Thrilling finale on course Two-daymeeting bringsdowncurtain
The season comes to an end at Perth Racecourse this week Perth Racecourse will wave off a successful year of racing highs with its Glorious Finale this week.
Over 4,000 people are expected at the mid-week meetings on Wednesday, September 27 and Thursday, September 28 with 13 races scheduled over the two days.
This comes after a recordbreaking race season this year, with attendance numbers for the Perth Festival, Gold Cup and Carnival Raceday all up on previous years.
Hazel Peplinski, chief executive at Perth Racecourse, said: “We are really looking forward to this meeting to wrap up what has been a superb season over the summer.
“We’ve had consistently competitive racing and excellent entertainment, giving us so much to enjoy.
“It is traditional for Perth to close the season with a very strong two-day meeting, especially as the National Hunt season is crossing over in to the winter game and many of the top yards are in full swing.
“The track is in great condition and we look forward to extending a warm welcome to all our visitors.”
One of the highlights will be Wednesday’s penultimate feature race in memory of David Whitaker, the racecourse’s former chairman.
Prize money of £13,000 will be up for grabs in the David Whitaker Handicap Steeplchase, to commemorate the chairman’s legacy.
Hazel continued: “David is remembered fondly at Perth and dedicated himself wholeheartedly to the racecourse during his tenure as chairman.
“David was a very highlyrespected businessman within Scottish racing and, together with Sam Morshead, has left a very strong legacy with the new stable yard and the stable staff accommodation which doubles up as a popular hotel open to the public.
“The Whitakers still have a very strong association with Perth through David’s widow Fiona and his daughter Lucy, who trains locally, and we look forward to welcoming the family next week.”
Thursday’s raceday will also see the Lord Mansfield Memorial Handicap Steeplechase presented by Lady Mansfield of nearby Scone Palace.
Tickets for the Glorious Finale are on sale now, with grandstand passes costing £18 and hospitality tickets costing £114. Gates open at noon.