Matchmaker Stakes Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Grade III
Horse Race:Matchmaker Stakes
Location:Monmouth Park Racetrack
Oceanport, New Jersey, United States
Inaugurated:1967 (at Atlantic City Race Course)
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Website:Monmouth Park Racetrack
Distance: miles (9 furlongs)
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Fillies & Mares, three-years-old & older
Weight:Base weights with allowances:
4-year-olds and up: 124 lbs.
3-year-olds: 121 lbs.
Purse:$300,000 (since 2023)
Bonuses:First three placegetters choice of WinStar Farm stallions (2022)

The Matchmaker Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares age three and older run over a distance of miles on the turf held annually in July at Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport, New Jersey.

History

The inaugural running of the event was on 30 September 1967 at Atlantic City Race Course over a distance of miles on the dirt. The event concept was that additional stakes offered for the event were given to the owners for payment to breed to selected sires. The first running attracted 14 entrants and the three sires that were available for the placegetters were the 1958 US Horse of the Year Round Table, 1960 US Champion Two-Year-Old Colt Hail To Reason and the 1962 Belmont Stakes winner Jaipur. The winner of the inaugural race was the Maryland bred mare Politely who set a new track record of 1:55. Politely would win the event again the following year.

In the early years of the event in the attracted the finest mares as owners vied for the possibility of breeding to former champions that were offered as part of prizemoney. In 1973 when The American Graded Stakes Committee was founded by the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association the event was immediately given the highest classification of Grade I.[1]

In 1978 the event was moved to be run on the turf track.[2] In 1979 the event was downgraded to Grade II.[2]

In 1997 with diminished racing dates given to the Atlantic City Race Course the event was moved to Monmouth Park.[1] The distance of the event was decreased to miles.[2] Also that year the event was downgraded once more to Grade III.[2] Since 2004, the event has beene part of the Haskell Invitational day meeting.

In 2009, the Matchmaker was taken off the turf because of heavy rain in New Jersey earlier in the day. Originally carded as a Grade III event, the Matchmaker lost its graded status for that running in a decision made by the American Graded Stakes Committee shortly after it was run.[2]

Taylor Made Stallions sponsored the Matchmaker from 2005 to 2012. The event has been supported by WinStar Farm since 2014.

Records

Speed record:

Margins:

Most wins:

Most wins by trainer:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by owner:

