The Western Trilogy
The world's only tri-code slot race series
The Quokka is the fourth equal richest thoroughbred race in Australia
With $5 million up for grabs, slot holders are keen to secure the best sprinters in the land to contest Perth's richest race. The Quokka forms part of the world's first tri-code slot race series that includes The Nullarbor for pacers, and The Sandgroper for greyhounds.
The Quokka consists of the following 14 slot holders until 2026:
1) Jack Lee-Steere Thoroughbreds 2) Ladbrokes 3) Lindsey Smith Racing 4) Magic Bloodstock Racing 5) Morton Racing 6) Peters Investments 7) RAM Racing Syndicate 8) Rapid Equine Breeding 9) Seacorp / Hallowell 10) SKY Racing 11) Sportsbet 12) TABtouch 13) The Chief Racing Syndicate 14) Trackside NZ / Perth Racing.
The Quokka is run over 1200m at weight-for-age conditions at Ascot Racecourse, open to horses aged three and above. The next edition will be run on Saturday 26 April 2025.
The Quokka 2024 winner - Overpass
Slot Holder: RAM Racing Syndicate
Trainer: Bjorn Baker
Jockey: Josh Parr
2nd: Amelia's Jewel
3rd: Oscar's Fortune
The Quokka 2023 winner - Overpass
Slot Holder: RAM Racing Syndicate
Trainer: Bjorn Baker
Jockey: Josh Parr
2nd: Amelia's Jewel
3rd: Bella Nipotina
The Nullarbor is the richest harness race in Australasia that is open to all pacers
With stake money increased to $1,250,000 in 2024, The Nullarbor is firmly on the radar for local and international horses. Gloucester Park in Perth plays host to this unique event.
The Nullarbor is the second leg of The Western Trilogy which is run on Friday night at Perth's premier harness venue.
The race consists of the following 10 slot holders until 2026:
1) Aaron Bain Racing & Summit Bloodstock 2) Jeavons Racing 3) JP Pacing 4) Ladbrokes 5) RAM Racing Syndicate 6) Regency Foods 7) Stephen Waters & Gary Hall Snr 8) Swandoo Harness Racing 9) TABtouch 10) Team Bond.
The next edition of The Nullarbor will be run on Friday 25 April 2025.
The Nullarbor 2024 winner - Catch A Wave
Slot Holder: Regency Foods
Trainer: Andy Gath
Driver: Kate Gath
2nd: Minstrel
3rd: Swingband
The Nullarbor 2023 winner - Betterzippit
Slot Holder: TABtouch
Trainer: Jason Grimson
Driver: Cameron Hart
2nd: Spirit of St Louis
3rd: Jumpingjacmac
The Sandgroper is the richest greyhound race to be held in Western Australia with a whopping $600,000 on offer
Cannington in Perth plays host to this unique event which kicks off the first leg of The Western Trilogy on the Thursday night.
The chase for riches is the most exciting greyhound race in the state and consists of eight slot holders who have negotiated deals with Australia's fastest dogs to compete for $600,000 over the 520m distance.
The eight slot holders include:
1) Aaron Bain Racing & Summit Bloodstock 2) Ladbrokes 3) Mintbet 4) Punters HQ 5) RAM Racing Syndicate 6) Sportsbet 7) TABtouch 8) Total Container Solutions / Team Britton
The next running of The Sandgroper will take place on Thursday 24 April 2025.
The Sandgroper 2024 winner - Hector Fawley
Slot Holder: Ladbrokes
Trainer: Lisa Cockerell
2nd: Sunset Frazier
3rd: Morton
The Sandgroper 2023 winner - Crumble Monelli
Slot Holder: Total Container Solutions
Trainer: David Hobby
2nd: Momentum
3rd: Elite Machine