Boulder Cup Race Information
The Boulder Cup is a 2100 metre quality handicap race run by the Kalgoorlie Boulder Racing Club in September. It is held on the Sunday after the George Main Stakes is run in Sydney..
- Race Type: Listed
- Distance: 2100 metres
- Conditions: Quality handicap, 3YO & upwards
- Track: Kalgoorlie Racecourse, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
- Prizemoney: $125,000
- Date: Sunday 24 September 2023
Boulder Cup Race History
See the 2023 Boulder Cup Preview and results
See the 2022 Boulder Cup Preview and results
See the 2021 Boulder Cup Preview and results
The Boulder Cup was first ran in 1898, producing a dead heat in its inaugural race when the judges could not separate Fadladeen and First Mate. This was the year after the first running of the Kalgoorlie Cup. Past winners are hard to find prior to 1955 when it was won by a horse called Correction.
Useful Facts
Last mare to win: Friar Fox (2021)
Multiple winners: Friar Fox (2021 & 2020); Reverend Lovejoy (2011 & 2009);
Fastest time (2100m): Red Blast (2014) 2:08:11
Interesting trivia:
Past winners of the Boulder Cup
Winners of past Boulder Cups include Reverend Lovejoy (2009 & 2011) and Hotel Casuarina (2005).
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2023 | Villeins | Be Optimistic | Dancing Jack |
| 2022 | Stafford’s Lad | No Apology | He’s A Parker |
| 2021 | Friar Fox | Bella’s Idol | Living The Dream |
| 2020 | Friar Fox | Divine Shadow | Major Mambo |
| 2019 | Gangbuster | First Affair | Touch Of Silver |
| 2018 | First Affair | State Prosecutor | Gloryland |
| 2017 | Already Famous | Shinta Mani | Gloryland |
| 2016 | Don’tgetcaught | Cougar Express | Ihtsahymn |
| 2015 | Ask Me Nicely | Already Famous | Woodsville |
| 2014 | Red Blast | Ram Jam | True Gold |
| 2013 | Fanicio | Barnsley Lad | Amelias Dancer |
| 2012 | Belora | Amelias Dancer | Amelia Storm |
| 2011 | Reverend Lovejoy | Kincaple | Battle Emblem |
| 2010 | Gondorff | Admiring | Inarticulate |
| 2009 | Reverend Lovejoy | Gondorff | Impact Rating |
| 2008 | Mr Diagnosis | Goldtown | Stormblitz |
| 2007 | Impact Rating | Friar’s Touch | I Command |
| 2006 | Scenic Assault | Moodometer | Black Tom |
| 2005 | Hotel Casuarina | Priceless Matt | Chenille Prince |
| 2004 | My Thornbird | Blevvo | Mercedario |
| 2003 | Space Age | Priceless Matt | Prince Of Pop |
| 2002 | Lawmaker | Eastern Standard | Mercedario |
| 2001 | Opening Twist | Face Your Fears | Stage Whisper |
| 2000 | Never Blue | Prince Of Pop | Waters Rising |