Did anyone notice the names of each race at Ascot yesterday? Except for Race 2 which was sponsored by 96FM, each carried a Chinese New Year related name:

Race 1 - THE CHINESE NEW YEAR Handicap
Race 3 - THE CHINESE ARITHMETIC Handicap
Race 4 - THE FORTUNE COOKIES Handicap
Race 5 - THE GOOD HEALTH & PROSPERITY (A WELTER)
Race 6 - THE EASTERN TEMPLE CLASSIC
Race 7 - THE YEAR OF THE DOG (A WELTER)
Race 8 - THE BEIJING OLYMPICS Handicap

Speaking of the Ascot track, here are some trivia questions for you:

1. How far from the Perth city (in kms) is Ascot race track situated ?
2. What is the circumference of the track and how long is the straight?
3. Is there a slight incline in the final 400m to the winning post?
4. What are the names of the Group 1 races held at the track each year?


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Answers:

1. 8 kilometers north of the Perth City Centre
2. The circumference of the track is 2022 metres with the straight being 294 metres long.
3. Yes
4. The Kingston Town Classic (3YO+ Open wfa) over 2000m; The Railway Stakes (3YO+ Open hcp) over 1600m; The WATC Derby (3YO Open sw) over 2400m; C B Cox Stakes (3YO+ Open wfa) over 2400m; The Karrakatta Plate (2YO Open sw) over 1200; Lee Steere Stakes (3YO+ Open wfa) over 1400m.