 4.50L See full results | E Maldonado 55.3kg 4.50L | 5 (7) |
| Santa Anita 14-Oct-25 1610m FIRM R2 Md $6,453 (of $92,186) 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. 1st Mr. A. P. ( A Fresu 122 ) 2nd Cherokee Nation ( J Hernandez 122 ) 0.15L 3rd Eruption ( U Rispoli 122 ) 12.75L 4th Metate ( K Desormeaux 122 ) 32.05L See full results | K Desormeaux 55.3kg 32.05L | 4 (7) |
| Del Mar 08-Sep-25 1110m FIRM R6 Md $763 (of $152,532) 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. 1st Boyd ( T Gaffalione 122 ) 2nd Cactus Charlie ( H Berrios 122 ) 5.75L 3rd Sharons Maxfield ( F Prat 122 ) 5.25L 9th Metate ( K Desormeaux 122 ) 16.10L See full results | K Desormeaux 55.3kg 16.10L | 9 (10) |