A J Scahill Stakes Explained

The A J Scahill Stakes is a Perth Racing Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race held under Weight for Age conditions, for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 1,400 metres at Ascot Racecourse, Perth Western Australia in December.^[1] Prizemoney is A$1,500,000.

History

The race is named for Allan J. Scahill (1901 - 2000), who served on the Committee of the Western Australian Turf Club from 1953 to 1975 and was vice chairman in 1975. Scahill was also a founding member of the Western Australian Totalisator Agency Board.^[2]

In 2003 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse.

Distance

• 1978 - 1979 – 1200 metres
• 1980 - 1982 – 1400 metres
• 1983 – 1450 metres
• 1984 onwards - 1400 metres

Grade

• 1978 - Principal race
• 1979 onwards - Group 3

Winners

• 2023 - Munhamek
• 2022 - The Astrologist^[3]
• 2021 - Valour Road^[4]
• 2020 - Kementari^[5]
• 2019 - The Celt^[6]
• 2018 - Arcadia Prince^[7]
• 2017 - Silverstream^[8]
• 2016 - Vega Magic^[9]
• 2015 - Watermans Bay^[10]
• 2014 - Watermans Bay^[11]
• 2013 - Conservatorium^[12]
• 2012 - Power Princess^[13]
• 2011 - Grand Nirvana^[14]
• 2010 - Waratah's Secret^[15]
• 2009 - Proart^[16]
• 2008 - Takeover Target^[17]
• 2007 - Tarzi^[18]
• 2006 - Marasco^[19]
• 2005 - Arctic Park^[20]
• 2004 - Avenida Madero^[21]
• 2003 - Hot Shot Brother^[22]
• 2002 - Kensyl Bay^[23]
• 2001 - Lizzy Long Legs^[24]
• 2001 - Tribula^[25]
• 2000 - Terwilliger^[26]
• 1999 - Double Blue^[27]
• 1998 - Willoughby^[28]
• 1997 - Bold Extreme^[29]
• 1996 - Island Morn^[30]
• 1995 - Calypso^[31]
• 1994 - Brave Kite^[32]
• 1993 - Yilgangie Gold^[33]
• 1992 - Pago Escort^[34]
• 1991 - Strip The Moon^[35]
• 1990 - Medicine Kid^[36]
• 1989 - Westall^[37]
• 1988 - Miss Muffet^[38]
• 1987 - King Phoenix^[39]
• 1986 - Heron Bridge^[40]
• 1985 - Eastern Temple^[41]
• 1984 - Hanging In^[42]
• 1983 - Haulpak's Image^[43]

See also

• List of Australian Group races
• Group races

Notes and References

1. Web site: Winners and Past Results for the A J Scahill Stakes. Progroupracing.com (Aus). 2014. 23 November 2014.
2. Interview with Allan Scahill (Voice recording). Allan J. Scahill . Erica Harvey. 1994. 23 November 2014. Western Australia. Office of Racing and Gaming . Trove Digital. State Library of Western Australia .
3. Web site: 2022 Result  - TABTouch Gold Rush (held 10 December 2022) . racingpost.com . 11 December 2022.
4. Web site: 2021 Result  - Glenroy Chaff A.J. Scahill Stks (held 4 December 2021). breednet.com. 7 December 2021.
5. Web site: 2020 Result  - Glenroy Chaff A.J. Scahill Stks (held 5 December 2020). breednet.com. 7 December 2021.
6. Web site: 2019 Result  - Glenroy Chaff A.J. Scahill Stks (held 7 December 2019). breednet.com. 7 December 2019.
7. Web site: 2018 Result  - Glenroy Chaff A.J. Scahill Stks (held 15 December 2018). breednet.com. 15 December 2018.
8. Web site: 2017 Result  - Seacorp A.J. Scahill Stks (held 16 December 2017). breednet.com. 16 December 2017.
9. Web site: 2016 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stks (held 10 December 2016). breednet.com. 10 December 2016.
10. Web site: 2015 Result  - A J Scahill Stks (held 28 November 2015). breednet.com. 28 November 2015.
11. Web site: 2014 Result  - Ascend Sales-A J Scahill Stks (held 6 December 2014). breednet.com. 6 December 2014.
12. Web site: 2013 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stakes (held 7 December 2013). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
13. Web site: 2011 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stakes (held 8 December 2012). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
14. Web site: 2011 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stakes (held 3 December 2011). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
15. Web site: 2010 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stakes (held 11 December 2010). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
16. Web site: 2009 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stakes (held 12 December 2009). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
17. Web site: 2008 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stakes (held 13 December 2008). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
18. Web site: 2007 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stakes (held 15 December 2007). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
19. Web site: 2006 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stks (held 20 December 2006). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
20. Web site: 2005 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stks (held 17 December 2005). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
21. Web site: 2004 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stks (held 26 December 2004). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
22. Web site: 2003 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stks (held 27 December 2003). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
23. Web site: 2002 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stks (held 28 December 2002). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
24. Web site: 2001 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stks (held 29 December 2001). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
25. Web site: 2001 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stks (held 6 January 2001). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
26. Web site: 2000 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stks (held 8 January 2000). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
27. Web site: 1999 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stks (held 9 January 1999). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
28. Web site: 1998 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stks (held 10 January 1998). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
29. Web site: 1997 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stks (held 4 January 1997). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
30. Web site: 1996 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stks (held 6 January 1996). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
31. Web site: 1995 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stks (held 7 January 1995). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
32. Web site: 1994 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stks (held 8 January 1994). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
33. Web site: 1993 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stks (held 9 January 1993). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
34. Web site: 1992 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stks (held 4 January 1992). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
35. Web site: 1991 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stks (held 5 January 1991). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
36. Web site: 1990 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stks (held 6 January 1990). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
37. Web site: 1989 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stks (held 7 January 1989). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
38. Web site: 1988 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stks (held 9 January 1988). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
39. Web site: 1987 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stks (held 10 January 1987). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
40. Web site: 1986 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stks (held 4 January 1986). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
41. Web site: 1985 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stks (held 5 January 1985). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
42. Web site: 1984 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stks (held 7 January 1984). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
43. Web site: 1983 Result  - A.J. Scahill Stks (held 8 January 1983). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.