Perth Cup
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| Location | Ascot Racecourse |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1887 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 2,400 metres |
| Track | Turf, Left-handed |
| Qualification | Three year old and older |
| Weight | Handicap |
| Purse | A$500,000 (2013) |
First run in 1887, the Perth Cup is Western Australia's premier Thoroughbred horse race and is held at Ascot Racecourse on New Year's Day each year over a distance of 2400 metres (previously 3200 metres - the distance was changed by former CEO Alasdair Robertson in 2009).
The Group two race is run sponsored by Golden River Developments aka Golden Group. As of October 2012, the total prize money is $500,000.
Race history
Mr P.A. Connolly had an amazing five consecutive and two later wins in the Perth Cup, with Blue Spec (in 1904), Czarowitch (1905), May King (1906), Post Town (1907), Scorcher (1908), Jolly Beggar (1910) and Jolly Cosy (a son of Jolly Beggar) in 1922.[1]
Distance
- 1887-1946 - Two miles (3,219 metres)
- 1947-1961 - Two miles and 11 yards
- 1962-1972 - Two miles (3,219 metres)
- 1972-2008 - 3,200 metres
- From 2009 - 2,400 metres
Date
- The 2012 Perth Cup was run on December 31st 2011 - a once off exception.
Recent winners
| Year | Winner | Age | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Black Tycoon [2] | 8 | Justin Warwick | Damien Oliver |
| 2013 | Talent Show [3] | 6 | Graeme Ballantyne | Jarrad Noske |
| 2011 | Western Jewel [4] | 4 | Grant Williams | Kyra Yuill |
| 2011 | Guest Wing [5] | 4 | Shane Edwards | Brad Parnham |
| 2010 | Lords Ransom [6] | 6 | Adam Durrant | Alan Kennedy |
| 2009 | Guyno [7] | 5 | L.Luciani | J.Whiting |
| 2008 | Cat's Fun [8] | 4 | M.Grant | D.Oliver |
| 2007 | Respect [9] | 8 | P. Cave | J. Whiting |
| 2006 | Black Tom [10] | 6 | F. H. Maynard | P. Hall |
| 2005 | Crown Prosecutor [11] | 4 | L. Smith | W. Pike |
| 2004 | King Canute | 4 | Lou. Luciani | J. Whiting |
| 2003 | Tumeric | 6 | A. D. Mathews | J. P. Claite |
| 2002 | Cardinal Colours | 5 | M. H. Miller | N. A. Chapman |
| 2001 | Lottila Bay (NZ) | 10 | A. D. Mathews | P. J. Carbery |
| 2000 | Luna Tudor | 5 | N. D. Parnham | J. J. Brown |
| 1999 | King Of Saxony | 7 | J. J. Miller | S. J. Miller |
| 1998 | Heed The Toll | 5 | S. R. Wallace | N. L. Rudland |
| 1997 | Time Frame | 8 | Mrs A. J. Smith | D. D. Gundry |
| 1996 | Crying Game | 3 | Miss A. C. Johnson | P. J. Harvey |
| 1995 | Ros Reef | 5 | Mrs K. Miller | M. D. Miller |
| 1994 | Palatious | 4 | A. D. Mathews | D. D. Gundry |
| 1993 | Field Officer | 3 | A. D. Mathews | P. D. Knuckey |
| 1992 | Mirror Magic (NZ) | 4 | A. D. Mathews | T. K. Jackman |
| 1991 | Zamlight (NZ) | 6 | S. R. Bates | M. Sestich |
Past winners
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2008 race fall
The 2008 Perth Cup was marred by a six-horse fall which resulted in two horses being destroyed and three jockeys being taken to hospital with minor injuries. Following a stewards inquiry, apprentice jockey Chloe Chatfield was suspended for 10 weeks. The race was won by favourite Cats Fun.
See also
- Australian horse-racing
References
- ↑ Barrie, Douglas M., The Australian Bloodhorse, Angus & Robertson, Sydney, 1956
- ↑ 2014 result
- ↑ 2013 result
- ↑ Dec 2011 result
- ↑ Jan 2011 result
- ↑ 2010 result
- ↑ 2009 result
- ↑ 2008 result
- ↑ 2007 result
- ↑ 2006 result
- ↑ 2005 result
- Australian Studbook - WATC Perth Cup Race Winners
- Huxley, Dennis (2007). Miller's Guide 007/08. Millers's Guide P\L.
- Horror fall mars Oliver's triumph
- Cup fall earns 10-week ban
- The Reduction of Distance
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