Favourites won 38.1% of 1,040 races at Perth from 2016 to 2026.Sample: 1,040 races · Window: 2016 to 15 October 2026 · Source: RaceWatch results database (GB and IRE results; figures on this page from 2016), course records, RaceWatch racecards and race calendar
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Perth at a glance by season
| Jumps | 2026/27 | 67 | 527 | 7.90 | |
| Jumps | 2025/26 | 91 | 731 | 8.00 | |
| Jumps | 2024/25 | 89 | 819 | 9.20 | |
| Jumps | 2023/24 | 91 | 637 | 7.00 | |
| Jumps | 2022/23 | 106 | 742 | 7.00 | |
| Jumps | 2021/22 | 114 | 876 | 7.70 | |
| Jumps | 2020/21 | 75 | 686 | 9.10 | |
| Jumps | 2019/20 | 83 | 579 | 7.00 | |
| Jumps | 2018/19 | 110 | 905 | 8.20 | |
| Jumps | 2017/18 | 104 | 779 | 7.50 | |
| Jumps | 2016/17 | 110 | 864 | 7.90 |
Jumps seasons run May to April (2026/27 = May 2026 to date) Flat seasons are calendar years. Fav win % = races won by the favourite (joint favourites included).
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How favourites fare at Perth
| Chase | 385 | 156 | Jumps | ||
| Hurdle | 602 | 224 | Jumps | ||
| Jumps non-handicaps | 283 | 140 | Jumps | ||
| Jumps handicaps | 757 | 256 | Jumps | ||
| Jumps all races | 1,040 | 396 | Jumps |
Seasons 2016 to date. Groups with fewer than 100 favourites are hidden.
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Top trainers at Perth (five seasons and current)
| 1 | Olly Murphy | 58 | 190 | Jumps | ||
| 2 | Gordon Elliott | 45 | 164 | Jumps | ||
| 3 | Lucinda Russell | 30 | 287 | Jumps | ||
| 4 | Donald McCain | 21 | 68 | Jumps | ||
| 5 | Patrick Neville | 19 | 101 | Jumps | ||
| 6 | R. Mike Smith | 18 | 225 | Jumps | ||
| 7 | Stuart Crawford | 17 | 128 | Jumps | ||
| 8 | Nicky Richards | 15 | 144 | Jumps | ||
| 9 | Lisa Harrison | 14 | 166 | Jumps | ||
| 10 | L J Morgan | 13 | 48 | Jumps | ||
| 11 | Iain Jardine | 13 | 93 | Jumps | ||
| 12 | Dianne Sayer | 12 | 48 | Jumps | ||
| 13 | Dan Skelton | 11 | 36 | Jumps | ||
| 14 | Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore | 11 | 138 | Jumps | ||
| 15 | N. W. Alexander | 11 | 142 | Jumps | ||
| 16 | Mickey Bowen | 10 | 39 | Jumps | ||
| 17 | Fergal O'Brien | 10 | 50 | Jumps | ||
| 18 | Jim Goldie | 8 | 33 | Jumps | ||
| 19 | Gerald Stephen Quinn | 8 | 42 | Jumps | ||
| 20 | Neil Mulholland | 7 | 44 | Jumps | ||
| 21 | Ewan Whillans | 7 | 71 | Jumps | ||
| 22 | Keith Dalgleish | 6 | 30 | Jumps | ||
| 23 | John C McConnell | 6 | 38 | Jumps | ||
| 24 | Susan Corbett | 6 | 46 | Jumps | ||
| 25 | Rose Dobbin | 6 | 47 | Jumps |
Jumps 2021/22 to date, Flat 2021 to date. Min 30 runs at the course, top 25 per code by wins.
