The Matron Stakes 2026 is one of Ireland’s leading Group 1 races for fillies and mares. Run over one mile (1,609 metres) on turf at Leopardstown Racecourse, the race brings together leading female milers from Ireland, Britain, and across Europe. The 2026 renewal is sponsored as the Coolmore America ‘Justify’ Matron Stakes and forms part of a major Group 1 card at Leopardstown on Irish Champions Festival weekend. This page provides early betting odds, race details, and entry information for international bettors.
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Race Overview
Race
Coolmore America ‘Justify’ Matron Stakes
Grade
G1
Distance
1609m (1 Mile)
Surface
Turf
Location
Leopardstown Racecourse
Date
September 12, 2026
Local Time
3:55 PM (IST)
Race No.
Race 5
Qualification
3YO & Up Fillies & Mares
Purse
€400,000
Why International Bettors Follow
Access to Ante-Post betting markets before final declarations
Fixed Odds markets become available as race day approaches
One of Ireland’s premier Group 1 races for fillies and mares
A major European test for top-class female milers
Run over the specialist one-mile turf course at Leopardstown
Part of the prestigious Irish Champions Festival weekend
Early Betting Odds
Early odds are typically offered by international bookmakers such as bet365, 1xBet, and other major operators. Markets usually open as Ante-Post before switching to Fixed Odds closer to race day.
Last updated: September 08, 2026 Odds shown below are subject to change. Some bookmakers may temporarily remove ante-post markets.
