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horse race held under quality handicap conditions, for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 1400 metres at

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in late October or early November. Prize money is A$150,000.

History

* In 2003 the race was run at

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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 including the 1979 Railway Stakes.

Grade

*1985–1998 - Listed race *1999 onwards - Group 3

Distance

*1985–1992 – 1200 metres *1993 onwards - 1400 metres

Double winners

Six horses have completed the Asian Beau– Railway Stakes double: *Bold Extreme (1996), Willoughby (1998), El Presidente (2007), Lucky Gray (2011), Galaxy Star (2018) and Inspirational Girl (2020)

Winners

* 2021 - Western Empire * 2020 - Inspirational Girl * 2019 - Samizdat * 2018 - Galaxy Star * 2017 - Pounamu * 2016 - Heart Starter * 2015 - Real Love * 2014 - Balmont Girl * 2013 - Platinum Rocker * 2012 - Westriver Kevydonn * 2011 - Luckygray * 2010 - Colour Correct * 2009 - Kasabian * 2008 - Gilded Venom * 2007 - El Presidente * 2006 - Idyllic Prince * 2005 - Wild Target * 2004 - Rock Of Cashel * 2003 - Track Jester * 2002 - Suspicion * 2001 - Old Fashion * 2000 - Fair Alert * 1999 - Umah * 1998 - Willoughby * 1997 - Look Of Success * 1996 - Bold Extreme * 1995 - Lynsted Lad * 1994 - Classy Dresser * 1993 - Asian Incline * 1992 - Pago Escort * 1991 - Future Edition * 1990 - Crimson Medal * 1989 - Medicine Kid * 1988 - Ableson * 1987 - Power Prince * 1986 - Fimiston * 1985 - Coal Pak * 1984 - Paragon of Virtue * 1983 - Questilla * 1982 - Nitro Lad

References

{{Reflist, 2 Horse races in Australia Sport in Perth, Western Australia