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- 1 2 Di Iorio, Carl (15 September 2022). "WA unveils new slot-holder race". racing.com.
- ↑ "Racing and Wagering WA announces historic trilogy of slot races headlined by the $4m The Quokka at Ascot". The West Australian .
- ↑ Staff, Digital (24 March 2023). "Seven Network secures broadcast slot in WA's richest race, The Quokka". Seven News .
- ↑ "Country's biggest regional slot race to boost Kalgoorlie tourism". wa.gov.au.
- ↑ Rooney, Jay (15 April 2023). "Sydney raider Overpass denies WA star Amelia's Jewel in $4m The Quokka at Ascot".
- ↑ Dorries, Ben (20 April 2024). "Groundhog day as NSW raider Overpass defends The Quokka title in breathtaking fashion". news.com.au.
- ↑ "2023 Result – Tabtouch The Quokka(held 15 April 2023)". racingpost.com. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
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