The Asian Beau Stakes is a Group 3 quality handicap race held each year at Ascot racecourse in Perth, Western Australia n late October or early November during the spring and generally takes place on the same day as the Victoria Derby in Melbourne. The race is run over a distance of 1400 metres and worth $125,000 in prizemoney. The 2009 Asian Beau Stakes was won by Kasabian from Elliotto with Grand Nirvana third.
| Asian Beau Stakes info |
| Date: |
Saturday 30th October 2010 |
| Track: |
Ascot racecourse, Perth |
| Distance: |
1400 metres |
| Race Type: |
Quality Handicap |
| Status: |
Group 3 |
| Prizemoney: |
$125,000 |
| 2009 Winner: |
Kasabian |
The Asian Beau Stakes is the first quality handicap of the season in Perth and suits more than handy types resuming or horses who are fit & in-form and can get in with a light weight to beat the handicapper.
Competitors from this race may head on to upcoming handicap races such as the Gr3 Colonel Reeves (1200m) and
Gr3 RJ Peters Stakes (1500m) that take place in a fortnight at Ascot.
The Gr1 $1 Million Railway Stakes three weeks later is another race that may be on the cards for horses contesting this race.
The Asian Beau Stakes has been taken out in recent times by Gilded Venom (2008), El Presidente (2007) and Idyllic Prince in 2006.
2009 Asian Beau Stakes result
1. $4.40 Kasabian 53.0 S O'Donnell
2. $14.00 Elliotto 55.0 S Parnham
3. $6.50 Grand Nirvana 58.0 P Carbery
Then followed:
4. $13.00 Kens Double 53.5 B Parnham
5. $51.00 Doyoudare 55.5 Takahide Ikenushi
6. $3.20 Colour Correct 53.0 P Harvey
7. $26.00 Sleepwalk 53.0 J Whiting
8. $12.00 Mega Steel 53.0 Clint Harvey
9. $12.00 Oroya Gold 55.0 T Turner
10. $16.00 Kim Star 53.0 S Mc Gruddy
12. $41.00 Garavanni 53.0 P King
13. $26.00 General Albert 53.0 P Knuckey
Margins: Hd, 1-3/4 len
Time: 1:21.72
2009 Asian Beau Stakes: Kasabian led all the way and kicked clear in the straight to hold on for a good win from the fast finishing Elliotto who sprouted wings late to grab second, while Grand Nirvana ran on fairly for third place.
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Asian Beau Stakes recent winners & placegetters
| Year |
Winner |
2nd |
3rd |
Time |
|
2009 |
Kasabian |
Elliotto |
Grand Nirvana |
|
|
2008 |
Gilded Venom |
Megatic |
Famous Roman |
1:21.3 |
|
2007 |
El Presidente |
Tarzi |
Wire Detonator |
1:21.2 |
|
2006 |
Idyllic Prince |
Kim Invader |
Ripped |
1:22.3 |
|
2005 |
Wild Target |
Wire Detonator |
Changing Lanes |
1:21.7 |
|
2004 |
Rock Of Cashel |
Dead Eye Dick |
Prince Of Vasac |
1:22.7 |
|
2003 |
Track Jester |
Kame's Hope |
Dead Eye Dick |
1:22.8 |
|
2002 |
Suspicion |
Kensyl Bay |
Storm Shot |
1:24.2 |
|
2001 |
Old Fashion |
Country Blazer |
Face Your Fears |
1:23.9 |
|
2000 |
Fair Alert |
Great Beau |
Slideaway |
1:23.0 |
|
1999 |
Umah |
Zedamoss |
Jacks Or Better |
1:23.1 |
|
1998 |
Willoughby |
Tool Time |
Ned's Brother |
1:23.3 |
|
1997 |
Look Of Success |
Romario |
Willoughby |
1:22.3 |
|
1996 |
Bold Extreme |
Bar Dreamer |
Cranky Tikit |
1:22.4 |
|
1995 |
Lynsted Lad |
Cranky Tikit |
Uriah Heap |
1:23.8 |
|
1994 |
Classy Dresser |
Sammy The Bull |
Ciderian |
1:23.0 |
|
1993 |
Asian Incline |
Ciderian |
Corregidor |
1:21.9 |
|
1992 |
Pago Escort |
Star Pet |
Jevaction |
1:10.2 |
|
1991 |
Future Edition |
Pago Escort |
Medicine Kid |
1:10.8 |
|
1990 |
Crimson Medal |
Ropak |
Barrosa Boy |
1:08.9 |
|
1989 |
Medicine Kid |
Mister Till |
Send A Sign |
1:08.8 |
|
1988 |
Ableson |
Sky Filou |
Hasty Snob |
1:10.2 |
