Matron Stakes (Churchill Downs)

Matron Stakes
Grade III race
Location Churchill Downs
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Inaugurated 1930
Race type Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Race information
Distance ​1 1⁄8 miles (9 furlongs)
Surface Dirt
Track left-handed
Qualification Fillies & Mares, 3-years-old & up
Weight Assigned
Purse $100,000 (2017)

The Matron Stakes is an American Grade III flat horse race for Thoroughbred fillies and mares, aged three years and upward. Raced over a distance of 9 furlongs on the dirt at Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky every spring. It currently offers a purse of $100,000.

Originally the race was held at Arlington Park, Arlington Heights, Illinois and was known as the Arlington Matron Handicap. The event was moved to Churchill Downs in 2017

Inaugurated in 1930, Hall of Fame member, Bewitch, ran second in 1949. Real Delight won it in 1953.[1]

Recent winners

  • 2016 - Flipcup (Christopher A. Emigh)
  • 2015 - Race not held
  • 2014 - La Tia (E.T. Baird)
  • 2013 - Imposing Grace (Joao Moreira)
  • 2012 - Upperline (James Graham)
  • 2011 - Pachattack (Florent Geroux)
  • 2010 - Tizaqueena (E.T. Baird)
  • 2009 - Euphony (Cliff Berry)
  • 2008 - Indescribable (Jeremy Rose)
  • 2007 - Solo Survivor
  • 2006 - Sea Siren
  • 2005 - Indy Groove (Charles Woods)
  • 1957 - Pucker Up
  • 1949 - Lithe
  • 1947 - But Why Not

References

  1. ↑ American Racing Manual 2010
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