2024 Kalgoorlie Cup Details

Race 8 at Kalgoorlie Racecourse on Saturday 5th October 2024.

The Kalgoorlie Cup is a Listed race held at Kalgoorlie over 2300 metres. It is for horses three-years-old and upwards and is run under handicap conditions. The total prize money this year is $150,000.

You can read more about the race history, lead-up races, and past winners on the Kalgoorlie Cup page.

Kalgoorlie Cup 2024 Preview

Track: Good 4 Weather: Fine

There are only 8 runners for the 2024 XXX Kalgoorlie Cup. There are 7 geldings and one mare with two 5YOs, one 6YO, two 7YOs, two 8YOs and a 9YO. Seven of them had their last start in the Boulder Cup over 2116m at Kalgoorlie on 22nd September (won by Starry Heights), while the other won a 2100m BM 66+ at Belmont on 14th September. Trainer Peter Fernie has 2 runners.

The early favourite is Starry Heights who won the Boulder Cup by 4 lengths last start. Second favourite is Iowa who finished 2nd in the Boulder Cup after consecutive wins at Belmont. Third favourite is Another Chino who came from last for 5th in the Boulder Cup and looks ready to peak here. Stop Dreaming won a BM 66+ over 2100m at Belmont where he wound up steadily to get there in the last stride. The other runners are currently $20 or longer.

2024 Kalgoorlie Cup Runner by Runner

1. Camorra (1)

Finished 4th in the Boulder Cup where he had a tough run and was wide throughout. He’s improved at each of his 3 runs this preparation. Not the worst.

2. Starry Heights (2)

Won the Boulder Cup by 4 lengths last start and William Pike sticks  Just missed in the Coolgardie Cup the start before. Will be very hard to beat.

3. Another Chino (3)

Came from last for 5th in the Boulder Cup and looks ready to peak here. Place chance.

4. Come Right Back (4)

Ran 4th in the Coolgardie Cup then just battled for 7th in the Boulder Cup. Prefer others.

5. Iowa (5)

Finished 2nd in the Boulder Cup after 2 consecutive wins over 2100m at Belmont. The main danger to the favourite.

6. Utgard Loki (6)

This 9YO is the oldest runner this year and is one of 2 runners trained by Peter Fernie (the other is Red Cadillac). Has finished near the tail of the field at both runs this preparation. Might need another couple of runs to show his best.

7. Stop Dreaming (7)

Won a BM 66+ over 2100m at Belmont on 14 September where he wound up steadily to get there in the last stride. Having his first run at Listed level and could surprise.

8. Red Cadillac (8)

The only mare in the race this year. She ran 3rd in the Coolgardie Cup before beginning awkwardly and running 6th in the Boulder Cup. Not sure she will handle the extra distance.

Kalgoorlie Cup 2024 Tips

The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.

Jo Jackson’s Tips
2 Starry Heights
5 Iowa
7 Stop Dreaming
1 Camorra

Previews for other races this week

Listed Hannan’s Handicap 2024 (Kalgoorlie 1400m)

Group 2 Danehill Stakes 2024 (Flemington 1100m)

Group 1 Turnbull Stakes 2024 (Flemington 2000m)

Group 2 Edward Manifold Stakes 2024 (Flemington 1600m)

Group 2 Gilgai Stakes 2024 (Flemington 1200m)

Group 2 Rose Of Kingston Stakes 2024 (Flemington 1400m)

Listed Maribyrnong Trial Stakes 2024 (Flemington 1000m)

Group 1 Flight Stakes 2024 (Randwick 1600m)

Listed Dulcify Stakes 2024 (Randwick 1600m)

Group 2 Premiere Stakes 2024 (Randwick 1200m)

Group 3 Gimcrack Stakes 2024 (Randwick 1000m)

Group 3 Breeders’ Plate 2024 (Randwick 1000m)

2024 Kalgoorlie Cup Results

Result Horse Margin
1st 2 Starry Heights
2nd 5 Iowa 1.34 lengths
3rd 8 Red Cadillac 3.86 lengths
4th 7 Stop Dreaming 5.28 lengths

The track was rated as Good 3.

There were no scratchings.