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The Race History of the Karrakatta Plate run at Ascot on Saturday was enhanced recently.

Amelia's Jewel could go on to be one of the best winners so the 2024 Karrakatta Plate (1200m) at Ascot on Saturday has plenty to live up to.

2024 KARRAKATTA PLATE - RACE HISTORY AND BACKGROUND

The Karrakatta Plate is a Group 2 race for two year olds conducted by Perth Racing (formerly the West Australian Turf Club) at Ascot.

The Karrakatta Plate was first run in 1902 and was won by San Toy.

The Karrakatta Plate is run over 1200m under Set Weights conditions.

It was a G1 but was downgraded to G2 from 1999 onwards.

It was run over five furlongs until 1980 when it was upped in journey to the current distance. The race has also changed it dates pre and post New Year previously.

In 2024 the Karrakatta Plate was worth $500,000.

Amelia's Jewel won the 2023 Karrakatta Plate with ease and would go on to a great Spring winning the Belgravia, WA Guineas and G1 Northerly Stakes.

Notable winners of the Karrakatta Plate include Amelia's Jewel (2022), Whispering Brook (2016), Redwoldt (2004), Bomber Bill (1998), Alabama Whirly (1996), Umah (1996), Jacks Or Better (1994), Umatilla (1990), Highpak (1989), Burgess Queen (1976) and La Trice (1967).

The 2023 Karrakatta Plate was won by Super Smink from Live To Tell and Ripcord.