Railway Stakes Day is known in 2013 as Carlton Draught Super Saturday, with two Group 1 races to look forward to in Perth’s biggest day of thoroughbred racing. Hosted at Ascot Racecourse on Saturday the 23rd of November, Railway Stakes Day is the most anticipated horse racing event in Western Australia each season. Along with the Group 1 Railway Stakes, the day also includes the Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes, supporting events, and a range of non-racing attractions.
There are a total of 9 races held on the day, with the first race run at 12.00pm and the last race at 5.30pm. The Tattersall’s Cup is the longest race of the day at 2100
metres, with all other events ranging from 1000 metres to 1600 metres. The Winterbottom Stakes is being run at 4.05pm, with the Railway Stakes run at 4.50pm.
Race Times
No. Time Race Name Race Type St Distance
1 12:00 PM PERONI PLATE 2 YEAR OLD 9 1000
2 12:40 PM CARBINE CLUB OF W.A. STAKES Sprint 3UP 11 1400
3 1:20 PM MILLER GENUINE DRAFT-PLACID ARK STAKES 3 YEAR OLD 13 1200
4 2:00 PM TATTERSALL’S CUP Handicap 3UP 15 2100
5 2:40 PM BULMERS-JUNGLE MIST CLASSIC FILLIES & MARES OPEN 3UP (F&M) 17 1200
6 3:20 PM SKY RACING-W.A. GUINEAS 3 YEAR OLD 16 1600
7 4:05 PM CROWN PERTH-WINTERBOTTOM STAKES Weight-For-Age 3UP 13 1200
8 4:50 PM CARLTON DRAUGHT-RAILWAY STAKES Handicap 3UP 20 1600
9 5:30 PM CROWN LAGER SPRINT 66+ 3UP 16 1200
Gates open on Railway Stakes Day at 11.00am, with the racing joined by a number of fashion and music attractions. Renowned Australian hip hop artist Illy is highlighting
the entertainment this year, with dining and bar options also available for guests and members to enjoy. General Admission on the day is $35, with additional ticket
options including admission to the Ascot Enclosure, Terrace Restaurant, and a range of Private Boxes.
