| Group 3 race | |
| Location | Flemington Racecourse |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1994 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,600 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Qualification | Fillies and mares, three year old and older |
| Weight | Set weights with penalties |
| Purse | $200,000 (2023) |
The Matron Stakes is a Victoria Racing Club Group 3 Australian Thoroughbred horse race held under set weight conditions with penalties, for fillies and mares aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 1600 metres at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia in March during the VRC Autumn Racing Carnival.[1] Total Prize money is A$200,000.