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Top jockeys at Perth (five seasons and current)
| 1 | Sean Bowen | 96 | 307 | Jumps | ||
| 2 | Brian Hughes | 67 | 287 | Jumps | ||
| 3 | Danny McMenamin | 20 | 185 | Jumps | ||
| 4 | Derek Fox | 19 | 196 | Jumps | ||
| 5 | James Bowen | 18 | 80 | Jumps | ||
| 6 | Conor O'Farrell | 14 | 113 | Jumps | ||
| 7 | Patrick Wadge | 12 | 141 | Jumps | ||
| 8 | Harry Skelton | 10 | 34 | Jumps | ||
| 9 | Peter Kavanagh | 10 | 104 | Jumps | ||
| 10 | Sam Twiston-Davies | 9 | 48 | Jumps | ||
| 11 | Henry Brooke | 9 | 73 | Jumps | ||
| 12 | Craig Nichol | 9 | 87 | Jumps | ||
| 13 | Gavin Sheehan | 8 | 44 | Jumps | ||
| 14 | Daryl Jacob | 8 | 46 | Jumps | ||
| 15 | Ryan Mania | 8 | 81 | Jumps | ||
| 16 | Bruce Lynn | 8 | 103 | Jumps | ||
| 17 | Sean Quinlan | 8 | 218 | Jumps | ||
| 18 | Harry Reed | 7 | 47 | Jumps | ||
| 19 | Conor Rabbitt | 7 | 63 | Jumps | ||
| 20 | Nathan Moscrop | 7 | 83 | Jumps | ||
| 21 | Alan Doyle | 7 | 90 | Jumps | ||
| 22 | J J Slevin | 6 | 31 | Jumps | ||
| 23 | Jack Power | 5 | 30 | Jumps | ||
| 24 | Stephen Mulqueen | 5 | 67 | Jumps | ||
| 25 | Ben Smith | 4 | 37 | Jumps |
Jumps 2021/22 to date, Flat 2021 to date. Min 30 rides at the course, top 25 per code by wins.
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Perth course specialists still in training
Horses with 2 or more wins at the course since May 2014 that have run anywhere in the last 365 days. Trainer is the trainer at the latest run.
Going profile at Perth
| Jumps | Good to firm or firmer | 20 | 7.50 | ||
| Jumps | Good | 606 | 7.90 | ||
| Jumps | Good to soft or yielding | 224 | 8.20 | ||
| Jumps | Soft | 160 | 7.50 | ||
| Jumps | Heavy | 30 | 5.60 |
Seasons 2016 to date. Going grouped into bands; bands with fewer than 100 runners hidden.
Distance profile at Perth
| Jumps | Hurdle | 2m | 223 | 8.30 | 15 Oct 26 | |
| Jumps | Hurdle | 2m4f | 222 | 8.90 | 15 Oct 26 | |
| Jumps | Chase | 3m | 183 | 6.70 | 15 Oct 26 | |
| Jumps | Hurdle | 3m | 145 | 8.80 | 24 Sep 26 | |
| Jumps | Chase | 2m4f | 125 | 6.50 | 15 Oct 26 | |
| Jumps | Chase | 2m | 68 | 5.70 | 15 Oct 26 | |
| Jumps | NH Flat (bumper) | 2m | 53 | 7.60 | 15 Oct 26 | |
| Jumps | Hurdle | 3m2½f | 12 | 8.80 | 13 May 26 | |
| Jumps | Chase | 3m6½f | 9 | 12.20 | 24 Apr 26 |
Seasons 2016 to date, advertised distance rounded to the nearest half furlong. Min 100 runners.
Run style at Perth
| Led | 563 | 114 | Jumps | |
| Prominent | 2,419 | 373 | Jumps | |
| Midfield | 563 | 45 | Jumps | |
| Held up | 1,435 | 100 | Jumps |
Run style read from the in-running race comment, races 2019 to 2025. Min 100 runs.
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Perth course records
| 2m | 3,520 | Chase | 3:41.70 | 15 Jul 18 | Good | L J Morgan | |
| 2m4f | 4,420 | Chase | 4:46.08 | 13 Aug 22 | Good | Peter Bowen | |
| 3m | 5,239 | Chase | 5:45.43 | 9 Jun 24 | Good To Firm | Peter & Michael Bowen | |
| 3m6½f | 6,721 | Chase | 7:47.84 | 23 Apr 21 | Good | Matt Sheppard | |
| 2m4f | 4,435 | Hurdle | 4:41.10 | 13 Aug 22 | Good | Dianne Sayer | |
| 3m | 5,267 | Hurdle | 5:38.14 | 15 Aug 26 | Good | Patrick Neville | |
| 3m2½f | 5,846 | Hurdle | 6:34.06 | 22 Apr 21 | Good | Rose Dobbin | |
| 2m | 3,567 | NH Flat | 3:36.45 | 13 Aug 22 | Good | Gordon Elliott |
Fastest recorded winning time for each race type and trip (to the nearest half furlong) in the RaceWatch results database. Where rail movements change the exact yardage, the quickest run per yard is shown with its measured distance.
