Una Matata
Una Matata has found its sweet spot at Dundalk, winning 4 of its 18 races there—a win rate that stands out from a modest overall record of 5 wins from 35 attempts (roughly 1 win in every 7 races). At five years old, this horse has clearly learnt something about the all-weather track, where it won most recently on 6 March 2026, though that victory came eight months ago and the form since has been patchy. In its last six races it has not won, finishing as low as 12th, though recent efforts suggest some return to form: a fifth place and a sixth were encouraging enough to get it back to the track just a day ago.Based on TrackLab's analysis
Owner
Mark Devlin Mark Mcguckin Claire Wylie
📊 Key numbers
Career totals for this horse
🔍 Full analysis
Our model's view, based on this horse's career and recent runs
Ridden most often by Adam Caffrey, who has partnered it in five races for two wins, Una Matata performs noticeably better with this jockey—a 40% win rate that hints at a decent understanding between horse and rider. Trainer Adrian McGuinness, based at Lusk in Co Dublin, has sent out 45 winners this season, and while Una Matata may not be a flagship performer, it has earned its keep with five career victories since first winning at Fairyhouse on 23 September 2024. The recent form suggests it is still capable, and with Dundalk clearly suiting it best, a return to that track in the right sort of race could spark another win. For now it remains a horse that picks its moments rather than a consistent scorer, but the Dundalk record proves it has something to offer.
⚡ Strengths and risks
What helps this horse and what to watch out for
✓ What works in their favour
✔ Course specialist at Dundalk: 4 wins from 18 starts (22%)
✔ Effective partnership with Adam Caffrey: 40% win rate together
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Poor record on yielding ground: 0 wins from 3 starts
🎯 Where this horse runs best
Results split by ground, distance, race level and track shape
🌧 Ground
Standard (all-weather)
Likes
Good (a little give)
Likes
Good to yielding (mild give)
Unknown
Yielding to soft (damp)
Unknown
Soft to heavy (wet)
Unknown
Yielding (slightly soft)
Avoids
🏟 Track shape
Left-handed, long straights
Likes
Right-handed, long straights
Ok
Right-handed, hilly
Unknown
Right-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Right-handed, tight
Unknown
📅 Recent runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
16 Oct
3rd
Dundalk
7f – 1m · Standard · 17 runners
9 Oct
7th
Dundalk
7f – 1m · Standard · 14 runners
28 Sep
12th
Down Royal
7f – 1m · Good_To_Yielding · 16 runners
18 Sep
5th
Dundalk
7f – 1m · Standard · 17 runners
10 Sep
7th
Laytown
5f – 6½f · Standard · 13 runners
1 Sep
6th
Gowran Park
1m1f – 1m2f · Yielding · 9 runners
26 Jun
11th
The Curragh
7f – 1m · Good · 18 runners
29 May
DNF
Down Royal
7f – 1m · Good · 17 runners
27 Mar
3rd
Dundalk
7f – 1m · Standard · 8 runners
20 Mar
6th
Dundalk
1m1f – 1m2f · Standard · 11 runners
🏇 Jockeys
Every jockey who has ridden this horse, most rides first
🏟 Course record
Win rate at each course this horse has visited
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|
| Dundalk Galloping |
18 |
4 wins, 2 seconds, 5 thirds, 7 other |
16 Oct |
22.2% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
2 |
1 win, 1 other |
9 Jul |
50% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
2 |
2 other |
1 Sep |
0% |
| Roscommon Sharp |
2 |
2 other |
14 Oct |
0% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
2 |
2 other |
12 Jun |
0% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
2 |
2 other |
26 Jun |
0% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
2 |
2 other |
28 Sep |
0% |
| Galway Tight |
1 |
1 other |
29 Jul |
0% |
| Naas Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
23 Mar |
0% |
| Cork Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
30 Sep |
0% |
| Laytown Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
10 Sep |
0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
16 Sep |
0% |