Queen Mary Stakes

The Queen Mary Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to two-year-old fillies. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 5 furlongs (1,006 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in June.

Queen Mary Stakes
Group 2 race
LocationAscot Racecourse
Ascot, England
Inaugurated1921
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
WebsiteAscot
Race information
Distance5f (1,006 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationTwo-year-old fillies
Weight9 st 2 lb
Purse£115,000 (2022)
1st: £68,080
Queen Mary Stakes
2023
Red, white disc, royal blue and white checked sleeves, red capEmerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered capYellow, dark blue seams, yellow cap
Crimson AdvocateRelief RallyBeautiful Diamond
Previous years
2022
GreyLight blue, orange epauletsRoyal blue and white check, chevrons on sleeves, royal blue cap
DramatisedMaylandseaMaria Branwell
2021
Black, light blue sash, white sleeves, light blue dots, black and light blue striped capYellow, maroon chevron, yellow sleeves, maroon seamsRoyal blue, pink sash, pink cap, royal blue star
Quick SuzyTwilight GleamingCheerupsleepyjean
2020-2011
2020
Yellow, maroon chevron, yellow sleeves, maroon seamsRed, white sash, royal blue capEmerald green, black armlets, black cap
CampanelleSacredCaroline Dale
2019
Silver, tassel on capChartreuse and green checks, chartreuse and white striped sleeves, green capRoyal blue
Raffle PrizeKimariFinal Song
2018
White, orange stars on sleeves, white cap, orange starRoyal Blue, Orange Disc, Striped Sleeves And CapRed, black star, white sleeves, red armlets, red cap, black star
Signora CabelloGossamer WingsShades Of Blue
2017
Maroon, beige bracesDark green and white diabolo, quartered capClaret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel
HeartacheHappy Like A FoolOut Of The Flames
2016
Yellow, maroon chevron, yellow sleeves, maroon seamsSilver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold tasselLight blue, orange epaulets
Lady AureliaAl JohrahClem Fandango
2015
Dark blueSilver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold tasselYellow, dark blue seams, yellow cap
AcapulcoEaston AngelBesharah
2014
White, dark blue diamond, dark blue sleeves, white armlets, dark blue cap, white diamondRed, pink hoop and armletsBlack, red hoops, check cap
Anthem AlexanderTiggy WiggyNewsletter
2013
Yellow, dark blue seams, yellow capBlack, gold belt, gold armlets on sleeves, gold hoop on black capLight green, yellow star, dark green sleeves, yellow cap
RizeenaSweet Emma RoseOne Chance
2012
Yellow and purple (quartered), purple sleeves, yellow starsEmerald green, white star, white sleeves, emerald green stars, emerald green cap, white starWhite, dark blue cross belts, sleeves and cap
Ceiling KittyHoyamHairy Rocket
2011
Cherry, black sash, primrose and white quartered capDark blue, dark blue and yellow diabolo on sleeves, dark blue cap, yellow starYellow, royal blue star, orange sleeves and cap
Best TermsShumoosCaledonia Lady
2010-2001
2010
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capRoyal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and capBlack, large yellow spots, armlets and cap
MaqaasidMeowLadies Are Forever
2009
Black, double gold 'w w' hoops, double gold 'w w' hoops on black capWhite, red sash, red and white striped capDark blue, emerald green diamond, white sleeves, emerald green diamonds, emerald green cap
Jealous AgainMisheerCeedwell
2008
Royal Blue and Yellow diabolo, Yellow sleeves, Royal Blue armlets, quartered capDark Green, Beige stars on sleevesDark Blue, White cross belts, Emerald Green cap
