The Martha Washington Stakes is an American

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held annually at

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. Open to three-year-old

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, 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 ( 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

Speed record: * 1:44.62 - Wet Paint (2023) Largest winning margin: * lengths -

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(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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, 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 ,

, Steve Wren , Karen & Hays Biggs , 1:09.20 , - , 1999 , The Happy Hopper ,

, Robert E. Holthus , Kerry & Linda Ozment , 1:10.00 , - , 1998 , Prospector's Song ,

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, William H. Fires , Patricia B. Blass , 1:10.60 , - , 1994 , Beauty's Sake ,

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, Steven Morguelan , S. Madison , 1:10.60 , - , 1991 , Chance To Dance , Donald Pettinger ,

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, Coelho, Fields & Valenti , 1:10.00 , - , 1988 , Fun Flight ,

, William H. Fires , Patricia B. Blass , 1:11.20 , - , 1987 , Up the Apalachee ,

, George Arceneaux , John Minos Simon , 1:09.60 , - , 1986 , Ann's Bid ,

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References

The 2009 Martha Washington Stakes at ''Thoroughbred Times''

External links

Video at YouTube of Eight Belles winning the 2008 Martha Washington StakesVideo at YouTube of Rachel Alexandra winning the 2009 Martha Washington Stakes
Ungraded stakes races in the United States Horse races in Arkansas Flat horse races for three-year-old fillies Horse races established in 1979 Oaklawn Park 1979 establishments in Arkansas

Records

Winners

See also

References

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