The California Cup Matron was an American thoroughbred horse race run annually at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California during its Oak Tree Racing Association meet in the fall of the year. Raced on dirt over a distance of 1 1/16 miles, it open is open to fillies and mares bred in the state of California. The event currently offers a purse of $150,000 and a trophy.
The California Cup Matron was a part of the "California Cup Day" series of races intended to call attention to, and to honor, the California Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry
Past winners 2009 - Lady Railrider (Frank Alvarado) 2008 - Famous Ruby (Joel Rosario) 2007 - Romance Is Diane (Michael C. Baze) 2006 - Somethinaboutlaura 2005 - Dream of Summer 2004 - Dream of Summer 2003 - Royally Chosen 2002 - Super High 2001 - Cee Dreams 2000 - Queenie Belle 1999 - Feverish 1998 - Belle's Flag 1997 - Fun in Excess 1996 - Belle's Flag 1995 - Yearly Tour 1994 - Glass Ceiling 1993 - Sensational Eyes 1992 - Lovely Habit 1991 - Teresa MC
References Oak Tree racing meet at Santa Anita The California Cup Matron at Pedigree Query.com