The G A Towton Cup is a Perth Racing Listed race Thoroughbred horse race held under quality handicap conditions, for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 2200 metres at Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia in December. Prize money is A$125,000.
History The race is a major preparatory race for the Perth Cup which is held on New Year's Day.
In 2003 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse.
Name In 2004 the race was run under the name JRA (Japan Racing Association) Trophy. In 2014 the race was run under the name of the Queens Cup.
Grade 1983–2013 - Listed race 2014 - Group 3 2015 - Listed race
Distance 1983–1984 – 2200 metres 1984–2001 – 2400 metres 2002–2003 – 2200 metres 2004–2013 – 2400 metres 2014 onwards - 2200 metres
Winners
2025 - Buckets Ridge 2024 - Playhouse Patron 2023 - Black Fantasy 2022 - Buster Bash 2021 - Black Shadow 2020 - Trap For Fools 2019 - Taxagano 2018 - Cappo D'Oro 2017 - Trap For Fools 2016 - Kia Ora Koutou 2015 - Dust Me Off 2014 - Real Love 2013 - Knightlike 2012 - Global Flirt 2011 - race not held 2010 - Brandy Lane 2009 - race not held 2008 - Exhilarating 2007 - Luskin Dancer 2006 - Ramiro 2005 - Miss Copycat 2004 - Reigning Fort 2003 - Celtus 2002 - So Canny 2001 - Cardinal Colours 2000 - Noble Cavalier 1999 - Kim Angel 1998 - Master Touch 1997 - Big Cloud 1996 - Maestro's Mischief 1995 - True Russian 1994 - Big Al 1993 - Sir Vole 1992 - Red Javelin 1991 - Red Javelin 1990 - All Spark 1989 - William's Ghost 1988 - Betoota 1987 - Linc The Leopard 1986 - Nippie's Dream 1985 - Ullyatt 1984 - Swift Knight 1983 - Rosamoss
See also List of Australian Group races Group races
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