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
At Monmouth Park  - Matchmaker Stakes
align=center 2023Consumer Spending align=center 4Joel RosarioChad C. BrownKlaravich Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.00align=center $300,000align=center III[3]
align=center 2022Lemista (IRE)align=center 5Flavien PratChad C. BrownPeter Brantalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.07align=center $201,000align=center III[4]
align=center 2021Great Island align=center 5Joel RosarioChad C. BrownAlpha Delta Stables align=center milesalign=center 1:48.89align=center $150,000align=center III[5]
align=center 2020Nay Lady Nay (IRE)align=center 4Paco LopezChad C. BrownFirst Row Partners & Hidden Brook Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.21align=center $152,500align=center III[6]
align=center 2019I'm So Fancy (IRE)align=center 5Trevor McCarthyArnaud DelacourLael Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:51.11align=center $135,000align=center III[7]
align=center 2018Elysea's World (IRE)align=center 5Jose L. OrtizChad C. BrownSheep Pond Partners & All Pro Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.70align=center $102,000align=center III[8]
align=center 2017Wekeela (FR)align=center 5Javier CastellanoChad C. BrownMartin S. Schwartzalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.97align=center $101,000align=center III[9]
align=center 2016Itsonlyactingdadalign=center 4Joe BravoTodd A. PletcherStarlight Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:52.27align=center $110,000align=center III[10]
align=center 2015Casual Smile (GB)align=center 4Abel Castellano Jr.Chad C. BrownWilliam S. Farish IIIalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.12align=center $162,000align=center III[11]
align=center 2014Starstruck (IRE)align=center 5Kerwin D. ClarkJ. Larry JonesCalumet Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.35align=center $170,000align=center III[12]
align=center 2013Starstruck (IRE)align=center 4Rosie NapravnikJ. Larry JonesCalumet Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.27align=center $158,000align=center III[13]
align=center 2012Laughing (IRE)align=center 4Rafael BejaranoAlan E. GoldbergRichard Santullialign=center milesalign=center 1:48.93align=center $150,500align=center III[14]
align=center 2011Romacacaalign=center 5E. T. BairdNick CananiFrank Carl Calabresealign=center milesalign=center 1:46.54align=center $207,500align=center III[15]
align=center 2010Unbridled Essencealign=center 4Paco LopezGregory D. SaccoRed Oak Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.97align=center $210,000align=center III[16]
align=center 2009Captain's Lover (SAF)align=center 5John R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherTeam Valor Internationalalign=center milesalign=center 1:51.60align=center $200,000align=center Listed [17]
align=center 2008J'rayalign=center 5Joe BravoTodd A. PletcherLawrence Goichmanalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.39align=center $150,000align=center III[18]
align=center 2007Roshanialign=center 4Garrett K. GomezTodd A. PletcherBen McElroyalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.55align=center $150,000align=center III[19]
align=center 2006Ready's Galalign=center 4John R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherJames T. Scatuorchio align=center milesalign=center 1:48.77align=center $150,000align=center III[20]
align=center 2005Love Matchalign=center 5Javier CastellanoJohn C. KimmelAnne Wrenn Poulsonalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.20align=center $150,000align=center III[21]
align=center 2004align=center 4Corey NakataniChristophe ClementMoyglare Studalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.80align=center $100,000align=center III[22]
Matchmaker Handicap
align=center 2003Volga (IRE)align=center 5Joe BravoChristophe ClementH. Joseph Allenalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.20align=center $100,000align=center III[23]
align=center 2002Clearly a Queenalign=center 5Eibar CoaTeresa M. PompayJohn A. Franksalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.76align=center $100,000align=center III[24]
Matchmaker Stakes
align=center 2001Batiquealign=center 5Jose C. FerrerLaird R. GeorgeHelen K. Grovesalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.19align=center $100,000align=center III[25]
align=center 2000Horatia (IRE)align=center 4Jose A. SantosChristophe ClementGerald W. Leigh align=center milesalign=center 1:47.52align=center $100,000align=center III[26]
align=center 1999Natalie Tooalign=center 5Joe BravoD. Wayne LukasPadua Stables align=center milesalign=center 1:46.81align=center $100,000align=center III[27]
align=center 1998Bursting Forthalign=center 4Mario E. VergeH. Graham MotionSam Huffalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.46align=center $100,000align=center III[28]
align=center 1997Fleur de Nuitalign=center 4Julie KroneJoseph H. Pierce Jr.Robert Greenbaumalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.91align=center $100,000align=center III[29]
At Atlantic City Race Course
