Racing WA has today announced a broadcast partnership with Racing.com to showcase this year’s highly anticipated $5 million Kia Quokka (1200m) live at Ascot Racecourse.
Western Australia’s richest race – to be held on Saturday, 26 April 2025 – will be made available across all Racing.com platforms, including free-to-air Channels 68 and 78, Foxtel Channel 529, Racing.com’s website and app, as well as digital streaming services 7plus and Kayo.
The landmark deal continues Racing WA’s commitment to increasing visibility of local racing, following last year’s broadcast agreement with the Seven Network to stream all WA thoroughbred meetings on 7plus via Racing WA TV.
Racing WA Chief Racing Officer David Hunter said The Quokka’s inclusion on Racing.com’s schedule would elevate its status as a premier feature race.
“The Quokka has quickly become a highlight on the national racing calendar and we’re thrilled to partner with Racing.com to showcase it to a broader audience,” he said.
“We’re also excited to showcase the running of this year’s Group 2 Karrakatta, our premier race for two years olds, earlier in the program ahead of The Quokka.
“Racing.com’s high-quality coverage and strong footprint will provide an ideal platform to promote WA racing – we’re confident this broadcast will captivate race fans across the country.”
Racing.com – which is owned by Racing Victoria – serves as a leading platform for thoroughbred racing content in Australia.
Racing Victoria Executive General Manager – Media, Content and Marketing Andy Hoad said Racing.com was proud to bring The Quokka to its national audience.
“We’re excited to showcase The Quokka meeting on Racing.com. It’s a race that has built great interest nationally in its short history,” he said.
“Punters in the east love WA racing, particularly on a Saturday night after Melbourne’s finished, so we expect great interest.
“It’s been a real pleasure working with the team at Racing WA and we look forwarding to building on this partnership into the future.”
