Martha Washington Stakes
Non-Graded Stakes race | |
Location | Oaklawn Park Race Track Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States |
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Inaugurated | 1979 |
Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
Website | www |
Race information | |
Distance | 1 mile (8 furlongs) |
Surface | Dirt |
Track | left-handed |
Qualification | Three-year-old fillies |
Weight | Assigned |
Purse | $125,000 |
The Martha Washington Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually in mid February at Oaklawn Park Race Track in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Open to three-year-old fillies, it is contested on dirt over a distance of one mile.
Inaugurated in 1979, it was raced at 6 furlongs (3⁄4 mile) until 2003 when it was modified to its present distance.
The Martha Washington Stakes was run in two divisions in 1979 and 2008.
Records[]
Speed record:
- 1:36.40 - Rachel Alexandra (2009)
Largest winning margin:
- 13+1⁄2 lengths - Eight Belles (2008)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 7 - Pat Day (1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1995)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 3 - William H. Fires (1988, 1995, 2005)
- 3 - Robert E. Holthus (1993, 1996, 1999)
Most wins by an owner:
- 3 - (1988, 1995, 2005)
Winners[]
Year |
Winner |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
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2018 | Red Ruby | Robby Albarado | Kellyn Gorder | Sexton, Sandra and Nicholson, Brandi | |
2017 | Chanel's Legacy | Alex Birzer | David A. Cannizzo | Poindexter Thoroughbreds LLC | 1:38.51 |
2016 | Marquee Miss | Channing Hill | Ingrid Mason | Rags Racing Stable LLC | 1:39.18 |
2015 | Take Charge Brandi | Jon Court | D. Wayne Lukas | Willis D. Horton | 1:39.66 |
2014 | Aragorn Ami | Norberto Arroyo Jr. | Josie Carroll | Ivan Dalos | 1:41.20 |
2013 | Sister Ginger | Ricardo Santana Jr | Steve Asmussen | Millennium Farms/Littlebrother Farm | 1:39.51 |
2012 | Amie's Dini | Jon Court | Wayne M. Catalano | Walker/Sutterfield | 1:38.72 |
2011 | Holy Heavens | Israel Ocampo | Bernard Chatters | Dr. K. K. and Dr. Vilasini D. Jayaraman | 1:42.96 |
2009 | Rachel Alexandra | Calvin Borel | L and M Partners LLC | 1:36.40 | |
2008 | Steve Asmussen | Heather Stark | 1:39.51 | ||
2008 | Eight Belles | Terry Thompson | J. Larry Jones | Fox Hill Farms, Inc. | 1:39.00 |
2007 | Devil House | Terry Thompson | William Stiritz | 1:38.83 | |
2006 | Brownie Points | Donnie K. Von Hemel | Pin Oak Stable | 1:39.69 | |
2005 | Isabell's Shoes | Terry Thompson | William H. Fires | 1:39.11 | |
2004 | Turn To Lass | Hurstland & McLaughlin | 1:41.93 | ||
2003 | Explosive Beauty | Jamie Theriot | K. K. & V. Jayaraman | 1:11.38 | |
2002 | Miss City Halo | Rich Stable & Lawrence | 1:11.21 | ||
2001 | Cheryl P. | Ro G. Parra | 1:10.00 | ||
2000 | Miss Seffens | Jon Court | Karen & Hays Biggs | 1:09.20 | |
1999 | The Happy Hopper | Robby Albarado | Robert E. Holthus | Kerry & Linda Ozment | 1:10.00 |
1998 | Prospector's Song | Calvin Borel | R. S. Mitchell Trust | 1:11.40 | |
1997 | Zuppardo Ardo | John A. Franks | 1:09.60 | ||
1996 | Mama's Pro | Mickey Walls | Robert E. Holthus | Mrs. James Winn | 1:11.80 |
1995 | Pink Shoes | Pat Day | William H. Fires | 1:10.60 | |
1994 | Beauty's Sake | Garrett Gomez | K. K. & V. Jayaraman | 1:10.20 | |
1993 | Proper Reflection | Willie Martinez | Robert E. Holthus | Mrs. James Winn | 1:11.60 |
1992 | Vivid Imagination | Pat Day | S. Madison | 1:10.60 | |
1991 | Chance To Dance | Donald Pettinger | Donnie K. Von Hemel | Ashby Thoroughbreds IV | 1:11.40 |
1990 | Classy Irene | Pat Day | Lynn S. Whiting | 1:11.00 | |
1989 | Rugosa Rose | Melvin F. Stute | Coelho, Fields & Valenti | 1:10.00 | |
1988 | Fun Flight | Pat Day | William H. Fires | 1:11.20 | |
1987 | Up the Apalachee | Pat Day | John Minos Simon | 1:09.60 | |
1986 | Ann's Bid | Pat Day | Joseph O. Morrisey | 1:13.60 | |
1985 | Take My Picture | Don Howard | J. D. Roberts | Helen & L. E. Rhodes | 1:10.60 |
1984 | Robin's Rob | Pat Day | O. F. Duffield | Lyle Whiting | 1:09.20 |
1983 | Lt. Pearle | G. Givens | 1:13.20 | ||
1982 | Ambassador of Luck | Richard Ransom | 1:12.20 | ||
1981 | Fiddleatune | E. Lowrance | 1:14.40 | ||
1980 | Run Ky. Run | M. Bryan | W. B. Robinson | 1:11.20 | |
1979 | Sassy Simone | John Lively | George Pappas | 1:13.60 | |
1979 | Patience Worth | Rosenthal & Levy | 1:13.20 |
See also[]
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Categories:
- Ungraded stakes races in the United States
- Horse races in Arkansas
- Flat horse races for three-year-old fillies
- Recurring sporting events established in 1979
- Oaklawn Park
- 1979 establishments in Arkansas