- Martha Washington Stakes
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Non-Graded Stakes race Martha Washington Stakes Location Oaklawn Park Race Track
Hot Springs, Arkansas, United StatesInaugurated 1979 Race type Thoroughbred - Flat racing Website www.oaklawn.com Race information Distance 1 mile (8 furlongs) Track Dirt, left-handed Qualification Three-year-old fillies Weight Assigned Purse $50,000 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 (¾ mile) until 2003 when it was modified to its present distance.
The Martha Washington Stakes was run in two divisions in 1979 and 2008.
Contents
Records
Speed record:
- 1:36.40 - Rachel Alexandra (2009)
Largest winning margin:
- 13½ 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 - Patricia B. Blass (1988, 1995, 2005)
Winners
Year Winner Jockey Trainer Owner Time 2011 Holy Heavens Israel Ocampo Bernard Chatters Dr. K. K. and Dr. Vilasini D. Jayaraman 1:42.96 2009 Rachel Alexandra Calvin Borel Hal R. Wiggins L and M Partners LLC 1:36.40 2008 Sky Mom Luis Quinonez 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 Terry Gestes William Stiritz 1:38.83 2006 Brownie Points Luis Quinonez Donnie K. Von Hemel Pin Oak Stable 1:39.69 2005 Isabell's Shoes Terry Thompson William H. Fires Patricia B. Blass 1:39.11 2004 Turn To Lass Roman Chapa Eugene Brajczewski Hurstland & McLaughlin 1:41.93 2003 Explosive Beauty Jamie Theriot Cole Norman K. K. & V. Jayaraman 1:11.38 2002 Miss City Halo James Lopez Mark Hubley Rich Stable & Lawrence 1:11.21 2001 Cheryl P. Glen Murphy Barry Germany Ro G. Parra 1:10.00 2000 Miss Seffens Jon Court Steve Wren 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 Randy Morse R. S. Mitchell Trust 1:11.40 1997 Zuppardo Ardo Carlos Gonzalez Bobby C. Barnett 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 Patricia B. Blass 1:10.60 1994 Beauty's Sake Garrett Gomez Larry Edwards 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 Steven Morguelan 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 W. Cal Partee Lynn S. Whiting 1:11.00 1989 Rugosa Rose Antonio Castanon Melvin F. Stute Coelho, Fields & Valenti 1:10.00 1988 Fun Flight Pat Day William H. Fires Patricia B. Blass 1:11.20 1987 Up the Apalachee Pat Day George Arceneaux John Minos Simon 1:09.60 1986 Ann's Bid Pat Day Joseph B. Cantey 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 David Whited Burl McBride G. Givens 1:13.20 1982 Ambassador of Luck Garth Patterson William Carelli Richard Ransom 1:12.20 1981 Fiddleatune Garth Patterson James J. Eckrosh E. Lowrance 1:14.40 1980 Run Ky. Run M. Bryan Rick Hiles W. B. Robinson 1:11.20 1979 Sassy Simone John Lively Gary Thomas George Pappas 1:13.60 1979 Patience Worth David Whited Keith Wilkey Rosenthal & Levy 1:13.20 References
External links
Categories:- Ungraded stakes races in the United States
- Horse races in the United States
- Flat horse races for three-year-old fillies
- Recurring events established in 1979
- Oaklawn Park
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