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The Matriarch Stakes is a Group 2 staying event for mares held at Flemington Racecourse on Stakes Day at the end of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
The Group 2 2020 Matriarch Stakes is a set weights race for mares aged four years old and over. Held at Flemington Racecourse on Mackinnon Stakes Day, the event runs alongside the Group 1 $2 million Darley Sprint Classic (1200m), the Group 3 $300,000 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2600m) and the meeting’s marquee race – the Group 1 $2 million Mackinnon Stakes (2000m) – formerly known as the Emirates Stakes.
Mackinnon Stakes Day marks the end of the four day Melbourne Cup Carnival and many of runners from the Matriarch Stakes will go on to compete in the Group 2 Zipping Classic (2400m) or the Group 3 Eclipse Stakes (1800m) the following Saturday at Sandown Racecourse.
The 2020 Matriarch Stakes ran on Mackinnon Stakes Day, Saturday November 7, 2020 , and was won by Affair To Remember.
Matriarch Stakes 2020 | |
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Date: | Saturday November 7, 2020 |
Track: | Flemington Racecourse |
Distance: | 2000m |
Race Type: | 4YO+ Mares SWP |
Status: | Group 2 |
Prize Money: | $300,000 |
Finish | No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Bar. | Weight | Penalty | Starting Price | |
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1 | 12 | AFFAIR TO REMEMBER | Dan O’Sullivan | Michael Poy (a) | 10 | 55kg | $7 | |||
2 | 6 | PARADEE | Danny O’Brien | Damien Oliver | 0.1L | 7 | 57.5kg | $10 | ||
3 | 2 | TOFFEE TONGUE (NZ) | Chris Waller | Ben Melham | 0.2L | 13 | 58.5kg | $8.50 | ||
4 | 11 | ONE MORE TRY | Matt Cumani | Craig Williams | 1.95L | 9 | 55kg | $31 | ||
5 | 10 | SHE’S IDEEL | Bjorn Baker | Daniel Stackhouse | 2.05L | 12 | 55kg | $7.50 | ||
6 | 8 | ARISTIA | Mathew Ellerton & Simon Zahra | Jamie Kah | 2.15L | 2 | 55kg | $18 | ||
7 | 5 | BONVICINI | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | John Allen | 2.25L | 6 | 57.5kg | $31 | ||
8 | 13 | CHAILLOT | Archie Alexander | Declan Bates | 2.65L | 4 | 55kg | $4.80F | ||
9 | 3 | VANNA GIRL | Toby & Trent Edmonds | Hugh Bowman | 2.85L | 5 | 57.5kg | $5.50 | ||
10 | 7 | IN GOOD HEALTH | Peter G Moody | Luke Nolen | 3.6L | 3 | 56.5kg | $13 | ||
11 | 4 | GREYSFUL GLAMOUR | Mark Newnham | Luke Currie | 5.6L | 1 | 57.5kg | $15 | ||
12 | 15 | NERVE NOT VERVE (NZ) | Michael Moroney | Michael Dee | 7.1L | 11 | 55kg | $151 | ||
13 | 14 | IMELDA MARY (NZ) | Brett Scott | Michael Walker | 13.1L | 8 | 55kg | $201 | ||
1 | PRINCESS JENNI (NZ) | David Brideoake | Jye McNeil | 0 | ||||||
9 | DANZDANZDANCE | Dean Binaisse | Glen Boss | 0 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
See below for the latest Matriarch Stakes 2020 betting odds, markets out as soon as the field is released during Melbourne Cup week 2020, complete with links to Ladbrokes.com.au to back your Matriarch Stakes Tips.
The Matriarch Stakes Field attracts classy mares out of lead-up races like the Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m) at the track the Saturday prior and even the Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) the month before, which Lucia Valentina (2015) improved on a lead-up ninth in to win the Matriarch Stakes.
The 2020 Matriarch Stakes field and barriers are announced by Racing Victoria on the Wednesday of race week, the full list of mares facing off in the set weights plus penalties clash to be published below once released.
Past Oaks performers Princess Jenni and Toffee Tongue drawn wide in gates 13 and 15 respectively head a 15-mare 2020 Matriarch Stakes field this Stakes Day at HQ.
