Listed Race race | |
Location | Ascot Racecourse |
---|---|
Inaugurated | 1983 |
Race type | Thoroughbred |
Race information | |
Distance | 2,200 metres |
Surface | Turf |
Track | Left-handed |
Qualification | Three year old and older |
Weight | Quality handicap |
Purse | A$100,000 (2019) |
The G A Towton Cup is a Perth Racing Listed race Thoroughbred horse race held under quality handicap conditions, for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 2200 metres at Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia in December. [1] Prize money is A$100,000.
The race is a major preparatory race for the Perth Cup which is held on New Year's Day.
In 2003 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse.
In 2004 the race was run under the name JRA (Japan Racing Association) Trophy. In 2014 the race was run under the name of the Queens Cup.
Listed Race race | |
Location | Ascot Racecourse |
---|---|
Inaugurated | 1983 |
Race type | Thoroughbred |
Race information | |
Distance | 2,200 metres |
Surface | Turf |
Track | Left-handed |
Qualification | Three year old and older |
Weight | Quality handicap |
Purse | A$100,000 (2019) |
The G A Towton Cup is a Perth Racing Listed race Thoroughbred horse race held under quality handicap conditions, for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 2200 metres at Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia in December. [1] Prize money is A$100,000.
The race is a major preparatory race for the Perth Cup which is held on New Year's Day.
In 2003 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse.
In 2004 the race was run under the name JRA (Japan Racing Association) Trophy. In 2014 the race was run under the name of the Queens Cup.