Roma Cup

Winners and Past Results

Perth Racing hosts a number of black type races during the autumn racing carnival which includes the Roma Cup usually held at the end of May. Bonus $250 Bet That Can't Lose

The Group 3 weight for age race is for horses three years old and over and run over 1200 metres on the Belmont Park Track in Perth. Prize money worth $125,000 is reserved for the winning connections. The race serves as the ideal preparation for the Group 3 Belmont Sprint in June.

Summer Storm triumphed over 10 furlong to win the first Roma Cup as a principal race in 1966. It was granted Group 3 status in 1980 while undergoing a few changes in distances over the years as well. El Presidente in 2008 is among the notable sprinters to win the Roma Cup after a series of successful Group wins in the 2007 season.

2011 Roma Cup

Grand Nirvana won his second Roma Cup in three years, settling a little off the pace but never letting star mare Power Princess out of his sights. When Power Princess went to the lead with about 200 metres to go, Grand Nirvana set off in pursuit and was able to run down the mare right on the line.

2011 Roma Cup result:

1. Grand Nirvana
2. Power Princess
3. King Kool Kat

Then came:

4. Megatic
5. Phenomenons
6. Premardal
7. Escadaire
8. Idyllic Prince
9. Foxy Boy
10. God Has Spoken
11. Kid Choisir
12. Impressive Jeuney
13. Grand Jardin
14. Famous Roman