Fallen Angel
After the Prix Rothschild, this was the second Group 1 win of the season for Fallen Angel, and the fourth of her career. In 2024, the winner had finished second here behind Porta Fortuna.
Ireland
Leopardstown · 13.09.25
Watch the raceMatron Stakes
2ndExactly3yo by Frankel × Heartache€80,000
3rdAtsila3yo by Phoenix Of Spain × Scala Romana€40,000
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Purse€400,000
Distance1609 metres
Winning time1m 38.93s
SurfaceTurf
ConditionsFillies and mares, 3 and up
Stories of this Result
Fallen Angel
Watch the race
Breeders' Cup World Championships · English commentaryResult
11 runners · prize money to 6th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
8thSparks Fly5yo mare by Muhaarar × Stepping OutLaura PearsonD LoughnaneNeck
9thDuckadilly4yo mare by Churchill × AlutiqBen CoenDaniel McLoughlinNose
10thVera's Secret6yo mare by Epaulette × Pure JazzSeamie HeffernanJ FeaneNeck
Pedigree of the winner
Connections
Fallen Angel in 2025
2 other winsTrainer / Jockey / Track
Sun Chariot Stakes1609 metres · €319,6001stKarl BurkeJames Doyle04.10.2025NewmarketPrize money €181,238Race detailsWatch
Prix Rothschild1600 metres · €300,0001stKarl BurkeDaniel Tudhope03.08.2025DeauvillePrize money €189,000Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Porta FortunaCaravaggio × Too Precious | Donnacha Aidan O'BrienTom Marquand | Medallion Racing 2020 LLC & Steven I Weston & Barry Fowler & Reeves Thoroughbred RacingWhisperview Trading Ltd | ||
| 2023 | TahiyraSiyouni × Tarana | Dermot WeldChris Hayes | H H Aga KhanHis Highness The Aga Khan's Studs S C | ||
| 2022 | Pearls GaloreInvincible Spirit × Pearl Banks | Paddy TwomeyBilly Lee | Scea Haras De Saint PairS C E A Haras De Saint Pair | ||
| 2021 | No Speak AlexanderShalaa × Rapacity Alexander | Jessica HarringtonShane Foley | Charles O'Callaghan & Noel O'Callaghan & Paul O'CallaghanMountarmstrong Stud | ||
| 2020 | Champers ElyseesElzaam × La Cuvee | Johnny MurtaghColin Keane | Fitzwilliam RacingKarl Bowen |
History since 2010
Matron Stakes16Editions since 2010
0Multiple winners
100%Won by fillies or mares16 of 16 · 16 of the last 16
1:37.50Fastest winning timeTahiyra · 2023
Record holders
Most wins since 20101Coolmore GroupOwner · 2010, 2015, 2016, 20174 wins
2Wayne LordanJockey · 2015, 2017, 20193 wins
2Aidan O'BrienTrainer · 2010, 2016, 20173 wins
4Whisperview TradingBreeder · 2019, 20242 wins
Biggest upsets
Longest-priced winners1La Collina2013 · Chris Hayes26.00
3Hydrangea2017 · Wayne Lordan21.00
5Laurens2018 · Daniel Tudhope11.00
Show all 16 winners since 2010Hide the list
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Fallen AngelToo Darn Hot × Agnes Stewart | Karl BurkeJames Doyle | Wathnan RacingBranton Court Stud LLP | 3.25 | |
| 2024 | Porta FortunaCaravaggio × Too Precious | Donnacha Aidan O'BrienTom Marquand | Medallion/S Weston/B Fowler/Reeves T'BsWhisperview Trading | 2.25 | |
| 2023 | TahiyraSiyouni × Tarana | Dermot WeldChris Hayes | Aga Khan StudsAga Khan Studs | 1.83 | |
| 2022 | Pearls GaloreInvincible Spirit × Pearl Banks | Paddy TwomeyBilly Lee | Haras de Saint Pair du MontS C E A Haras De Saint Pair | 17.00 | |
| 2021 | No Speak AlexanderShalaa × Rapacity Alexander | Jessica HarringtonShane Foley | Charles O'CallaghanMountarmstrong Stud | 26.00 | |
| 2020 | Champers ElyseesElzaam × La Cuvee | Johnny MurtaghColin Keane | Fitzwilliam RacingKarl Bowen | 5.50 | |
| 2019 | IridessaRuler of the World × Senta's Dream | Joseph Patrick O'BrienWayne Lordan | Mrs C Regaldo OnzalezWhisperview Trading | 11.00 | |
| 2018 | LaurensSiyouni × Recambe | Karl BurkeDaniel Tudhope | John DanceBloodstock Agency Ltd | 11.00 | |
| 2017 | HydrangeaGalileo × Beauty Is Truth | Aidan O'BrienWayne Lordan | Coolmore GroupBeauty Is Truth Syndicate | 21.00 | |
| 2016 | Alice SpringsGalileo × Aleagueoftheirown | Aidan O'BrienRyan Moore | Coolmore GroupLynch-Bages & Longfield Stud | 6.00 | |
| 2015 | LegatissimoDanehill Dancer × Yummy Mummy | David WachmanWayne Lordan | Coolmore GroupNewsells Park Stud | 2.75 | |
| 2014 | FiesolanaAussie Rules × Tidal Reach | Willie McCreeryBilly Lee | Flaxman StablesRobert De Vere Hunt | 6.00 | |
| 2013 | La CollinaStrategic Prince × Starfish | Kevin PrendergastChris Hayes | Joerg VasicekManister House Stud | 26.00 | |
| 2012 | ChachamaideeFootstepsinthesand × Canterbury Lace | Sir Henry CecilTom Queally | R. A. H. EvansCheval Court Stud | 6.50 | |
| 2011 | EmulousDansili × Aspiring Diva | Dermot WeldPat Smullen | JuddmonteJuddmonte | 5.50 | |
| 2010 | Lillie LangtryDanehill Dancer × Hoity Toity | Aidan O'BrienJohnny Murtagh | Coolmore GroupKevin Lynch | 4.50 |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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