Gai Waterhouse Classic Race Information
The Gai Waterhouse Classic is a 1200 metre quality handicap race for fillies and mares run by the Ipswich Turf Club in June. It is held at Ipswich as a feature event on Ipswich Cup Day.
- Race Type: Listed
- Distance: 1200 metres
- Conditions: Quality handicap, Fillies & mares
- Track: Ipswich Racecourse, Ipswich, Queensland
- Prizemoney: $160,000
- Date: Saturday 17 June 2023
Gai Waterhouse Classic Race History
Previously run over 1350m the distance was reduced to 1200m in 2021.
See the 2023 Gai Waterhouse Classic Preview and results.
See the 2022 Gai Waterhouse Classic Preview and results.
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Useful Facts
Last 3YO filly to win: Ready To Prophet (2019)
Fastest time (1350m): Hasta La Ciao Ciao (2001) 1:19:47
Interesting trivia:
Past winners of the Gai Waterhouse Classic
Winners of past Gai Waterhouse Classics include horses that go on to win major spring races.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2023 | Chassis | Better Get Set | Hellfest |
| 2022 | Centrefire | Maybe The Best | Majestic Shot |
| 2021 | Lillemor | Intrepidacious | Blazing Miss |
| 2020 | Solar Star | Jami Lady | Multaja |
| 2019 | Ready To Prophet | Organza | Skate To Paris |
| 2018 | Magic Alibi | Foxy Housewife | Plucky Girl |
| 2017 | Maternal | Kinshachi | Banda Spice |
| 2016 | Blueberry Hill | Elusive Catch | Echo Gal |
| 2015 | Real Surreal | Tukiyo | Fare Well |
| 2014 | Jazz Song | Griante | Breakfast In Bed |
| 2013 | Peron | Skating On Ice | Doubtfilly |
| 2012 | Gai’s Choice | Mascareri | Miss Barwang |
| 2011 | Born To Rock | Cicarelli | Flinders City |
| 2010 | Kryptelon | Beyonce’s Star | Paprika |
| 2009 | Dorf Command | Go Johemma | Kisani |
| 2008 | Bareena | Bella Valentina | Dance Girl Dance |
| 2007 | Lesmartre | Belles Opinion | Nepro |
| 2006 | Hasta La Ciao Ciao | Really Flying | Romare |
| 2005 | Au Chocolat | Kind Spirits | Charmview |
| 2004 | Star Of Flight | Paraca | Kind Spirits |
| 2003 | Ta Ta Tatiana | Irgunette | Feelers |