This is a first Sydney Hobart for Swedish yachtsman Jonas Grander, but not for Matador, which as Veloce, was second overall in the 2013 Rolex Sydney Hobart for Victorian owner Phil Simpfendorfer. Her only other Hobart was 2012 when she finished 36^th overall for fourth in Division 2. She is a great boat in the right hands, and has won three successive Melbourne Hobarts. For some years, Grander has raced a J/109, Matador. Finished third 2011 Round Gotland Runt Race and has enjoyed success in J class events.