American Matador

 (SAF)
Country
South Africa
Foal Date
29-Oct-21
Colour
bay
Sire
The United States
Dam
Flamenco Dancer
Prize Money
$4196
Trainer
Gavin Smith
Owners
Mr Harry Govender
About

Fairview R5 Take A Bet Wina Numba Numba Maiden Plate — American Matador is a 4yo from South Africa trained by Gavin Smith. It is sired by the stallion The United States out of the dam Flamenco Dancer. American Matador has yet to win a race, having competed in 11 attempts without a victory. In its most recent race at Fairview on 28th Mar 2025, American Matador was ridden by Stallone Naidoo and finished 2nd, behind the winner Hospices De Beaune.

Race Record
Event SummaryRunner StatsRank
Fairview 28-Mar-25 1600m GOOD R4 Md $14,991 (of $46,875), Winning Time: 01:36.280, SP: 3/1S Naidoo 59.9kg 1.50L2 (12)
Fairview 21-Feb-25 1399m GOOD R2 Md $1,886 (of $46,875), Winning Time: 01:22.490, SP: 11/10C Zackey 59.9kg, Cd 0 13.50L5 (7)
Fairview 10-Jan-25 1399m GOOD R2 Md $15,005 (of $47,418), Winning Time: 01:26.030, SP: 2/5C Zackey 59kg 0.30L2 (9)
Fairview 03-Jan-25 1600m GOOD R4 Md $15,005 (of $47,418), Winning Time: 01:36.170, SP: 10/3C Zackey 59kg 1.25L2 (8)
Kenilworth 04-Dec-24 1800m GOOD R5 (of $51,212), Winning Time: 01:51.680, SP: 20/1J Solomons 52.2kg, Cd 0 5.75L9 (9)
Kenilworth 19-Nov-24 1399m GOOD R6 (of $51,212), Winning Time: 01:26.470, SP: 18/1J Solomons 53.5kg, Cd 0 5.00L7 (11)
Durbanville 26-Oct-24 1600m GOOD R5 Md (of $51,212), Winning Time: 01:37.220, SP: 12/1J Solomons 52.6kg, Cd 0 0.00L13 (13)
Durbanville 05-Oct-24 1399m GOOD R6 $2,027 (of $50,625), Winning Time: 01:26.140, SP: 33/1J V Merwe 54.4kg, Cd 0 2.25L5 (11)
Durbanville 24-Jul-24 1600m SOFT R2 Md (of $80,312), Winning Time: 01:41.400, SP: 28/1A Andrews 59.9kg, Cd 0 15.50L8 (10)
Kenilworth 22-Jun-24 1399m SOFT R1 Md (of $80,312), Winning Time: 01:30.740, SP: 50/1S Veale 59.9kg, Cd 0 9.75L7 (13)
Kenilworth 18-May-24 1199m GOOD R2 Md (of $80,312) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:11.620, SP: 40/1C Bantam 59.9kg, Cd 0 13.50L10 (13)