RJ Peters Handicap
Winners and Past Results
Hosted by Perth Racing during the spring racing carnival in November, the RJ Peters Stakes is a Group 3 race for horses three years old and above. The event is run under quality handicap conditions over a distance of 1500 metres of Ascot Racecourse in Perth. Free $250 Bet That Can't Lose
Prize money of $125,000 is up for grabs in a race that fields horses seeking to prove their mettle over longer mile races in the coming year. However, the RJ Peters Stakes also fields a number of horses that have already proved their ability to run the mile, leaving punters a good form guide.
The RJ Peters Stakes is the perfect lead up for the Perth summer racing carnival where horses may look forward to an opportunity to contest the 1600 M Group 1 Railway Stakes a week later and set the pace for the 1800 M Group 1 Kingston Town Classic at the same track in December. The 1400 M Group Lee Steere Stakes held at Belmont Park is another event that may be used as a warm up for this event. The Group 2 CB Cox Stakes over 2100 metres and Perth Cup over 2400 metres at the Ascot track in December are also major races that several horses may contest after the RJ Peters Stakes. 2010 winner of the RJ Peters Stakes, God Has Spoken came back strongly the next year to win the CB Cox Stakes and finish second in the Perth Cup.
The Group 3 Asian Beau Stakes is one of the major events that lead up to the RJ Peters Stakes. In 2011, Tranquillity finished third in the Asian Beau Stakes followed by a close second in the RJ Peters Stakes. Grey Monarch followed Tranquillity closely in both events. Although the race features Western Australian talent, a few interstate competitors may fancy their chances as a lead up to Group 1 races at Ascot later in the season. One of the most notable milers and long distance specialists to win the RJ Peters Stakes among several races around the country was Northerly in 2000.
The RJ Peters Stakes was first run in 1905 as the WATC Plate, a principal race run over 6 furlongs. It remained a listed race between 1979 and 1985 after which it was elevated by Perth Racing to Group 3. It has been held as the RJ Peters Stakes ever since Northerly's victory in 2000.
2011 RJ Peters Stakes
Pre-race favourite Westriver Kevydonn was sent to the lead soon after the start, and kept up a solid pace through the middle stages of the race. The gelding was able to skip clear as they rounded the turn, only to tire as they neared the post which allowed Tranquility to pose a stern challenge. However Westriver Kevydonn had just enough left to see off this late bid and win by short head with Grey Monarch making up the top three, two lengths back.
2011 RJ Peters Stakes result
1. Westriver Kevydonn
2. Tranquility
3. Grey Monarch
Then came:
4. Rafferty
5. Xaaravid
6. Keytomoney
7. Tarzi
8. Dino Mak
| Year |
Winner |
Race Name That Year |
Status |
Distance |
| 2011 |
Westriver Kevydonn |
WATC RJ Peters Stakes |
Group 3 |
1500m |
| 2010 |
God Has Spoken |
WATC RJ Peters Stakes |
Group 3 |
1500m |
| 2009 |
Elliotto |
WATC RJ Peters Stakes |
Group 3 |
1500m |
| 2008 |
Famous Roman |
WATC RJ Peters Stakes |
Group 3 |
1500m |
| 2007 |
El Presidente |
WATC RJ Peters Stakes |
Group 3 |
1500m |
| 2006 |
Always A Devil |
WATC RJ Peters Stakes |
Group 3 |
1500m |
| 2005 |
Rescuer |
WATC R.J. Peters Stakes |
Group 3 |
1500m |
| 2004 |
Finito |
WATC R.J. Peters Stakes |
Group 3 |
1500m |
| 2003 |
Modem |
WATC R.J. Peters Stakes |
Group 3 |
1600m |
| 2002 |
Kensyl Bay |
WATC RJ Peters Stakes |
Group 3 |
1500m |
| 2001 |
Old Fashion |
WATC RJ Peters Stakes |
Group 3 |
1500m |
| 2000 |
Northerly |
WATC RJ Peters Stakes |
Group 3 |
1500m |
| 1999 |
Sister Patricia |
WATC Stakes |
Group 3 |
1500m |
| 1998 |
All The Aces |
WATC Stakes |
Group 3 |
1500m |
| 1997 |
Jacks Or Better |
WATC Stakes |
Group 3 |
1400m |
| 1996 |
Bold Extreme |
WATC Stakes |
Group 3 |
1400m |
| 1995 |
Quadripedante |
WATC Stakes |
Group 3 |
1400m |
| 1994 |
Sammy The Bull |
WATC Quality Stakes |
Group 3 |
1400m |
| 1993 |
Classy Dresser |
WATC Quality Stakes |
Group 3 |
1400m |
| 1992 |
Vows |
WATC Quality Stakes |
Group 3 |
1400m |
| 1991 |
Future Edition |
WATC Quality Stakes |
Group 3 |
1400m |
| 1990 |
Jungle Hero |
WATC Quality Stakes |
Group 3 |
1400m |
| 1989 |
Dual's Brute |
WATC Quality Stakes |
Group 3 |
1400m |
| 1988 |
Bowie |
WATC Quality Stakes |
Group 3 |
1400m |
| 1987 |
Denim Dancer |
WATC Quality Stakes |
Group 3 |
1400m |
| 1986 |
Western Pago |
WATC Quality Stakes |
Group 3 |
1400m |
| 1985 |
Haulpak's Image |
WATC Budget Quality Cup |
Listed |
1400m |
| 1984 |
Eastern Temple |
WATC Budget Quality Cup |
Listed |
1400m |
| 1983 |
Argentine Gold |
WATC Plate |
Listed |
1400m |
| 1982 |
Heron Bridge |
WATC Plate |
Listed |
1400m |
| 1981 |
Cordroy |
WATC Plate |
Listed |
1400m |
| 1980 |
Tulip Town |
WATC Plate |
Listed |
1400m |
| 1979 |
Embasadora |
WATC Plate |
Listed |
1400m |
| 1978 |
Prince Brighton |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
