Asian Beau Stakes
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| Class | Group 3 |
|---|---|
| Location | Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia |
| Inaugurated | 1982 (as WATC Kankama Quality Stakes) |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,400 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Three year old and older |
| Weight | Quality handicap |
| Purse | A$200,000 (2025) |
The Asian Beau 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 1400 metres at Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia in late October or early November.[1] Prize money is A$200,000.
Name
Nitro Lad won the inaugural event which was known as the WATC Kankama Quality Stakes. It was also known as the WATC Belmont Community Quality Stakes, WATC Budget Quality Stakes, WATC Singapore Quality and as the Asian Beau Stakes since 1995.[2]
The race is named after the champion sprinter/miler Asian Beau, who raced in the late 1970s early 1980s, winning 12 of 18 starts including the 1979 Railway Stakes.[2]
Venue
- In 2003 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse.
Grade
- 1985–1998 - Listed race
- 1999 onwards - Group 3
Distance
- 1985–1992 – 1200 metres
- 1993 onwards - 1400 metres
Double winners
Seven horses have completed the Asian Beau–Railway Stakes double:
- Bold Extreme (1996), Willoughby (1998), El Presidente (2007), Lucky Gray (2011), Galaxy Star (2018), Inspirational Girl (2020) and Western Empire (2021)
