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Matron Stakes (Ireland)

The Matron Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Ireland open to thoroughbred fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run at Leopardstown over a distance of 1 mile (1,609 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in September.

Matron Stakes
Group 1 race
LocationLeopardstown
County Dublin, Ireland
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorCoolmore
WebsiteLeopardstown
Race information
Distance1 mile (1,609 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationThree-years-old and up
fillies and mares
Weight9 st 0 lb (3yo);
9 st 5 lb (4yo+)
Purse€376,000 (2022)
1st: €236,000
Matron Stakes
2023
Green, red epaulettes, green capRed, white inverted triangle, halved sleevesBlack, white sleeves, white cap
TahiyraRogue MillenniumJust Beautiful
Previous years
2022
White, brown chevron, orange capRed, white seams, red sleeves, white cap, red starsMaroon, royal blue hoop, royal blue sleeves, quartered cap
Pearls GaloreSaffron BeachTenebrism
2021
White, dark blue diamond, dark blue sleeves, white armlet, white and dark blue quartered capWhite, brown chevron, orange capPurple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
No Speak AlexanderPearls GaloreMother Earth
2020-2011
2020
Dark blue, beige disc, beige stars on sleeves, beige capRoyal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves, Royal Blue capRoyal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
Champers ElyseesPeacefulFancy Blue
2019
Red, yellow panel, yellow chevrons on sleeves, red capRoyal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and capRoyal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves, Royal Blue cap
IridessaHermosaJust Wonderful
2018
White, maroon and purple striped sleevesDark blue, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white capRoyal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
LaurensAlpha CentauriClemmie
2017
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple capDark blueRed, white sash, royal blue cap
HydrangeaWinterPersuasive
2016
Dark blueRed, white sash, royal blue capSilver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold tassel
Alice SpringsPersuasiveQemah
2015
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and capDark blue, light blue hoop, dark blue sleeves, light blue armlets, light blue cap, dark blue hooped capClaret, gold braid, claret sleeves and cap
LegatissimoCladoceraAinippe
2014
Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, diabolo on sleeves, white capYellow, dark blue seams, yellow capWhite, purple panel, check cap
FiesolanaRizeenaTobann
2013
Maroon and royal blue chevrons, maroon sleeves and capPink, mauve triple diamond, white sleeves, mauve capPurple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
La CollinaLily's AngelSay
2012
White and royal blue stripes, royal blue sleeves, white spots, yellow capDark blue, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white capEmerald green, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap
ChachamaideeDuntleEmulous
2011
Emerald green, pink sash, white sleeves, pink capPurple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple capRoyal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
EmulousTogetherMisty For Me
2010-2001
2010
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and capRed, white sash, royal blue capRoyal blue, white striped sleeves, white cap
Lillie LangtrySpaciousMusic Show
2009
White, Emerald green Hoop, White Sleeves, White CapRed, white sash, royal blue capRoyal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
Rainbow ViewHeaven SentAgain
2008
