A.J. Scahill Stakes Race Information
The A.J. Scahill Stakes is a 1400 metre weight-for-age race run by the West Australian Turf Club in late November or early December. It is held at Ascot on Kingston Classic Day.
- Race Type: Group 3
- Distance: 1400 metres
- Conditions: Weight-for-age, 3YO & upwards
- Track: Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia
- Prizemoney: $1,500,000
- Date: Saturday 14 December 2024
A.J. Scahill Stakes Race History
The race was first held as a Principal Race over 1200m in 1978 and was won by Burgess Queen. It 1979 it was given its current Group 3 status. In 1980 the distance was increased to 1400m and has remained at that distance except for 1983 when it was over 1450m. In 2003 it was run at Belmont instead of Ascot.
In 2022 the name was changed from the A.J. Scahill Stakes to The TABTouch Gold Rush and the prizemoney was boosted from $125,000 to $1,500,000.
Who was A.J. Scahill ?
Allan J. Scahill was born in 1901 and served on the Committee of the Western Australian Turf Club from 1953 to 1975. In 1975 he was vice chairman. He was also a founding member of the Western Australian TAB. He passed away in 2000.
Our Runner by Runner Previews
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Useful Facts
Last mare to win: Silverstream (2017)
Last 3YO to win: C&G Hakin Boy (1980); Filly – Burgess Queen (1978) (These are the only two 3YOs to win).
Multiple winners: Watermans Bay (2014 & 2015)
Fastest time (1400m): Eastern Temple (1985) 1:21:2
Interesting trivia: Champion jockey Damien Oliver had his last race ride on Munhamek in 2023. He won at $7.
Past winners of the A.J. Scahill Stakes
Winners of past A.J. Scahill Stakes include Vega Magic (2016), Watermans Bay (2014 & 2015), Grand Nirvana (2011), Waratah’s Secret (2010), Takeover Target (2008), Marasco (2006), Tribula (2001), Willoughby (1998), Bold Extreme (1997), Island Morn (1996), Pago Escort (1992), Medicine Kid (1990), Miss Muffett (1988),King Phoenix (1987), Heron Bridge (1986), Haulpak’s Image (1983), Blazing Bags (1981) and Burgess Queen (1978).
Year | Winner | Second | Third |
2023 | Munhamek | Ripcord | Comfort Me |
2022 | The Astrologist | Kissonallforcheeks | Comfort Me |
2021 | Valour Road | Stageman | Massimo |
2020 | Kementari | Celebrity Queen | Dance Music |
2019 | The Celt | Valour Road | Abdicator |
2018 | Arcadia Prince | Great Shot | Red Publisher |
2017 | Silverstream | Properantes | Django |
2016 | Vega Magic | Chocolate Holic | First Among Equals |
2015 | Watermans Bay | Magnifisio | Respondent |
2014 | Watermans Bay | Magnifisio | Antique Belle |
2013 | Conservatorium | Luke’s Luck | Power Princess |
2012 | Power Princess | Waratah’s Secret | Conservatorium |
2011 | Grand Nirvana | Waratah’s Secret | Grey Monarch |
2010 | Waratah’s Secret | Hadabeclorka | Elliotto |
2009 | Proart | Tarzi | Elliotto |
2008 | Takeover Target | Tarzi | Royal Lott |
2007 | Tarzi | Glory Hunter | Grasspatch Girl |
2006 | Marasco | Mansion House | Hartley’s Dream |
2005 | Arctic Park | Star Laser | Is Amazing |
2004 | Avenida Madero | Eastern Standard | Who Did It |
2003 | Hot Shot Brother | Kame’s Hope | Kaprats |
2002 | Kensyl Bay | Irish Pride | Early Express |
2001 (Dec) | Tribula | Lady Belvedere | Exit Lane |
2001(Jan) | Lizzy Long Legs | Master Park | Star System |
2000 | Terwilliger | Willoughby | Jevanswer |
1999 | Double Blue | Jacks Or Better | Summer Beau |
1998 | Willoughby | Wolf Pack | Jacks Or Better |
1997 | Bold Extreme | Bradson | Century Blazer |
1996 | Island Morn | Century Blazer | Wabasso |
1995 | Calypso | Sudden Burst | Doctor Golly |
1994 | Brave Kite | Chantes Path | King Diamond |
1993 | Yilgangie Gold | Straight No Ice | Pago Escort |
1992 | Pago Escort | Blonde Jev | Hard Act |
1991 | Strip The Moon | Century God | Scorndale |
1990 | Medicine Kid | Carry A Smile | Island Gossip |
1989 | Westall | Stylish Lord | Hanging On |
1988 | Miss Muffet | Jev Power | Race For Pleasure |
1987 | King Phoenix | Rising Prince | Kickaway |
1986 | Heron Bridge | Coal Pak | Haulpak’s Image |
1985 | Eastern Temple | Heron Bridge | Manta Boy |
1984 | Hanging In | Copper Rocket | Mannaku |
1983 | Haulpak’s Image | Nitro Lad | Ksar Royal |
1982 | Latin Saint | Iko | Tower Belle |
1981 | Blazing Bags | Bungler | Magic Gipsy |
1980 | Hakim Boy | Micron | Elegant Shell |
1979 | Junction Girl | Western Coast | Burgess Queen |
1978 | Burgess Queen | Belinda’s Star | Private Section |