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A J Scahill Stakes

The A J Scahill Stakes is a Group 3 Australian Thoroughbred horse race held under Weight for Age conditions, for horses aged 3 years old and upwards, over a distance of 1400 metres at Ascot Racecourse, Perth in December. Prizemoney is AUD$125,000.

The race is named for Mr Alan J Scahill, who served on the Committee of the Western Australian Turf Club from 1953 to 1975 and was Vice Chairman in 1975. Mr Scahill was also a founding member of the Western Australian Totalisator Agency Board.

Race History

• 1978 - 1979 was a principal race
• 1980 onwards was Group 3

• 1978 - 1979 the race distance was 1200 metres
• 1980 - 1982 the race distance was 1400 metres
• 1983 the race distance was 1450 metres
• 1984 onwards the race distance was 1400 metres

• In 2003 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse.

The Winners

• 2007 Tarzi
• 2006 Marasco
• 2005 Arctic Park
• 2004 Avenida Madero
• 2003 Hot Shot Brother
• 2002 Kensyl Bay
• 2001 Lizzy Long Legs
• 2001 Tribula
• 2000 Terwilliger
• 1999 Double Blue
• 1998 Willoughby
• 1997 Bold Extreme
• 1996 Island Morn
• 1995 Calypso
• 1994 Brave Kite
• 1993 Yilgangie Gold
• 1992 Pago Escort
• 1991 Strip The Moon
• 1990 Medicine Kid
• 1989 Westall
• 1988 Miss Muffet
• 1987 King Phoenix
• 1986 Heron Bridge
• 1985 Eastern Temple
• 1984 Hanging In
• 1983 Haulpak's Image
• 1982 Latin Saint
• 1981 Blazing Bags
• 1980 Hakim Boy
• 1979 Junction Girl
• 1978 Burgess Queen

References

Australian Studbook - WATC A.J. Scahill Stakes Race Winners

Huxley, Dennis (2007). Miller's Guide 2007/08. Millers's Guide P\L. 

External links

• Australian Group & Listed Races