WATC Derby
Looking for this year’s WATC Derby betting odds, race day tips and form? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
Run in early to mid April at Ascot Racecourse in Perth, the WATC Derby is a lucrative Group 2 race worth $400,000 in prize money.
The set weights showdown takes place over 2400m and is open only to three-year-old runners. It is traditionally held on the same day as Sydney’s ‘The Championships Day 2’ card.
The Group 3 WA Oaks (2400m) serves as a key lead-up for any fillies heading into the WATC Derby field and the latest fillies to complete the WA Oaks – WATC Derby double are the Grant Williams-trained Delicacy (2015) who also went on to score the Group 1 Australasian Oaks (2000m) – Group 1 SA Derby (2500m) interstate double in Adelaide and Tuscan Queen (2020).
The WATC Derby has been won by a number of future turf stars including Arcadia Queen (2016) and subsequent $5 million The All-Star Mile champion Regal Power (2019).
Many WATC Derby champions go on to contest that summer’s Group 1 Railway Stakes (1600m) with Regal Power (2019) and Western Empire (2021) the latest to do the double in the same calendar year.
watc derby 2024 – quick information
- Race Day: Saturday, April 13th, 2024
- Track Location: Ascot Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Right-handed
- Race Distance: 2,400 metres
- Weight Conditions: Set Weights
- Qualification: Three year olds
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 2
- Operator: Western Australian Turf Club
- Prize Purse: $400,000
- Inaugural Race: 1888
- 2024 WATC Derby Winner: A Lot Of Good Men
watc derby 2024 RESULTS
The official 2024 WATC Derby results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday April 13, 2024.
- #2 A Lot Of Good Men
- #5 Buckets Ridge
- #3 Lord Vampi
A Lot Of Good Men ($5.50) was too strong over 2400m improving on a lead-up second in the Melvista to beat the horse that won that race, Buckets Ridge, by a good margin in the 2024 WATC Derby results.
watc derby Betting 2024
There are many different ways to bet on the WATC Derby, and we have included some of the most popular options below:
| Bet Type | How To Place This Type Of Bet In This Year’s WATC Derby |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s WATC Derby. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s WATC Derby. Pays less than a win bet, but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the WATC Derby, you will collect both the Win and the Place dividend. If your horse finishes 2nd or 3rd you will collect the Place dividend. |
| Quinella Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in any order, within the WATC Derby, in order to win the Quinella. |
| Exacta Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order, within the WATC Derby to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the WATC Derby to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the WATC Derby to win the First 4. |
| Quadrella Bet (Quaddie) | You must select the winners of four nominated races to win the Quaddie. This means you would have to select three other races apart from the WATC Derby, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet On The WATC Derby in 2024
- Login at neds.com.au
- Make a deposit, using your credit card, PayPal or other safe electronic method
- Make sure to check out form guide, once it’s released
- Decide what kind of bet you’re going to place (Win, Place, Each-Way, Trifecta + more betting options, please read our section on WATC Derby Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
WATC Derby 2025 Odds
Early market betting odds on the 2025 WATC Derby will be displayed below once available. Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live markets, please visit neds.com.au.
Which Horse Will Win The watc derby in 2024
The best way to pick which horse will win the WATC Derby in 2024 is to take into account their lead-up autumn racing form, assess the barrier draw, consider the weights and back the proven young stayers in the mix.
Additional factors to consider when picking the WATC Derby winner include:
- Group 3 WA Oaks – Three-year-olds fillies contesting the event may have an earlier lead-up in the WA Oaks that has produced a number of recent Derby champions including Tuscan Queen (2020).
- Local Legends – Locally-trained youngsters from Perth dominate the field and WATC Derby results each season.
WATC Derby Favourites 2024
Early favourites in 2024 WATC Derby betting include last start Melvista Stakes winner Buckets Ridge, in-form Playing God gelding Lord Vampi rising through the ranks, and the airborne Awesome Rock filly Own The Queen who has won the Listed 1000 Guineas – Natasha Stakes at Ascot this prep.
Tuscan Queen ($1.40 in 2020) followed by fellow odds-on fancy Western Empire ($1.30 in 2021) are the latest WATC Derby favourites to win.
watc derby 2024 Field
The official 2024 WATC Derby field of final acceptances is announced on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below once announced.
The WATC Derby 2024 final field has drawn a capacity line-up of three-year-old stayers with markets led by last year’s Buckets Ridge coming off a winning Melvista Stakes lead-up.
- Scratched: #1 Zipaway (2) – withdrawn due to a hind foot abscess.
