Matada (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Matada’s latest run
Last time out, Matada finished 14th of 15 in the O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Irish European Breeders Fund Maiden at Curragh on 23 May 2026, beaten 28½ lengths by Count Bezukhov. He started at 200/1 over 1m2f on good ground under Robert Whearty. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Matada’s official rating
Matada has not yet been given an official rating.
Matada’s trainer and jockey
Robert Whearty has ridden him most often in 2026, two times out of three.
Matada’s pedigree: what the Galiway stock does
Matada is by Galiway out of Gokena, a Kendargent mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Galiway’s runners have won 17 times from 114 starts, a 15% strike rate. They are most successful at a mile and a quarter, with 3 wins, and at Matada’s trip of a mile they have won one of 12 starts (8%).
Matada career record
Matada form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curragh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Good To Yielding | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| 1m1f–1m2f | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Matada recent form: analyst notes
Matada race history and results
Matada breeding and pedigree
Matada FAQs
Has Matada won a race?
Not yet. He has run three times.
Who is Matada’s sire?
Galiway. His dam is Gokena, by Kendargent.
When does Matada run next?
He has no race declared for today or tomorrow. His next run will appear on this page as soon as he is declared.
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Held up in the pack from the start - unable to make an impression - well beaten in 14th
Held up towards the back - couldn't find any headway in the closing stages and well held throughout
Settled in the pack - 7th at halfway - urged on 3f out then dropped away steadily to finish 11th