History Of The Asian Beau Stakes
Asian Beau Stakes History: Overview
- The Asian Beau Stakes was first run in 1982 and won by Nitro Lad.
- It was also known as the WATC Kankama Quality Stakes, the WATC Belmont Community Quality Stakes, WATC Budget Quality Stakes, WATC Singapore Quality and the Asian Beau Stakes since 1995.
- The race is named after champion sprinter/miler Asian Beau, who raced in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
NOTABLE WINNERS:
- Old Fashion (2001), Umah (1999), Willoughby (1998), Asian Incline (1993), Pago Escort (1992), Medicine Kid (1989), Fimiston (1986) & Coal Pak (1985).
Asian Beau Stakes: Trainers
- 4: Ross Price-Power Prince (1987), Medicine Kid (1989), Pago Escort (1992) & Colour Correct (2010).
- 3: Wally Mitchell- Nitro Lad (1982), Future Edition (1991) & Bold Extreme (1996).
Asian Beau Stakes History: Jockey’s
- 6: Pat Carbery- Classy Dresser (1994), Look Of Success (1997), Umah (1999), Gilded Venom (2008), Westriver Kevydonn (2012) & Pounamu (2018).
- 3: Shaun O’Donnell- Kasabian (2009), Luckygray (2011) & Balmont Girl (2014).
- 3: William Pike-Real Love (2015), Heart Starter (2016) & Galaxy Star (2018).
Asian Beau Stakes History: Barriers
- Barrier three is the most successful starting position in the Asian Beau Stakes with six wins.
- Barriers five and nine have each recorded four wins.
- Barrier one and seven have had three winners
Asian Beau Stakes History: Gender
- Geldings have won the Asian Beau Stakes on 26 occasions including 12 out of the past 15 editions of the race.
- Seven mares have won the race, Galaxy Star the previous (2018).
Asian Beau Stakes History: Previous Starts
- Since 2000 five of the past 18 Asian Beau victors have won their previous starts.
- Since 2000 six of last-start winners were placed at their previous outings.
- Since 2000 four of the past 18 winners have won first-up.
ASIAN BEAU STAKES FASTEST TIME
- Medicine Kid (1200m) 1.08.87sec.
- El Presidente (1400m) 1.21.26sec.
YEAR |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
TRAINER |
2000 |
Fair Alert |
Alana Williams |
Ray Sweetman |
2001 |
Old Fashion |
Stephen Miller |
Vern Brockman |
2002 |
Suspicion |
Lucas Camilleri |
Lindsey Smith |
2003 |
Track Jester |
Jason Whiting |
Warren Radford |
2004 |
Rock Of Cashel |
Jason Whiting |
Steve De Vincentis |
2005 |
Wild Target |
Paul Harvey |
Chris Stelmach |
2006 |
Idyllic Prince |
Jason Brown |
Jim Taylor |
2007 |
El Presidente |
Troy Turner |
Bruce Watkins |
2008 |
Gilded Venom |
Pat Carbery |
Steve Wallace |
2009 |
Kasabian |
Shaun O’Donnell |
Darren McAuliffe |
2010 |
Colour Correct |
Paul Harvey |
Ross Price |
2011 |
Luckygray |
Shaun O’Donnell |
Gino Poletti |
2012 |
Westriver Kevydonn |
Pat Carbery |
Paige Kenney |
2013 |
Platinum Rocker |
Peter Knuckey |
Simon Miller |
2014 |
Balmont Girl |
Shaun O’Donnell |
Paula Wagg |
2015 |
Real Love |
Willie Pike |
Adam Durrant |
2016 |
Heart Starter |
Willie Pike |
G & A Williams |
2017 |
Pounamu |
Pat Carbery |
Alan Mathews |
2018 |
Galaxy Star |
Willie Pike |
G & A Williams |
22019 |
Samizdat |
Brad Parnham |
Chris Gangemi |