{"id":80963,"date":"2022-12-06T16:33:05","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T06:33:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/betting-info\/?p=5243"},"modified":"2026-04-20T10:28:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T00:28:06","slug":"the-quokka","status":"publish","type":"betting-info","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/betting-info\/the-quokka\/","title":{"rendered":"The Quokka"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Looking for this year\u2019s The Quokka betting guide, racing odds and tips<\/b>? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know on the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Quokka 2026 Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The official 2026<\/strong> The Quokka results<\/strong> will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n

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  1. #1 Jigsaw<\/td>\n
  2. #3 Rey Magnerio<\/td>\n
  3. #12 Talkanco<\/td>\n <\/ol>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n\n

    Cindy Alderson\u2019s flying seven-year-old,\u00a0Jigsaw ($4F)<\/strong>, was huge saluting for the punters with his brave all-the-way victory in the\u00a02026 The Quokka results<\/strong>. The last start William Reid Stakes champion extended his winning streak to make it seven straight off another well-rated ride by apprentice Logan Bates who crossed from the wide gate and lead from barrier to box, only briefly relinquishing the lead in a tense moment close to the finishing line before the horse fought back and held off\u00a0Rey Magnerio<\/strong>\u00a0in the $5 million feature with the filly\u00a0Talkanco\u00a0<\/strong>running third.<\/p>\n\n\n

    Ascot R8 – The Byd Quokka<\/span> <\/div>
    Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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    1st<\/span><\/div>
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    1. Jigsaw (13)<\/span>
    J: Logan Bates<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
    1×111<\/span>T: Cindy Alderson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    4.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
    1.75<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
    2nd<\/span><\/div>
    <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    3. Rey Magnerio (5)<\/span>
    J: William Pike<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
    331×6<\/span>T: Robbie Griffiths<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    4.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
    1.85<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
    3rd<\/span><\/div>
    <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    12. Talkanco (3)<\/span>
    J: Lucy Fiore<\/span> 54.5kg<\/span><\/div>
    2×224<\/span>T: Daniel & Ben Pearce<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    21.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
    5.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
    4th<\/span><\/div>
    <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    6. Spywire (1)<\/span>
    J: John Allen<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
    61571<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    17.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
    4.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
    5th<\/span><\/div>
    <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    8. Rope Them In (10)<\/span>
    J: Shaun Mcgruddy<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
    249×1<\/span>T: Steve Wolfe<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    26.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
    6.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
    6th<\/span><\/div>
    <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    2. Caballus (9)<\/span>
    J: Tommy Berry<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
    81×21<\/span>T: Bjorn Baker<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    4.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
    1.85<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
    7th<\/span><\/div>
    <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    11. Smooth Chino (11)<\/span>
    J: Mark Zahra<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
    111×2<\/span>T: Indianna Weinert<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
    2.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
    8th<\/span><\/div>
    <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    10. Sisu Warrior (8)<\/span>
    J: Shaun O’donnell<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
    674×1<\/span>T: Dion Luciani<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    201.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
    23.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
    9th<\/span><\/div>
    <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    13. Luana Miss (6)<\/span>
    J: Chris Parnham<\/span> 54.5kg<\/span><\/div>
    117×4<\/span>T: Trevor Andrews<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    12.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
    3.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
    11th<\/span><\/div>
    <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    9. West Star (4)<\/span>
    J: Clint Johnston-Porter<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
    x09x8<\/span>T: Simon A Miller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    46.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
    8.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
    12th<\/span><\/div>
    <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    4. Magnificent Andy (2)<\/span>
    J: Brad Parnham<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
    5457x<\/span>T: Stephen Miller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    67.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
    12.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
    13th<\/span><\/div>
    <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    5. Jedibeel (7)<\/span>
    J: Tyler Schiller<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
    09×42<\/span>T: Brad Widdup<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    15.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
    4.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
    For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 19\/06\/2026 05:08:52 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div>
    View Results<\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/section> <\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    The Quokka 2026 Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Our insider 2026 The Quokka tips<\/strong> will be published here the week of the race and a full betting preview found on the Neds Blog<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    CLICK HERE FOR OUR COMPLETE 2026 THE QUOKKA DAY PREVIEW & TIPS <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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    Favourite<\/div>\n
    No. 2 Caballus<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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    Ascot R8 – The Byd Quokka<\/span> <\/div>
    Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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    6th<\/span><\/div>
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    2. Caballus (9)<\/span>
    J: Tommy Berry<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
    81×21<\/span>T: Bjorn Baker<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    4.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
    1.85<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
    For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 19\/06\/2026 05:08:52 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
    \n View Results: Ascot Race 8<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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    No. 3 Rey Magnerio<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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    Ascot R8 – The Byd Quokka<\/span> <\/div>
    Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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    2nd<\/span><\/div>
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    3. Rey Magnerio (5)<\/span>
    J: William Pike<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
    331×6<\/span>T: Robbie Griffiths<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    4.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
    1.85<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
    For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 19\/06\/2026 05:08:52 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
    \n View Results: Ascot Race 8<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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    Best Value<\/div>\n
    No. 11 Smooth Chino<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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    Ascot R8 – The Byd Quokka<\/span> <\/div>
    Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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    7th<\/span><\/div>
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    11. Smooth Chino (11)<\/span>
    J: Mark Zahra<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
    111×2<\/span>T: Indianna Weinert<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
    2.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
    For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 19\/06\/2026 05:08:52 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
    \n View Results: Ascot Race 8<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    The Quokka – run in 2026 as The BYD Quokka<\/strong> – is a new slot-race, in the same vein as Sydney’s $20 million The Everest<\/a> (1200m) in the spring which has subsequently gained Group 1 status, that ran at Perth’s Ascot Racecourse for the first time in April of 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The recent initiative by Perth Racing sees a massive autumn racing weekend in WA with a tri-code, slot-racing extravaganza giving away over $6 million in stakes. The three new events are The Quokka (thoroughbred racing), The Nullarbor<\/strong> (harness racing) and The Sandgroper<\/strong> (greyhounds).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Special Conditions The Quokka race now offers an incredible $5 million in prize money making it Perth’s official richest ever race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It was boosted from $4 million to $5 million ahead of the second running in 2024 and is also now Australia’s fifth richest horse race<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The weight-for-age sprint showdown runs over 1200m with The Quokka Day<\/strong> held on a Saturday in mid to late April, currently on the same date Sydney hosts the Group 1 All Aged Stakes<\/a> and Group 1 Champagne Stakes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Quokka race is named in after the “happiest animal on Earth”, the quokka, which the state\u2019s Rottnest Island is famous for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Quokka field is open to 13 slot-holders with slots available at a cost of $200,000 each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The inaugural The Quokka champion Overpass franked the form returning to Perth that summer to salute in the Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes<\/a> (1200m).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Overpass returned for a successful The Quokka title defence in 2024 before also going back-to-back in that year’s Winterbottom Stakes results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In 2025 Jokers Grin became the second horse to win The Quokka and the first locally trained champion from WA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In 2026, Jigsaw won for slot holders Ladbrokes who went back-to-back. Jigsaw made it seven straight wins and became the first The Quokka favourite to salute for the punters with his huge all-the-way performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Quokka 2026 – Quick Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n