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Father Matt (IRE) silks

Horse profile

Father Matt

King's Ride (IRE) × HoneydewI (IRE) (Persian Mews (IRE))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
1998
Highest OR
143
Record (GB & IRE)
4 wins from 15 runs (27%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
€98,200 IRE
Last official rating
143 (Jumps)
Last run (GB & IRE)
9 Dec 2007, Punchestown (IRE) (PU/10)
Last win (GB & IRE)
18 Dec 2005, Navan (IRE)
Recent form
35114FF12122UR5PU

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
9 Dec 07Punchestown (IRE)PU/1012/1-Paul CarberryNoel MeadeJohn Durkan Memorial Punchestown ChaseGrade 1Chase2m4fHeavy11-10143The Listener (IRE)€65,000142/9
25 Nov 07Navan (IRE)5/1614/116Paul CarberryNoel Meadewilliamhill.ie Troytown Handicap ChaseGrade BChase3mYielding11-8143Royal County Star (IRE)€65,1006371/13
26 Feb 06Naas (IRE)UR/58/11F-Paul CarberryNoel MeadeAnglo Irish Bank Nas Na Riogh Novice ChaseGrade 2Chase2m4fSoft to Heavy11-5-Lordofourown (IRE)€32,550141/4
12 Feb 06Leopardstown (IRE)2/108/11½Paul CarberryNoel MeadeDr. P. J. Moriarty Novice ChaseGrade 1Chase2m5fYielding11-12-The Railway Man I (IRE)€71,500282/9
15 Jan 06Leopardstown (IRE)2/6100/3011Barry GeraghtyNoel MeadePaddy Fitzpatrick Memorial Novice ChaseGrade 2Chase2m5fHeavy11-5-Nickname (FR)€39,060281/5
18 Dec 05Navan (IRE)1/52/1won 4½Paul CarberryNoel MeadeKevin McManus Bookmakers European Breeders Fund Novice ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m4fSoft11-8-Southern Vic (IRE)€19,530141/4
4 Dec 05Fairyhouse (IRE)2/67/1nkPaul CarberryNoel MeadePierse Group Drinmore Novice ChaseGrade 1Chase2m4fHeavy11-12-Kill Devil Hill (IRE)€58,50070/5
27 Nov 05Navan (IRE)1/147/1won 8Michael DarcyNoel MeadeLeinster Petroleum European Breeders Fund Beginners ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m1fSoft11-9-Shuil Coillte (IRE)€11,74771/12
20 Nov 05Punchestown (IRE)F/1711/2-Paul CarberryNoel Meadewww.punchestown.com Beginners ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m4fSoft11-12-Kill Devil Hill (IRE)€10,365203/14
31 Oct 05Galway (IRE)F/1810/1-Denis O'ReganNoel MeadeW.B.Gavin & Co. European Breeders Fund Beginners ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m6½fSoft to Heavy11-12-Southern Vic (IRE)€13,0201842/17
30 Apr 05Punchestown (IRE)4/2513/8F10½Paul CarberryNoel MeadeRFL Steel HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m4fSoft11-12-Piercing Sun (IRE)€11,05663/22
24 Apr 05Cork (IRE)1/2411/10Fwon 7Paul CarberryNoel MeadeKanturk Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m4fHeavy11-12-Sir Frederick (IRE)€8,292292/21
26 Mar 05Cork (IRE)1/208/1won nkNiall P MaddenNoel MeadeRockview (Q.R.) INH Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2m3fSoft12-0-Justpourit (IRE)€7,947342/17
20 Feb 05Naas (IRE)5/139/29Niall P MaddenNoel MeadeGo Racing In Kildare (Pro-Am) INH Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2m3fSoft11-7-Mister Top Notch (IRE)€6,910170/11
3 Feb 05Clonmel (IRE)3/207/114Niall P MaddenNoel MeadeClogheen I.N.H. Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2m2fSoft to Heavy12-0-Powerstation (IRE)€5,528-1/16
  • PU/109 Dec 07 · Punchestown (IRE)12/1

    John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase

    Grade 12m4fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    9 Dec 07
    Pos
    PU/10
    SP
    12/1
    Btn
    -
    Trainer
    Noel Meade
    Race
    John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase
    Class
    Grade 1
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-10
    OR
    143
    Winner / 2nd
    The Listener (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €65,000
    Days
    14
    Future form
    2/9
  • 5/1625 Nov 07 · Navan (IRE)14/1

    williamhill.ie Troytown Handicap Chase

    Grade B3mYielding

    All fields
    Date
    25 Nov 07
    Pos
    5/16
    SP
    14/1
    Btn
    16
    Trainer
    Noel Meade
    Race
    williamhill.ie Troytown Handicap Chase
    Class
    Grade B
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    11-8
    OR
    143
    Winner prize
    €65,100
    Days
    637
    Future form
    1/13
  • UR/526 Feb 06 · Naas (IRE)8/11F

