11 runnings analysed
9.8 avg winning SP
36% won by the favourite
64% from the top 3 in the market
112 avg winning OR (105–118)
8.0f distance
Matron Stakes trends — the winning angles
From the last 11 runnings. Each figure is the share of winners that fit the angle:
- 100% of winners carried an official rating of 90+.
- 100% of winners carried an official rating of 100+.
- 100% of winners had won at the distance before.
- 100% of winners came from a single-figure draw.
- 9% of winners were British-bred.
- 9% of winners were drawn 9 or higher.
- 73% of winners started 14/1 or shorter.
- 73% of winners were Irish-bred.
- 64% of winners came from the top 3 in the market.
- 64% of winners had already run at the course.
- 55% of winners started 8/1 or shorter.
- 55% of winners were drawn 6 or lower.
Trainers & jockeys to note
Trainers with the strongest recent record: A P OBrien, K R Burke.
Jockeys to note: Wayne Lordan.
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Recent Matron Stakes winners
| Year | Winner | SP |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Fallen Angel (GB) | 3.2 |
| 2024 | Porta Fortuna (IRE) | 2.2 |
| 2023 | Tahiyra (IRE) | 1.8 |
| 2022 | Pearls Galore (FR) | 17.0 |
| 2021 | No Speak Alexander (IRE) | 26.0 |
| 2020 | Champers Elysees (IRE) | 5.5 |
| 2019 | Iridessa (IRE) | 11.0 |
| 2018 | Laurens (FR) | 11.0 |
| 2017 | Hydrangea (IRE) | 21.0 |
| 2016 | Alice Springs (IRE) | 6.0 |
Why trust these numbers
Every figure here is computed from official results in our database — the same engine that scores every runner each morning, logged before the off on our public track record. See also the Leopardstown draw bias. Get today's tips.