{{Short description|Australian horse race}} {{Infobox horseraces | surface = Turf | class = Group 3 | horse race = Roma Cup | image = | caption = | location = Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia | inaugurated = 1966 | last run = | race type = Thoroughbred | sponsor = [https://www.pkf.com.au/ PKF] (2021-2026) | website = | distance = 1,200 metres | track = <!-- Right-handed / Left-handed / Straight --> | qualification = Open | weight = Weight for Age | purse = $200,000 (2026) | bonuses = }} The '''Roma Cup''' is a Perth Racing Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race held under Weight for Age conditions, over a distance of 1,200 metres at Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia in April.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.racingandsports.com.au/thoroughbred/feature-race/australia/roma-cup/568|title=Roma Cup | Past Winners | Results | Australia | Racing and Sports}}</ref>
==History== The race was created to commemorate the first time Italian soccer team AS Roma visited Perth in 1966, where they defeated the West Australian state side 4-2 at Perry Lakes Stadium.<ref>{{cite news|title=Annual horse race renamed to celebrate Italian football blockbuster|url=https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook-Labor-Government/Annual-horse-race-renamed-to-celebrate-Italian-football-blockbuster-20240404|work=Government of Western Australia|date=4 April 2024| first=|last=Rita Saffioti}}</ref>
===Grade=== *1966–1979 - Principal Race *1980 onwards - Group 3 ===Distance=== *1966 - {{frac|1|1|4}} miles *1967–1968 - 1 mile *1969–1972 - 7 furlongs *1973 - 1400 metres *1974 - 1600 metres *1975–1979 - 1400 metres *1980 onwards - 1200 metres
===Venue=== * 1966-2016 Belmont Park Racecourse * 2017 onwards Ascot Racecourse
==Winners== The following are past winners of the race.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://racingaustralia.horse/FreeFields/RaceHistory.aspx?GroupID=432|title=Racing Australia|website=racingaustralia.horse}}</ref>
{{refbegin|20em}} * 2026 - Rope Them In * 2025 - The Boss Lady<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/518/ascot-aus/2025-04-12/893219|title=2025 Result – PKF - Roma Cup ''(held 12 April 2025)''|publisher=racingpost.com |access-date=19 April 2025}}</ref> * 2024 - Oscar's Fortune<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/518/ascot-aus/2024-04-06/865163|title=2024 Result – PKF - Roma Cup ''(held 6 April 2024)''|publisher=racingpost.com |access-date=19 April 2025}}</ref> * 2023 - Amelia's Jewel<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/518/ascot-aus/2023-04-01/837400|title=2023 Result – PKF - Roma Cup ''(held 1 April 2023)''|publisher=racingpost.com |access-date=24 February 2024}}</ref> * 2022 - Elite Street<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result?v=Belmont+Park&d=2022-05-14&race=Pkf+-+Roma+Cup |title= 2022 Result – PKF Roma Cup ''(held 14 May 2022)''|publisher=breednet.com.au|accessdate=15 May 2022}}</ref> *2021 - Money Matters<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result?v=Ascot&d=2021-05-15&race=Breast+Cancer+Res.+Wa+Roma+Cup |title= 2021 Result – Breast Cancer Research Centre of WA Roma Cup ''(held 15 May 2021)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=15 May 2021}}</ref> *2020 - Vega Magic<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result.aspx?v=Ascot&d=2020-05-16&race=Amelia+Park-Roma+Cup |title= 2020 Result – Amelia Park Roma Cup ''(held 16 May 2020)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 May 2020}}</ref> *2019 - Vital Silver<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result.aspx?v=Ascot&d=2019-05-18&race=D%27Orsogna+Family-Roma+Cup |title= 2019 Result – D'Orsogna Family Roma Cup ''(held 18 May 2018)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 May 2020}}</ref> *2018 - Rock Magic<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result.aspx?v=Ascot&d=2018-05-19&race=D'Orsogna+Roma+Cup |title= 2018 Result – D'Orsogna Family Roma Cup ''(held 19 May 2018)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2018}}</ref> *2017 - Rock Magic<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=20/05/2017&v=Ascot&r=7&race=D%27Orsogna%2DRoma+Cup|title= 2017 Result – D'Orsogna -Roma Cup ''(held 20 May 2017)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=20 May 2017}}</ref> *2016 - Battle Hero<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=14/05/2016&v=Belmont%20Park&r=7 |title= 2016 Result – Del Basso Smallgoods-Roma Cup ''(held 14 May 2016)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=14 May 2016}}</ref> *2015 - Luckygray<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=16/05/2015&v=Belmont%20Park&r=7 |title= 2015 Result – Del Basso Smallgoods-Roma Cup ''(held 21 May 2015)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 May 2015}}</ref> *2014 - Magnifisio<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=17/05/2014&v=Belmont%20Park&r=7 |title= 2014 Result – Del Basso Smallgoods Roma Cup ''(held 17 May 2014)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *2013 - Power Princess<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=18/05/2013&v=Belmont%20Park&r=6 |title= 2013 Result – Del Basso Smallgoods Roma Cup ''(held 18 May 2013)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *2012 - Luckygray<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=26/05/2012&v=Belmont%20Park&r=7 |title= 2012 Result – D'Orsogna-Roma Cup ''(held 26 May 2012)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *2011 - Grand Nirvana<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=28/05/2011&v=Belmont%20Park&r=7 |title= 2011 Result – Roma Cup ''(held 28 May 2011)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *2010 - Vain Raider<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=29/05/2010&v=Belmont%20Park&r=6 |title= 2010 Result – D'Orsogna - Roma Cup ''(held 29 May 2010)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *2009 - Grand Nirvana<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=30/05/2009&v=Belmont%20Park&r=7 |title= 2009 Result – Western