    Anglo Irish Bank Nas Na Riogh Novice Chase

    Grade 22m4fSoft to Heavy

    All fields
    Date
    26 Feb 06
    Pos
    UR/5
    SP
    8/11F
    Btn
    -
    Trainer
    Noel Meade
    Race
    Anglo Irish Bank Nas Na Riogh Novice Chase
    Class
    Grade 2
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Soft to Heavy
    Wgt
    11-5
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Lordofourown (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €32,550
    Days
    14
    Future form
    1/4
  • 2/1012 Feb 06 · Leopardstown (IRE)8/1

    Dr. P. J. Moriarty Novice Chase

    Grade 12m5fYielding

    All fields
    Date
    12 Feb 06
    Pos
    2/10
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    1½
    Trainer
    Noel Meade
    Race
    Dr. P. J. Moriarty Novice Chase
    Class
    Grade 1
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m5f
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    €71,500
    Days
    28
    Future form
    2/9
  • 2/615 Jan 06 · Leopardstown (IRE)100/30

    Paddy Fitzpatrick Memorial Novice Chase

    Grade 22m5fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    15 Jan 06
    Pos
    2/6
    SP
    100/30
    Btn
    11
    Trainer
    Noel Meade
    Race
    Paddy Fitzpatrick Memorial Novice Chase
    Class
    Grade 2
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m5f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-5
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Nickname (FR)
    Winner prize
    €39,060
    Days
    28
    Future form
    1/5
  • 1/518 Dec 05 · Navan (IRE)2/1

    Kevin McManus Bookmakers European Breeders Fund Novice Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m4fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    18 Dec 05
    Pos
    1/5
    SP
    2/1
    Btn
    won 4½
    Trainer
    Noel Meade
    Race
    Kevin McManus Bookmakers European Breeders Fund Novice Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-8
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Southern Vic (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €19,530
    Days
    14
    Future form
    1/4
  • 2/64 Dec 05 · Fairyhouse (IRE)7/1

    Pierse Group Drinmore Novice Chase

    Grade 12m4fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    4 Dec 05
    Pos
    2/6
    SP
    7/1
    Btn
    nk
    Trainer
    Noel Meade
    Race
    Pierse Group Drinmore Novice Chase
    Class
    Grade 1
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    €58,500
    Days
    7
    Future form
    0/5
  • 1/1427 Nov 05 · Navan (IRE)7/1

    Leinster Petroleum European Breeders Fund Beginners Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m1fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    27 Nov 05
    Pos
    1/14
    SP
    7/1
    Btn
    won 8
    Trainer
    Noel Meade
    Race
    Leinster Petroleum European Breeders Fund Beginners Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m1f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-9
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    €11,747
    Days
    7
    Future form
    1/12
  • F/1720 Nov 05 · Punchestown (IRE)11/2

    www.punchestown.com Beginners Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m4fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    20 Nov 05
    Pos
    F/17
    SP
    11/2
    Btn
    -
    Trainer
    Noel Meade
    Race
    www.punchestown.com Beginners Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    €10,365
    Days
    20
    Future form
    3/14
  • F/1831 Oct 05 · Galway (IRE)10/1

    W.B.Gavin & Co. European Breeders Fund Beginners Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m6½fSoft to Heavy

    All fields
    Date
    31 Oct 05
    Pos
    F/18
    SP
    10/1
    Btn
    -
    Trainer
    Noel Meade
    Race
    W.B.Gavin & Co. European Breeders Fund Beginners Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m6½f
    Going
    Soft to Heavy
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Southern Vic (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €13,020
    Days
    184
    Future form
    2/17
  • 4/2530 Apr 05 · Punchestown (IRE)13/8F

    RFL Steel Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m4fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    30 Apr 05
    Pos
    4/25
    SP
    13/8F
    Btn
    10½
    Trainer
    Noel Meade
    Race
    RFL Steel Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Piercing Sun (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €11,056
    Days
    6
    Future form
    3/22
  • 1/2424 Apr 05 · Cork (IRE)11/10F

