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* 2022 – The Astrologist<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.racingpost.com/results/518/ascot-aus/2022-12-10/828700 |title= 2022 Result – Gold Rush ”(held 10 December 2022)” |publisher=racingpost.com |access-date=11 December 2022}}</ref> |
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*2021 – Valour Road<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result?v=Ascot&d=2021-12-04&race=Glenroy+Chaff+-+A.J.+Scahill |title= 2021 Result – Glenroy Chaff A.J. Scahill Stks ”(held 4 December 2021)”|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=7 December 2021}}</ref> |
*2021 – Valour Road<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result?v=Ascot&d=2021-12-04&race=Glenroy+Chaff+-+A.J.+Scahill |title= 2021 Result – Glenroy Chaff A.J. Scahill Stks ”(held 4 December 2021)”|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=7 December 2021}}</ref> |
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*2020 – Kementari<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result?v=Ascot&d=2020-12-05&race=Glenroy+Chaff-A+J+Scahill+Stks |title= 2020 Result – Glenroy Chaff A.J. Scahill Stks ”(held 5 December 2020)”|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=7 December 2021}}</ref> |
*2020 – Kementari<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result?v=Ascot&d=2020-12-05&race=Glenroy+Chaff-A+J+Scahill+Stks |title= 2020 Result – Glenroy Chaff A.J. Scahill Stks ”(held 5 December 2020)”|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=7 December 2021}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 12:11, 9 November 2025
Horse race in Perth, Western Australia
Horse race
| Class | Group 3 |
|---|---|
| Location | Ascot Racecourse |
| Inaugurated | 1978 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | TABTouch (2024) |
| Distance | 1,400 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Three year old and older |
| Weight | Weight for age |
| Purse | A$1,500,000 (2024) |
The Gold Rush, formerly known as the A J Scahill Stakes, is a Perth Racing Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race held under Weight for Age conditions, for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 1,400 metres at Ascot Racecourse, Perth Western Australia in December.[1] Prizemoney is A$1,500,000.
The race was named for Allan J. Scahill (1901–2000), who served on the Committee of the Western Australian Turf Club from 1953 to 1975 and was vice chairman in 1975. Scahill was also a founding member of the Western Australian Totalisator Agency Board.[2]
In 2003 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse.
In 2022, the race was renamed The Gold Rush and the prize money increased to $1,500,000.[3]
In 2023, it was temporarily renamed the Damien Oliver Gold Rush in honor of Australian jockey Damien Oliver, who announced his intention to retire after the 2023 Perth Racing Carnival.[4][5] Oliver fittingly won the race in his final career start aboard Munhamek.[6]
- 1978–1979 – 1200 metres
- 1980–1982 – 1400 metres
- 1983 – 1450 metres
- 1984 onwards – 1400 metres
- 1978 – Principal race
- 1979 onwards – Group 3
The following are winners of the race.
- 2024 – Western Empire[7]
- 2023 – Munhamek[8]
- 2022 – The Astrologist[9]
- 2021 – Valour Road[10]
- 2020 – Kementari[11]
- 2019 – The Celt[12]
- 2018 – Arcadia Prince[13]
- 2017 – Silverstream[14]
- 2016 – Vega Magic[15]
- 2015 – Watermans Bay[16]
- 2014 – Watermans Bay[17]
- 2013 – Conservatorium[18]
- 2012 – Power Princess[19]
- 2011 – Grand Nirvana[20]
- 2010 – Waratah’s Secret[21]
- 2009 – Proart[22]
- 2008 – Takeover Target[23]
- 2007 – Tarzi[24]
- 2006 – Marasco[25]
- 2005 – Arctic Park[26]
- 2004 – Avenida Madero[27]
- 2003 – Hot Shot Brother[28]
- 2002 – Kensyl Bay[29]
- 2001 – Lizzy Long Legs[30]
- 2001 – Tribula[31]
- 2000 – Terwilliger[32]
- 1999 – Double Blue[33]
- 1998 – Willoughby[34]
- 1997 – Bold Extreme[35]
- 1996 – Island Morn[36]
- 1995 – Calypso[37]
- 1994 – Brave Kite[38]
- 1993 – Yilgangie Gold[39]
- 1992 – Pago Escort[40]
- 1991 – Strip The Moon[41]
- 1990 – Medicine Kid[42]
- 1989 – Westall[43]
- 1988 – Miss Muffet[44]
- 1987 – King Phoenix[45]
- 1986 – Heron Bridge[46]
- 1985 – Eastern Temple[47]
- 1984 – Hanging In[48]
- 1983 – Haulpak’s Image[49]
