Martha Washington Stakes

Horse race

Martha Washington StakesClass| Listed

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Location| Oaklawn Park Race Track
Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States
Inaugurated| 1979
Race type| Thoroughbred \- Flat racing
Website| www.oaklawn.com
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

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.

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

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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

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Year
| Winner
| Jockey
| Trainer
| Owner
| Time

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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

## See also

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* Road to the Kentucky Oaks

## References

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* The 2009 Martha Washington Stakes at Thoroughbred Times

## External links

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* Video at YouTube of Eight Belles winning the 2008 Martha Washington Stakes
* Video at YouTube of Rachel Alexandra winning the 2009 Martha Washington Stakes