Atalanta Stakes
| Group 3 race | |
| Location |
Sandown Park Esher, England |
|---|---|
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | BetBright |
| Website | Sandown Park |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1m (1,609 metres) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Right-handed |
| Qualification | Three-years-old and up fillies and mares no G2 / G1 win since last Sept. 1 |
| Weight | 8 st 9 lb (3yo); 9 st 1 lb (4yo+) Penalties 7 lb for Group 2 winners * 4 lb for Group 3 winners * * after October 31, 2015 (2yo wins not penalised) |
| Purse | £65,000 (2017) 1st: £36,682 |
The Atalanta Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run at Sandown Park over a distance of 1 mile (1,609 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late August or early September.
The race was formerly classed at Listed level. It was promoted to Group 3 status in 2012.
The Atalanta Stakes was formerly part of the venue's Variety Club Day, an annual fundraising event for the Variety Club.
Most successful horse since 1986:
Leading jockey since 1986 (4 wins):
Leading trainer since 1986 (5 wins):
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