History Of Karrakatta Plate
KARRAKATTA PLATE HISTORY
The first edition was first run in 1900 and won by Willie.
The Karrakatta Plate has held Group 2 status from 1979 to 1984 and since 1999.
It was a Group 1 event between 1985 and 1998.
The race was not held in 1901, 1993 and 1997, while the 2005 edition was conducted at Belmont.
Notable winners include: Bomber Bill (1998), Jacks Or Better (1994), Umatilla (1990), Burgess Queen (1976), Easingwold (1920), Eurythmic (1919) & Jolly Beggar (1908).
In 1989 Paklani finished ahead of Highpak but was later disqualified after returning a positive swab.
The race has dead-heated on two occasions with His Double & Honneur (1922) and Jolly Beggar & Blue Moon (1908) sharing the honours.
WA Racing Hall Of Fame inductee Easingwold won the 1920 Karrakatta Plate and three years later took out the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley.
The 1918 Karrakatta Plate commenced a feature winning streak for Eurythmic who was successful a year later in the Perth Cup and the Caulfield Cup in 1920.
Pat Connolly owned seven Karrakatta Plate winners: Lace Girl (1923), His Double (1922), Green Lord (1916), Miss Bob (1911), Louvima (1909), Jolly Beggar (1908) and Thorina (1907).
PERTH STAKES-KARRAKATTA PLATE
Lucky Street (2015), Bomber Bill (1998), Metal Master (2000m), Redwoldt (2004) and Canny Jack (2006).
GIMCRACK-KARRAKATTA PLATE
Elegant Shell (1978), Scornvale (1983), Hold That Smile (1988) and Whispering Brook (2016).
MAGIC MILLIONS-KARRAKATTA PLATE
Lucky Street (2015) and Lucy Mae (2017) and Valour Road (2018).
JOCKEY
Frank Treen (6): Elegant Shell (1978), Sans Sabre (1970), Astra Vista (1961), Spherical (1957), Copper Beech (1951) and Barlowerie (1947).
Frank “Tiger’ Moore (5): Solid Gold (1971), Tricar (1969), Haze (1965), San Vista (1956), Churinga (1946).
CURRENT JOCKEYS
Peter Knuckey (3): Whispering Brook (2016), No Questions (2005) & Diffraction (2003).
Troy Turner (3): Motion Pictures (2010), Daney Boy (1995) & Ex Sport Man (2021).
Pat Carbery (2): Night War (2011) and Gold Rocks (2009).
Shaun McGruddy (2): Lucy Mae (2017) and Luke’s Luck (2012).
Jason Whiting (2): Canny Jack (2006) and Redwoldt (2004).
TRAINER
J.J.Kelly (8): Beaufiler (1937), Gay Balkan (1936), Three Stripes (1928), Kongoni (1925), Honneur (1922), Eurythmic (1918), Bardeur (1915) and Welkin Queen (1914).
CURRENT TRAINERS
Hec McLaren (3) Bomber Bill (1998), Umah (1996) and Alabama Whirly (1996).
Simon Miller (3) Whispering Brook (2016), Night War (2011) and Valour Road (2018).
Trevor Andrews (2): Lucky Street (2015) & Luke’s Luck (2012).
BARRIER
The most successful barrier since 2000 is gate two with six wins.
Barriers 5, 6,8,9,14 & 16 have not recorded wins since 2000.
GENDER (Since 2000)
Most recent filly to win: Lucy Mae (2017).
LAST START WINNERS (Since 2000)
Ima Single Man (2020), Valour Road (2018), Whispering Brook (2016), Lucky Street (2015), Ms Funovits (2013), Canny Jack (2006), No Questions (2005), Redwoldt (2004), Diffraction (2003), Confront (2002) & Metal Master (2000).
LONGEST-PRICED WINNERS (Since 2000)
Ex Sport Man ($19), Dig Deep ($19), Lucy Mae ($21), Luke’s Luck ($14), Gold Rocks ($14), Brava Fortune ($26), Roman Time ($21) & Born Priceless ($33).
LAST FAVOURITE TO WIN (Since 2000)
Luck Street: $1.50.
BIGGEST WINNING MARGIN (Since 2000)
Lucky Street: 4 ½ lengths.
WINNERS SINCE 2000
2021 |
Ex Sport Man |
Troy Turner |
Steve Wolfe |
2020 |
Ima Single Man |
Jordan Turner |
C & M Gangemi |
2019 |
Dig Deep |
Jarrad Noske |
D & B Pearce |
2018 |
Valour Road |
Aaron Mitchell |
Simon Miller |
2017 |
Lucy Mae |
Shaun McGruddy |
Ted Martinovich |
2016 |
Whispering Brook |
Peter Knuckey |
Simon Miller |
2015 |
Lucky Street |
Paul Harvey |
Trevor Andrews |
2014 |
Hobart Jones |
Jason Brown |
Vern Brockman |
2013 |
Ms Funovits |
Glen Boss |
John Sadler |
2012 |
Luke’s Luck |
Shaun McGruddy |
Trevor Andrews |
2011 |
Night War |
Pat Carbery |
Simon Miller |
2010 |
Motion Pictures |
Troy Turner |
Dave Casey |
2009 |
Gold Rocks |
Pat Carbery |
Peter Giadresco |
2008 |
Brava Fortune |
Brad Parnham |
Neville Parnham |
2007 |
Roman Time |
William Pike |
Fred Kersley |
2006 |
Canny Jack |
Jason Whiting |
George Daly |
2005 |
No Questions |
Peter Knuckey |
Shane Edwards |
2004 |
Redwoldt |
Jason Whiting |
Lou Luciani |
2003 |
Diffraction |
Peter Knuckey |
George Daly |
2002 |
Confront |
Lucas Camilleri |
John Price |
2001 |
Born Priceless |
Dan Staeck |
Lou Luciani |
2000 |
Metal Master |
Stephen Miller |
Michael Pateman |
Julio Santarelli