Michael R. Matz
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Michael R. Matz is an American race horse trainer and former Olympic equestrian team member who was inducted into the show jumping Hall of Fame. He lives in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. As a trainer, he
Matz in 2016
Union Rags, winning the 2012 Belmont Stakes
2012 Belmont Stakes
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The 2012 Belmont Stakes was the 144th running of the Belmont Stakes and the race was won by Union Rags ridden by jockey John Velazquez. It was broadcast in the United States by NBC. The post time was
Michael R. Matz
…who was inducted into the show jumping Hall of Fame. He lives in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. As a trainer, he has scored two wins in the Classics, the 2012 Belmont Stakes with Union Rags and the 2006 Kentucky Derby with Barbaro. Matz also was named "person of the week" by ABC News for his heroism in saving four children…
"The Test of the Champion"
Finish of the 2012 Belmont Stakes: Union Rags (far right) finished first followed by Paynter and Atigun.