No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
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1 | x356x80571 | PRINCESS JENNI (NZ) | David Brideoake | Jye McNeil | 13 | 59.5kg | 105 | |
2 | 22221×5820 | TOFFEE TONGUE (NZ) | Chris Waller | Ben Melham | 15 | 58.5kg | 105 | |
3 | 21111×9039 | VANNA GIRL | Toby & Trent Edmonds | Hugh Bowman | 5 | 57.5kg | 99 | |
4 | 10320×4028 | GREYSFUL GLAMOUR | Mark Newnham | Luke Currie | 1 | 57.5kg | 97 | |
5 | 04x180x384 | BONVICINI | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | John Allen | 7 | 57.5kg | 89 | |
6 | x13116x453 | PARADEE | Danny O’Brien | Damien Oliver | 8 | 57.5kg | 83 | |
7 | 0x38x31145 | IN GOOD HEALTH | Peter G Moody | Luke Nolen | 3 | 56.5kg | 98 | |
8 | x507x06360 | ARISTIA | Mathew Ellerton & Simon Zahra | Jamie Kah (late alt) | 2 | 55kg | 101 | |
9 | x5663x9006 | DANZDANZDANCE | Dean Binaisse | Glen Boss | 6 | 55kg | 99 | |
10 | 111×536132 | SHE’S IDEEL | Bjorn Baker | Daniel Stackhouse | 14 | 55kg | 92 | |
11 | x3473x6363 | ONE MORE TRY | Matt Cumani | Craig Williams | 10 | 55kg | 88 | |
12 | 3133×50192 | AFFAIR TO REMEMBER | Dan O’Sullivan | Michael Poy (a) | 11 | 55kg | 82 | |
13 | 11×134 | CHAILLOT | Archie Alexander | Declan Bates | 4 | 55kg | 87 | |
14 | 1300x1x797 | IMELDA MARY (NZ) | Brett Scott | Michael Walker | 9 | 55kg | 89 | |
15 | 21x302x745 | NERVE NOT VERVE (NZ) | Michael Moroney | Michael Dee | 12 | 55kg | 72 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Won by Big Colony twice in 1991 and 1992, the Matriarch Stakes fastest winning time since 1988 was by Purple in 2009 with 2 minutes 00.1 seconds. Meanwhile Concordance recorded the slowest winning time in 1988 with 2 minutes 5.9 seconds.
Originally a Listed race, the Matriarch Stakes was elevated to Group Three status between years 2001 to 2004 and in 2005 it was finally given Group Two status. The race was not held in 2005.
Inaugurated in 1981, the Matriarch Stakes has acquired a reputation for producing some quality winners. Notable Matriarch Stakes winners include Castilla (1982), Flawlessly (1991, 92, 93), Starine (2001) and Ventura (2009). Matriarch Stakes results, place getters and winning times since 2000 are provided below.
Year | Place | Horse | Time |
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2020 Matriarch Stakes |
1st | Affair To Remember | 2 minutes 3.07 seconds |
2nd | Paradee | ||
3rd | Toffee Tongue | ||
2019 Matriarch Stakes |
1st | Oceanex | 2 minutes 3.25 seconds |
2nd | Miss Siska | ||
3rd | Aristocratic Miss | ||
2018 Matriarch Stakes |
1st | Kenedna | 2 minutes 3.8 seconds |
2nd | Miss Siska | ||
3rd | Luvaluva | ||
2017 Matriarch Stakes |
1st | Savapinski | 2 minutes 1.59 seconds |
2nd | Payroll | ||
3rd | Token Of Love | ||
2016 Matriarch Stakes |
1st | Jessy Belle | 2 minutes 4.7 seconds |
2nd | Sort After | ||
3rd | Happy Hannah | ||
2015 Matriarch Stakes |
1st | Lucia Valentina | 2 minutes 4.18 seconds |
2nd | Manageress | ||
3rd | Casino Dancer | ||
2014 Matriarch Stakes |
1st | Suavito | 2 minutes 1.75 seconds |
2nd | Girl In Flight | ||
3rd | Amanpour | ||
2013 Matriarch Stakes |
1st | Girl Gone Rockin’ | 2 minutes 4.79 seconds |
2nd | Queenstown | ||
3rd | Keep De Rose | ||
2012 Matriarch Stakes |
1st | Midnight Martini | 2 minutes 3.15 seconds |
2nd | Lake Sententia | ||
3rd | Crafty Irna | ||
2011 Matriarch Stakes |
1st | Vintedge | 2 minutes 1.29 seconds |
2nd | Stole | ||
3rd | Skyerush | ||
2010 Matriarch Stakes |
1st | Well Rounded | 2 minutes 2.55 seconds |
2nd | Purple | ||
3rd | Keep The Peace | ||
2009 Matriarch Stakes |
1st | Purple | 2 minutes 0.1 seconds |
2nd | Moment In Time | ||
3rd | Lady Lynette | ||
2008 Matriarch Stakes |
1st | Bird Of Fire | 2 minutes 5 seconds |
2nd | Tan Tat De Lago | ||
3rd | El Daana | ||
2007 Matriarch Stakes |
1st | Hidden Strings | 2 minutes 3.9 seconds |
2nd | Sovereign Miss | ||
3rd | Danevade | ||
2006 Matriarch Stakes |
1st | Brom Felinity | 2 minutes 2.1 seconds |
2nd | Pin Up | ||
3rd | Purde | ||
2005 Matriarch Stakes |
1st | Sutology | 2 minutes 2.1 seconds |
2nd | Storm Alert | ||
3rd | Aqua D Amore | ||
2004 Matriarch Stakes |
1st | Demerger | 2 minutes 4.8 seconds |
2nd | Aint Seen Nothin | ||
3rd | Full Spec | ||
2003 Matriarch Stakes |
1st | Sweet Corn | 2 minutes 4.4 seconds |
2nd | Sylvaner | ||
3rd | Mrs Tendulkar | ||
2002 Matriarch Stakes |
1st | Damaschino | 2 minutes 0.6 seconds |
2nd | Little Miss Quick | ||
3rd | Terrenora | ||
2001 Matriarch Stakes |
1st | Piper Star | 2 minutes 1.5 seconds |
2nd | Umaline | ||
3rd | Tickle My | ||
2000 Matriarch Stakes |
1st | Flushed | 2 minutes 2.6 seconds |
2nd | Nova Clause | ||
3rd | Tickle My |