Where To Bet on WA Guineas

Race Details:

Date: 2024.11.23
Grade: 2
Open To: Horses Three Years
Track: Turf
Length: 1,600 metres
Location: Australia


The WA (Western Australian) Guineas takes place at the Ascot Racecourse in Perth, Western Australia every year.

The race, which is a Perth Racing Group 2 Thoroughbred Race, is open to three year-olds at set weights - 56 1/2 KG for Colts and Geldings, and 54 1/2 KG for Fillies.


2023 Winners:

Neville and Steven Parnham, a father-son duo, enhanced their remarkable success in the WA Guineas with Zipaway's exciting win in the Group 2 event at Ascot.

Neville, a WA Racing Hall of Fame member, achieved his fifth Guineas win, the highest for any trainer. Meanwhile, jockey Steven celebrated his fourth victory in the race, tying the existing record.

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The race, which is sponsored by Sky Racing, usually has a purse of around half a million dollars.

The race was first held on November 15th, 1937, to celebrate the King's birthday.

The race is run on a 1,600 metre turf course.

Some of the recent winners of the WA Guineas includes War Saint, Arcadia Queen and Perfect Jewel, to name a few.

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