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R J Peters Stakes

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Inaugurated
  
1905 (as WA Plate)

Surface
  
Turf

Distance
  
1,500 m

Race type
  
Thoroughbred

Track
  
Left-handed

Purse
  
150,000 AUD (2016)

Location
  
Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Australia

Qualification
  
Three years old and older

The R J Peters Stakes is a Perth Racing Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race held under quality handicap conditions, for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 1500 metres at Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Australia in November. Total prize money is A$150,000.

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Race history

  • The race was not held during World War II.
  • In 2003 the race was run over 1600 metres at Belmont Park Racecourse.

    • Race name

  • 1905–1983 - WATC Plate
  • 1984–1986 - Budget Quality Cup
  • 1987–1994 - Quality Stakes
  • 1995–1998 - WATC Stakes
  • 1999 onwards - R.J. Peters Stakes

    • Race grade

  • 1905–1978 - Principal race
  • 1979–1985 - Listed race
  • 1986 onwards - Group 3

    • Race distance

  • 1905–1971 - 6 furlongs (~1200 metres)
  • 1972–1978 - 1200 metres
  • 1979–1997 - 1400 metres
  • 1998–2002 - 1500 metres
  • 2003 - 1600 metres
  • 2004 onwards - 1500 metres

    • References

    R J Peters Stakes Wikipedia
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