Matata
Horse Form Profile
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Something to prove regarding current form although he didn't take to the National fences when pulled up mid-race in the Topham at Aintree last week; this is a lower grade than he's used to contesting and he's capable of playing a big role if back on song now returned to conventional fences. |
14/1 |
|
2 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
11st 13lb |
Better than ever when easily winning at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) on New Year's Day and on that evidence this 5lb higher mark isn't necessarily beyond him; however, two lesser runs have followed; has to get back on track. |
25/1 |
|
5th 9 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Nearly all races at around 2m1f and the step up to 2m4f was clearly a stretch behind Jonbon in an Aintree Grade 1 last April; coped better with the trip when a convincing winner of a C&D handicap (good; has won on soft) in January but a lesser effort followed at Windsor and he aims a lot higher here. |
33/1 |
|
5th 2 |
18th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 6f 50y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Confined to about 2m for the vast majority of his rules career but he won a 3m point in 2022 and looked better than ever when winning a competitive handicap over an extended 2m4f at stiff Cheltenham on New Year's Day (good; versatile ground-wise); there's every chance today's distance will be within range and he won on this card 12 months ago; entitled to respect. |
7/2 |
|
7th 1 |
24th Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 199y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Races prominently; 13lb lower when narrowly denied by Calico in this last year but this mark is warranted judged on his subsequent improvement (very impressive in two handicap wins) and he was below his best in a Grade 1 at Aintree the final time (2m4f probably too far); much respected, especially as any rain won't bother him. |
9/2 |