The Quokka
The Quokka
Betting Guide
| Date: | Saturday, April 26, 2025 |
| Location: | Ascot Racecourse |
| Prize Money: | $5,000,000 |
| 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 was run on 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 $5 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.
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.
2025 The Quokka betting odds
Odds for the The Quokka as of April 24, 2024 – Courtesy of Neds
- Overpass Win $1.95 Place $1.18
- Headwall Win $6.00 Place $1.95
- Western Empire Win $7.50 Place $2.25
- Front Page Win $8.00 Place $2.35
- West Star Win $14.00 Place $3.40
- Jokers Grin Win $16.00 Place $3.80
- The Boss Lady Win $18.00 Place $4.00
- Rope Them In Win $27.00 Place $5.50
- Crocetti Win $31.00 Place $6.00
- Magnificent Andy Win $41.00 Place $7.50
- Generosity Win $41.00 Place $7.50
- Searchin’ Roc’s Win $71.00 Place $11.00
- Comfort Me Win $81.00 Place $12.00
- Snowdome Win $81.00 Place $12.00
- Triple Missile Win $91.00 Place $13.00
- Brave Spirit Win $91.00 Place $13.00
- Saloon Bar Win $91.00 Place $13.00
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 2026.
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:
Best Bookies for The Quokka
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2025 The Quokka Final Field
1. Overpass (10)
- T: Bjorn Baker
- J: Joshua Parr
- W: 58.5kg
- Age: 6
- Colour: Bay
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Vancouver
- Dam: Walkway
2. Front Page (11)
- T: Matthew Dale
- J: Tyler Schiller
- W: 58.5kg
- Age: 8
- Colour: Chestnut
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Magnus
- Dam: Stacey Lee
3. Western Empire (6)
- T: Grant & Alana Williams
- J: William Pike
- W: 58.5kg
- Age: 7
- Colour: Bay
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Iffraaj
- Dam: Western Jewel
4. Crocetti (7)
- T: Danny Walker & Arron Tata
- J: Craig Williams
- W: 58.5kg
- Age: 4
- Colour: Chestnut
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Zacinto
- Dam: Gracehill
5. Magnificent Andy (1)
- T: Stephen Miller
- J: Brad Parnham
- W: 58.5kg
- Age: 6
- Colour: Chestnut
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Magnus
- Dam: Yaloginda
6. Headwall (8)
- T: Matthew Smith
- J: Zac Lloyd
- W: 58.5kg
- Age: 5
- Colour: Bay
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Dream Ahead
- Dam: Positive Quest
7. Triple Missile (12)
- T: Donna Riordan
- J: Joseph Azzopardi
- W: 58.5kg
- Age: 7
- Colour: Bay
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Smart Missile
- Dam: Triple Latte
8. Rope Them In (5)
- T: Steve Wolfe
- J: Shaun McGruddy
- W: 58.5kg
- Age: 4
- Colour: Brown
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Playing God
- Dam: Lead Rope
9. Jokers Grin (13)
- T: Bernie Miller
- J: Patrick Carbery
- W: 58.5kg
- Age: 4
- Colour: Bay or Brown
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Maschino
- Dam: Walk in Beauty
10. Brave Spirit (3)
- T: Steve Wolfe
- J: Jarrad Noske
- W: 58.5kg
- Age: 4
- Colour: Brown
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Brave Smash
- Dam: Miss Shanghai
11. The Boss Lady (2)
- T: Michael Lane
- J: Billy Egan
- W: 56.5kg
- Age: 4
- Colour: Chestnut
- Sex: Mare
- Sire: Street Boss
- Dam: Top of the Class
12. Generosity (4)
- T: Simon A Miller
- J: Lucy Fiore
- W: 56.5kg
- Age: 4
- Colour: Brown
- Sex: Mare
- Sire: Divine Prophet
- Dam: Orabelle
13. West Star (9)