1200m |
| 1977 |
Belinda's Star |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
1200m |
| 1976 |
Venetian Princess |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
1200m |
| 1975 |
Good Morgan |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
1200m |
| 1974 |
Merry Heart |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
1200m |
| 1973 |
Starglow |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
1200m |
| 1972 |
Acello |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
1200m |
| 1971 |
Royal Spring |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1970 |
My Juliet |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1969 |
Cantanof |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1968 |
Fair Dollar |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1967 |
El Nisir |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1966 |
Tudor Mak |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1965 |
Port Jackson |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1964 |
Norval Boy |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1963 |
Norval Boy |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1962 |
Count Sputnik |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1961 |
Count Sputnik |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1960 |
Olympiad |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1959 |
not held |
|
|
|
| 1958 |
not held |
|
|
|
| 1957 |
Pegulara |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1956 |
Craghill |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1955 |
Sanfinilo |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1954 |
In Reference |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1953 |
Kola Cheval |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1952 |
Copper Beech |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1951 |
Shining Star |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1950 |
Beau Glory |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1949 |
Zanni |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1948 |
Prince San |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1947 |
Blue Stream |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1946 |
Irish Myth |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1945 |
Dear Brutus |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1944 |
not held |
|
|
|
| 1943 |
not held |
|
|
|
| 1942 |
not held |
|
|
|
| 1941 |
not held |
|
|
|
| 1940 |
Atorna |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1939 |
Byronic |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1938 |
Amalette |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1937 |
Tetreen |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1936 |
Gay Gipsy |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1935 |
Gay Gipsy |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1934 |
Old Story |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1933 |
Esmeroic |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1932 |
Alienist |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1931 |
Green Laddie |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1930 |
Einga |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1929 |
Einga |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1928 |
Prince Paladin |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1927 |
Tea Lady |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1926 |
Perfect Juggins |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1925 |
Faucon |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1924 |
Borgia |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1923 |
Jolly Handsome |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1922 |
Ayrlove |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1921 |
True Moon |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1920 |
Susarion |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1919 |
Heart Of Oak |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1918 |
Haud |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1917 |
Headwind |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1916 |
High Gate |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1915 |
Adaleila |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1914 |
Bullie B |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1913 |
Galtee Princess |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1912 |
Owlet |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1911 |
Golden Orb |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1910 |
Katoomba |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1909 |
Thigen Thu |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1908 |
Comatawah |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1907 |
Enchanteur |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1906 |
Attitude |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |
| 1905 |
Rustaff |
WATC Plate |
Principal race |
6F |