WHITE, purple panel, check capDARK GREEN, red cap, dark green diamondROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
Lush LashesNahoodhHalfway To Heaven
2007
Red, white sash, royal blue capWhite, large red spots and armlets, red and white quartered capRed and grey stripes, grey sleeves, red cap
EchelonRed EvieArch Swing
2006
White, large red spots and armlets, red and white quartered capRed, white sash, royal blue capRoyal blue, white striped sleeves, white cap
Red EviePeeressFlashy Wings
2005
Silver, dark green sleevesRed, white sash, royal blue capDark blue
AttractionChicVirginia Waters
2004
White, large black spots, black capSilver, dark green sleevesGreen, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Soviet SongAttractionPhantom Wind
2003
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue capBLUE, pink sleeves., blue and gold quartered capMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Favourable TermsPerfect TouchDossier
2002
Black, white sleeves, red cap, black starWhite, Purple stripe, White sleeves, Check capWhite, black spots, white sleeves, red cap
Dress To ThrillMarionnaudFallen Star
2001
Yellow, black spots, yellow sleeves and capMADONNA BLUE, brown cross belts, blue capPurple and White stripes, Black velvet cap, Gold tassel
IndependenceTorocaDanceabout
2000-1991
2000
Royal blue, white stripe, diabolo on sleeves, diamond on capPurple and White stripes, Black velvet cap, Gold tasselGreen, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
IftiraasDanceaboutOut Of Reach
1999
White, Red stars, Red cap, Emerald Green starRoyal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and capLight blue, orange diamonds on body, star on cap
Dazzling ParkCarambolaPutuna
1998
Black, white disc, black sleeves, white spotsBROWN and YELLOW QUARTERED, yellow sleeves, check capBlue, grey stars on body, grey cap
TadwigaDarinaHeed My Warning
1997
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starDark Blue, White cross belts, checked sleeves and capLight green, red sash, yellow sleeves, red cap
ClerioSupercalDangerous Diva
1996
Dark blue, white stars and sleeves, red capOrangeMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Donna ViolaHagwahCharlock
1995
emerald Green, Red epaulettesWhite, yellow epaulets and capRed, white epaulets, halved sleeves
TimaridaLap Of LuxuryWarning Shadows
1994
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starOrange, grey cross of lorraine, hooped sleeves, orange capRoyal blue, yellow stripe, yellow sleeves, royal blue armlets and star on yellow cap
Eternal ReveAndromaqueGirl From Ipanema
1993
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starWhite, red epaulets, blue sleeves, white stars, red cuffs, red and blue quartered capYellow, purple chevron, hooped sleeves, purple cap
ChanziAsemaCloud Of Dust
1992
Yellow, purple chevron, hooped sleeves, purple capLight blue and red hoops, striped sleeves, red capemerald Green, Red epaulettes
Cloud Of DustSoireeTarwiya
1991
Red, white triple diamond, light blue sleeves, white capMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starScarlet, white sleeves, scarlet cap, white hoop
KooyongaBlue DaisyRua D'Oro
1990-1988
1990
owned by Golden Vale Racing SyndicateRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capYellow, light green seams, quartered cap
Spring DaffodilSajjayaTafila
1989
Light blue, dark blue diamond and diamond on capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capWhite, black hoop and armlets, red cap, gold tassel
Upward TrendAwayedLlyn Gwynant
1988
White, black hoop and armlets, red cap, gold tasselBlack, white sleeves, red cap, black starRed and white check, red sleeves
Llyn GwynantTrusted PartnerBell Tower
 

