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* 2023 – Overpass<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/518/ascot-aus/2023-04-15/838604 |title=2023 Result – Tabtouch The Quokka''(held 15 April 2023)'' |publisher=racingpost.com |access-date=30 December 2024}}</ref> | ||
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* 2024 – Overpass<ref>{{cite web |title=2024 Result – Tabtouch The Quokka''(held 20 April 2024)'' |url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/518/ascot-aus/2024-04-20/866221 |access-date=30 December 2024 |publisher=racingpost.com}}</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:32, 6 January 2025
Horse race in Perth, Western Australia Horse race| Location | Ascot Racecourse |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 2023 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | TABTouch (2024) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,200 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed (Anti-Clockwise) |
| Qualification | Two years old and older |
| Weight | Weight for age |
| Purse | A$5,000,000 (2024) |
The Quokka is a Perth Racing Special Conditions Thoroughbred horse race held over a distance of 1200 metres at Ascot Racecourse in Perth, Western Australia. Held in mid-to-late April, the slot race offers a A$5,000,000 prize pool, the most of any horse race in Western Australia.
History
In September 2022, Racing and Wagering Western Australia announced the introduction of The Quokka, a new A$4,000,000 slot-holder Special Conditions race, to be held in April of the following year at Ascot Racecourse. Named after the native Western Australian marsupial of the same name, the race was created to help "revamp" the autumn carnival. It is often referred to as "WA's richest race" in the media. As per the conditions of a slot race, the field is open to 14 slot holders at a cost of A$200,000 each.
The inaugural Quokka was held on 15 April 2023, with Sydney-galloper Overpass winning by a nose over local talent Amelia's Jewel. The second running of the race was held on 20 April 2024, with Overpass winning again, beating runner-up Amelia's Jewel to secure back-to-back victories in The Quokka.
Winners
- 2023 – Overpass
- 2024 – Overpass
References
- ^ French, Kyle (21 November 2024). "The Quokka History". racenet.com.
- ^ Di Iorio, Carl (15 September 2022). "WA unveils new slot-holder race". racing.com.
- "Racing and Wagering WA announces historic trilogy of slot races headlined by the $4m The Quokka at Ascot". The West Australian.
- Staff, Digital (24 March 2023). "Seven Network secures broadcast slot in WA's richest race, The Quokka". Seven News.
- "Country's biggest regional slot race to boost Kalgoorlie tourism". wa.gov.au.
- Rooney, Jay (15 April 2023). "Sydney raider Overpass denies WA star Amelia's Jewel in $4m The Quokka at Ascot".
- Dorries, Ben (20 April 2024). "Groundhog day as NSW raider Overpass defends The Quokka title in breathtaking fashion". news.com.au.
- "2023 Result – Tabtouch The Quokka(held 15 April 2023)". racingpost.com. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- "2024 Result – Tabtouch The Quokka(held 20 April 2024)". racingpost.com. Retrieved 30 December 2024.