Racing Fixtures 2011 Season
Perth Races have 14 varied and exciting fixtures to choose from in 2011, including both daytime and evening fixtures. Each date in our diary offers entertainment or live music, along with six or seven exciting races. Five to six hours of thrills for the whole family. Remember that kids under 18 get in free when accompanied by a paying adult so a sporting day out in the beautiful Perthshire countryside has never been better value!
Crabbie's Alcoholic Ginger Beer Perth Festival
Wednesday 27th, Thursday 28th and Friday 29th April
Our opening three day Crabbie's Alcoholic Ginger Beer Perth Festival attracts some of the UK’s top jockeys to the most northerly track in the UK. The Festival starts with our Business Club, ideal for networking at the races, and finishes with our only Friday fixture of the year. Feature races bring some of the countries finest runners to Perth. Join us in the celebrations as we watch Prince William & Kate's Royal Wedding on our big screen on Bank Holiday Friday 29th April then enjoy an afternoon of racing safe in the knowledge that there is no work the following day.
Gates open at 10.45am on Friday 29th April in time for the Royal Wedding.
| Gates Open: 12 noon | First Race Starts: 2.10pm | Final Race: 5.30pm |
Folk Night at the Races
Wednesday 11th May (evening meeting)
Perfect for after work socializing, come along for an evening of racing followed by live music with a distinctly Celtic flavour on our outdoor stage. Book your tickets now for what promises to be a shindig with style!
| Gates Open: 5pm | First Race Starts: 5.50pm | Final Race: 9.00pm |
Breakthrough Breast Cancer Ladies Day
Thursday 12th May
Not just for the Ladies, come along for an extravaganza of catwalk shows and fashion tips. Competition for our “best dressed” prizes are huge, so dress to impress! Hats and fascinators are optional (but highly recommended!). With Champagne lawns and Pimms Tents, a civilized day out is had by all! Book your table or private hospitality with us today - last few suites remaining
Now available: Pretty in Pink package to include:
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Grandstand entry badge with full access to the Grandstand Enclosure
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An exclusive invitation to the Pretty in Pink Marquee, with private bar & betting facilities and private lawn for drinks by the track
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A glass of pink bubbly on arrival served by our "Waiters in the Buff"
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A hint of pink afternoon tea and cake
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Expert Tipster entertainment before racing
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Marquee fashion shows
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A goody bag to take away with you
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£2 from each ticket goes directly to Breakthrough Breast Cancer
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Only £45 per person
| Gates Open: 12 noon | First Race Starts: 2pm | Final Race: 5.15pm |
Gold Cup Day
Sunday 5th June*
Our most popular fixture of the year, this Sunday race day is definitely a date for your diary. The focus is on quality horses and jockeys competing for the most highly sought after prize of the day: The Gold Cup. With a range of food and drink options available, from private suites to race day dining, from hog roasts to Pimms, you are sure to have a memorable day at Perth on Gold Cup Day. Book your tickets online today to ensure you are part of the action.
| Gates Open: 11.30am | First Race Starts: 2.20pm | Final Race: 5.20pm |
Challenge Cup Meeting
Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th June
Come along and enjoy team building before racing in our centre course. Available for teams of 20 to 400, let us give your staff a day to remember! With team building taking place in our centre course before racing, to include archery and laser clay pidgeon shooting, an exhilarating summer’s day of racing will follow.
| Gates Open: 12 noon | First Race Starts: 2.20pm | Final Race: 5.20pm |
Family Race Day
Sunday 10th July
Perfect for the family, this Sunday fixture features top class racing, and includes pony racing on our famous racetrack for under 16s, the jockeys of the future. Enjoy funfairs, face painting and other attractions.
| Gates Open: 12 noon | First Race Starts: 2.30pm | Final Race: 5.20pm |
Tartan Party Night
Tuesday 26th July (evening meeting)
An summer's evening of racing and live music on our outdoor stage introducing The Red Hot Chilli Pipers. Their unique sounds of bagpipes and drums will leave you breathless after an exhilerating evening of racing in beautiful Perth. When racing finishes at 9pm, The Red Hot Chilli Pipers will keep your toes tapping until 10.30pm. Book your tickets today. Group booking discounts available for parties of 15 or more.
| Gates Open: 4.30pm | First Race Starts: 6.35pm | Final Race: 9.10pm |
Forces Day
Wednesday 27th July
A fun filled summer day at the races with entertainment and Forces displays for all the family. Free entry for serving members of the forces.
We have been able to pair up with BFBS in Afghanistan to provide a live radio link up allowing messages to be sent out to soldiers on the ground. The organisers from ABF Soldiers Charity & Caring for Courage are putting on a great show, with Stretcher races down the final furlong, Scarlet uniformed soldiers on horseback & The Kinlochard Ceilidh Band.
| Gates Open: 12 noon | First Race Starts: 2.20pm | Final Race: 5.15pm |
Perth Racecourse Charities Day
Supported by Scottish Hydro
Saturday 20th August*
View Press Conference video here
Join us for what will undoubtedly be one of the most exciting fixtures in racing in 2011 as we pledge to raise £200,000 for The Prince's Trust Charities in Scotland, a group for not-for-profit organisations of which His Royal Highness is President. The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay will be in attendance and presenting the winner of the Scottish Hydro Summer Champion Hurdle with their prize.
It is an action packed day with 8 races to be competed for with over £80,000 in prize money to be won. In addition, join us before racing for a sport more commonly associated with the Middle East, camel racing! Clothed in fantastically colourful Arabian style outfits, the camel racing will not only present an entertaining addition to the Perth Racecourse Charities Day, but will also be an eye-catching addition, providing pzazz to this prestigious event. The camel racing will accompany other pre-racing entertainment including a pipe band display from the Scots DG Pipe and Drums, with a white charger in attendance. To continue the excitement and to perfectly finish off the day there is live music from soul band, Declaration.
Buses are available from P&R Broxden to Mill Street departing every 15 minutes from 9.44am to 4.44pm, return service available from Mill Street. Followed by bus transport from Mill Street to Perth Racecourse starting 12 noon to 2.45pm and 7pm until 9pm departing every 15 minutes, return service available.
For more information on this race meeting please see our News section
| Gates Open: 12 noon | First Race Starts: 3.10pm | Final Race: 6.55pm |
Glorious Finale
Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd September*
Perth’s oldest fixture and last meeting of the year. A memorable two days of great racing finish off our 2011 season.
| Gates Open: 12 noon | First Race Starts: 2.20pm | Final Race: 5.20pm |
* Premier Fixture
Our Premier Fixtures are electrifying affairs with big prize money, big crowds and big winners. Be sure to book early!