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Hughes Makes History with 2,000th British Winner at Perth

Hughes Chases Fifth Perth Feature-Race Triumph

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Hughes Makes History with 2,000th British Winner at Perth

News - Saturday 15 August 2026 Review

15 August 2026

Three-time champion jockey joins jump racing’s most exclusive club aboard Dolly Dior on a memorable afternoon in front of a sold-out Perth crowd.

Hughes Chases Fifth Perth Feature-Race Triumph

News - Saturday 15 August 2026 Preview

13 August 2026

Three-time champion jockey closes in on 2,000-winner milestone as he partners The Last Cloud in Saturday’s £25,000 Scone Estates Stone Of Destiny Handicap Hurdle.

News - Stone Of Destiny Raceday Set For A Sell-Out Saturday

7 August 2026

Perth Racecourse is preparing for one of the highlights of its summer racing calendar as Stone of Destiny Raceday returns on Saturday 15 August, bringing together competitive National Hunt racing, Scottish heritage, live music and a packed Perth crowd.

Family Fun and Fantastic Racing Delight Crowds

Racing - Review of Family Raceday 2026

14 July 2026

Grand Clermont powers to feature race victory as thousands enjoy an action-packed Family Raceday in support of Saints in the Community.

Racing - Preview of Family Raceday 2026

11 July 2026

On the track, Perth favourite Statuario will be hoping to add another chapter to his remarkable course record in the £15,000 Sport, Education & Wellbeing Handicap Chase.

Hamilton Celebrates First Perth Winner as Horizon Parking Raceday Delivers Competitive Action

Racing - Review of Horizon Parking Raceday from Gordon Brown

2 July 2026

Perth Racecourse welcomed racegoers for an entertaining afternoon of National Hunt racing on Thursday as Horizon Parking Raceday served up competitive finishes, surprise results and several impressive performances across the card.

Wasdell Dundalk Chasing Fifth Perth Victory on Thursday

Racing - Preview of Horizon Parking Raceday from Gordon Brown

1 July 2026

Four-time Perth winner Wasdell Dundalk returns to one of his favourite racecourses on Thursday as he bids to add another success in the £12,000 feature, the Secure Air Parks Edinburgh Airport Parking Handicap Chase.

Riskintheground Claims Prestigious Perth Gold Cup

Racing - Review of Gold Cup 2026 by Gordon Brown

8 June 2026

Riskintheground produced a determined late challenge under Harry Skelton to land the £34,000 Perth Gold Cup, providing trainer Dan Skelton with victory in one of Scotland's most prestigious National Hunt races.

Brian Hughes Returns as The Real Whacker Targets Feature Race Glory

Racing - Preview of Gold Cup from Gordon Brown

6 June 2026

Champion jockey Brian Hughes makes his comeback from injury on Perth Gold Cup Day with two rides, including feature race contender The Real Whacker.

News - 200 Years of Glory – Experience Gold Cup Day at Perth Racecourse

22 May 2026

Returning Sunday 7 June, Gold Cup Day promises a thrilling celebration of sporting prestige, summer style, and top-class jump racing.

Edinburgh Gin Ladies Day Welcomes Sell-Out Crowd of 7,500

News - Edinburgh Gin Ladies Day Welcomes Sell-Out Crowd

19 May 2026

Perth Racecourse welcomed a sell-out crowd of 7,500 racegoers for a spectacular Edinburgh Gin Ladies Day on Thursday, delivering one of the most successful and vibrant fixtures in the racecourse calendar to date.

Racing - Review of Wednesday 13 May and Preview of Thursday 14 May

13 May 2026

JUST Dottie is aiming for her fifth course win as she bids to land the Perth Ladies Day feature contest for the second year running.

Racing - Preview of Wed 13 May from Gordon Brown

12 May 2026

SUSAN Corbett has her eye on more Perth success with Nathan Moscrop-ridden Ebselysees in the Murrayshall Golf Handicap Hurdle over 3m 2f.

Let’s Go Grazing on the Green – Edinburgh Gin Ladies Day 2026

7 May 2026

Thursday 14th May is almost here making this your final call for booking. Grazing on the Green is your stylish, social, right-in-the-action option with a whole heap of extras on top.

Murrayshall Country Estate and Ladies Day

Murrayshall Country Estate and Perth Racecourse | A Perfect Partnership

6 May 2026

Join us for Murrayshall Country Estate Raceday, where everything slows down to a relaxed, sociable vibe allowing you to soak up the event.

Racing - Day 2 Review and Day 3 Preview Perth Festival 2026

23 April 2026

The Bowen brothers took centre stage at Perth on Thursday when they produced a dead-heat for the second time in their careers. With Sean aboard American Mike and James riding Statuario, they were inseparable as the flashed across the line in the Join Racing TV Now Handicap Chase. Sean said: “We also dead-heated at Cheltenham in December, 2024 in a hurdle race and I might have won this one if James hadn’t knocked my whip out of my hand!”

Racing - Day 1 Review and Day 2 Preview Perth Festival 2026

22 April 2026

No Drama This End got his career back on track on the opening day in £45,000 British EBF Gold Castle ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle. The 8/11 favourite stayed on well to beat Tormund Giantsbane by three and a half lengths to supply jockey harry Cobden with his 100th winner of the season.

Racing - Preview of Day 1 Perth Festival 2026

21 April 2026

HIGHLY-regarded No Drama This End is one of several well-known names in action on the opening day of the Perth Festival. Trained by Paul Nicholls and ridden by Harry Cobden, he faces five rivals in the £45,000 British EBF Gold Castle ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle, a Listed contest staged over just short of three miles.

News - Networking at the Races

7 April 2026

Perth Racecourse, in partnership with Perthshire Chamber, is proud to host its upcoming Networking at the Races event on Thursday 23 April, offering businesses a unique opportunity to connect while experiencing one of Scotland’s most versatile events venues.

News - New brand, new season, new adventures

16 March 2026

Perth Racecourse has unveiled a refreshed brand as it prepares to welcome visitors for another exciting season of horse racing in Perth, Scotland, while celebrating its growing reputation as one of the region’s most versatile event venues in Perthshire.