2018 Matron S.

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A six furlong sprint on dirt at Belmont Stakes for 2-year-old fillies, the Matron was moved from September to October in 2004. Winners of the race include Awesome Maria, Proud Spell, Folklore, Storm Flag Flying, Finder’s Fee, Sharp Cat and Sky Beauty since 1990.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:07:67
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 14 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
10/07/2023	Jody's Pride Trainer / Jorge R. Abreu Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / Parkland Thoroughbreds and Sportsmen Stable	Jorge R. Abreu	Flavien Prat	Parkland Thoroughbreds and Sportsmen Stable
10/07/2022	American Apple Trainer / Daniel Leitch Jockey / Eric Cancel Owner / KatieRich Stables	Daniel Leitch	Eric Cancel	KatieRich Stables
10/08/2021	Bubble Rock Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Shortleaf Stable, Inc.	Brad H. Cox	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Shortleaf Stable, Inc.
10/10/2020	Royal Approval Trainer / Wesley A. Ward Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Three Chimneys Farm	Wesley A. Ward	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Three Chimneys Farm
10/04/2019	Alms Trainer / Michael Stidham Jockey / Jose Lezcano Owner / Godolphin, LLC	Michael Stidham	Jose Lezcano	Godolphin, LLC
10/07/2018	Lonely Road Trainer / Christophe Clement Jockey / David Cohen Owner / Robert S. Evans	Christophe Clement	David Cohen	Robert S. Evans
10/14/2017	Happy Like a Fool Trainer / Wesley A. Ward Jockey / Tyler Gaffalione Owner / Merriebelle Stable, Tabor, Michael B., Smith, Derrick and Magnier, Mrs. John	Wesley A. Ward	Tyler Gaffalione	Merriebelle Stable, Tabor, Michael B., Smith, Derrick and Magnier, Mrs. John
10/15/2016	Arella Rockstar Trainer / Rudy R. Rodriguez Jockey / Luis Saez Owner / e Five Racing Thoroughbreds and Magic Cap Stables	Rudy R. Rodriguez	Luis Saez	e Five Racing Thoroughbreds and Magic Cap Stables
10/17/2015	Pretty N Cool Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Martin Garcia Owner / Watson, Karl, Pegram, Michael E. and Weitman, Paul	Bob Baffert	Martin Garcia	Watson, Karl, Pegram, Michael E. and Weitman, Paul
10/04/2014	Paulassilverlining Trainer / Michelle Nevin Jockey / Jose L. Ortiz Owner / Vincent S. Scuderi	Michelle Nevin	Jose L. Ortiz	Vincent S. Scuderi
09/28/2013	Miss Behaviour Trainer / Phil Schoenthal Jockey / Garry Cruise Owner / MacWilliam, Cal and Teitelbaum, Neil	Phil Schoenthal	Garry Cruise	MacWilliam, Cal and Teitelbaum, Neil
09/29/2012	Kauai Katie Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Rosie Napravnik Owner / Stonestreet Stables LLC	Todd A. Pletcher	Rosie Napravnik	Stonestreet Stables LLC
07/02/2011	Millionreasonswhy Trainer / Ignacio Correas, IV Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Sagamore Farm	Ignacio Correas, IV	John R. Velazquez	Sagamore Farm
09/18/2009	Awesome Maria Trainer / Stanley M. Hough Jockey / Cornelio H. Velasquez Owner / E. Paul Robsham Stables LLC	Stanley M. Hough	Cornelio H. Velasquez	E. Paul Robsham Stables LLC
09/12/2008	Doremifasollatido Trainer / James A. Jerkens Jockey / Eibar Coa Owner / Moore, Susan and M and M Thoroughbred Partners	James A. Jerkens	Eibar Coa	Moore, Susan and M and M Thoroughbred Partners
09/14/2007	Proud Spell Trainer / J. Larry Jones Jockey / Gabriel Saez Owner / Brereton C. Jones	J. Larry Jones	Gabriel Saez	Brereton C. Jones
09/22/2006	Meadow Breeze Trainer / Carl J. Deville Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / Willow Rock Stable LLC	Carl J. Deville	Kent J. Desormeaux	Willow Rock Stable LLC
09/16/2005	Folklore Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J.	D. Wayne Lukas	Edgar S. Prado	Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J.
