| Group 3 race | |
| Location | Ascot Racecourse |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1978 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | TABTouch (2022) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,400 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Three year old and older |
| Weight | Weight for age |
| Purse | A$1,500,000 (2022) |
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The race is named for Allan J. Scahill (1901–2000), who served on the Committee of the Western Australian Turf Club from 1953 to 1975 and was vice chairman in 1975. Scahill was also a founding member of the Western Australian Totalisator Agency Board. [2]
In 2003 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse.
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