The WATC Derby, also known as the Western Australia Derby is a Perth Racing Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds, at set weights, over a distance of 2400 metres at Ascot Racecourse in Perth, Western Australia in April. Total prizemoney is $400,000. History The inaugural running of the race was on 2 January 1888 as the first race on the second day of WATC Summer Meeting which was highlighted by The Queen's Plate. The race was called the West Australia Derby, with prizemoney of 100 sovereigns with an additional sweep of 2 sovereigns for the second place horse. Colonial bred horses were allowed 5 pounds allowance. The filly, Harridan started as the even money favourite and won by 2 lengths. The race continued to be part of the WATC Summer Carnival until 1988 when it was moved to April. The club reverted to the summer schedule in 1993 but by 2002 the race was again being held in April. 1953 racebook Grade 1888–1978 - Principal Race 1979–1991 - Group 1 1992–1993 - Group 2 1994–2011 - Group 1 2012 onwards - Group 2 Venue In 2005 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse. Winners 2022 - Alaskan God 2021 - Western Empire 2020 - Tuscan Queen 2019 - Regal Power 2018 - Action 2017 - Gatting 2016 - Arcadia Dream 2015 - Delicacy 2014 - Respondent 2013 - Mystic Prince 2012 - Rohan 2011 - Dreamaway 2010 - Chartreux 2009 - Markus Maximus 2008 - Grand Journey 2007 - Guyno 2006 - Cats Fun 2005 - Plastered 2004 - Mr Sandgroper 2003 - Shirazamatazz 2002 - Honor Lap 2001 - ¶race not held 2000 - Old Money 1999 - Voile D'Or 1998 - Kim Angel 1997 - Hot Jules 1996 - Capricious Lass 1995 - Crying Game 1994 - Beaux Art ♯1993 (Dec) - Beaujolais Boy 1993 (May) - Firing Range 1992 - Heroicity 1991 - Mirror Magic 1990 - Chipolata 1989 - Belele 1988 - The Bukhra 1987 - ¶race not held 1986 - Joindre 1985 - Rant And Rave 1984 - National Gallery 1983 - Old Currency 1982 - Rare Flyer 1981 - Vortilla 1980 - Seltrice 1979 - Mighty Kingdom 1978 - Regimental Honour 1977 - Stormy Rex 1976 - Chasta Bellota 1975 - Ngawyni 1974 - Bottled Sunshine 1973 - Asgard 1972 - Dayana 1971 - Ride Easy 1970 - Chez Felix 1969 -