Ascot Racecourse (Western Australia)

picture info	Ascot Racecourse (Western Australia) Ascot Racecourse is the major racecourse in Perth, Western Australia, situated approximately east of the Perth central business district, with the headquarters of the Perth Racing positioned directly opposite. It is regarded as the "grand old lady" of Australian racecourses. It has a track with modern, well drained turf, and a track inclining straight regarded by experts as the most severe test of stayers in Australia. History In 1848 a race meeting was held on Hardey's "Grove Farm" alongside the Swan River. Soon afterwards a site was selected for a permanent course on Hardey's propertythis became the Perth Race Course (later Ascot Racecourse). In 1852, the West Australian Turf Club was formed. The inaugural Perth Cup was held in 1887. In 1885 a railway was constructed to the northern side of Swan River opposite the racecourse. The railway was extended across the river to the racecourse in 1897. The railway and station were removed in 1957. Races The following is a lis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ascot Racecourse, Perth Ascot, Ascott or Askot may refer to: Places Australia * Ascot, Queensland, suburb of Brisbane * Ascot, Queensland (Toowoomba Region), a locality * Ascot Park, South Australia, suburb of Adelaide * Ascot (Ballarat), town near Ballarat in Victoria * Ascot (Bendigo), suburb of Bendigo in Victoria * Ascot Vale, Victoria, suburb of Melbourne ** Electoral district of Ascot Vale, former electoral district of the Victorian Legislative Assembly * Ascot, Western Australia, suburb of Perth ** Electoral district of Ascot, former electoral district of the Western Australia Legislative Assembly Canada * Mont-Bellevue, Quebec, which comprises the former town of Ascot * Ascot Corner, Quebec India * Askot New Zealand * Ascot Park, New Zealand, suburb of Porirua United Kingdom * Ascot, Berkshire North Ascot South Ascot * Ascott, Buckinghamshire ** Ascott House * Ascott, Oxfordshire * Ascott, Warwickshire * Ascott-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire * Ascott d'Oyley, Oxfordshire * Ascott Earl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Lee Steere Stakes The Lee Steere Stakes is a Perth Racing Group 2 Australian Thoroughbred horse race held under weight for age conditions, for horses aged three years old and older, over a distance of 1400 metres at Ascot Racecourse, Perth in November. Prize money is A$250,000. History The event is named after Ernest Augustus Lee Steere, former chairman of the Western Australian Turf Club and owner of the champion Eurythmic. In 2003 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse. Between 1989 and 2000 the race was held in mid December. Prior to 1989 the race was scheduled during the Perth Cup Carnival held close to New Year's Day. Name * 1893–1938 - The All Aged Stakes * 1939–2007 - Lee Steere Stakes * 2008 onwards - Waroa-Lee Steere Stakes Grade 1893–1978 - Principal race 1979 onwards - Group 2 Distance 1893–1938 - 1 mile (~1600 metres) 1938–1971 - 7 furlongs (~1400 metres) 1972–1984 – 1400 metres 1985–1992 – 1500 metres 1993 onwards - 140 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Belmont Park, Western Australia Belmont Park Racecourse is one of the two major horse racing venues within the Perth, Western Australia metropolitan area, the other being Ascot Racecourse, and is located just outside of the central business district on the Burswood Peninsula surrounded by the Swan River. The track has a circumference of with a straight. Belmont is Perth's winter racecourse, with fully enclosed facilities for spectators. On 24 December 1910 Belmont Park held its first harness race meeting, conducted by the Western Australian Trotting Association (WATA). The WATA continued to conduct race meetings on a fortnightly basis, using both Belmont Park and the Claremont Showground as venues, until the harness racing commenced on the WACA Ground The WACA (formally the WACA Ground) is a sports stadium in Perth, Western Australia. The stadium's name derives from the initials of its owners and operators, the Western Australian Cricket Association. The WACA has been referred to as Wester ... track, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Weight For Age {{use dmy dates, date=October 2022 Weight for Age (WFA) is a term in thoroughbred horse racing which is one of the conditions for a race. History The principle of WFA was developed by Admiral Rous, a handicapper with the English Jockey Club. Rous experimented with weights until he arrived at a relationship between age and maturity, expressed in terms of weight. His original scale has undergone only minor alterations since his work in the 1860s. Description Weight for age means that a horse will carry a set weight in accordance with the Weight for Age Scale. This weight varies depending on the horse's age, its sex, the race distance and the month of the year. Weight for age races are usually Group 1 races, races of the highest quality. It is a form of handicapping for horse racing, but within the horse