| Eurythmic, 1918 winner | |
| Class | Group 2 |
|---|---|
| Location | Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia |
| Inaugurated | 1900 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Amelia Park (2023) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,200 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Qualification | Two year old |
| Weight | Set weights colts and geldings –57+1⁄2 kg fillies –55+1⁄2 kg |
| Purse | $500,000 (2023) |
The Karrakatta Plate is a Perth Racing Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race for two-year-olds, run at set weights, over a distance of 1200 metres at Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia in April. Total prize money is A$500,000. [1]
The race is considered the premier two-year-old race during the Perth racing season calendar. Originally the race was run in December in the racing calendar but today it is part of the Perth Racing Autumn Carnival. [1]