WATC Derby 2024 Tips
Favourite: #5 Buckets Ridge ($4.80 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Best Bet: #6 Alaskan ($13 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Best Roughie: #11 Simply ($19 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Our exclusive 2024 WATC Derby tips will be detailed above the week of the race and a full betting preview published on the Neds Blog.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR COMPLETE 2024 WATC DERBY DAY PREVIEW & TIPS
WATC Derby Race Day 2024
WATC Derby Day 2024 runs on Saturday the 13th of April, 2024 and the Group 2 WATC Derby is the sole Group status race on the program.
The event is run on the same day as Sydney’s popular Day 2 of ‘The Championships’ at Royal Randwick that features four Group 1 races headlined by the $5 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m).
WATC Derby Barrier Draw 2024
The 2024 WATC Derby barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and will be published in our above WATC Derby Field section.
WATC DErby Nominations 2024
2024 WATC Derby nominations are taken on Tuesday the 9th of April, 2024.
watc derby Weights 2024
Set weights conditions apply to this race. Colts and geldings carry 56.5kg and fillies 54.5kg. The official 2024 WATC Derby weights on the final acceptors to be published in our above WATC Derby Field section.
watc derby Acceptances 2024
2024 WATC Derby final acceptances must be declared before 10 AM (AEDT) on Wednesday the 10th of April, 2023 and will be published in our above WATC Derby Field section.
watc derby Jockeys 2024
The final riders announcement is for Wednesday the 10th of April, 2024 at 3:00PM (AEDT) with the official 2023 WATC Derby jockeys to be published in our above WATC Derby Field section.
watc derby Scratchings 2024
2024 WATC Derby scratchings close at 11:00 AM (AEDT) on Saturday, the 13th of April, 2024.
- #1 Zipaway (2)
watc derby prize Money 2024
The 2024 WATC Derby prize purse is worth $400,000 in total, distributed from places first through to 10th.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $219,200 |
| 2nd | $74,400 |
| 3rd | $35,200 |
| 4th | $15,600 |
| 5th | $11,600 |
| 6th | $7,200 |
| 7th | $7,200 |
| 8th | $7,200 |
| 9th | $7,200 |
| 10th | $7,200 |
watc derby Race Number 2024
The 2024 WATC Derby race number is scheduled as Ascot Race 7 at 3:50pm (AWST) on Saturday the 13th of April, 2024. There are nine races in total that day at Ascot Racecourse.
watc derby Form Guide 2024
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2024 WATC Derby Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL 2024 WATC DERBY FORM GUIDE
watc derby Live 2024
You can watch or listen to the 2024 WATC Derby live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
WATC Derby Winners
Winners of the WATC Derby going back to the year 2000 are displayed in the table below.
| YEAR | WINNER | 2ND | 3RD | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | A Lot Of Good Men | Buckets Ridge | Lord Vampi | 2:29.80 |
| 2023 | Awesome John | Another Chino | She’s Fit | 2:32.0 |
| 2022 | Alaskan God | Pale Rider | Black Fantasy | 2:31.7 |
| 2021 | Western Empire | Temptacion | Kerman Rock | 2:30.9 |
| 2020 | Tuscan Queen | Red Hot Tip | Criminal Code | 2:32.2 |
| 2019 | Regal Power | Cockney Crew | Ping Me Another | 2:30.6 |
| 2018 | Action | Like A Butterfly | Media Baron | 2:29.9 |
| 2017 | Gatting | Very Tempting | Chill The Champers | 2:30.3 |
| 2016 | Arcadia Dream | Who Dat Singa | Culverin | 2:31.3 |
| 2015 | Delicacy | Keysbrook | Boom Time | 2:38.2 |
| 2014 | Respondent | Ihtsahymn | Real Love | 2:29.5 |
| 2013 | Mystic Prince | Moreish | Desert Glow | 2:31.4 |
| 2012 | Rohan | Flashy Fella | The Social Network | 2:34.5 |
| 2011 | Dreamaway | Playing God | Rio Dane | 2:30.7 |
| 2010 | Chartreux | Bridgestone | Brother Mak | 2:27.9 |
| 2009 | Marcus Maximus | Berlioz | Phenomenons | 2:31.2 |
| 2008 | Grand Journey | Yuro | Star Encounter | 2:28.8 |
| 2007 | Guyno | Ballack | Original Lovalover | 2:29.0 |
| 2006 | Catsfun | Raise A Call | Scenic Shot | 2:29.7 |
| 2005 | Plastered | Royal Drive | Master Minx | 2:31.3 |
| 2004 | Mr Sandgroper | Fatal Attraction | Crown Prosecutor | 2:36.2 |
| 2003 | Shirazamatazz | Conspirator | Golden Prospect | 2:32.8 |
| 2002 | Honor Lap | Lord Mason | Storm Fille | 2:31.5 |
| 2001 | Not Held | |||
| 2000 | Old Money | Tingling | Grand Turismo | 2:30.4 |