Ascot Racecourse (Western Australia)

Ascot Racecourse is the major racecourse in Perth, Western Australia, situated approximately 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) east of the Perth central business district, with the headquarters of the Perth Racing positioned directly opposite.

Ascot Racecourse
Ascot grandstand
LocationAscot, Western Australia
Coordinates31°56′06″S 115°55′30″E
Operated byPerth Racing
Date openedMarch 1848 (1848-03)
Screened onSeven Network
Race typeFlat
Course typeTri-oval
Notable races
Official website

It is regarded as the "grand old lady" of Australian racecourses. It has a 2-kilometre (1.2 mi) track with modern, well drained turf, and a 300-metre (980 ft) track inclining straight regarded by experts as the most severe test of stayers in Australia.

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