align=center 1996Powder Bowlalign=center 4Darci S. RiceJonathan E. SheppardAugustin Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:54.71align=center $100,000align=center II[30]
align=center 1995Avie's Fancyalign=center 4Herb McCauleyMark C. PerlsweigGunsmith Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:54.19align=center $100,000align=center II[31]
align=center 1994Alice Springsalign=center 4Julie KroneJonathan E. SheppardAugustin Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:55.21align=center $100,000align=center II[32]
align=center 1993Fairy Gardenalign=center 5Mike E. SmithRoger L. AttfieldMichael J. Ryanalign=center milesalign=center 1:57.81align=center $100,000align=center II[33]
align=center 1992Radiant Ring (CAN)align=center 4Robert E. ColtonJames E. DayJon Kellyalign=center milesalign=center 1:55.92align=center $100,000align=center II[34]
align=center 1991Miss Joshalign=center 5Laffit Pincay Jr.Barclay TaggBonner Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:54.18align=center $150,000align=center II[35]
align=center 1990Capadesalign=center 4Angel Cordero Jr.Richard O'ConnellPoma Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:55.60align=center $150,000align=center II[36]
align=center 1989Spruce Firalign=center 6Douglas B. ThomasHarry WellsWilliam A. Purdeyalign=center milesalign=center 1:53.40align=center $150,000align=center II[37]
align=center 1988Magdelaine (NZ)align=center 5Eddie MapleTerry KnightCarmen Coosaalign=center milesalign=center 1:56.20align=center $100,000align=center II[38]
align=center 1987Carotene (CAN) align=center 4Don James SeymourRoger L. AttfieldKinghaven Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 1:56.60align=center $100,000align=center II[39]
align=center 1986Lake Country (CAN) align=center 5Vincent Bracciale Jr.Donald WalkerDonald McIntoshalign=center milesalign=center 1:54.60align=center $108,000align=center II[40]
align=center 1985Key Danceralign=center 4Jerry D. BaileyWilliam J. Hirsch Jr.Oxford Stablealign=center milesalign=center 2:02.40align=center $230,000align=center II[41]
align=center 1984Sabinalign=center 4Eddie MapleHenryk de Kwiatkowskialign=center milesalign=center 1:53.40align=center $300,000align=center II[42]
align=center 1983Luminairealign=center 4Buck ThornburgAnthony J. BardaroBright View Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:56.80align=center $225,000align=center II[43]
align=center 1982Hunston (GB)align=center 4Jean-Luc SamynPhilip G. JohnsonBrookway Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:58.60align=center $255,500align=center II[44]
align=center 1981Mairzy Doatesalign=center 5Cash AsmussenHoratio A. LuroArno D. Schefleralign=center milesalign=center 1:56.00align=center $150,000align=center II[45]
align=center 1980Just A Game II (IRE)align=center 4Don BrumfieldDavid A. WhiteleyPeter M. Brant & H. Joseph Allenalign=center milesalign=center 1:57.60align=center $150,000align=center II[46]
align=center 1979Warfever (FR)align=center 6Jean-Luc SamynH. Allen JerkensShirley Sucheralign=center milesalign=center 2:03.20align=center $150,000align=center I‡[47]
align=center 1978Queen Libalign=center 3Donald MacBethHarry WellsRaritan Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:56.40align=center $150,000align=center I[48]
align=center 1977Mississippi Mudalign=center 4Charles PeoplesBayard Sharpalign=center milesalign=center 1:54.20align=center $125,000align=center I[49]
align=center 1976§ Dancers Countessalign=center 4Chris McCarronDoug M. Davis Jr.George M. Holtsingeralign=center milesalign=center 1:56.00align=center $150,000align=center I[50]
align=center 1975Susan's Girlalign=center 6James D. NicholsJames L. Newman Fred W. Hooperalign=center milesalign=center 1:54.20align=center $150,000align=center I[51]
align=center 1974Desert Vixenalign=center 4Laffit Pincay Jr.Thomas F. Root Sr.Harry T. Mangurian Jr.align=center milesalign=center 1:55.20align=center $100,000align=center I[52]
align=center 1973Alma Northalign=center 5Frank Lovato Jr.Frank J. ZittoEugene Morialign=center milesalign=center 1:55.20align=center $100,000align=center I[53]
align=center 1972† Numbered Accountalign=center 3Laffit Pincay Jr.Roger LaurinOgden Phippsalign=center milesalign=center 1:57.60align=center $100,000align=center [54]
align=center 1971Deceitalign=center 3John L. RotzDel W. CarrollWindfields Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:56.80align=center $100,000align=center [55]
align=center 1970Dedicated To Suealign=center 4Michael HoleFrank CalcagniWalnut Hill Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:56.40align=center $100,000align=center [56]
align=center 1969Gallant Bloomalign=center 3John L. RotzMax HirschKing Ranch Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:55.40align=center $100,000align=center [57]
align=center 1968Politelyalign=center 5Ángel Cordero Jr.George M. Baker Bohemia Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:55.20align=center $100,000align=center [58]
align=center 1967Politelyalign=center 4Ray BroussardGeorge M. Baker Bohemia Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:55.20align=center $92,500align=center [59]
Legend:

