Grandstand Cup Race Information
The Grandstand Cup is a 1500 metre quality handicap race run by the West Australian Turf Club in March. It is held at Ascot as part of the Perth Autumn Racing Carnival.
- Race Type: Listed
- Distance: 1500 metres
- Conditions: Quality handicap, 3YO & upwards
- Track: Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia
- Prizemoney: $125,000
- Date: Saturday 23 March 2024
Grandstand Cup Race History
See the 2024 Grandstand Cup Preview and results.
See the 2023 Grandstand Cup Preview and results.
Coming soon.
Useful Facts
Last mare to win: Wink And A Nod (2016)
Multiple winners: Megatic (2009 & 2010); Corporate Bruce (2001 & 2002).
Fastest time (1500m): Wrinkly (2021) 1:28:32
Interesting trivia:
Past winners of the Grandstand Cup
Winners of past Grandstand Cups include horses that go on to win major spring races.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2024 | Mood Swings | Weaponson | Mojo Rhythm |
| 2023 | Playing Marika | Em Tee Aye | Big Bada Boom |
| 2022 | Son Of A God | Bruce Almighty | Karli’s Karma |
| 2021 | Dig Deep | Samizdat | Luke’s Gold |
| 2020 | Wrinkly | Harry Thomas | Platoon |
| 2019 | Achernar Star | Variation | Tellem We’re Comin |
| 2018 | Falcon Crest | Red Ora | Already Famous |
| 2017 | Man Booker | Great Shot | Red Ora |
| 2016 | Wink And A Nod | Battle Hero | Dream Lifter |
| 2015 | Tower Of Lonhro | Ask Me Nicely | Sireeze |
| 2014 | Amorino | Mr Utopia | Global Flirt |
| 2013 | Kerrific | Amelias Dancer | Global Flirt |
| 2012 | Battle Emblem | Dempsey | Speccio |
| 2011 | Wolfe Dreams | Keytomoney | Lie In Wait |
| 2010 | Megatic | Noble Steed | Late Night Flight |
| 2009 | Megatic | Tarzi | Scenic Shot |
| 2008 | Ripped | Royal Lott | Local Legend |
| 2007 | Arctic Park | Ripped | Idyllic Prince |
| 2006 | Kim Invader | Spider Strikes | Classic Chevron |
| 2005 | Beyond Dispute | Miss Castaway | Ambers Halo |
| 2004 | Plea Bargain | River Mist | Cento |
| 2003 | Stormy’s Son | Prince Of Pop | Mr Tambourineman |
| 2002 | Corporate Bruce | Prince Of Pop | Jugahtrice |
| 2001 | Corporate Bruce | Prince Of Pop | Old Fashion |
| 2000 | Corporate James | McFlirt | Swift Spice |
| 1999 | Sounds Of Legends | Look Of Success | Fiddle Talk |
| 1998 | Double Blue | Crusoe | Look Of Success |
| 1997 | Gypsy Lad | Bar Dreamer | Cash In The Bank |
| 1996 | Jacks Or Better | ||
| 1995 | Defensive Play | Doctor Golly | Lynsted Lad |
| 1994 | Quaalup | ||
| 1993 | Pago Escort | ||
| 1992 | Doctor Golly | ||
| 1991 | Global Impact | ||
| 1990 | Exador | ||
| 1989 | Perfect Answer |