    Kanturk Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m4fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    24 Apr 05
    Pos
    1/24
    SP
    11/10F
    Btn
    won 7
    Trainer
    Noel Meade
    Race
    Kanturk Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    €8,292
    Days
    29
    Future form
    2/21
  • 1/2026 Mar 05 · Cork (IRE)8/1

    Rockview (Q.R.) INH Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m3fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    26 Mar 05
    Pos
    1/20
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    won nk
    Trainer
    Noel Meade
    Race
    Rockview (Q.R.) INH Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m3f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    12-0
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Justpourit (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €7,947
    Days
    34
    Future form
    2/17
  • 5/1320 Feb 05 · Naas (IRE)9/2

    Go Racing In Kildare (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m3fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    20 Feb 05
    Pos
    5/13
    SP
    9/2
    Btn
    9
    Trainer
    Noel Meade
    Race
    Go Racing In Kildare (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m3f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    €6,910
    Days
    17
    Future form
    0/11
  • 3/203 Feb 05 · Clonmel (IRE)7/1

    Clogheen I.N.H. Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m2fSoft to Heavy

    All fields
    Date
    3 Feb 05
    Pos
    3/20
    SP
    7/1
    Btn
    14
    Trainer
    Noel Meade
    Race
    Clogheen I.N.H. Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m2f
    Going
    Soft to Heavy
    Wgt
    12-0
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Powerstation (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €5,528
    Days
    -
    Future form
    1/16

Every British and Irish run since 1990, latest first. Btn is the overall distance beaten (lengths). Where the horse won, the runner-up and winning margin are shown.

Future form: next-time-out winners from this horse's races

DateCourseRaceThis horseWinner next timeTheir posWon onAtRace won
9 Dec 07Punchestown (IRE)John Durkan Memorial Punchestown ChasePU/10Mansony (FR)227 Dec 07Leopardstown (IRE)Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase
9 Dec 07Punchestown (IRE)John Durkan Memorial Punchestown ChasePU/10Mister Top Notch (IRE)85 Jan 08Cork (IRE)McCarthy Insurance Group Hurdle
25 Nov 07Navan (IRE)williamhill.ie Troytown Handicap Chase5/16Prince Of Tara (IRE)88 Dec 07Navan (IRE)Forelock Security Handicap Chase
26 Feb 06Naas (IRE)Anglo Irish Bank Nas Na Riogh Novice ChaseUR/5Sound Witness (IRE)412 Mar 06Naas (IRE)Moate Handicap Chase
12 Feb 06Leopardstown (IRE)Dr. P. J. Moriarty Novice Chase2/10Southern Vic (IRE)525 Mar 06Navan (IRE)Lobinstown Novice Chase
12 Feb 06Leopardstown (IRE)Dr. P. J. Moriarty Novice Chase2/10Lordofourown (IRE)826 Feb 06Naas (IRE)Anglo Irish Bank Nas Na Riogh Novice Chase
15 Jan 06Leopardstown (IRE)Paddy Fitzpatrick Memorial Novice Chase2/6The Railway Man I (IRE)-12 Feb 06Leopardstown (IRE)Dr. P. J. Moriarty Novice Chase
18 Dec 05Navan (IRE)Kevin McManus Bookmakers European Breeders Fund Novice Chase1/5Southern Vic (IRE)228 Dec 05Leopardstown (IRE)Ascon/Rohcon Novice Chase
27 Nov 05Navan (IRE)Leinster Petroleum European Breeders Fund Beginners Chase1/14Mcgruders Cross (IRE)-8 Dec 05Clonmel (IRE)John Harney Bookmaker (C & G) Beginners Chase
20 Nov 05Punchestown (IRE)www.punchestown.com Beginners ChaseF/17Kill Devil Hill (IRE)14 Dec 05Fairyhouse (IRE)Pierse Group Drinmore Novice Chase
20 Nov 05Punchestown (IRE)www.punchestown.com Beginners ChaseF/17Joint Agreement (IRE)814 Dec 05Downpatrick (IRE)Bet With The Tote Beginners Chase
20 Nov 05Punchestown (IRE)www.punchestown.com Beginners ChaseF/17Laureldean (IRE)915 Dec 05Gowran Park (IRE)Santa's Little Helper Maiden Hurdle
31 Oct 05Galway (IRE)W.B.Gavin & Co. European Breeders Fund Beginners ChaseF/18Slim Pickings (IRE)219 Nov 05Punchestown (IRE)Irish Field Novice Chase
31 Oct 05Galway (IRE)W.B.Gavin & Co. European Breeders Fund Beginners ChaseF/18That's An Idea (IRE)-13 Nov 05Limerick (IRE)Glenview Stud (Q.R.) Beginners Chase
30 Apr 05Punchestown (IRE)RFL Steel Hurdle4/25Where's Eddie (IRE)215 May 05Navan (IRE)Navan Golf Club Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
30 Apr 05Punchestown (IRE)RFL Steel Hurdle4/25Miss Toulon (IRE)324 May 05Sligo (IRE)Molly Fullton's Bar & Restaurant Handicap Hurdle
30 Apr 05Punchestown (IRE)RFL Steel Hurdle4/25Liscooney (IRE)1022 Jul 05Limerick (IRE)Anglo Irish Bank Maiden Hurdle
24 Apr 05Cork (IRE)Kanturk Maiden Hurdle1/24On The Net (IRE)39 May 05Killarney (IRE)Killarney Vintners (C & G) Maiden Hurdle
24 Apr 05Cork (IRE)Kanturk Maiden Hurdle1/24Dix Villez (FR)44 Jul 05Roscommon (IRE)Bank Of Ireland Novice Hurdle
26 Mar 05Cork (IRE)Rockview (Q.R.) INH Flat Race1/20Lios Na Ratha (IRE)59 Nov 05Fairyhouse (IRE)Black Hall INH Flat Race
26 Mar 05Cork (IRE)Rockview (Q.R.) INH Flat Race1/20Hardwick (GB)621 Sep 05Listowel (IRE)Kerryman Maiden Hurdle
3 Feb 05Clonmel (IRE)Clogheen I.N.H. Flat Race3/20Sirius Storm (IRE)217 Apr 05Listowel (IRE)Island Maiden Hurdle (Div II)

