Western Australian Derby

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN DERBY

Known as the WATC Derby, the Western Australian Derby is hosted by the West Australian Turf Club at Ascot Racecourse, Perth in late April each year.

With $500,000 in prize money on offer, the Western Australian Derby attracts the best local three-year-old thoroughbreds as well as some interstate gallopers seeking a Group 1 victory.

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The Group 1 WATC Derby is a set weights challenge raced over the classic derby distance of 2400 metres.

Held during the Perth autumn carnival, the Western Australian Derby is the feature race at the meeting and the only event with Group status on the day, which ensures that it always draws many spectators and produces some competitive and thrilling betting markets.

Lead Up Races

The Group 3 WA Oaks (2400m) held the week before at the same course is the ideal preparatory race for three-year-old fillies on their way to WATC Derby glory.

Earlier in the autumn at Ascot the Group 2 WA Guineas (1600m) can serve as a good starter race for three-year-olds looking to step up in distance later in the carnival.

History

First raced in 1888 when Harridan claimed victory, the Western Australian Derby was a 12 Furlong principal race until 1972 when its length was officially changed to 2400 metres and its status to Group 1 in 1979.

It was not held in 1987 and in 1992, there were two WATC Derbies held, a Group 1 and a Group 2 race.

Online Betting

You can bet on the Western Australian Derby online as many online betting sites offer odds on the Group 1 race. In fact, these sites offer a plethora of odds on horse racing events throughout Australia. This includes smaller racing events such as those in the Perth Autumn Derby all the way up to Melbourne Cup 2012. No matter what odds you’re looking for, you can find them online. And with around the clock access from the comfort of home, it couldn’t be more convenient. So, sign up now to join in on the future of horse race betting.

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