Perth Racecourse is a

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– Page 197 Perth Racecourse at the site in Scone Palace Parklands opened in 1908, just south of the ancient Cramock Burn, and is the northernmost track in

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. However, horse racing in Perth has taken place since 1613 and was moved to Scone Palace due to a drinking law ban in the North Inch park. Lord Mansfield subsequently offered his land for the construction of a racecourse. The course is right-handed and ten

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s in circumference. The steeplechase course consists of eight fences per circuit, with the water jump situated in front of the grandstand. The hurdle course is located on the inside going away from the stands, but switches to the outside of the chase course turning into the home straight.

References

External links

Official websiteCourse guide on GG.COMCourse guide on At The Races
Horse racing venues in Scotland Sports venues in Perth, Scotland Sports venues completed in 1908 1908 establishments in Scotland {{UK-horseracing-venue-stub