Race type Flat | Date opened March 1848 (1848-03) Phone +61 8 9277 0777 | |
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Address 71 Grandstand Rd, Ascot WA 6104, Australia Similar Belmont Park Racecourse, Crown Perth, Gloucester Park, Perth Concert Hall, Swan River | ||
Ascot Racecourse is the major racecourse in Perth, Western Australia, situated approximately 8 kilometres east of the Perth central business district, with the headquarters of the Perth Racing positioned directly opposite.
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It is regarded as the 'grand old lady' of Australian racecourses. Featuring a 2 km (9.94-furlong) track with modern, well drained turf, and a 300-metre inclining straight regarded by experts as the most severe test of stayers in Australia.
History
In 1848 a race meeting was held on J.W. Hardey's ‘Grove Farm’ alongside the Swan River. Soon afterwards a site was selected for a permanent course on Hardey's property - this became the Ascot Racecourse. In 1852, the West Australian Turf Club was formed.
In 1897 a railway was constructed to the Racecourse. The railway and station was removed in 1957.
Races
The following is a list of Group races which are run at Ascot Racecourse.
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Culture
The Perth Cup is Perth's feature event on the racing calendar held annually either on New Year's Day or a nearby Saturday.