Other runners from this horse's races (latest 20 races with a next-time-out winner, up to 40 rows) that won on their next start in Britain or Ireland. FF on the race record = next-time-out winners / runners that have run again (this horse excluded).

Trainer changes

TrainerFirst runLast runFirst run for yardOR first runOR last runBest ORRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Noel Meade3 Feb 059 Dec 073/201431431431543126.7%53.3%£0€98,200
Noel Meade
Trainer
Noel Meade
First run
3 Feb 05
Last run
9 Dec 07
First run for yard
3/20
OR first run
143
OR last run
143
Best OR
143
Runs
15
Wins
4
2nd
3
3rd
1
Win %
26.7%
Place %
53.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€98,200

Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.

Stats

Career summary by code (GB & IRE)

CodeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)Best ORFirst runLast run
National Hunt1543126.7%53.3%£0€98,2001433 Feb 059 Dec 07
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
15
Wins
4
2nd
3
3rd
1
Win %
26.7%
Place %
53.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€98,200
Best OR
143
First run
3 Feb 05
Last run
9 Dec 07

Placed = 1st in 2-4 runners, 1st-2nd in 5-7, 1st-3rd in 8+.

By race type

Race typeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Hurdle210050.0%50.0%£0€8,948
Chase1023020.0%50.0%£0€80,737
NH Flat310133.3%66.7%£0€8,515
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€8,948
Chase
Race type
Chase
Runs
10
Wins
2
2nd
3
3rd
0
Win %
20.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€80,737
NH Flat
Race type
NH Flat
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
33.3%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€8,515

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Yielding20100.0%50.0%£0€20,900
Soft630050.0%50.0%£0€39,880
Soft to Heavy30010.0%33.3%£0€568
Heavy412025.0%75.0%£0€36,852
Yielding
Going
Yielding
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€20,900
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
6
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€39,880
Soft to Heavy
Going
Soft to Heavy
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€568
Heavy
Going
Heavy
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
75.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€36,852

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2m to 2m1f1100100.0%100.0%£0€11,747
2m2f to 2m5f1233125.0%58.3%£0€86,453
2m6f to 3m1f20000.0%0.0%£0€0
2m to 2m1f
Distance
2m to 2m1f
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,747
2m2f to 2m5f
Distance
2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
12
Wins
3
2nd
3
3rd
1
Win %
25.0%
Place %
58.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€86,453
2m6f to 3m1f
Distance
2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Flat bands: 5f-6f, 7f-1m, 9f-11f, 12f-13f, 14f+. NH bands: 2m-2m1f, 2m2f-2m5f, 2m6f-3m1f, 3m2f+.

