Punters rein in £6k for charity
Almost 7000 racegoers who revelled in Perth Racecourse’s Edinburgh Gin Ladies Day helped raise £6,242 for Breast Cancer Now.
Having in 2022 passed £100,000 in funds raised over the years for the hugely popular event’s charity partner, the latest generous donations from punters pushed that total towards the £110,000 mark.
It was the icing on the cake for another memorable Ladies Day, with thousands of dressed up attendees lapping up the competitions on May 18, supported by fashion sponsor Tiger Lily Boutique, and enjoying an array of entertainment including a post-racing DJ set by Edith Bowman.
The fashion competition winners were:
• The Tiger Lily Grand Lady 2023,
Mairi Duthie – who won £1000 worth of Tiger Lily Boutique online vouchers and £1000 cash
• Best Suit, Troy Parr – who won four Otherlands Festival Tickets
• Best Headwear, Gabriella Grant – who won a hair makeover at Charlie Taylor Perth or Dundee
salon including a cut and colour with a stylist. Plus, St John’s Bar and Restaurant dinner-for-two with a bottle of wine.
Organisers at the racecourse also announced the return date for the 2024 Edinburgh Gin Ladies Day – Thursday, May 16, 2024.
Tickets will go on pre-sale later this year.
Perth Racecourse director of operations Morag Connaghan said:“it was another absolutely
fantastic Edinburgh Gin Ladies Day, enjoyed by almost 7000 racegoers, and everyone at Perth Racecourse would like to thank everyone for contributing to such a memorable day. To raise more than £6000 for Breast Cancer Now was the cherry on top.
“Energised by the success of
Edinburgh Gin Ladies Day, we are all fully focused on our summer fixtures starting with bet365 Gold Cup Day next month, with tickets selling very well once again.”
Next up at Perth is bet365 Gold Cup Day on Sunday, June 11.