Ascot Racecourse, Western Australia
Ascot grandstand
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| Location | Ascot, Western Australia |
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| Coordinates | 31°56′6″S 115°55′30″E / 31.93500°S 115.92500°ECoordinates: 31°56′6″S 115°55′30″E / 31.93500°S 115.92500°E |
| Operated by | Perth Racing |
| Date opened | March 1848 |
| Screened on | Seven Network |
| Race type | Flat |
| Course type | Tri-oval |
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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.
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.
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.
The following is a list of Group races which are run at Ascot Racecourse.
The Perth Cup is Perth's feature event on the racing calendar held annually either on New Year's Day or a nearby Saturday.
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