The Queen Mary Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to two-year-old fillies. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 5 furlongs (1,006 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in June.

Queen Mary Stakes
Group 2 race
LocationAscot Racecourse
Ascot, England
Inaugurated1921
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
WebsiteAscot
Race information
Distance5f (1,006 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationTwo-year-old fillies
Weight9 st 2 lb
Purse£115,000 (2022)
1st: £68,080
Queen Mary Stakes
2024
Peacock blue, old gold sleeves, red cap Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel Dark blue, large white spots, chevrons on sleeves, red cap
Leovanni Mighty Eriu Maw Lam
Previous years
2023
Red, white disc, royal blue and white checked sleeves, red cap Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered cap Yellow, dark blue seams, yellow cap
Crimson Advocate Relief Rally Beautiful Diamond
2022
Grey Light blue, orange epaulets Royal blue and white check, chevrons on sleeves, royal blue cap
Dramatised Maylandsea Maria Branwell
2021
Black, light blue sash, white sleeves, light blue dots, black and light blue striped cap Yellow, maroon chevron, yellow sleeves, maroon seams Royal blue, pink sash, pink cap, royal blue star
Quick Suzy Twilight Gleaming Cheerupsleepyjean
2020-2011
2020
Yellow, maroon chevron, yellow sleeves, maroon seams Red, white sash, royal blue cap Emerald green, black armlets, black cap
Campanelle Sacred Caroline Dale
2019
Silver, tassel on cap Chartreuse and green checks, chartreuse and white striped sleeves, green cap Royal blue
Raffle Prize Kimari Final Song
2018
White, orange stars on sleeves, white cap, orange star Royal Blue, Orange Disc, Striped Sleeves And Cap Red, black star, white sleeves, red armlets, red cap, black star
Signora Cabello Gossamer Wings Shades Of Blue
2017
Maroon, beige braces Dark green and white diabolo, quartered cap Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel
Heartache Happy Like A Fool Out Of The Flames
2016
Yellow, maroon chevron, yellow sleeves, maroon seams Silver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold tassel Light blue, orange epaulets
Lady Aurelia Al Johrah Clem Fandango
2015
Dark blue Silver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold tassel Yellow, dark blue seams, yellow cap
Acapulco Easton Angel Besharah
2014
White, dark blue diamond, dark blue sleeves, white armlets, dark blue cap, white diamond Red, pink hoop and armlets Black, red hoops, check cap
Anthem Alexander Tiggy Wiggy Newsletter
2013
Yellow, dark blue seams, yellow cap Black, gold belt, gold armlets on sleeves, gold hoop on black cap Light green, yellow star, dark green sleeves, yellow cap
Rizeena Sweet Emma Rose One Chance
2012
Yellow and purple (quartered), purple sleeves, yellow stars Emerald green, white star, white sleeves, emerald green stars, emerald green cap, white star White, dark blue cross belts, sleeves and cap
Ceiling Kitty Hoyam Hairy Rocket
2011
Cherry, black sash, primrose and white quartered cap Dark blue, dark blue and yellow diabolo on sleeves, dark blue cap, yellow star Yellow, royal blue star, orange sleeves and cap
Best Terms Shumoos Caledonia Lady
2010-2001
2010
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Black, large yellow spots, armlets and cap
Maqaasid Meow Ladies Are Forever
2009
Black, double gold 'w w' hoops, double gold 'w w' hoops on black cap White, red sash, red and white striped cap Dark blue, emerald green diamond, white sleeves, emerald green diamonds, emerald green cap
Jealous Again Misheer Ceedwell
2008
