The opening race of the 2010 Festival of Perth Racing is set to light up the Ascot track this Saturday November 20 with a bumper nine-race programme planned for Railway Stakes Day.
The marquee race of the Perth Summer Racing Carnival is the $1 million Group 1 Railway Stakes (1600m), the richest race held in WA each year.
The 2010 Railway Stakes has attracted a capacity field of runners lead by Colour Correct, the current $4.80 to win through Luxbet after a successful spring campaign that has included back-to-back wins in the Asian Beau Stakes and Ascot Gold Cup.
Other favourites in the Railway Stakes field include defending champion Sniper’s Bullet ($9), Sydney raider Trusting ($6.50) and R.J. Peters Stakes winner God Has Spoken ($10).
Sponsored by Carlton Draught, the Railway Stakes is scheduled as Race 7 at Ascot on Saturday.
Three other black-type races are scheduled for Railway Stakes Day with the $80,000 Carbine Club of WA Stakes (1400m), the $80,000 Tattersall’s Cup (2100m) and the $80,000 Placid Ark Stakes (1200m) all sure to draw a crowd and plenty of punters.
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2010 Carlton Draught Railway Stakes Day Schedule
| Race No. | Time* | Race Name | Race Status | Distance | Prize Money | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11:48am | Carlton Dry Handicap | – | 1600m | $50,000 | 3YO & Up – BM 74+ |
| 2 | 12:25pm | Carlton Mid Handicap | – | 1400m | $50,000 | 3YO & Up – BM 68+ |
| 3 | 1:05pm | Crown Lager Handicap | – | 1400m | $50,000 | 3YO & Up – BM 68+ |
| 4 | 1:45pm | Winning Edge Presentations Trophy | – | 1400m | $50,000 | 3YO |
| 5 | 2:25pm | Carbine Club of WA Stakes | Listed | 1400m | $80,000 | 3YO & Up – Sprint |
| 6 | 3:05pm | Tattersalls’ Cup | Listed | 2100m | $80,000 | 3YO & Up – Handicap |
| 7 | 3:45pm | Carlton Draught Railway Stakes | Group 1 | 1600m | $1,000,000 | 3YO & Up – Handicap |
| 8 | 4:25pm | Placid Ark Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $80,000 | 3YO |
| 9 | 5:05pm | Pure Blonde Handicap | – | 1100m | $50,000 | 3YO & Up – BM 74+ |
*Note all Race Times are Local Time (WA)
