GALLERY: All the action from Ascot's $5 million Quokka

Joker's Grin wins the 2025 Kia Quokka for jockey Patrick Carbery. Picture: Simon Merritt / Simon Merritt / Western Racepix
Ascot erupted with single-minded pride on Saturday as a hometown ride claimed the $5 million Quokka in stunning scenes.
Here's how the action unfolded in photos.
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Koopa Anderson, Dylan Hallyburton, Aden Monger & Eli Papageorge at Ascot Racecourse on April 26, 2025. Matt Jelonek Picture: Matt Jelonek / The West Australian
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Grace Mayvis & Mariah Warman at Ascot Racecourse on April 26, 2025. Matt Jelonek Picture: Matt Jelonek / The West Australian
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Awhina Rutene, Billy Belcher, & Lauren Dunn of MAFS pose for a photo at Ascot Racecourse on April 26, 2025. Matt Jelonek Picture: Matt Jelonek / The West Australian
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Tom Millar & Sinead Donovan at Ascot Racecourse on April 26, 2025. Matt Jelonek Picture: Matt Jelonek / The West Australian
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Rhea Baldwin & Caroline Baldwin at Ascot Racecourse on April 26, 2025. Matt Jelonek Picture: Matt Jelonek / The West Australian
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Riley Fletcher, Eric Parnhan & Saachi Travers at Ascot Racecourse on April 26, 2025. Matt Jelonek Picture: Matt Jelonek / The West Australian

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