The Kingston Town Classic is an 1800 metre Australian Thoroughbred horse race run under Weight for Age conditions. It is named in honor of the Australian Racing Hall of Fame horse, Kingston Town who won the race in 1982.
A Group One event, the Kingston Town Classic is held each December at Ascot Racecourse in Perth, Western Australia.
Read more about Kingston Town Classic: Race History, The Winners
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