racing industry is not referred to as handicap, which is reserved for more general handicapping. WFA is a method of trying to equal out the physical progress which the average thoro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	WATC Sires Produce The Sires' Produce Stakes is a Perth Racing Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for two-year-olds, run at set weights, over a distance of 1400 metres at Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia in April. Total prizemoney is A$200,000. History Grade 1911–1978 - Principal Race 1979–1990 - Group 2 1991 onwards - Group 3 Venue In 2005 and 2010 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse Belmont Park Racecourse is one of the two major horse racing venues within the Perth, Western Australia metropolitan area, the other being Ascot Racecourse, and is located just outside of the central business district on the Burswood Peninsula .... Winners * 2022 - Snowdome * 2021 - Hoi An 2020 - Watch Me Dance 2019 - Tinsnip 2018 - Lordhelpmerun 2017 - Debellatio 2016 - Whispering Brook 2015 - Showy Chloe 2014 - Prentice 2013 - Camporella 2012 - Luke's Luck 2011 - Bliss Street 2010 - Motion Pictures 2009 - God Has Spoken 2008 - Brava Fortune 2007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	WA Oaks The Western Australian Oaks is a Perth Racing Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old fillies at set weights run over 2400 metres, held at Ascot Racecourse in Perth, Western Australia each year in April. Total prize money is A$250,000. History Grade 1953–1978 - Principal Race 1979–1991 - Group 1 1992–2006 - Group 2 2006 onwards - Group 3 Distance * 1953–1971 - 1 miles (~2400 metres) * In 1983 and 2005 the distance of the race was 2182 metres. Venue * In 1983 and 2005 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse Belmont Park Racecourse is one of the two major horse racing venues within the Perth, Western Australia metropolitan area, the other being Ascot Racecourse, and is located just outside of the central business district on the Burswood Peninsula .... Winners * 2023 - She's Fit * 2022 - Lady Chant * 2021 - Lunar Impact * 2020 - Tuscan Queen * 2019 - Dark Choice * 2018 - Special Alert * 2017 - Very Tempting * 2016 - First I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	WA Champion Fillies Stakes The W. A. (Western Australian) Champion Fillies Stakes is a Perth Racing Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for three year old fillies at set weights held over 1600 metres, held at Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia each year in November. Total prize money is A$200,000. History * In 2003 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse Belmont Park Racecourse is one of the two major horse racing venues within the Perth, Western Australia metropolitan area, the other being Ascot Racecourse, and is located just outside of the central business district on the Burswood Peninsula .... Grade 1946–1978 - Principal race 1978–1996 - Group 2 1997 onwards - Group 3 Distance 1946–1971 - 1 mile (~1600 metres) 1972 onwards - 1600 metres Winners 2021 - Searchin' Roc's * 2020 - Watch Me Dance * 2019 - Tuscan Queen * 2018 - Arcadia Queen * 2017 - Art Series * 2016 - Samovare * 2015 - Perfect Reflection * 2014 - Delicacy * 2013 - Miss Rose De Lago * 2012 - Fud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	R J Peters Stakes The R J Peters Stakes is a Perth Racing Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race held under quality handicap conditions, for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 1500 metres at Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia in November. Total prize money is A$200,000. History * The race was not held during World War II. * In 2003 the race was run over 1600 metres at Belmont Park Racecourse. * The race is named in honour of Bob Peters, one of Western Australia’s leading owner-breeders of thoroughbred racehorses. 1953 racebook File:1953 WATC Derby Racebook P1.jpg, Front page 1953 WATC Derby racebook File:1953 WATC Derby Racebook P2.jpg, 1953 WATC Derby showing raceday officials File:1953 WATC Plate Racebook P1.jpg, 1953 WATC Plate page showing the winner, Kola Cheval File:1953 WATC Derby Racebook P5.jpg, Back page showing transport arrangements and admission charges Name 1905–1983 - WATC Plate 1984–1986 - Budget Quality Cup 1987–1994 - Qual ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Lee Steere Classic The Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic is a Perth Racing Listed Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds at set weights held over 1400 metres, held at Ascot Racecourse in Perth, Western Australia each year in December. Prize money is A$100,000. History The race is named after Ernest Henry Lee-Steere, chairman of the Western Australian Turf Club 1963–1984. In 2005 and prior to 2000 the race was scheduled during the Perth Cup Carnival. In 2003 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse. The race was downgraded to a Listed Race in 2016. Grade 1983–1985 - Listed race 1986–2015 - Group 3 2016 - Listed race Winners 2019 - Sanabreanna 2018 - The Velvet King 2017 - War Room 2016 - Lusaha 2015 - Lite'n In My Veins 2014 - Liberty's Gem 2013 - Petrol Power 2012 - Hard Ball Get 2011 - Night War 2010 - Playcidium Mint 2009 - Dino Mak 2008 - Destino 2007 - Yuro 2006 - Mansion House 2005 (Dec.) - Stormy Nova 2005 (Jan.) - Secret Monarch 2003 - Changing La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Colonel Reeves Stakes The Colonel Reeves Stakes is a Perth Racing Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race held under quality handicap conditions, for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 1100 metres at Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia in November. Prize money is A$150,000. History * The race is named in honour of Colonel Reeves, who convened the first meeting of The Western Australian Turf Club on 22 October 1852. * In 2003 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse Belmont Park Racecourse is one of the two major horse racing venues within the Perth, Western Australia metropolitan area, the other being Ascot Racecourse, and is located just outside of the central business district on the Burswood Peninsula .... Grade 1987–2004 - Listed race 2005 onwards - Group 3 Distance 1987–2008 – 1200 metres 2009 onwards - 1100 metres Name * 2001–2002 - Channel Nine Stakes Winners * 2021 - Elite Street * 2020 - Celebrity Queen * 2019 - Flirtini * 2018 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Asian Beau Stakes The Asian Beau Stakes is a Perth Racing Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race held under quality handicap conditions, for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 1400 metres at Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia in late October or early November. Prize money is A$150,000. History * In 2003 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse Belmont Park Racecourse is one of the two major horse racing venues within the Perth, Western Australia metropolitan area, the other being Ascot Racecourse, and is located just outside of the central business district on the Burswood Peninsula .... Name Nitro Lad won the inaugural event which was known as the WATC Kankama Quality Stakes. It was also known as the WATC Belmont Community Quality Stakes, WATC Budget Quality Stakes, WATC Singapore Quality and as the Asian Beau Stakes since 1995. The race is named after the champion sprinter/miler Asian Beau, who raced in the late 1970s early 1980s, winning 12 of 18 starts inc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

picture info	Ascot Racecourse (Western Australia) Ascot Racecourse is the major racecourse in Perth, Western Australia, situated approximately east of the Perth central business district, with the headquarters of the Perth Racing positioned directly opposite. It is regarded as the "grand old lady" of Australian racecourses. It has a track with modern, well drained turf, and a track inclining straight regarded by experts as the most severe test of stayers in Australia. History In 1848 a race meeting was held on Hardey's "Grove Farm" alongside the Swan River. Soon afterwards a site was selected for a permanent course on Hardey's propertythis became the Perth Race Course (later Ascot Racecourse). In 1852, the West Australian Turf Club was formed. The inaugural Perth Cup was held in 1887. In 1885 a railway was constructed to the northern side of Swan River opposite the racecourse. The railway was extended across the river to the racecourse in 1897. The railway and station were removed in 1957. Races The following is a lis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ascot Racecourse, Perth Ascot, Ascott or Askot may refer to: Places Australia * Ascot, Queensland, suburb of Brisbane * Ascot, Queensland (Toowoomba Region), a locality * Ascot Park, South Australia, suburb of Adelaide * Ascot (Ballarat), town near Ballarat in Victoria * Ascot (Bendigo), suburb of Bendigo in Victoria * Ascot Vale, Victoria, suburb of Melbourne ** Electoral district of Ascot Vale, former electoral district of the Victorian Legislative Assembly * Ascot, Western Australia, suburb of Perth ** Electoral district of Ascot, former electoral district of the Western Australia Legislative Assembly Canada * Mont-Bellevue, Quebec, which comprises the former town of Ascot * Ascot Corner, Quebec India * Askot New Zealand * Ascot Park, New Zealand, suburb of Porirua United Kingdom * Ascot, Berkshire North Ascot South Ascot * Ascott, Buckinghamshire ** Ascott House * Ascott, Oxfordshire * Ascott, Warwickshire * Ascott-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire * Ascott d'Oyley, Oxfordshire * Ascott Earl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Lee Steere Stakes The Lee Steere Stakes is a Perth Racing Group 2 Australian Thoroughbred horse race held under weight for age conditions, for horses aged three years old and older, over a distance of 1400 metres at Ascot Racecourse, Perth in November. Prize money is A$250,000. History The event is named after Ernest Augustus Lee Steere, former chairman of the Western