Royal Blue and Yellow diabolo, Yellow sleeves, Royal Blue armlets, quartered cap Dark Green, Beige stars on sleeves Dark Blue, White cross belts, Emerald Green cap
Langs Lash Shyrl Connie Mac
2007
WHITE, red seams, red and white striped sleeves, red cap, white stars White, emerald green hoops, white sleeves and cap Black, Grey inverted triangle, Grey diamonds on sleeves, Black cap, Grey diamonds
Elletelle Starlit Sands The Loan Express
2006
Red, emerald green triple diamond, armlets and diamond on cap Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Dark Blue, Grey chevrons on sleeves, Dark Blue cap, Grey star
Gilded Simply Perfect Nina Blini
2005
Royal blue, white striped sleeves, white cap Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Dark blue, yellow seams and sleeves, yellow cap, blue spots
Flashy Wings Salut d'Amour Bow Bridge
2004
Dark blue Red, white sash, royal blue cap Emerald green, blue star, white sleeves, green cap, blue stars
Damson Soar Sharplaw Star
2003
Silver, dark green sleeves Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Royal blue, white striped sleeves, white cap
Attraction Catstar Majestic Desert
2002
Brown, White hooped sleeves, Red and White quartered cap Emerald green, red stars, emerald green sleeves Maroon and White stripes
Romantic Liason Never A Doubt Rag Top
2001
Royal blue, white striped sleeves, white cap Dark blue Maroon and white stripes
Queen's Logic Sophisticat Roundtree
2000-1991
2000
White, dark blue epaulets, dark blue and white halved sleeves Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Dark blue
Romantic Myth Al Ihsas Little Firefly
1999
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Yellow, black epaulets Yellow, black sash, striped cap
Shining Hour Rowaasi Warrior Queen
1998
Yellow, black epaulets Light blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap Dark blue
Bint Allayl Pipalong Coralita
1997
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Black, white triple diamond, diamond on cap Orange, green diamonds on body, star on cap
Nadwah Crazee Mental Daunting Lady
1996
Dark green Dark green, white hoop, checked cap Light green, white chevron, striped sleeves
Dance Parade Dame Laura Moonshine Girl
1995
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Red, white sash, royal blue cap Light blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, white cap, red spots
Blue Duster Dance Sequence My Melody Parkes
1994
Red, white sash, royal blue cap Purple and White stripes, Black velvet cap, Gold tassel Red, black chevrons, white sleeves, black armlets, white cap
Gay Gallanta Myself Hoh Magic
1993
Light Blue, Purple epaulets, quartered cap Green and yellow (quartered), red sleeves, red and white checked cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Risky Snipe Hall Elrafa Ah
1992
Eton blue, black hooped cap Red, white sash, royal blue cap Dark blue, pink chevron and sleeves, white cap, yellow spots
Lyric Fantasy Mystic Goddess Toocando
1991
Yellow, dark blue sleeves, black cap Royal blue, yellow stripe, yellow sleeves, royal blue armlets and star on yellow cap Yellow, red epaulets, hooped sleeves, red cap
Marling Culture Vulture Central City
1990-1988
1990
Grey, scarlet braid, collar, sleeves and cap Green, red star and seams on sleeves, red cap, green star Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
On Tiptoes It's All Academic Furajet
1989
Chocolate, primrose sleeves Light blue, dark blue diamond and diamond on cap Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
Dead Certain Please Believe Me Performing Arts
1988
Royal blue, yellow striped slvs, check cap Yellow, emerald green sash and sleeves White, red cross-belts, hooped sleeves and cap
Gloriella Bocas Rose Honoria
 

