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.
| Listed race | |
| Location | Oaklawn Park Race Track Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1979 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | www |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1 1/16 mile (8.5 furlongs) |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-old fillies |
| Weight | Assigned |
| Purse | $200,000 |
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 edit
Speed record:
- 1:44.62 - Wet Paint (2023)
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 - Patricia B. Blass (1988, 1995, 2005)
Winners edit
| Year |
Winner |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Wet Paint | Flavien Prat | Brad H. Cox | Godolphin | 1:44.62 |
| 2022 | Secret Oath | Robby Albarado | D. Wayne Lukas | Brilard Farms | 1:46.21 |
| 2021 | Will's Secret | Jon Court | Dallas Stewart | Willis Horton Racing | 1:38.78 |
| 2020 | Taraz | Florent Geroux | Brad H. Cox | Juddmonte | 1.38.64 |
| 2019 | Power Gal | David Cohen | Mark E. Casse | Gary Barber | 1:39.82 |
| 2018 | Red Ruby | Robby Albarado | Kellyn Gorder | Sexton, Sandra and Nicholson, Brandi | 1:39.67 |
| 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 | Mike D. Walker & Lou 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 | 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 | Lynn S. Whiting | W. Cal Partee | 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 Div 2 | Sassy Simone | John Lively | Gary Thomas | George Pappas | 1:13.60 |
| 1979 Div 1 | Patience Worth | David Whited | Keith Wilkey | Rosenthal & Levy | 1:13.20 |