Notes:
§ Ran as an entry
‡ Originally the event was scheduled for Friday, 10 August 1979, but an electrical storm forced the cancellation of the meeting and the event was redrawn and held on Wednesday, 15 August 1979.[60]
† In the 1983 Alma North was first past the post but was disqualified for interference of the third place finisher Honestous and Numbered Account was declared the winner, Honestous was placed second and Alma North moved to third.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MATCHMAKER STAKES - MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2021 . 9 July 2021.
  2. Web site: WinStar Matchmaker Stakes (Gr. 3) . Equibase.com . Equibase . 2021 . 9 July 2021.
  3. Web site: 2023 WinStar Matchmaker Stakes Grade 3 - (race 5) . Equibase . 22 July 2023 . 22 July 2023.
  4. Web site: 2022 WinStar Matchmaker Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 23 July 2022 . 26 July 2022.
  5. Web site: 2021 WinStar Matchmaker Stakes Grade 3 - (race 5) . Equibase . 17 July 2021 . 17 July 2021.
  6. Web site: 2020 WinStar Matchmaker Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 18 July 2020 . 7 July 2021.
  7. Web site: 2019 WinStar Matchmaker Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 20 July 2019 . 7 July 2021.
  8. Web site: 2018 WinStar Matchmaker Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 29 July 2018 . 7 July 2021.
  9. Web site: 2017 WinStar Matchmaker Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 30 July 2017 . 7 July 2021.
  10. Web site: 2016 WinStar Matchmaker Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 31 July 2016 . 7 July 2021.
  11. Web site: 2015 WinStar Matchmaker Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 2 August 2015 . 7 July 2021.
  12. Web site: 2014 WinStar Matchmaker Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 27 July 2014 . 7 July 2021.
  13. Web site: 2013 Matchmaker Stakes Grade 3 - (race 5) . Equibase . 28 July 2013 . 7 July 2021.
  14. Web site: 2012 Taylor Made Matchmaker Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 29 July 2012 . 7 July 2021.
  15. Web site: 2011 Taylor Made Matchmaker Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 31 July 2011 . 7 July 2021.
  16. Web site: 2010 Taylor Made Matchmaker Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 1 August 2010 . 7 July 2021.
  17. Web site: 2009 Taylor Made Matchmaker Stakes Listed - (race 10) . Equibase . 2 August 2009 . 7 July 2021.
  18. Web site: 2008 Taylor Made Matchmaker Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 3 August 2008 . 7 July 2021.
  19. Web site: 2007 Taylor Made Matchmaker Stakes Grade 3 - (race 12) . Equibase . 5 August 2007 . 7 July 2021.
  20. Web site: 2006 Taylor Made Matchmaker Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 6 August 2006 . 7 July 2021.
  21. Web site: 2005 Taylor Made Matchmaker Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 7 August 2005 . 7 July 2021.
  22. Web site: 2004 Matchmaker Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 8 August 2004 . 7 July 2021.
  23. Web site: 2003 Matchmaker Handicap Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 17 August 2003 . 7 July 2021.
  24. Web site: 2002 Matchmaker Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 7 July 2002 . 7 July 2021.
  25. Web site: 2001 Vinery Matchmaker Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 16 June 2001 . 7 July 2021.
  26. Web site: 2000 Vinery Matchmaker Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 2 July 2000 . 7 July 2021.
  27. Web site: 1999 Vinery Matchmaker Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 26 June 1999 . 7 July 2021.
  28. Web site: 1998 Vinery Matchmaker Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 20 June 1998 . 7 July 2021.
  29. Web site: 1997 Gainesway Matchmaker Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 14 June 1997 . 7 July 2021.
  30. Web site: 1996 Vinery Matchmaker Stakes Grade 2 - (race 6) . Equibase . 24 July 1996 . 7 July 2021.
  31. Web site: 1995 Matchmaker Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 22 July 1995 . 7 July 2021.
  32. Web site: 1994 Matchmaker Stakes Grade 2 - (race 6) . Equibase . 30 July 1994 . 7 July 2021.
  33. Web site: 1993 Matchmaker Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 14 July 1993 . 7 July 2021.