The event is named after Queen Mary, the consort of King George V. It was established in 1921, and the inaugural running was won by Wild Mint.

The present system of race grading was introduced in 1971, and for a period the Queen Mary Stakes was classed at Group 3 level. It was promoted to Group 2 status in 2004. The Queen Mary Stakes is now staged on day two of the five-day Royal Ascot meeting.

Records

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Leading jockey (5 wins):

  • Sir Gordon RichardsSupervisor (1932), Maureen (1933), Caretta (1934), Snowberry (1939), Apparition (1946)

Leading trainer (7 wins):

  • Fred DarlingMargeritta (1924), Supervisor (1932), Maureen (1933), Caretta (1934), Snowberry (1939), Sun Chariot (1941), Apparition (1946)

Winners since 1978

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Year Winner Jockey Trainer Time
1978 Greenland Park Harry White William Hastings-Bass 1:02.50
1979 Abeer Willie Carson Jeremy Tree 1:02.70
1980 Pushy Joe Mercer Henry Cecil 1:02.90
1981 Fly Baby Paul Cook Richard Hannon Sr. 1:02.70
1982 Widaad Walter Swinburn Michael Stoute 1:02.70
1983 Night of Wind Bruce Raymond Matt McCormack 1:01.90
1984 Hi-Tech Girl Greville Starkey Peter Makin 1:02.23
1985 Gwydion Steve Cauthen Henry Cecil
1986 Forest Flower Pat Eddery Ian Balding 1:01.76
1987 Princess Athena Willie Carson David Elsworth 1:04.94
1988 Gloriella John Reid John McLoughlin 1:01.43
1989 Dead Certain Steve Cauthen David Elsworth 1:01.54
1990 On Tiptoes Dean McKeown Jim Leigh 1:02.45
1991 Marling Gary Carter Geoff Wragg 1:02.51
1992 Lyric Fantasy Michael Roberts Richard Hannon Sr. 0:59.72
1993 Risky Walter Swinburn Richard Hannon Sr. 1:04.75
1994 Gay Gallanta Walter Swinburn Michael Stoute 1:01.65
1995 Blue Duster Michael Kinane David Loder 1:00.98
1996 Dance Parade Michael Kinane Paul Cole 1:01.94
1997 Nadwah Richard Hills Peter Walwyn 1:01.39
1998 Bint Allayl Frankie Dettori Mick Channon 1:02.27
1999 Shining Hour Jimmy Fortune Peter Chapple-Hyam 1:01.83
2000 Romantic Myth Kevin Darley Tim Easterby 1:02.75
2001 Queen's Logic Steve Drowne Mick Channon 1:02.73
2002 Romantic Liaison Pat Eddery Brian J. Meehan 1:00.61
2003 Attraction Kevin Darley Mark Johnston 1:00.46
2004 Damson Jamie Spencer David Wachman 1:01.81
2005 Flashy Wings [a] Ted Durcan Mick Channon 0:58.18
2006 Gilded Richard Hughes Richard Hannon Sr. 1:03.06
2007 Elletelle Johnny Murtagh Ger Lyons 1:00.64
2008 Langs Lash Alan Munro Mick Quinlan 1:00.87
2009 Jealous Again John Velazquez Wesley Ward 1:00.53
2010 Maqaasid Richard Hills John Gosden 0:59.17
2011 Best Terms Richard Hughes Richard Hannon Sr. 1:00.22
2012 Ceiling Kitty Richard Kingscote Tom Dascombe 0:59.18
2013 Rizeena James Doyle Clive Brittain 0:59.29
2014 Anthem Alexander Pat Smullen Edward Lynam 0:59.15
2015 Acapulco Ryan Moore Wesley Ward 1:00.03
2016 Lady Aurelia Frankie Dettori Wesley Ward 1:00.14
2017 Heartache Adam Kirby Clive Cox 0:59.63
2018 Signora Cabello Oisin Murphy John Quinn 1:00.65
2019 Raffle Prize Frankie Dettori Mark Johnston 1:01.58
2020 Campanelle Frankie Dettori Wesley Ward 1:00.18
2021 Quick Suzy Gary Carroll Gavin Cromwell 1:00.01
2022 Dramatised Daniel Tudhope Karl Burke 0:59.34
2023 Crimson Advocate John R. Velazquez George Weaver 0:59.96
2024 Leovanni James Doyle Karl Burke 0:59.60
  1. ^ The 2005 running took place at York

Earlier winners

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  • 1921: Wild Mint
  • 1922: Cos
  • 1923: Mumtaz Mahal
  • 1924: Margeritta
  • 1925: Aloysia
  • 1926: Book Law
  • 1927: Stadacona
  • 1928: Arabella
  • 1929: Qurrat-al-Ain
  • 1930: Atbara
  • 1931: Diamalt
  • 1932: Supervisor
  • 1933: Maureen
  • 1934: Caretta
  • 1935: Fair Ranee
  • 1936: Night Song
  • 1937: Queen of Simla
  • 1938: Belle Travers
  • 1939: Snowberry
  • 1940: no race
  • 1941: Sun Chariot
  • 1942: Samovar
  • 1943: Fair Fame
  • 1944: Sun Stream
  • 1945: Rivaz
  • 1946: Apparition
  • 1947: Masaka
  • 1948: Coronation V
  • 1949: Diableretta
  • 1950: Rose Linnet
  • 1951: Primavera
  • 1952: Devon Vintage
  • 1953: Sybil's Niece
  • 1954: Bride Elect
  • 1955: Weeber
  • 1956: Pharsalia
  • 1957: Abelia
  • 1958: A.20
  • 1959: Paddy's Sister
  • 1960: Cynara
  • 1961: My Dream
  • 1962: Shot Silk
  • 1963: Lerida
  • 1964: Brassia
  • 1965: Visp
  • 1966: Petite Path
  • 1967: Sovereign
  • 1968: Grizel
  • 1969: Farfalla
  • 1970: Cawston's Pride
  • 1971: Waterloo
  • 1972: Truly Thankful
  • 1973: Bitty Girl
  • 1974: Highest Trump
  • 1975: Rory's Rocket
  • 1976: Cramond
  • 1977: Amaranda

* The race was run at Newmarket during the wartime period of 1941–44.

See also

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References

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  • Paris-Turf:
    • "1980"., "1983"., "1984"., "1985"., "1986"., "1987".
  • Racing Post:

  • galopp-sieger.deQueen Mary Stakes.
  • ifhaonline.orgInternational Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Queen Mary Stakes (2019).
  • pedigreequery.comQueen Mary Stakes – Ascot.
  • Abelson, Edward; John Tyrrel (1993). The Breedon Book of Horse Racing Records. Breedon Books. pp. 77–79. ISBN 1-873626-15-0.