- T: Simon A Miller
- J: Tim Clark
- W: 56.5kg
- Age: 3
- Colour: Bay
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Playing God
- Dam: Jester Derriere
14e. Comfort Me (0)
- T: Rhys Radford
- J:
- W: 58.5kg
- Age: 8
- Colour: Brown
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Playing God
- Dam: Southern Comfort
15e. Searchin’ Roc’s (0)
- T: Sharon Taylor
- J:
- W: 56.5kg
- Age: 6
- Colour: Bay
- Sex: Mare
- Sire: Awesome Rock
- Dam: Still Searchin’
16e. Snowdome (0)
- T: Neville Parnham
- J:
- W: 58.5kg
- Age: 5
- Colour: Grey-Brown
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Rommel
- Dam: Snow Pixie
The Quokka Previous Fields
1. Overpass (6)
- T: Bjorn Baker
- J: Joshua Parr
- W: 58.5kg
- F: x102x
- Age: 5YO
- Color: Bay
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Vancouver
- Dam: Walkway
2. King Of Sparta (4)
- T: Peter & Paul Snowden
- J: Blake Shinn
- W: 58.5kg
- F: x1128
- Age: 5YO
- Color: Bay
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: I Am Invincible
- Dam: Octavia
3. Malkovich (2)
- T: Bjorn Baker
- J: Shaun McGruddy
- W: 58.5kg
- F: 26336
- Age: 6YO
- Color: Bay
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Choisir
- Dam: Mabkhara
4. Triple Missile (7)
- T: Grant & Alana Williams
- J: Brad Parnham
- W: 58.5kg
- F: 5×062
- Age: 6YO
- Color: Bay
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Smart Missile
- Dam: Triple Latte (USA)
5. Waitak (10)
- T: Lance O’Sullivan & Andrew Scott
- J: Kyle Wilson-Taylor
- W: 58.5kg
- F: x811x
- Age: 4YO
- Color: Bay
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Proisir
- Dam: Repo Bay (NZ)
6. Saloon Bar (1)
- T: Daniel Morton
- J: Rhys McLeod
- W: 58.5kg
- F: 24×19
- Age: 4YO
- Color: Bay
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Sessions
- Dam: Paris Cracker
7. Bella Nipotina (13)
- T: Ciaron Maher
- J: Craig Williams
- W: 56.5kg
- F: 2454x
- Age: 6YO
- Color: Chestnut
- Sex: Mare
- Sire: Pride of Dubai
- Dam: Bella Orfana
8. Amelia’s Jewel (12)
- T: Simon Miller
- J: Damian Lane
- W: 56.5kg
- F: 2×091
- Age: 4YO
- Color: Bay
- Sex: Mare
- Sire: Siyouni (FR)
- Dam: Bumbasina (IRE)
9. Ripcord (5)
- T: Luke Fernie
- J: Clint Johnston-Porter
- W: 56.5kg
- F: 3×231
- Age: 3YO
- Color: Chestnut
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Written By
- Dam: Single in London
10. Oscar’s Fortune (3)
- T: Dion Luciani
- J: William Pike
- W: 56.5kg
- F: 12×22
- Age: 3YO
- Color: Bay
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Rich Enuff
- Dam: Oscar Award
11. Wild Belle (11)
- T: Luke Fernie
- J: Steven Parnham
- W: 56.5kg
- F: 114×8
- Age: 4YO
- Color: Bay
- Sex: Mare
- Sire: Pride of Dubai
- Dam: Hi Belle
12. Almighty Class (8)
- T: Mitchell Pateman
- J: Jarrod Noske
- W: 56.5kg
- F: 32×21
- Age: 3YO
- Color: Bay
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Playing God
- Dam: My Classy Lady
13. Super Smink (14)
- T: Daniel Morton
- J: Chris Parnham
- W: 54.5kg
- F: x2321
- Age: 3YO
- Color: Bay
- Sex: Filly
- Sire: Super One
- Dam: Sminky Shorts
14. Petula (9)
- T: Simon Miller
- J: Patrick Carbery
- W: 54.5kg
- F: 31124
- Age: 3YO
- Color: Brown
- Sex: Filly
- Sire: Nicconi
- Dam: Run Sally Run
15 (1E). Comfort Me (0)
- T: Rhys Radford
- J: TBC
- W: 58.5kg
- F: 8×373
- Age: 7YO
- Color: Brown
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Playing God
- Dam: Southern Comfort
16 (2E). Red Can Man (0)
- T: Steve Wolfe
- J: TBC
