A J Scahill Stakes

A J Scahill Stakes

Group 3 race
Location	Ascot Racecourse
Inaugurated	1978
Race type	Thoroughbred
Race information
Distance	1,400 metres
Surface	Turf
Track	Left-handed
Qualification	Three year old and older
Weight	Weight for age
Purse	A$250,000 (2015)

The A J Scahill Stakes is a Perth Racing Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race held under Weight for Age conditions, for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 1,400 metres at Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Australia in December.^[1] Prizemoney is A$250,000.

Race History

The race is named for Alann J. Scahill (1901–2000), 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.^[2]

In 2003 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse.

Race distance

• 1978–1979 - 1200 metres
• 1980–1982 - 1400 metres
• 1983 - 1450 metres
• 1984 onwards - 1400 metres

Race grade

• 1978 - Principal race
• 1979 onwards - Group 3

The winners

• 2015 - Watermans Bay ^[3]
• 2014 - Watermans Bay ^[4]
• 2013 - Conservatorium ^[5]
• 2012 - Power Princess ^[6]
• 2011 - Grand Nirvana ^[7]
• 2010 - Waratah's Secret ^[8]
• 2009 - Proart ^[9]
• 2008 - Takeover Target ^[10]
• 2007 - Tarzi ^[11]
• 2006 - Marasco ^[12]
• 2005 - Arctic Park ^[13]
• 2004 - Avenida Madero ^[14]
• 2003 - Hot Shot Brother ^[15]
• 2002 - Kensyl Bay ^[16]
• 2001 - Lizzy Long Legs ^[17]
• 2001 - Tribula ^[18]
• 2000 - Terwilliger ^[19]
• 1999 - Double Blue ^[20]
• 1998 - Willoughby ^[21]
• 1997 - Bold Extreme ^[22]
• 1996 - Island Morn ^[23]
• 1995 - Calypso ^[24]
• 1994 - Brave Kite ^[25]
• 1993 - Yilgangie Gold ^[26]
• 1992 - Pago Escort ^[27]
• 1991 - Strip The Moon ^[28]
• 1990 - Medicine Kid ^[29]
• 1989 - Westall ^[30]
• 1988 - Miss Muffet ^[31]
• 1987 - King Phoenix ^[32]
• 1986 - Heron Bridge ^[33]
• 1985 - Eastern Temple ^[34]
• 1984 - Hanging In ^[35]
• 1983 - Haulpak's Image ^[36]

See also

• List of Australian Group races
• Group races

References

1. "Winners and Past Results for the A J Scahill Stakes". Progroupracing.com (Aus). 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
2. Allan J. Scahill (1994). "Interview with Allan Scahill (Voice recording)". Western Australia. Office of Racing and Gaming (Interview). Interview with Erica Harvey. State Library of Western Australia: Trove Digital. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
3. "2015 Result – A J Scahill Stks (held 28 November 2015)". breednet.com. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
4. "2014 Result – Ascend Sales-A J Scahill Stks (held 6 December 2014)". breednet.com. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
5. "2013 Result – A.J. Scahill Stakes (held 7 December 2013)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
6. "2011 Result – A.J. Scahill Stakes (held 8 December 2012)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
7. "2011 Result – A.J. Scahill Stakes (held 3 December 2011)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
8. "2010 Result – A.J. Scahill Stakes (held 11 December 2010)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
9. "2009 Result – A.J. Scahill Stakes (held 12 December 2009)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
10. "2008 Result – A.J. Scahill Stakes (held 13 December 2008)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
11. "2007 Result – A.J. Scahill Stakes (held 15 December 2007)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
12. "2006 Result – A.J. Scahill Stks (held 20 December 2006)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
13. "2005 Result – A.J. Scahill Stks (held 17 December 2005)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
14. "2004 Result – A.J. Scahill Stks (held 26 December 2004)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
15. "2003 Result – A.J. Scahill Stks (held 27 December 2003)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
16. "2002 Result – A.J. Scahill Stks (held 28 December 2002)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
17. "2001 Result – A.J. Scahill Stks (held 29 December 2001)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
18. "2001 Result – A.J. Scahill Stks (held 6 January 2001)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
19. "2000 Result – A.J. Scahill Stks (held 8 January 2000)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
20. "1999 Result – A.J. Scahill Stks (held 9 January 1999)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
21. "1998 Result – A.J. Scahill Stks (held 10 January 1998)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
22. "1997 Result – A.J. Scahill Stks (held 4 January 1997)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
23. "1996 Result – A.J. Scahill Stks (held 6 January 1996)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
24. "1995 Result – A.J. Scahill Stks (held 7 January 1995)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
25. "1994 Result – A.J. Scahill Stks (held 8 January 1994)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
26. "1993 Result – A.J. Scahill Stks (held 9 January 1993)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
27. "1992 Result – A.J. Scahill Stks (held 4 January 1992)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
28. "1991 Result – A.J. Scahill Stks (held 5 January 1991)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
29. "1990 Result – A.J. Scahill Stks (held 6 January 1990)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
30. "1989 Result – A.J. Scahill Stks (held 7 January 1989)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
31. "1988 Result – A.J. Scahill Stks (held 9 January 1988)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
32. "1987 Result – A.J. Scahill Stks (held 10 January 1987)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
33. "1986 Result – A.J. Scahill Stks (held 4 January 1986)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
34. "1985 Result – A.J. Scahill Stks (held 5 January 1985)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
35. "1984 Result – A.J. Scahill Stks (held 7 January 1984)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
36. "1983 Result – A.J. Scahill Stks (held 8 January 1983)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.