Arlington Matron Stakes

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The Matron Stakes is an American Grade III flat horse race for Thoroughbred fillies and mares, aged three years and upward. Raced over a distance of 9 furlongs on the dirt at Arlington Park, Arlington Heights, Illinois every spring. It currently offers a purse of $100,000.

Matron Stakes
Grade III race
LocationArlington Park
Illinois, United States
Inaugurated1930
Race typeThoroughbredFlat racing
Race information
Distance1+18 miles (9 furlongs)
SurfaceDirt
Trackleft-handed
QualificationFillies & Mares, 3-years-old & up
WeightAssigned
Purse$100,000 (2019)

The event was moved to Churchill Downs in 2017.

Inaugurated in 1930, Hall of Fame member, Bewitch, ran second in 1949. Real Delight won it in 1953.[1]

Recent winners

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References

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  1. ^ American Racing Manual 2010