- W: 58.5kg
- F: 80×54
- Age: 7YO
- Color: Chestnut
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Gingerbread Man
- Dam: Brocky’s Ace
17 (3E). Hot Zed (0)
- T: Lou Luciani
- J: TBC
- W: 58.5kg
- F: 67670
- Age: 6YO
- Color: Bay
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Red Hot Choice
- Dam: Zedfire
No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Kementari James Cummings Damien Oliver 5 58.5kg 2 Overpass Bjorn Baker Joshua Parr 8 58.5kg 3 Trix Of The Trade Colin Webster Troy Turner 4 58.5kg 4 Uncommon James Steven O’Dea & Matthew Hoysted Ben Thompson 13 58.5kg 5 Massimo Chris & Michael Gangemi Clint Johnston-Porter 3 58.5kg 6 Red Can Man Steve Wolfe Shaun McGruddy 11 58.5kg 7 Resortman Michael Lane Brad Rawiller 7 58.5kg 8 Hot Zed Lou Luciani Chris Parnham 2 58.5kg 9 Western Knight Adam Durrant William Pike 10 58.5kg 10 Bella Nipotina Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Ben Melham 6 56.5kg 11 Shades Of Rose Bjorn Baker Rachel King 1 56.5kg 12 Asfoora Henry Dwyer Mitchell Aitken 12 56.5kg 13 Bustler Neville Parnham Steven Parnham 9 56.5kg 14 Amelia’s Jewel Simon Miller Patrick Carbery 14 54.5kg 15 Comfort Me (1E) Rhys Radford TBC TBC 58.5kg 16 Acromantula (2E) Daniel & Ben Pearce TBC TBC 58.5kg 17 Startrade (3E) Daniel Morton TBC TBC 58.5kg 18 Titan Blinders (4E) Chris & Michael Gangemi TBC TBC 58.5kg
The Quokka 2024 result
1st – Overpass (+500)
2nd – Amelia’s Jewel (-250)
3rd – Oscar’s Fortune (+120)
Recent ATC Queen Elizabeth Stakes winners
- In a déjà vu moment reminiscent of last year’s showdown, Saturday’s The Quokka (1200m) saw the familiar sight of the Bjorn Baker-trained Overpass outlasting local sensation Amelia’s Jewel to clinch consecutive victories in the feature at Ascot, now boasting an increased purse of $5 million, up by $1 million from the previous year. Guided once again by Josh Parr, the five-year-old progeny of Vancouver exhibited his trademark tenacity, surging resolutely within the final 100m to stave off the persistent challenge from Simon Miller’s contender, securing triumph by a margin of 0.9 lengths. Oscar’s Fortune trailed closely behind, claiming third place by a mere 0.2 lengths.
- The Bjorn Baker-trained Overpass held off the fast-finishing Amelia’s Jewel to claim the inaugural edition of The Quokka. Having set a breakneck tempo out in front, the NSW-based Overpass kept finding under urgings from Josh Parr to hold off three-year-old filly Amelia’s Jewel by the barest of margins. Baker had opted to bypass the Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes on Day 1 of The Championships at Randwick on a heavy surface with Overpass, instead opting to keep him fresh for Saturday’s $4.5 million race at Ascot. Overpass managed to kick clear in the home straight, but was left vulnerable inside the final 50m with Simon Miller’s Amelia’s Jewel coming from last to provide a grandstand finish. Ciaron Maher & David Eustace’s Bella Nipotina made her run with Amelia’s Jewel, but could finish no better than third, whilst Henry Dwyer’s Asfoora stuck on for fourth having gone toe-to-toe with Overpass in running. However, it was all honours the winner with Overpass netting connections $2 million for his win.
Past The Quokka winners
| The Quokka Past Winners | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
| 2024 | Overpass | Joshua Parr | Bjorn Baker |
| 2023 | Overpass | Joshua Parr | Bjorn Baker |