American Oaks, Mathis Brothers Mile keep their graded status

ARCADIA, Calif. – The graded stakes classifications of two stakes run at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 – the American Oaks for 3-year-old fillies and Mathis Brothers Mile for 3-year-olds – have been restored to their original status by an oversight committee after the races were switched from turf to dirt because of inclement weather.

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The American Graded Stakes Committee announced Thursday that the American Oaks will be recognized as a Grade 1 race, while the Mathis Mile will be recognized as a Grade 2 race. Both races were downgraded one level until the results of the review were announced.

The committee was not as kind to the San Gabriel Stakes at 1 1/8 miles. The race was originally a Grade 2 on turf, but will be recognized as a Grade 3 after being switched to dirt.

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Queen Goddess, winner of the American Oaks in her main track debut, may return to turf racing early this year in races at 1 1/8 miles or farther, trainer Michael McCarthy said on Friday.