  34. News: Radiant Ring takes the Matchmaker (1992 Matchmaker Stakes – race 7: held 15 July 1992) . . 40 . 16 July 1992 . 7 July 2021 . Craig . Donnelly.
  35. News: Miss Josh wins Matchmaker (1991 Matchmaker Stakes – race 8: held 3 July 1991) . . 52 . 4 July 1991 . 7 July 2021 . Craig . Donnelly.
  36. News: Capades takes Matchmaker (1990 Matchmaker Stakes – race 8: held 11 July 1990) . . 58 . 13 July 1990 . 7 July 2021 . Michael . Amsel.
  37. News: Spruce Fir triumphs in Matchmaker (1989 Matchmaker Stakes – race 8: held 12 July 1989) . . 56 . 13 July 1989 . 7 July 2021 . Michael . Amsel.
  38. News: Magdelaine scores an upset in Matchmaker Stakes (1988 Matchmaker Stakes – race 5: held 13 July 1988) . . 75 . 14 July 1988 . 7 July 2021 . Michael . Amsel.
  39. News: Carotene rallies to win Matchmaker Stakes (1987 Matchmaker Stakes – race 4 held 8 July 1987) . . 65 . 14 July 1987 . 7 July 2021 . Stephen . Edelson.
  40. News: Pace helps Lake Country gain Matchmaker Stakes (1986 Matchmaker Stakes – race 8 held 26 July 1986) . . 75 . 27 July 1986 . 7 July 2021 . Walt . Burrows.
  41. News: Key Dancer eases to Matchmaker Stakes victory (1985 Matchmaker Stakes – race 8 held 27 July 1985) . . 95 . 28 July 1985 . 7 July 2021 . Walt . Burrows.
  42. News: Off slowly, favored Sabin rallies to win Matchmaker Stakes victory (1984 Matchmaker Stakes – race 8 held 28 July 1984) . . 67 . 29 July 1984 . 7 July 2021 . Walt . Burrows.
  43. News: Luminaire wins Matchmaker; Bashert takes Devon (1983 Matchmaker Stakes – race 9 held 28 August 1983) . . 75 . 7 August 1983 . 7 July 2021 . Compiled by The Inquirer Staff .
  44. News: Hunston wins Matchmaker on soft Atlantic City turf (1982 Matchmaker Stakes – race 8: held 3 July 1982) . . 52 . 4 July 1982 . 7 July 2021 . Don . Clippinger .
  45. News: Matchmaker won by Mairzy Doates (1981 Matchmaker Stakes – race 8: held 3 July 1981) . . 22 . 4 July 1981 . 7 July 2021 . Craig . Donnelly.
  46. News: Favored Just a Game wins in Matchmaker (1980 Matchmaker Stakes – race 8: held 4 July 1980) . . 15, 18 . 5 July 1980 . 7 July 2021 . Bill . Lyons.
  47. News: Warfever captures Matchmaker - and the affection of Affirmed (1979 Matchmaker Stakes – race 8: held 15 August 1979) . . 21, 26 . 16 August 1979 . 7 July 2021 .
  48. News: Queen Lib captures the Matchmaker Stakes (1978 Matchmaker Stakes – race 8: held 16 September 1978) . Gene . Courtney . . 112 . 17 September 1978 . 8 July 2021 .
  49. News: Mississippi Mud wins Matchmaker (1977 Matchmaker Stakes – race 6: held 6 August 1977) . Gene . Courtney . . 77, 82 . 7 August 1977 . 8 July 2021 .
  50. News: Favored Dancers Countess wins Matchmaker Stakes (1976 Matchmaker Stakes – race 7: held 28 August 1976) . . 72 . 29 August 1976 . 7 July 2021 . Russ . Harris.
  51. News: No Match for Susan's Girl in Matchmaker (1975 Matchmaker Stakes – race 7: held 28 July 1975) . . 25 . 29 July 1975 . 8 July 2021 . Russ . Harris.
  52. News: 'Vixen' Triumphs At Shore (1974 Matchmaker Stakes – race 8: held 14 October 1974) . . 21, 24 . 15 October 1974 . 8 July 2021 . Russ . Harris.
  53. News: Alma North wins Matchmaker, Ties Mark (1973 Matchmaker Stakes – race 8: held 8 October 1973) . . 31 . 9 October 1973 . 7 July 2021 . Russ . Harris.
  54. News: Mori Luck Runs Out; Numbered Account Is Moved Into First (1972 Matchmaker Stakes – race 8: held 9 October 1972) . . 26 . 10 October 1972 . 7 July 2021 . Russ . Harris.
  55. News: Matchmaker Stakes Captured by Deceit: Favorites Run 3-4 (1971 Matchmaker Stakes – race 8: held 11 October 1971) . . 31 . 12 October 1971. 7 July 2021 . Russ . Harris.
  56. News: Dedicated To Sue Proves She Can: Pays $33.20 in Winning $100,000 (1970 Matchmaker Stakes – race 8: held 3 October 1970) . . 60 . 4 October 1970 . 8 July 2021 . Russ . Harris.
  57. News: $100,000 Matchmaker Romp; Gallant Bloom Triumphs by 7 (1969 Matchmaker Stakes – race 8: held4 October 1969) . . 61, 72 . 5 October 1969 . 7 July 2021 . Jack . Chevalier.
  58. News: Politely Takes 2nd Matchmaker With Big Drive (1968 Matchmaker Stakes – race 8: held 5 October 1968) . . 79 . 6 October 1968 . 7 July 2021 . Bill . Hall.
  59. News: Politely wins Matchmaker Stakes in Record Time (1967 Matchmaker Stakes – race 8: held 30 September 1967) . . 85 . 1 October 1967 . 7 July 2021 . Bill . Hall.
  60. News: Matchmaker Stakes is postponed by rain . . 9 . 11 August 1979 . 7 July 2021 . Tommy . West.

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