The Gold Rush, formerly known as 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.
History
The race was 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.
In 2003 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse.
In 2022, the race was renamed The Gold Rush and the prize money increased to $1,500,000. In 2023, it was temporarily renamed the Damien Oliver Gold Rush, in honor of Australian jockey Damien Oliver, who announced his intention to retire after the 2023 Perth Racing Carnival. Oliver fittingly won the race in his final career start aboard Munhamek.
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
The following are winners of the race.
2025 - Rey Magnerio 2024 - Western Empire 2023 - Munhamek 2022 - The Astrologist 2021 - Valour Road 2020 - Kementari 2019 - The Celt 2018 - Arcadia Prince 2017 - Silverstream 2016 - Vega Magic 2015 - Watermans Bay 2014 - Watermans Bay 2013 - Conservatorium 2012 - Power Princess 2011 - Grand Nirvana 2010 - Waratah's Secret 2009 - Proart 2008 - Takeover Target 2007 - Tarzi 2006 - Marasco 2005 - Arctic Park 2004 - Avenida Madero 2003 - Hot Shot Brother 2002 - Kensyl Bay 2001 - Lizzy Long Legs 2001 - Tribula 2000 - Terwilliger 1999 - Double Blue 1998 - Willoughby 1997 - Bold Extreme 1996 - Island Morn 1995 - Calypso 1994 - Brave Kite 1993 - Yilgangie Gold 1992 - Pago Escort 1991 - Strip The Moon 1990 - Medicine Kid 1989 - Westall 1988 - Miss Muffet 1987 - King Phoenix 1986 - Heron Bridge 1985 - Eastern Temple 1984 - Hanging In 1983 - Haulpak's Image
External links The Gold Rush at Racing and Sports
See also
List of Australian Group races Group races
References