Meat Packers-Roma Cup ''(held 30 May 2009)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *2008 - El Presidente<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=4/06/2008&v=Belmont%20Park&r=9 |title= 2008 Result – Roma Cup ''(held 4 June 2008)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *2007 - No Questions<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=2/06/2007&v=Belmont%20Park&r=7 |title= 2007 Result – Roma Cup ''(held 2 June 2007)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *2006 - Is Amazing<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=3/06/2006&v=Belmont%20Park&r=6 |title= 2006 Result – Roma Cup ''(held 3 June 2006)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *2005 - Avenida Madero<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=4/06/2005&v=Belmont%20Park&r=6 |title= 2005 Result – Roma Cup ''(held 4 June 2005)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *2004 - Modem<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=29/05/2004&v=Belmont%20Park&r=6 |title= 2004 Result – Roma Cup ''(held 29 May 2004)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *2003 - Tribula<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=31/05/2003&v=Belmont%20Park&r=6 |title= 2003 Result – Roma Cup ''(held 31 May 2003)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *2002 - Kaprats<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=1/06/2002&v=Belmont%20Park&r=6 |title= 2002 Result – Roma Cup ''(held 1 June 2002)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *2001 - Secret Remedy<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=2/06/2001&v=Belmont%20Park&r=6 |title= 2001 Result – Roma Cup ''(held 2 June 2001)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *2000 - Star System<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=3/06/2000&v=Belmont%20Park&r=6 |title= 2000 Result – Roma Cup ''(held 3 June 2000)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *1999 - Papillion<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=15/05/1999&v=Belmont%20Park&r=7 |title= 1999 Result – Roma Cup ''(held 15 May 1999)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *1998 - Double Blue<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=16/05/1998&v=Belmont%20Park&r=7 |title= 1998 Result – Roma Cup ''(held 16 May 1998)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *1997 - Singing The Blues<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=17/05/1997&v=Belmont%20Park&r=7 |title= 1997 Result – Roma Cup ''(held 17 May 1997)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *1996 - Red Eye Special<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=18/05/1996&v=Belmont%20Park&r=4 |title= 1996 Result – Roma Cup ''(held 18 May 1996)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *1995 - Defensive Play<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=20/05/1995&v=Belmont%20Park&r=6 |title= 1995 Result – Roma Cup ''(held 20 May 1995)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *1994 - Wabasso<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=21/05/1994&v=Belmont%20Park&r=6 |title= 1994 Result – Roma Cup ''(held 21 May 1994)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *1993 - Doctor Golly<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=22/05/1993&v=Belmont%20Park&r=6 |title= 1993 Result – Roma Cup ''(held 22 May 1993)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *1992 - Doctor Golly<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=23/05/1992&v=Belmont%20Park&r=4 |title= 1992 Result – Roma Cup ''(held 23 May 1992)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *1991 - Faneso<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=25/05/1991&v=Belmont%20Park&r=7 |title= 1991 Result – Roma Cup ''(held 25 May 1991)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *1990 - Century God<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=26/05/1990&v=Belmont%20Park&r=5 |title= 1990 Result – Roma Cup ''(held 26 May 1990)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *1989 - Straight Cash<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=27/05/1989&v=Belmont%20Park&r=7 |title= 1989 Result – Roma Cup ''(held 27 May 1989)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *1988 - Miss Muffet<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=28/05/1988&v=Belmont%20Park&r=6 |title= 1988 Result – Roma Cup ''(held 28 May 1988)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *1987 - Beau's Your Uncle<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=23/05/1987&v=Belmont%20Park&r=5 |title= 1987 Result – Roma Cup ''(held 23 May 1987)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *1986 - Hanging In<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=24/05/1986&v=Belmont%20Park&r=7 |title= 1986 Result – Roma Cup ''(held 24 May 1986)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *1985 - Novrak<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=25/05/1985&v=Belmont%20Park&r=5 |title= 1985 Result – Roma Cup ''(held 25 May 1985)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *1984 - Official Receiver<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=26/05/1984&v=Belmont%20Park&r=8 |title= 1984 Result – Roma Cup ''(held 26 May 1984)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *1983 - Wild Side<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=28/05/1983&v=Belmont%20Park&r=7 |title= 1983 Result – Roma Cup ''(held 28 May 1983)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> *1982 - Wild Side *1981 - Tangiers *1980 - Tangiers *1979 - National Boy *1978 - Pirate's Den *1977 - Private Section *1976 - Super Red *1975 - Craigie Boy *1974 - Clear Mak *1973 - Clear Mak *1972 - Bernvale *1971 - Star Glitter *1970 - King Orator *1969 - Firelight *1968 - Santaland *1967 - Chemech *1966 - Summer Storm {{refend}}
==See also== * Gimcrack Stakes (PR) * WA Oaks * Northam Stakes * Winterbottom Stakes * List of Australian Group races * Group races
==References== {{reflist|2}}
Category:Horse races in Australia Category:Sports competitions in Perth, Western Australia