R J Peters Stakes
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ClassGroup 3
LocationAscot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia
Inaugurated1905 (as WA Plate)
Race typeThoroughbred
| Class | Group 3 |
|---|---|
| Location | Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia |
| Inaugurated | 1905 (as WA Plate) |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,500 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Three years old and older |
| Weight | Quality handicap |
| Purse | A$200,000 (2025) |
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, Western Australia in November.[1] Total prize money is A$200,000.
1953 racebook
- The race was not held during World War II.
- In 2003 the race was run over 1600 metres at Belmont Park Racecourse.
- The race is named in honour of Bob Peters, one of Western Australia’s leading owner-breeders of thoroughbred racehorses.[2]
1953 WATC Derby racebook front cover
1953 WATC Derby showing raceday officials
1953 WATC Plate page showing the winner, Kola Cheval
Back cover showing transport arrangements and admission charges
Name
- 1905–1983 - WATC Plate
- 1984–1986 - Budget Quality Cup
- 1987–1994 - Quality Stakes
- 1995–1998 - WATC Stakes
- 1999 onwards - R.J. Peters Stakes
Grade
- 1905–1978 - Principal race
- 1979–1985 - Listed race
- 1986 onwards - Group 3
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