By course

CourseRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Navan (IRE)320066.7%66.7%£0€31,277
Punchestown (IRE)30000.0%0.0%£0€656
Cork (IRE)2200100.0%100.0%£0€16,239
Leopardstown (IRE)20200.0%100.0%£0€32,360
Naas (IRE)20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Clonmel (IRE)10010.0%100.0%£0€568
Fairyhouse (IRE)10100.0%100.0%£0€17,100
Galway (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Navan (IRE)
Runs
3
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
66.7%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€31,277
Punchestown (IRE)
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€656
Cork (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€16,239
Leopardstown (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€32,360
Naas (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Clonmel (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€568
Fairyhouse (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€17,100
Galway (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Grade 130200.0%66.7%£0€38,000
Grade 220100.0%50.0%£0€11,460
Non-handicap (unclassified)940144.4%55.6%£0€48,740
Grade B10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Grade 1
Class
Grade 1
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€38,000
Grade 2
Class
Grade 2
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,460
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Class
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Runs
9
Wins
4
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
44.4%
Place %
55.6%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€48,740
Grade B
Class
Grade B
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Pattern (Group/Grade/Listed) shown ahead of class. Irish races carry no class, so they are grouped as handicap or non-handicap.

By field size

RunnersRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2 to 5 runners210050.0%50.0%£0€19,530
6 to 8 runners20200.0%100.0%£0€28,560
9 to 12 runners20100.0%50.0%£0€20,900
13 to 16 runners310033.3%33.3%£0€11,747
17+ runners620133.3%50.0%£0€17,463
2 to 5 runners
Runners
2 to 5 runners
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€19,530
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€28,560
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€20,900
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,747
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
6
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
33.3%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€17,463

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
January10100.0%100.0%£0€11,460
February40110.0%50.0%£0€21,468
March1100100.0%100.0%£0€7,947
April210050.0%50.0%£0€8,948
October10000.0%0.0%£0€0
November310033.3%33.3%£0€11,747
December311033.3%66.7%£0€36,630
January
Month
January
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,460
February
Month
February
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€21,468
March
Month
March
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€7,947
April
Month
April
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€8,948
October
Month
October
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
November
Month
November
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,747
December
Month
December
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€36,630

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Paul Carberry922022.2%44.4%£0€66,478
Niall P Madden310133.3%66.7%£0€8,515
Michael Darcy1100100.0%100.0%£0€11,747
Barry Geraghty10100.0%100.0%£0€11,460
Denis O'Regan10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Paul Carberry
Runs
9
Wins
2
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
22.2%
Place %
44.4%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€66,478
Niall P Madden
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
33.3%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€8,515
Michael Darcy
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,747
Barry Geraghty
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,460
Denis O'Regan
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By trainer

TrainerRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Noel Meade1543126.7%53.3%£0€98,200
Noel Meade
Trainer
Noel Meade
Runs
15
Wins
4
2nd
3
3rd
1
Win %
26.7%
Place %
53.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€98,200

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear1543126.7%53.3%£0€98,200
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
15
Wins
4
2nd
3
3rd
1
Win %
26.7%
Place %
53.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€98,200

Headgear codes as declared: b blinkers, v visor, p cheekpieces, t tongue strap, h hood, e/s eyeshield.

By days since last run

Days since last runRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Debut / no previous run10010.0%100.0%£0€568
1 to 7 days311033.3%66.7%£0€29,503
8 to 14 days310033.3%33.3%£0€19,530
15 to 30 days512020.0%60.0%£0€40,652
31 to 60 days1100100.0%100.0%£0€7,947
121 to 365 days10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Over a year10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Debut / no previous run
Days since last run
Debut / no previous run
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€568
1 to 7 days
Days since last run
1 to 7 days
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€29,503
8 to 14 days
Days since last run
8 to 14 days
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€19,530
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
20.0%
Place %
60.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€40,652
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€7,947
121 to 365 days
Days since last run
121 to 365 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Over a year
Days since last run
Over a year
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchKing's Ride (IRE)

Parent · 1

  1. SireKing's Ride (IRE)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Sire's sireNot traced
  2. Sire's damNot traced

Great-grandparents · 4

  1. Sire's sire's sireNot traced
  2. Sire's sire's damNot traced
  3. Sire's dam's sireNot traced
  4. Sire's dam's damNot traced
Dam branchHoneydewI (IRE)

Parent · 1

  1. DamHoneydewI (IRE)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sirePersian Mews (IRE)
  2. Dam's damNot traced

