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G A Towton Cup

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G A Towton Cup
Listed Race race
LocationAscot Racecourse
Inaugurated1983
Race typeThoroughbred
Race information
Distance2,200 metres
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationThree year old and older
WeightQuality handicap
PurseA$100,000 (2019)

The G A Towton Cup is a Perth Racing Listed race Thoroughbred horse race held under quality handicap conditions, for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 2200 metres at Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia in December.[1] Prize money is A$100,000.

History

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The race is a major preparatory race for the Perth Cup which is held on New Year's Day.

In 2003 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse.

Name

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In 2004 the race was run under the name JRA (Japan Racing Association) Trophy. In 2014 the race was run under the name of the Queens Cup.

Grade

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  • 1983–2013 - Listed race
  • 2014 - Group 3
  • 2015 - Listed race

Distance

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  • 1983–1984 – 2200 metres
  • 1984–2001 – 2400 metres
  • 2002–2003 – 2200 metres
  • 2004–2013 – 2400 metres
  • 2014 onwards - 2200 metres

Winners

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  • 2019 - Taxagano[2]
  • 2018 - Cappo D'Oro[3]
  • 2017 - Trap For Fools[4]
  • 2016 - Kia Ora Koutou[5]
  • 2015 - Dust Me Off[6]
  • 2014 - Real Love[7]
  • 2013 - Knightlike
  • 2012 - Global Flirt
  • 2011 - race not held
  • 2010 - Brandy Lane
  • 2009 - race not held
  • 2008 - Exhilarating
  • 2007 - Luskin Dancer
  • 2006 - Ramiro
  • 2005 - Miss Copycat
  • 2004 - Reigning Fort
  • 2003 - Celtus
  • 2002 - So Canny
  • 2001 - Cardinal Colours
  • 2000 - Noble Cavalier
  • 1999 - Kim Angel
  • 1998 - Master Touch
  • 1997 - Big Cloud
  • 1996 - Maestro's Mischief
  • 1995 - True Russian
  • 1994 - Big Al
  • 1993 - Sir Vole
  • 1992 - Red Javelin
  • 1991 - Red Javelin
  • 1990 - All Spark
  • 1989 - William's Ghost
  • 1988 - Betoota
  • 1987 - Linc The Leopard
  • 1986 - Nippie's Dream
  • 1985 - Ullyatt
  • 1984 - Swift Knight
  • 1983 - Rosamoss

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Winners and Past Results for the G A Towton Cup". Progroupracing.com (Aus). 2014. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  2. ^ "2019 Result – G.A. Towton Cup (held 18 December 2019)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
  3. ^ "2018 Result – Auto Masters G.A. Towton Cup (held 8 December 2018)". breednet.com. Retrieved 8 December 2018.
  4. ^ "2017 Result – G.A. Towton Cup (held 9 December 2017)". breednet.com. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  5. ^ "2016 Result – G.A. Towton Cup (held 10 December 2017)". breednet.com. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  6. ^ "2015 Result – G.A. Towton Cup (held 5 December 2014)". breednet.com. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  7. ^ "2014 Result – Queen's Cup (held 6 December 2014)". breednet.com. Retrieved 6 December 2014.