Langs LashShyrlConnie Mac
2007
WHITE, red seams, red and white striped sleeves, red cap, white starsWhite, emerald green hoops, white sleeves and capBlack, Grey inverted triangle, Grey diamonds on sleeves, Black cap, Grey diamonds
ElletelleStarlit SandsThe Loan Express
2006
Red, emerald green triple diamond, armlets and diamond on capPurple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple capDark Blue, Grey chevrons on sleeves, Dark Blue cap, Grey star
GildedSimply PerfectNina Blini
2005
Royal blue, white striped sleeves, white capRoyal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and capDark blue, yellow seams and sleeves, yellow cap, blue spots
Flashy WingsSalut d'AmourBow Bridge
2004
Dark blueRed, white sash, royal blue capEmerald green, blue star, white sleeves, green cap, blue stars
DamsonSoarSharplaw Star
2003
Silver, dark green sleevesMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starRoyal blue, white striped sleeves, white cap
AttractionCatstarMajestic Desert
2002
Brown, White hooped sleeves, Red and White quartered capEmerald green, red stars, emerald green sleevesMaroon and White stripes
Romantic LiasonNever A DoubtRag Top
2001
Royal blue, white striped sleeves, white capDark blueMaroon and white stripes
Queen's LogicSophisticatRoundtree
2000-1991
2000
White, dark blue epaulets, dark blue and white halved sleevesRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capDark blue
Romantic MythAl IhsasLittle Firefly
1999
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spotsYellow, black epauletsYellow, black sash, striped cap
Shining HourRowaasiWarrior Queen
1998
Yellow, black epauletsLight blue, emerald green sleeves, white capDark blue
Bint AllaylPipalongCoralita
1997
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capBlack, white triple diamond, diamond on capOrange, green diamonds on body, star on cap
NadwahCrazee MentalDaunting Lady
1996
Dark greenDark green, white hoop, checked capLight green, white chevron, striped sleeves
Dance ParadeDame LauraMoonshine Girl
1995
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starRed, white sash, royal blue capLight blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, white cap, red spots
Blue DusterDance SequenceMy Melody Parkes
1994
Red, white sash, royal blue capPurple and White stripes, Black velvet cap, Gold tasselRed, black chevrons, white sleeves, black armlets, white cap
Gay GallantaMyselfHoh Magic
1993
Light Blue, Purple epaulets, quartered capGreen and yellow (quartered), red sleeves, red and white checked capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
RiskySnipe HallElrafa Ah
1992
Eton blue, black hooped capRed, white sash, royal blue capDark blue, pink chevron and sleeves, white cap, yellow spots
Lyric FantasyMystic GoddessToocando
1991
Yellow, dark blue sleeves, black capRoyal blue, yellow stripe, yellow sleeves, royal blue armlets and star on yellow capYellow, red epaulets, hooped sleeves, red cap
MarlingCulture VultureCentral City
1990-1988
1990
Grey, scarlet braid, collar, sleeves and capGreen, red star and seams on sleeves, red cap, green starRoyal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
On TiptoesIt's All AcademicFurajet
1989
Chocolate, primrose sleevesLight blue, dark blue diamond and diamond on capEmerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
Dead CertainPlease Believe MePerforming Arts
1988
Royal blue, yellow striped slvs, check capYellow, emerald green sash and sleevesWhite, red cross-belts, hooped sleeves and cap
GloriellaBocas RoseHonoria
 

