The Matron Stakes is a Group 1 race run under Weight For Age conditions for fillies and mares at Leopardstown conducted by the Leopardstown Racecourse for Horse Racing Ireland.

The Matron Stakes is run over a mile. It was first run in 1980 and was won by Calandra.

It is one of two races in Ireland for fillies and mares only. The other is the Pretty Polly Stakes.

The race forms part of Irish Champions weekend.

Originally a Group 3 it was elevated to Group 2 in 2003 and Group 1 in 2004.

The race was known as the Gilltown Stud Stakes when at the Curragh but became the Matron in the 80s.

In the last decade, 9 fillies have saluted.

Johnny Murtagh and Wayne Lordan have ridden the winner on three occasions while John Dunlop has tasted most success as trainer with four winners.

Murtagh would go on to train the winner in 2020 via Champers Elysees.

Tahiyra took her record to 5 from 6 in winning in 2023. Her only defeat was in the 1000 Guineas but had won 4 x G1s either side of that race.

In her 3yo year, Porta Fortuna would win the Coronation Stakes, Falmouth Stakes and then this Matron Stakes.

The Matron Stakes was worth €400,000 in 2025.

Notable winners of the Matron Stakes include Porta Fortuna (2024), Tahiyra (2023), Iridessa (2019), Laurens (2018), Hydrangea (2017), Legatissimo (2015), Lillie Langtry (2010), Rainbow View (2009), Lush Lashes (2008), Attraction (2005), Soviet Song (2004), Favourable Terms (2003), Timarida (1995) and Kooyonga (1991).

The 2024 Matron Stakes was won by Porta Fortuna from Fallen Angel and Soprano.