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The Boulder Cup is one of Kalgoorlie Racecourse's biggest events held on a Sunday in mid-late September.
The 2023 Boulder Cup is a Listed event held at Kalgoorlie Racecourse around mid-September each year on the Sunday after Sydney’s Golden Rose Stakes Day program.
Run under quality handicap conditions, the Boulder Cup provides country horses with an opportunity to compete against some metropolitan stabled horses. Raced over a distance of 2100m, the Boulder Cup is an ideal step-up for milers. Stayers can also step down relatively easily to the 2100m event. Prior to 2014, the Boulder Cup was raced over 1760m. With $125,000 prize money as of 2021, the event attracts plenty of local talent each spring.
While the Boulder Cup could form any stage in a variety of spring campaigns, it usually attracts locals who will be hitting the Kalgoorlie track regularly over the season. The Boulder Cup often falls into the sights of horses who are targeting the Kalgoorlie Cup (2300m) and who may have already raced in the Coolgardie Cup. Those top-class horses who perform above expectations might go on to contend the Group 1 Railway Stakes or even the Group 2 Perth Cup.
In 2020 the Boulder Cup winner Friar Fox went on to run third in that season’s Kalgoorlie Cup, while Divine Shadow ran second in both events.
Friar Fox returned and made Boulder Cup history in 2021 becoming the first back-to-back winner in over 70 years.
Stafford’s Lad (2022) was the last horse to complete the Boulder Cup – Kalgoorlie Cup double. He further franked the form running second in the 2023 Group 2 Perth Cup results the following January.
The 2023 Boulder Cup was held on Sunday September 24, 2023 as an early Perth Cup lead-up and saw the Grant & Alana Williams-trained favourite Villeins ($2.15F) storm home for a one and three-quarter length win for the punters.
Boulder Cup 2023 | |
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Date: | Sunday September 24, 2023 |
Track: | Kalgoorlie Racecourse |
Distance: | 2100m |
Race Type: | Open Quality Handicap |
Status: | Listed |
Prize Money: | $125,000 |
Former Sydney galloper Villeins ($2.15F) was too good under the guidance of the ‘Wizard of the West’ William Pike who continues associations aboard the Grant & Alana Williams-trained stayer to post a big win in the 2023 Boulder Cup results.
Finish | No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Bar. | Weight | Penalty | Starting Price | |
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1 | 10 | VILLEINS | Grant & Alana Williams | William Pike | 8 | 54kg | $2.15F | |||
2 | 3 | BE OPTIMISTIC | Luke Fernie | Clint Johnston-Porter | 1.73L | 3 | 54kg | $3.80 | ||
3 | 4 | DANCING JACK | Pamela Oram | Ms Natasha Faithfull | 2.69L | 1 | 54kg | $61 | ||
4 | 7 | GROUND BRAKER | Ted Martinovich | Brandon Louis (a) | 5.09L | 4 | 54kg | $7.50 | ||
5 | 8 | OUR NORMAN | Chris Willis | Ms Holly Watson | 6.49L | 2 | 54kg | $11 | ||
6 | 5 | ELAFELLA | Nadia Bishop | Peter Knuckey | 8.19L | 6 | 54kg | $26 | ||
7 | 9 | ROCKY PATH | Brian Allen | Ms Kristy Bennett | 8.97L | 9 | 54kg | $41 | ||
8 | 2 | GENERAL GRANT | Stephen Miller | Michael Poy | 9.19L | 10 | 57.5kg | $21 | ||
9 | 6 | FRIAR AWAY | Justine Erkelens | Shaun O’Donnell | 9.91L | 5 | 54kg | $10 | ||
10 | 1 | UTGARD LOKI | Peter Fernie | Laqdar Ramoly | 12.96L | 7 | 58kg | $21 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Betting on the Boulder Cup opens following final acceptances on the Wednesday before the event and will be available below once available through Ladbrokes.com.au.
Villeins ($2.15 in 2023) was the last favourite in Boulder Cup betting to salute for the punters.
Stay tuned for our insider Boulder Cup 2023 tips on the popular WA showdown this spring.
Open Boulder Cup and Ground Braker is building momentum at the right time. The Al Maher five-year-old looks top value here drawn well in barrier four and looking to add to his solid record at the distance (2:1-0-1). Won over the 2100m at Belmont two back with more weight before a last start second on September 10 when back in distance for the Coolgardie Cup (1760m). Will appreciate returning to the staying distance here, apprentice Brandon Louis continues associations and looks right up to this.
The 2023 Boulder Cup field will be officially released on Wednesday of race week and published below.
The Boulder Cup 2023 final field features a quality line-up of local stayers led in betting by the Grant & Alana Williams-trained Domesday five-year-old Villeins coming off some strong runs.