The event is named after Queen Mary, the consort of King George V. It was established in 1921, and the inaugural running was won by Wild Mint.

The present system of race grading was introduced in 1971, and for a period the Queen Mary Stakes was classed at Group 3 level. It was promoted to Group 2 status in 2004. The Queen Mary Stakes is now staged on day two of the five-day Royal Ascot meeting.

Records

Leading jockey (5 wins):

  • Sir Gordon RichardsSupervisor (1932), Maureen (1933), Caretta (1934), Snowberry (1939), Apparition (1946)

Leading trainer (7 wins):

  • Fred DarlingMargeritta (1924), Supervisor (1932), Maureen (1933), Caretta (1934), Snowberry (1939), Sun Chariot (1941), Apparition (1946)

Winners since 1978

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerTime
1978Greenland ParkHarry WhiteWilliam Hastings-Bass1:02.50
1979AbeerWillie CarsonJeremy Tree1:02.70
1980PushyJoe MercerHenry Cecil1:02.90
1981Fly BabyPaul CookRichard Hannon Sr.1:02.70
1982WidaadWalter SwinburnMichael Stoute1:02.70
1983Night of WindBruce RaymondMatt McCormack1:01.90
1984Hi-Tech GirlGreville StarkeyPeter Makin1:02.23
1985GwydionSteve CauthenHenry Cecil
1986Forest FlowerPat EdderyIan Balding1:01.76
1987Princess AthenaWillie CarsonDavid Elsworth1:04.94
1988GloriellaJohn ReidJohn McLoughlin1:01.43
1989Dead CertainSteve CauthenDavid Elsworth1:01.54
1990On TiptoesDean McKeownJim Leigh1:02.45
1991MarlingGary CarterGeoff Wragg1:02.51
1992Lyric FantasyMichael RobertsRichard Hannon Sr.0:59.72
1993RiskyWalter SwinburnRichard Hannon Sr.1:04.75
1994Gay GallantaWalter SwinburnMichael Stoute1:01.65
1995Blue DusterMichael KinaneDavid Loder1:00.98
1996Dance ParadeMichael KinanePaul Cole1:01.94
1997NadwahRichard HillsPeter Walwyn1:01.39
1998Bint AllaylFrankie DettoriMick Channon1:02.27
1999Shining HourJimmy FortunePeter Chapple-Hyam1:01.83
2000Romantic MythKevin DarleyTim Easterby1:02.75
2001Queen's LogicSteve DrowneMick Channon1:02.73
2002Romantic LiaisonPat EdderyBrian J. Meehan1:00.61
2003AttractionKevin DarleyMark Johnston1:00.46
2004DamsonJamie SpencerDavid Wachman1:01.81
2005Flashy Wings [a]Ted DurcanMick Channon0:58.18
2006GildedRichard HughesRichard Hannon Sr.1:03.06
2007ElletelleJohnny MurtaghGer Lyons1:00.64
2008Langs LashAlan MunroMick Quinlan1:00.87
2009Jealous AgainJohn VelazquezWesley Ward1:00.53
2010MaqaasidRichard HillsJohn Gosden0:59.17
2011Best TermsRichard HughesRichard Hannon Sr.1:00.22
2012Ceiling KittyRichard KingscoteTom Dascombe0:59.18
2013RizeenaJames DoyleClive Brittain0:59.29
2014Anthem AlexanderPat SmullenEdward Lynam0:59.15
2015AcapulcoRyan MooreWesley Ward1:00.03
2016Lady AureliaFrankie DettoriWesley Ward1:00.14
2017HeartacheAdam KirbyClive Cox0:59.63
2018Signora CabelloOisin MurphyJohn Quinn1:00.65
2019Raffle PrizeFrankie DettoriMark Johnston1:01.58
2020CampanelleFrankie DettoriWesley Ward1:00.18
2021Quick SuzyGary CarrollGavin Cromwell1:00.01
2022DramatisedDaniel TudhopeKarl Burke0:59.34
2023Crimson AdvocateJohn R. VelazquezGeorge Weaver0:59.96

Earlier winners

  • 1921: Wild Mint
  • 1922: Cos
  • 1923: Mumtaz Mahal
  • 1924: Margeritta
  • 1925: Aloysia
  • 1926: Book Law
  • 1927: Stadacona
  • 1928: Arabella
  • 1929: Qurrat-al-Ain
  • 1930: Atbara
  • 1931: Diamalt
  • 1932: Supervisor
  • 1933: Maureen
  • 1934: Caretta
  • 1935: Fair Ranee
  • 1936: Night Song
  • 1937: Queen of Simla
  • 1938: Belle Travers
  • 1939: Snowberry
  • 1940: no race
  • 1941: Sun Chariot
  • 1942: Samovar
  • 1943: Fair Fame
  • 1944: Sun Stream
  • 1945: Rivaz
  • 1946: Apparition
  • 1947: Masaka
  • 1948: Coronation V
  • 1949: Diableretta
  • 1950: Rose Linnet
  • 1951: Primavera
  • 1952: Devon Vintage
  • 1953: Sybil's Niece
  • 1954: Bride Elect
  • 1955: Weeber
  • 1956: Pharsalia
  • 1957: Abelia
  • 1958: A.20
  • 1959: Paddy's Sister
  • 1960: Cynara
  • 1961: My Dream
  • 1962: Shot Silk
  • 1963: Lerida
  • 1964: Brassia
  • 1965: Visp
  • 1966: Petite Path
  • 1967: Sovereign
  • 1968: Grizel
  • 1969: Farfalla
  • 1970: Cawston's Pride
  • 1971: Waterloo
  • 1972: Truly Thankful
  • 1973: Bitty Girl
  • 1974: Highest Trump
  • 1975: Rory's Rocket
  • 1976: Cramond
  • 1977: Amaranda

* The race was run at Newmarket during the wartime period of 1941–44.

See also

References

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