09/18/2004	Sense of Style Trainer / Patrick L. Biancone Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Tabor, Michael B. and Smith, Derrick	Patrick L. Biancone	Edgar S. Prado	Tabor, Michael B. and Smith, Derrick
09/13/2003	Marylebone Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Michael B. Tabor	Todd A. Pletcher	Edgar S. Prado	Michael B. Tabor
09/14/2002	Storm Flag Flying Trainer / Claude R. McGaughey III Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Phipps, Ogden Mills, et al	Claude R. McGaughey III	John R. Velazquez	Phipps, Ogden Mills, et al
09/16/2000	Raging Fever Trainer / Mark A. Hennig Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Edward P. Evans	Mark A. Hennig	Jerry D. Bailey	Edward P. Evans
09/18/1999	Finder's Fee Trainer / Claude R. McGaughey III Jockey / Heberto Castillo, Jr. Owner / Ogden Phipps	Claude R. McGaughey III	Heberto Castillo, Jr.	Ogden Phipps
09/19/1998	Oh What a Windfall Trainer / Claude R. McGaughey III Jockey / Shane J. Sellers Owner / Ogden Phipps	Claude R. McGaughey III	Shane J. Sellers	Ogden Phipps
09/20/1997	Beautiful Pleasure Trainer / John T. Ward, Jr. Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / John C. Oxley	John T. Ward, Jr.	Jerry D. Bailey	John C. Oxley
09/14/1996	Sharp Cat Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / The Thoroughbred Corporation	D. Wayne Lukas	Jerry D. Bailey	The Thoroughbred Corporation
09/15/1995	Golden Attraction Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / William T. Young	D. Wayne Lukas	Gary L. Stevens	William T. Young
09/16/1994	Stormy Blues Trainer / Flint S. Schulhofer Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Harriet Finkelstein	Flint S. Schulhofer	Jose A. Santos	Harriet Finkelstein
09/17/1993	Strategic Maneuver Trainer / Flint S. Schulhofer Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Philip Teinowitz	Flint S. Schulhofer	Jose A. Santos	Philip Teinowitz
09/18/1992	Sky Beauty Trainer / H. Allen Jerkens Jockey / Eddie Maple Owner / Georgia E. Hofmann	H. Allen Jerkens	Eddie Maple	Georgia E. Hofmann
09/20/1991	Anh Duong Trainer / LeRoy S. Jolley Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Peter M. Brant	LeRoy S. Jolley	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Peter M. Brant
09/15/1990	Meadow Star Trainer / LeRoy S. Jolley Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Icahn Carl	LeRoy S. Jolley	Jose A. Santos	Icahn Carl
09/29/1989	Stella Madrid Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Brant P M	D. Wayne Lukas	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Brant P M
10/01/1988	Some Romance Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Klein E V	D. Wayne Lukas	Gary L. Stevens	Klein E V
10/03/1987	Over All Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Klein E V	D. Wayne Lukas	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Klein E V
09/27/1986	Tappiano Trainer / Flint S. Schulhofer Jockey / Jean Cruguet Owner / Genter Frances A	Flint S. Schulhofer	Jean Cruguet	Genter Frances A
09/28/1985	Musical Lark (IRE) Trainer / Sidney J. Watters, Jr. Jockey / Donald MacBeth Owner / Firestone Mrs B R	Sidney J. Watters, Jr.	Donald MacBeth	Firestone Mrs B R
09/28/1984	Fiesta Lady Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. Owner / Klein E V	D. Wayne Lukas	Laffit A. Pincay, Jr.	Klein E V
09/23/1983	Lucky Lucky Lucky Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Combs L II	D. Wayne Lukas	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Combs L II
09/17/1982	Wings of Jove Trainer / Charles P. Sanborn Jockey / Herb McCauley Owner / Helmore Farm	Charles P. Sanborn	Herb McCauley	Helmore Farm
09/18/1981	Before Dawn Trainer / John M. Veitch Jockey / Jorge Velasquez Owner / Calumet Farm	John M. Veitch	Jorge Velasquez	Calumet Farm
09/21/1980	Prayers'n Promises Trainer / Thomas L. Rondinello Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Galbreath D M	Thomas L. Rondinello	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Galbreath D M
09/23/1979	Smart Angle Trainer / Woodford C. Stephens Jockey / Sam Maple Owner / Ryehill Farm	Woodford C. Stephens	Sam Maple	Ryehill Farm
09/19/1978	Fall Aspen Trainer / James E. Picou Jockey / Roger I. Velez Owner / Roebling J M	James E. Picou	Roger I. Velez	Roebling J M
09/20/1977	Lakeville Miss Trainer / Jose Martin Jockey / Ruben Hernandez Owner / Weinsier R	Jose Martin	Ruben Hernandez	Weinsier R
09/21/1976	Mrs. Warren Trainer / Woodford C. Stephens Jockey / Eddie Maple Owner / Hardin Mrs T	Woodford C. Stephens	Eddie Maple	Hardin Mrs T