Martha Washington Stakes

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Martha Washington Stakes
Listed race
Location Oaklawn Park Race Track
Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States
Inaugurated1979
Race type Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Website www.oaklawn.com
Race information
Distance1 1/16 mile (8.5 furlongs)
SurfaceDirt
Trackleft-handed
QualificationThree-year-old fillies
WeightAssigned
Purse$200,000

The Martha Washington Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually at Oaklawn Park Race Track in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Open to three-year-old fillies, it is contested on dirt over a distance of 1 1/16 mile. It is now run in late January as an early prep race in the Road to the Kentucky Oaks.

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Inaugurated in 1979, it was raced at 6 furlongs (34 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:

Largest winning margin:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:

Winners

Year
Winner
Jockey
Trainer
Owner
Time
2023Wet Paint Flavien Prat Brad H. Cox Godolphin 1:44.62
2022 Secret Oath Robby Albarado D. Wayne Lukas Brilard Farms1:46.21
2021Will's Secret Jon Court Dallas Stewart Willis Horton Racing1:38.78
2020Taraz Florent Geroux Brad H. Cox Juddmonte 1.38.64
2019Power Gal David Cohen Mark E. Casse Gary Barber 1:39.82
2018Red Ruby Robby Albarado Kellyn GorderSexton, Sandra and Nicholson, Brandi1:39.67
2017Chanel's LegacyAlex BirzerDavid A. CannizzoPoindexter Thoroughbreds LLC1:38.51
2016Marquee Miss Channing Hill Ingrid MasonRags Racing Stable LLC1:39.18
2015 Take Charge Brandi Jon Court D. Wayne Lukas Willis D. Horton1:39.66
2014Aragorn AmiNorberto Arroyo Jr. Josie Carroll Ivan Dalos1:41.20
2013Sister GingerRicardo Santana Jr Steve Asmussen Millennium Farms/Littlebrother Farm1:39.51
2012Amie's Dini Jon Court Wayne M. CatalanoMike D. Walker & Lou Sutterfield1:38.72
2011Holy HeavensIsrael OcampoBernard ChattersDr. K. K. and Dr. Vilasini D. Jayaraman1:42.96
2009 Rachel Alexandra Calvin Borel Hal R. Wiggins L and M Partners LLC1:36.40
2008 Sky Mom Luis Quinonez Steve Asmussen Heather Stark1:39.51
2008 Eight Belles Terry Thompson J. Larry Jones Fox Hill Farms, Inc.1:39.00
2007Devil House Terry Thompson Terry Gestes William Stiritz1:38.83
2006Brownie Points Luis Quinonez Donnie K. Von Hemel Pin Oak Stable 1:39.69
2005Isabell's Shoes Terry Thompson William H. Fires Patricia B. Blass 1:39.11
2004Turn To Lass Roman Chapa Eugene Brajczewski Hurstland & McLaughlin1:41.93
2003Explosive Beauty Jamie Theriot Cole Norman K. K. & V. Jayaraman1:11.38
2002Miss City Halo James Lopez Mark Hubley Rich Stable & Lawrence1:11.21
2001Cheryl P. Glen Murphy Barry Germany Ro G. Parra1:10.00
2000Miss Seffens Jon Court Steve Wren Karen & Hays Biggs1:09.20
1999The Happy Hopper Robby Albarado Robert E. Holthus Kerry & Linda Ozment1:10.00
1998Prospector's Song Calvin Borel Randy Morse R. S. Mitchell Trust1:11.40
1997Zuppardo Ardo Carlos Gonzalez Bobby C. Barnett John A. Franks 1:09.60
1996Mama's Pro Mickey Walls Robert E. Holthus Mrs. James Winn1:11.80
1995Pink Shoes Pat Day William H. Fires Patricia B. Blass 1:10.60
1994Beauty's Sake Garrett Gomez Larry Edwards K. K. & V. Jayaraman1:10.20
1993Proper Reflection Willie Martinez Robert E. Holthus Mrs. James Winn1:11.60
1992Vivid Imagination Pat Day Steven Morguelan S. Madison1:10.60
1991Chance To Dance Donald Pettinger Donnie K. Von Hemel Ashby Thoroughbreds IV1:11.40
1990Classy Irene Pat Day Lynn S. Whiting W. Cal Partee 1:11.00
1989Rugosa Rose Antonio Castanon Melvin F. Stute Coelho, Fields & Valenti1:10.00
1988Fun Flight Pat Day William H. Fires Patricia B. Blass 1:11.20
1987Up the Apalachee Pat Day George Arceneaux John Minos Simon1:09.60
1986Ann's Bid Pat Day Joseph B. Cantey Joseph O. Morrisey1:13.60
1985Take My Picture Don Howard J. D. RobertsHelen & L. E. Rhodes1:10.60
1984Robin's Rob Pat Day O. F. DuffieldLyle Whiting1:09.20
1983Lt. Pearle David Whited Burl McBride G. Givens1:13.20
1982 Ambassador of Luck Garth Patterson William Carelli Richard Ransom1:12.20
1981Fiddleatune Garth Patterson James J. Eckrosh E. Lowrance1:14.40
1980Run Ky. RunM. Bryan Rick Hiles W. B. Robinson1:11.20
1979 Div 2Sassy Simone John Lively Gary Thomas George Pappas1:13.60
1979 Div 1Patience Worth David Whited Keith Wilkey Rosenthal & Levy1:13.20

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