No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
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1 | 5209789×85 | UTGARD LOKI | Peter Fernie | Laqdar Ramoly | 7 | 58kg | 82 | |
2 | x9849x0617 | GENERAL GRANT | Stephen Miller | Michael Poy | 10 | 57.5kg | 81 | |
3 | 312346×263 | BE OPTIMISTIC | Luke Fernie | Clint Johnston-Porter | 3 | 54kg | 72 | |
4 | 7353615355 | DANCING JACK | Pamela Oram | Ms Natasha Faithfull | 1 | 54kg | 56 | |
5 | 0960994131 | ELAFELLA | Nadia Bishop | Peter Knuckey | 6 | 54kg | 69 | |
6 | 6011270×74 | FRIAR AWAY | Justine Erkelens | Shaun O’Donnell | 5 | 54kg | 74 | |
7 | 0x73802312 | GROUND BRAKER | Ted Martinovich | Brandon Louis (a) | 4 | 54kg | 73 | |
8 | 0x85813355 | OUR NORMAN | Chris Willis | Ms Holly Watson | 2 | 54kg | 71 | |
9 | 1×60971316 | ROCKY PATH | Brian Allen | Ms Kristy Bennett | 9 | 54kg | 71 | |
10 | 130×156122 | VILLEINS | Grant & Alana Williams | William Pike | 8 | 54kg | 72 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
The Boulder Cup has a long and storied history. Held in the gold-mining town of Kalgoorlie, the Boulder Cup and other Kalgoorlie races have long been an intrinsic part of the local sporting culture. Kalgoorlie Racecourse is one of the best country tracks in Western Australia, which ensures that the better listed and country events remain there.
Notable Boulder Cup winners include Opening Twist (2001), Hotel Casuarina (2005) and Gondorff (2010). Reverend Lovejoy was able to take out victory in 2009 over Gondorff and then return in 2011 to win the race again over celebrated WA gelding Kincaple.
Prince Of Pop placed second in 2000 and was able to come back in 2003 for a third place. Mercedario has two third places, in 2002 and 2004. You’ll often notice the same local horses popping up in the results from year to year. Starting in 2014, the Boulder Cup changed to 2100m as opposed to 1760m.
In 2021 Friar Fox made Boulder Cup history becoming the first successive champion since Trectratic (1946-47).
Boulder Cup winners, top results and winning times since 2000 are listed below.
Year | Place | Horse | Time |
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2023 Boulder Cup |
1st | Villeins | 2 minutes 10.18 seconds |
Be Optimistic | |||
3rd | Dancing Jack | ||
2022 Boulder Cup |
1st | Stafford’s Lad | 2 minutes 09.45 seconds |
No Apology | |||
3rd | He’s A Parker | ||
2021 Boulder Cup |
1st | Friar Fox | 2 minutes 09.47 seconds |
2nd | Bella’s Idol | ||
3rd | Living The Dream | ||
2020 Boulder Cup |
1st | Friar Fox | 2 minutes 11.73 seconds |
2nd | Divine Shadow | ||
3rd | Major Mambo | ||
2019 Boulder Cup |
1st | Gangbuster | 2 minutes 09.91 seconds |
2nd | First Affair | ||
3rd | Touch Of Silver | ||
2018 Boulder Cup |
1st | First Affair | 2 minutes 10.21 seconds |
2nd | State Prosecutor | ||
3rd | Gloryland | ||
2017 Boulder Cup |
1st | Already Famous | 2 minutes 09.17 seconds |
2nd | Shinta Mani | ||
3rd | Gloryland | ||
2016 Boulder Cup |
1st | Don’tgetcaught | 2 minutes 08.42 seconds |
2nd | Cougar Express | ||
3rd | Ihtsahymn | ||
2015 Boulder Cup |
1st | Ask Me Nicely | 2 minutes 12.12 seconds |
2nd | Already Famous | ||
3rd | Woodsville | ||
2014 Boulder Cup |
1st | Red Blast | 2 minutes 08.11 seconds |
2nd | Ram Jam | ||
3rd | True Gold | ||
2013 Boulder Cup |
1st | Fanicio | 1 minute 45.52 seconds |
2nd | Barnsley Lad | ||
3rd | Amelias Dancer | ||
2012 Boulder Cup |
1st | Belora | 1 minute 45.23 seconds |
2nd | Amelias Dancer | ||
3rd | Amelia Storm | ||
2011 Boulder Cup |
1st | Reverend Lovejoy | 1 minute 45.98 seconds |
2nd | Kincaple | ||
3rd | Battle Emblem | ||
2010 Boulder Cup |
1st | Gondorff | 1 minute 45.94 seconds |
2nd | Admiring | ||
3rd | Inarticulate | ||
2009 Boulder Cup |
1st | Reverend Lovejoy | 1 minute 47.12 seconds |
2nd | Gondorff | ||
3rd | Impact Rating | ||
2008 Boulder Cup |
1st | Mr Diagnosis | 1 minute 48.21 seconds |
2nd | Goldtown | ||
3rd | Stormblitz | ||
2007 Boulder Cup |
1st | Impact Rating | 1 minute 45.88 seconds |
2nd | Friar’s Touch | ||
3rd | I Command | ||
2006 Boulder Cup |
1st | Scenic Assault | 1 minute 46.97 seconds |
2nd | Moodometer | ||
3rd | Black Tom | ||
2005 Boulder Cup |
1st | Hotel Casuarina | 1 minute 45.30 seconds |
2nd | Priceless Matt | ||
3rd | Chenille Prince | ||
2004 Boulder Cup |
1st | My Thornbird | 1 minute 46.07 seconds |
2nd | Blevvo | ||
3rd | Mercedario | ||
2003 Boulder Cup |
1st | Space Age | 1 minute 49.07 seconds |
2nd | Priceless Matt | ||
3rd | Prince Of Pop | ||
2002 Boulder Cup |
1st | Lawmaker | 1 minute 47.71 seconds |
2nd | Eastern Standard | ||
3rd | Mercedario | ||
2001 Boulder Cup |
1st | Opening Twist | 1 minute 48.49 seconds |
2nd | Face Your Fears | ||
3rd | Stage Whisper | ||
2000 Boulder Cup |
1st | Never Blue | 1 minute 47.74 seconds |
2nd | Prince Of Pop | ||
3rd | Waters Rising |