History

The event was formerly known as the Gilltown Stud Stakes, and it used to be held at the Curragh. For a period it was classed at Group 3 level. It was renamed the Matron Stakes in the mid 1980s.

The race was transferred to Leopardstown in 2002. It was promoted to Group 2 status in 2003, and to Group 1 in 2004. It is now sponsored by Coolmore Stud, and its full title includes the name of Justify, a Coolmore stallion. In 2014 it was moved back a week in September to become part of a new Irish Champions Weekend fixture.

Records

Most successful horse since 1980:

  • no horse has won this race more than once since 1980

Leading jockey since 1980 (3 wins):

  • Johnny Murtagh – Timarida (1995), Soviet Song (2004), Lillie Langtry (2010)

Leading trainer since 1980 (4 wins):

  • John Dunlop – Mary Mitsu (1982), Llyn Gwynant (1988), Cloud of Dust (1992), Iftiraas (2000)

Leading owner since 1986 (4 wins):

  • Tabor / Derrick Smith / Magnier - Lillie Langtry (2010), Legatissimo (2015), Alice Springs (2016), Hydrangea (2017)

Winners since 1986

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerTime
1986Grey Goddess3Stephen CraineEdward O'GradyMrs K. Watts
1987Pixie Erin3Michael HillsBarry HillsRobert Sangster1:43.50
1988Llyn Gwynant3Willie CarsonJohn DunlopJ. Macdonald-Buchanan1:44.50
1989Upward Trend3Christy RocheJim BolgerPaul Green1:39.10
1990Spring Daffodil3Declan GillespieAugustine LeahyGolden Vale Syndicate1:38.90
1991Kooyonga3Warren O'ConnorMichael KauntzeMitsuo Haga1:41.30
1992Cloud of Dust3Michael RobertsJohn DunlopPeggy Kwoh1:44.50
1993Chanzi3Michael RobertsJohn OxxSheikh Mohammed1:42.00
1994Eternal Reve3Michael KinaneFrançois BoutinSheikh Mohammed1:41.60
1995Timarida3Johnny MurtaghJohn OxxHH Aga Khan IV1:38.10
1996Donna Viola4John ReidChris WallKieran Scott1:39.90
1997Clerio3Michael KinaneHenri-Alex PantallSheikh Mohammed1:42.10
1998Tadwiga3Richard HughesRichard Hannon Sr.Stonethorn Stud Farms1:41.30
1999Dazzling Park3Kevin ManningJim BolgerMrs Seamus Burns1:39.00
2000Iftiraas3George DuffieldJohn DunlopKuwait Racing Syndicate1:39.60
2001Independence3Frankie DettoriEd DunlopCliveden Stud1:39.20
2002Dress to Thrill3Pat SmullenDermot WeldMoyglare Stud Farm1:40.10
2003Favourable Terms3Kieren FallonSir Michael StouteMaktoum Al Maktoum1:39.90
2004Soviet Song4Johnny MurtaghJames FanshaweElite Racing Club1:36.80
2005Attraction4Kevin DarleyMark Johnston10th Duke of Roxburghe1:38.90
2006Red Evie3Jamie SpencerMichael BellNeill / Bell1:38.70
2007Echelon5Ryan MooreSir Michael StouteCheveley Park Stud1:39.52
2008Lush Lashes3Kevin ManningJim BolgerJackie Bolger1:40.73
2009Rainbow View3Jimmy FortuneJohn GosdenGeorge Strawbridge1:39.89
2010Lillie Langtry3Johnny MurtaghAidan O'BrienTabor / Smith / Magnier1:39.68
2011Emulous4Pat SmullenDermot WeldKhalid Abdullah1:38.47
2012Chachamaidee [a]5Tom QueallyHenry CecilR. A. H. Evans1:37.58
2013La Collina4Chris HayesKevin PrendergastJoerg Vasicek1:39.00
2014Fiesolana5Billy LeeWillie McCreeryFlaxman Stables1:38.16
2015Legatissimo3Wayne LordanDavid WachmanTabor / Smith / Magnier1:39.95
2016Alice Springs3Ryan MooreAidan O'BrienTabor / Smith / Magnier1:42.08
2017Hydrangea3Wayne LordanAidan O'BrienTabor / Smith / Magnier1:41.89
2018Laurens3Daniel TudhopeKarl BurkeJohn Dance1:39.23
2019Iridessa3Wayne LordanJoseph Patrick O'BrienMrs C Regaldo Onzalez1:38.31
2020Champers Elysees3Colin KeaneJohnny MurtaghFitzwilliam Racing1:39.77
2021No Speak Alexander3Shane FoleyJessica HarringtonCharles O'Callaghan1:41.98
2022Pearls Galore5Billy LeePaddy TwomeyHaras de Saint Pair du Mont1:44.36
2023Tahiyra3Chris HayesDermot WeldAga Khan IV1:37.50

a Duntle finished first in 2012, but she was relegated to second place following a stewards' inquiry.

Earlier winners

  • 1980: Calandra
  • 1981: Tumblella
  • 1982: Mary Mitsu
  • 1983: Mighty Fly
  • 1984: Clare Bridge
  • 1985: Only

See also

References

  • Paris-Turf:
    • "1980"., "1983"., "1984"., "1985"., "1986"., "1987".
  • Racing Post:
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