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| Date: | Saturday, April 15, 2023 |
| Location: | Ascot Racecourse |
| Prize Money: | $4,000,000 |
| Distance: | 1200m |
The Quokka held over 1200m at Ascot Racecourse is a new slot race, that will be raced under special conditions.
The inaugural running of The Quokka is scheduled for Saturday, April 15, 2023 at weight-for-age level.
Held on the same day as the Group 2 Karrakatta Plate, The Quokka Raceday is without a doubt the highlight event during the WA Autumn Carnival.
The Quokka field is open to 14 slot holders at a cost of $200,000 each, with slot holders getting to choose their horse for the race.
The Quokka is the first time that Western Australia has ventured into a slot-style race, with Racing and Wagering WA lookinf to shake up their Autumn carnival and make it more attractive for big-name stables and horses.
Joining the likes of The Everest ($15 million) and the All-Star Mile ($5 million), The Quokka is without a doubt going to attract some of the best sprinters, vying for the $4 million on offer.
The Western Australians have put an interesting spin on the slot race, though, as The Quokka is just one part of a tri-code racing festival that will be held on the weekend after Easter in 2023.
The Quokka will be a thoroughbred racing slot race, and it will run on the same weekend as a harness racing version called The Nullabor, which will be a $1 million dollar 2536m pacing feature to be run at Gloucester Park the night prior.
There is also a greyhound slot race to complement this, the $500,000 Sandgroper, which will be run over 520m under lights at Cannington, also held the night prior to The Quokka.
The three-race series has been named the Western Trilogy and is the first time all three codes have combined for a series of races in Australia.
2023 The Quokka betting odds
The Quokka odds as of March 21 look like this:
- Amelia’s Jewel – $3.50
- Uncommon james – $3.50
- Bella Nipotina – $6.00
- Asfoora – $7.00
- I Wish I Win – $8.00
Complete The Quokka odds available at Bet365.
Best bookmakers for The Quokka
Considering The Quokka is the highlight of the WA Racing Carnival, a majority of online bookmakers will have markets out for the race a couple of months out from the race.
The Quokka betting is open well in advance of the Ascot racecourse event, with bookmakers traditionally opening markets when nominations begin to trickle in. You can bet on these markets via both computer, telephone and even via online betting apps, which are the most common way Aussies bet in 2023.
The top online bookmakers for The Quokka odds will also have horse betting apps for the main Australian smartphones, which are Android and iOS. HorseBetting recommends taking advantage of these free downloads to maximise your ability to accept free bets and promotions.
These bookmakers offer markets on The Quokka horse race:
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The Quokka 2023 Slot Holders
The Quokka field is open to 14 slot holders at a cost of $200,000 each. Slot holders get to select their horse for the race.
The Quokka is the latest big-money slot race to be introduced by a racing jurisdiction.
The Quokka Slot Holders & Horses
Tabtouch – Amelia’s Jewel
The pride of WA Racing, Amelia’s Jewel, will be looking to add The Quokka alongside her win in the Group 1 Northerly Stakes.
Ladbrokes – Bella Nipotina
The Ciaron Maher & Daivd Eustace-trained Bella Nipotina claimed the Group 1 Manikato Stakes in 2022 and will venture across The Nullarbor to try and claim The Quokka.
Morton Racing – Kissonallforcheeks
Morton Racing have opted to hand their stable star Kissonallforcheeks who has placed at Group 1 level three times, a start in the inaugural edition of The Quokka.
Magic Bloodstock – Shades Of Rose
Bjorn Baker will send his star sprint Shades Of Rose to The Quokka, in a bid to establish his mare as one of the best up-and-coming sprinters in Australia.
Sea Corporation / Mt Hallowell Studd – Uncommon James
Having claimed the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate and finishing second in The Galaxy, Uncommon James from the Steven O’Dea & Matthew Hoysted barn will be looking to build on his already impressive record when he steps out in The Quokka.
Jack Lee-Steere Thoroughbreds – TBC
Jack Lee-Steere Thoroughbreds are yet announce their horse for The Quokka 2023.
Lindsey Smith Racing – TBC
Lindsey Smith Racing are yet announce their horse for The Quokka 2023.
Perth Racing – TBC
Perth Racing are yet announce their horse for The Quokka 2023.
Peters Investments – TBC
Peters Investments are yet announce their horse for The Quokka 2023.
RAM Racing Syndicate – TBC
RAM Racing Syndicate are yet announce their horse for The Quokka 2023.
Rapid Equine Breeding – TBC
Rapid Equine Breeding are yet announce their horse for The Quokka 2023.
Sportsbet – TBC
Sportsbet are yet announce their horse for The Quokka 2023.
Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) – TBC
SEN are yet announce their horse for The Quokka 2023.
The Chief Racing Syndicate – TBC
The Chief Racing Syndicate are yet announce their horse for The Quokka 2023.
2023 The Quokka Final Field
Tabtouch – Amelia’s Jewel
The pride of WA Racing, Amelia’s Jewel, will be looking to add The Quokka alongside her win in the Group 1 Northerly Stakes.
Ladbrokes – Bella Nipotina
The Ciaron Maher & Daivd Eustace-trained Bella Nipotina claimed the Group 1 Manikato Stakes in 2022 and will venture across The Nullarbor to try and claim The Quokka.
Morton Racing – Kissonallforcheeks
Morton Racing have opted to hand their stable star Kissonallforcheeks who has placed at Group 1 level three times, a start in the inaugural edition of The Quokka.
Magic Bloodstock – Shades Of Rose
Bjorn Baker will send his star sprint Shades Of Rose to The Quokka, in a bid to establish his mare as one of the best up-and-coming sprinters in Australia.
Sea Corporation / Mt Hallowell Studd – Uncommon James
Having claimed the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate and finishing second in The Galaxy, Uncommon James from the Steven O’Dea & Matthew Hoysted barn will be looking to build on his already impressive record when he steps out in The Quokka.
Jack Lee-Steere Thoroughbreds – TBC
Jack Lee-Steere Thoroughbreds are yet announce their horse for The Quokka 2023.
Lindsey Smith Racing – TBC
Lindsey Smith Racing are yet announce their horse for The Quokka 2023.
Perth Racing – TBC
Perth Racing are yet announce their horse for The Quokka 2023.
Peters Investments – TBC
Peters Investments are yet announce their horse for The Quokka 2023.
RAM Racing Syndicate – TBC
RAM Racing Syndicate are yet announce their horse for The Quokka 2023.
Rapid Equine Breeding – TBC
Rapid Equine Breeding are yet announce their horse for The Quokka 2023.
Sportsbet – TBC
Sportsbet are yet announce their horse for The Quokka 2023.
Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) – TBC
SEN are yet announce their horse for The Quokka 2023.
The Chief Racing Syndicate – TBC
The Chief Racing Syndicate are yet announce their horse for The Quokka 2023.
Horsebetting.com.au will update this page when the 2023 field for The Quokka is released.
2023 The Quokka result
Horsebetting.com.au will update this page once the result for the inaugural edition of The Quokka has been decided.