Australian Turf Club and owner of the champion Eurythmic. In 2003 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse. Between 1989 and 2000 the race was held in mid December. Prior to 1989 the race was scheduled during the Perth Cup Carnival held close to New Year's Day. Name * 1893–1938 - The All Aged Stakes * 1939–2007 - Lee Steere Stakes * 2008 onwards - Waroa-Lee Steere Stakes Grade 1893–1978 - Principal race 1979 onwards - Group 2 Distance 1893–1938 - 1 mile (~1600 metres) 1938–1971 - 7 furlongs (~1400 metres) 1972–1984 – 1400 metres 1985–1992 – 1500 metres 1993 onwards - 140 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Belmont Park, Western Australia Belmont Park Racecourse is one of the two major horse racing venues within the Perth, Western Australia metropolitan area, the other being Ascot Racecourse, and is located just outside of the central business district on the Burswood Peninsula surrounded by the Swan River. The track has a circumference of with a straight. Belmont is Perth's winter racecourse, with fully enclosed facilities for spectators. On 24 December 1910 Belmont Park held its first harness race meeting, conducted by the Western Australian Trotting Association (WATA). The WATA continued to conduct race meetings on a fortnightly basis, using both Belmont Park and the Claremont Showground as venues, until the harness racing commenced on the WACA Ground The WACA (formally the WACA Ground) is a sports stadium in Perth, Western Australia. The stadium's name derives from the initials of its owners and operators, the Western Australian Cricket Association. The WACA has been referred to as Wester ... track, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Weight For Age {{use dmy dates, date=October 2022 Weight for Age (WFA) is a term in thoroughbred horse racing which is one of the conditions for a race. History The principle of WFA was developed by Admiral Rous, a handicapper with the English Jockey Club. Rous experimented with weights until he arrived at a relationship between age and maturity, expressed in terms of weight. His original scale has undergone only minor alterations since his work in the 1860s. Description Weight for age means that a horse will carry a set weight in accordance with the Weight for Age Scale. This weight varies depending on the horse's age, its sex, the race distance and the month of the year. Weight for age races are usually Group 1 races, races of the highest quality. It is a form of handicapping for horse racing, but within the horse racing industry is not referred to as handicap, which is reserved for more general handicapping. WFA is a method of trying to equal out the physical progress which the average thoro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	WATC Sires Produce The Sires' Produce Stakes is a Perth Racing Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for two-year-olds, run at set weights, over a distance of 1400 metres at Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia in April. Total prizemoney is A$200,000. History Grade 1911–1978 - Principal Race 1979–1990 - Group 2 1991 onwards - Group 3 Venue In 2005 and 2010 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse Belmont Park Racecourse is one of the two major horse racing venues within the Perth, Western Australia metropolitan area, the other being Ascot Racecourse, and is located just outside of the central business district on the Burswood Peninsula .... Winners * 2022 - Snowdome * 2021 - Hoi An 2020 - Watch Me Dance 2019 - Tinsnip 2018 - Lordhelpmerun 2017 - Debellatio 2016 - Whispering Brook 2015 - Showy Chloe 2014 - Prentice 2013 - Camporella 2012 - Luke's Luck 2011 - Bliss Street 2010 - Motion Pictures 2009 - God Has Spoken 2008 - Brava Fortune 2007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	WA Oaks The Western Australian Oaks is a Perth Racing Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old fillies at set weights run over 2400 metres, held at Ascot Racecourse in Perth, Western Australia each year in April. Total prize money is A$250,000. History Grade 1953–1978 - Principal Race 1979–1991 - Group 1 1992–2006 - Group 2 2006 onwards - Group 3 Distance * 1953–1971 - 1 miles (~2400 metres) * In 1983 and 2005 the distance of the race was 2182 metres. Venue * In 1983 and 2005 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse Belmont Park Racecourse is one of the two major horse racing venues within the Perth, Western Australia metropolitan area, the other being Ascot Racecourse, and is located just outside of the central business district on the Burswood Peninsula .... Winners * 2023 - She's Fit * 2022 - Lady Chant * 2021 - Lunar Impact * 2020 - Tuscan Queen * 2019 - Dark Choice * 2018 - Special Alert * 2017 - Very Tempting * 2016 - First I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	WA Champion Fillies Stakes The W. A. (Western Australian) Champion Fillies Stakes is a Perth Racing Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for three year old fillies at set weights held over 1600 metres, held at Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia each year in November. Total prize money is A$200,000. History * In 2003 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse Belmont Park Racecourse is one of the two major horse racing venues within the Perth, Western Australia metropolitan area, the other being Ascot Racecourse, and is located just outside of the central business district on the Burswood Peninsula .... Grade 1946–1978 - Principal race 1978–1996 - Group 2 1997 onwards - Group 3 Distance 1946–1971 - 1 mile (~1600 metres) 1972 onwards - 1600 metres Winners 2021 - Searchin' Roc's * 2020 - Watch Me Dance * 2019 - Tuscan Queen * 2018 - Arcadia Queen * 2017 - Art Series * 2016 - Samovare * 2015 - Perfect Reflection * 2014 - Delicacy * 2013 - Miss Rose De Lago * 2012 - Fud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	R J Peters Stakes The R J Peters Stakes is a Perth Racing Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race held under quality handicap conditions, for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 1500 metres at Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia in November. Total prize money is A$200,000. History * The race was not held during World War II. * In 2003 the race was run over 1600 metres at Belmont Park Racecourse. * The race is named in honour of Bob Peters, one of Western Australia’s leading owner-breeders of thoroughbred racehorses. 1953 racebook File:1953 WATC Derby Racebook P1.jpg, Front page 1953 WATC Derby racebook File:1953 WATC Derby Racebook P2.jpg, 1953 WATC Derby showing raceday officials File:1953 WATC Plate Racebook P1.jpg, 1953 WATC Plate page showing the winner, Kola Cheval File:1953 WATC Derby Racebook P5.jpg, Back page showing transport arrangements and admission charges Name 1905–1983 - WATC Plate 1984–1986 - Budget Quality Cup 1987–1994 - Qual ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Lee Steere Classic The Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic is a Perth Racing Listed Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds at set weights held over 1400 metres, held at Ascot Racecourse in Perth, Western Australia each year in December. Prize money is A$100,000. History The race is named after Ernest Henry Lee-Steere, chairman of the Western Australian Turf Club 1963–1984. In 2005 and prior to 2000 the race was scheduled during the Perth Cup Carnival. In 2003 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse. The race was downgraded to a Listed Race in 2016. Grade 1983–1985 - Listed race 1986–2015 - Group 3 2016 - Listed race Winners 2019 - Sanabreanna 2018 - The Velvet King 2017 - War Room 2016 - Lusaha 2015 - Lite'n In My Veins 2014 - Liberty's Gem 2013 - Petrol Power 2012 - Hard Ball Get 2011 - Night War 2010 - Playcidium Mint 2009 - Dino Mak 2008 - Destino 2007 - Yuro 2006 - Mansion House 2005 (Dec.) - Stormy Nova 2005 (Jan.) - Secret Monarch 2003 - Changing La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Colonel Reeves Stakes The Colonel Reeves Stakes is a Perth Racing Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race held under quality handicap conditions, for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 1100 metres at Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia in November. Prize money is A$150,000. History * The race is named in honour of Colonel Reeves, who convened the first meeting of The Western Australian Turf Club on 22 October 1852. * In 2003 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse Belmont Park Racecourse is one of the two major horse racing venues within the Perth, Western Australia metropolitan area, the other being Ascot Racecourse, and is located just outside of the central business district on the Burswood Peninsula .... Grade 1987–2004 - Listed race 2005 onwards - Group 3 Distance 1987–2008 – 1200 metres 2009 onwards - 1100 metres Name * 2001–2002 - Channel Nine Stakes Winners * 2021 - Elite Street * 2020 - Celebrity Queen * 2019 - Flirtini * 2018 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Asian Beau Stakes The Asian Beau Stakes is a Perth Racing Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race held under quality handicap conditions, for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 1400 metres at Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia in late October or early November. Prize money is A$150,000. History * In 2003 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse Belmont Park Racecourse is one of the two major horse racing venues within the Perth, Western Australia metropolitan area, the other being Ascot Racecourse, and is located just outside of the central business district on the Burswood Peninsula .... Name Nitro Lad won the inaugural event which was known as the WATC Kankama Quality Stakes. It was also known as the WATC Belmont Community Quality Stakes, WATC Budget Quality Stakes, WATC Singapore Quality and as the Asian Beau Stakes since 1995. The race is named after the champion sprinter/miler Asian Beau, who raced in the late 1970s early 1980s, winning 12 of 18 starts inc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]