Great-grandparents · 4

  1. Dam's sire's sireNot traced
  2. Dam's sire's damNot traced
  3. Dam's dam's sireNot traced
  4. Dam's dam's damNot traced
King's Ride (IRE)
HoneydewI (IRE)
Not traced
Not traced
Persian Mews (IRE)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseFather Matt (IRE)
Sexgelding
Foaled1998
SireKing's Ride (IRE)
DamHoneydewI (IRE)
DamsirePersian Mews (IRE)
Dam's produce1 winners from 2 runners
Notable siblingHoney Dear (IRE)

Female line

  1. HoneydewI (IRE) · 1 winners from 2 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
King's Ride (IRE)HoneydewI (IRE)Persian Mews (IRE)geldingFlat 10.0f · NH 2m4fNH 2m3½f
King's Ride (IRE)
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
Flat 10.0f · NH 2m4f
Damsire's avg winning distance
NH 2m3½f

Progeny of King's Ride (IRE) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs5,1225501,37710.7%26.9%154
At 2m2f to 2m5f1,77619146610.8%26.2%123
On Soft going1,24513332910.7%26.4%93
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Soft going4474711210.5%25.1%72
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
5,122
Wins
550
Placed
1,377
Win %
10.7%
Place %
26.9%
This horse runs
15
This horse wins
4
At 2m2f to 2m5f
Condition
At 2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
1,776
Wins
191
Placed
466
Win %
10.8%
Place %
26.2%
This horse runs
12
This horse wins
3
On Soft going
Condition
On Soft going
Runs
1,245
Wins
133
Placed
329
Win %
10.7%
Place %
26.4%
This horse runs
9
This horse wins
3
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Soft going
Condition
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Soft going
Runs
447
Wins
47
Placed
112
Win %
10.5%
Place %
25.1%
This horse runs
7
This horse wins
2

Best distance band and going band are where this horse has most wins (then places, then runs) in its main code. Sire figures: all British and Irish runs by the sire's progeny since 1990.

King's Ride (IRE) × Persian Mews mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt2150.0%0204420.0%£0€98,200
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
2
Winners
1
Winners %
50.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
20
Wins
4
2nd/3rd
4
Win %
20.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€98,200

Small sample (under 5 runners): read with care. Includes this horse.

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Father Matt (IRE)1540£0€98,200
Royal Rocket (IRE)500£0€0
Father Matt (IRE)
Runs
15
Wins
4
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€98,200
Royal Rocket (IRE)
Runs
5
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORRated runs
National Hunt1431431432
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
143
Highest OR
143
Lowest OR
143
Rated runs
2

Current OR here is the mark carried on the latest run in each code; the page header uses a newer declared mark where one exists.

Official rating by run

DateCourseCodeORChangePos
9 Dec 07Punchestown (IRE)NH1430PU/10
25 Nov 07Navan (IRE)NH143-5/16

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeHighest ORv highest
National Hunt14314301430
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
143
OR last run
143
Change
0
Highest OR
143
v highest
0

Differences are current OR minus the mark shown (positive = higher now). Current OR in the main code uses a newer declared or published mark where one exists.

Family

Dam summary

HoneydewI (IRE)

G1 winners
0
Produce
1 winners from 2 runners

Full siblings

No other foal by King's Ride (IRE) out of HoneydewI (IRE) has raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

By Lord Americo (IRE)

Female line

  1. 1HoneydewI (IRE)

Notable relatives

No black-type winners in this female family in GB or IRE since 1990.

In brief

When was Father Matt foaled?

Father Matt (IRE) was foaled in 1998.

Who are the sire and dam of Father Matt?

Father Matt (IRE) is by King's Ride (IRE) out of HoneydewI (IRE), a daughter of Persian Mews (IRE).

Who trained Father Matt?

Father Matt (IRE) was trained by Noel Meade and owned by Mrs A S O'Brien at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.

What is Father Matt's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Father Matt (IRE) won 4 of 15 races (27%). Runs abroad (for example in France, Dubai or the USA) are not included.

Has Father Matt ever been beaten?

Father Matt (IRE) was beaten 11 times in 15 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 3 February 2005 at Clonmel (IRE) (3rd of 20).

What was Father Matt's official rating?

Father Matt (IRE) was last officially rated 143 over jumps (also the career high).

Is Father Matt still racing?

Father Matt (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 9 December 2007 at Punchestown (IRE) in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase (result: pulled up, 10 ran), and has not run there since.

What is Father Matt's record at Navan (IRE)?

Father Matt (IRE) ran most often at Navan (IRE), with 2 wins from 3 runs there.

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