The Pitcher Stakes – Grade 3 – $500.000

MTH – 1 1/16 Mile – Dirt

For Fillies and Mares Three Years Old and Upward

July 22, 2023

Matamata took the lead out of the gate and never looked back. She led by as many as two lengths, but a late challenge from Shining Moments cut the margin of victory to ¾ length.

Complete Order of Finish:

1 Matamata (Smokey Stover) Took the lead out of the gate and held it to the wire.

2 Shining Moments (RNP Stables) Made a late run to take second.

3 Drink Me Pretty (Mb Stables) Late challenge got her third.

4 American Sky (Iolaus Racing) Challenged the early pace, faded to fourth.

5 Lady Samnyantha (The Sidley Stud) Third early, faded to fifth.

6 Nolo Contendere (Riggins Racing) Never a factor.

7 Lorient (TwinTowersRacing) Never a factor.

Matamata is by Falling Angel x Arrowtown (Good Authority) and was bred in CA by the owner. This was her eleventh win in twenty-two starts and brings her career earnings to $1,636.230. Congratulations to Matamata and Smokey Stover!

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