Pattern and graded races run at Perth in the last 12 months
| 22 Apr 26 | April | British EBF Gold Castle 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle | Listed | Jumps | 3m | Paul Nicholls | Harry Cobden | 8/11F | 4 | |
| 22 Apr 26 | April | Fair Maid Of Perth Mares' Chase | Listed | Jumps | 3m | Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore | Derek Fox | 4/1 | 4 |
Group, Grade and Listed races in the 12 months to 15 October 2026, with the latest winner.
Latest Perth winners (15 October 2026)
| Download The Free Racing TV App Now Beginners' Steeple Chase | Jumps | 2m | Soft | 2/9F | Dan Skelton | Harry Skelton | 4 | |
| Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Maiden Hurdle Race | Jumps | 2m | Soft | 11/4 | Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore | Derek Fox | 9 | |
| Follow @racingtv On Instagram Handicap Steeple Chase | Jumps | 3m | Soft | 11/4 | Olly Murphy | Sean Bowen | 6 | |
| Every Irish Race Live On RacingTV Handicap Hurdle Race | Jumps | 2m | Soft | 12/1 | Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore | Derek Fox | 9 | |
| RacingTV, Home Of Live Racing Handicap Steeple Chase (Div I) | Jumps | 2m4f | Soft | 4/1 | Patrick Neville | Brian Hughes | 8 | |
| Racingtv, Home Of Live Racing Handicap Steeple Chase (Div II) | Jumps | 2m4f | Soft | 5/1 | Olly Murphy | Kevin Brogan | 7 | |
| Racing TV Open National Hunt Flat Race | Jumps | 2m | Soft | Still Game (IRE) | 7/2 | Dan Skelton | Harry Skelton | 4 |
| Join Racing TV Now Maiden Hurdle Race | Jumps | 2m4f | Soft | Petersham Place (IRE) | 3/1 | Olly Murphy | Sean Bowen | 8 |
Winners at the most recent meeting in the results database.
Perth meetings in the same weeks last year
| 21 Oct 25 | Tuesday | Jumps | 8 | Tuesday 20 October |
Meetings held at the course in the 60 days from this date last year, a guide to the coming fixture list. Dates this year are set by the fixture list and can differ.
Perth runners on the day
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What is the flat right-handed Perth circuit by Scone Palace like?
Perth is a flat, right-handed circuit with easy bends in the grounds of Scone Palace.
Is Perth the most northerly racecourse in Britain?
Perth is the most northerly racecourse in Britain. The location means it races from spring to autumn rather than through the winter.
Why do Irish trainers send so many runners to Perth, and do they win?
Olly Murphy leads the Perth trainers since 2021/22 with 58 winners. Trainer and jockey tables show runs, win %, place %
When is the next Perth meeting?
No meeting declared yet; the next fixture appears here once declarations are made. Final declarations usually come a day or two before racing.
How often do favourites win at Perth?
The favourites table splits the record by race type and the season table tracks it year by year.
Which horses are Perth course specialists?
Perth has 46 course specialists still in training, horses with two or more course wins since May 2014 that have run in the last year, listed with their current trainer.
Questions people ask
Is Perth right-handed?
Yes, Perth is a right-handed jumps course in the grounds of Scone Palace. The circuit is flat and fairly tight with easy bends.
How often do favourites win at Perth?
The figure updates after every meeting and is split by race type on the page.
Who is the leading trainer at Perth?
Olly Murphy has trained the most winners at Perth since the 2021/22 season, with 58. The trainer table ranks the top 25 by wins with win %
When is the next Perth meeting?
No meeting declared yet; the next fixture appears here once declarations are made. The Perth racecards page shows the full card and updates through the day.
What is a course specialist at Perth?
A Perth course specialist here is a horse with two or more course wins since May 2014 that has run in the last year. Perth currently has 46 of them still in training.
What kind of racing is there at Perth?
Perth is a racecourse in Great Britain that stages jumps racing, on turf.
Who is the top trainer at Perth?
Over the last five seasons plus the current one, the leading trainer at Perth by winners is Olly Murphy over jumps (58 winners from 190 runners).
Who is the top jockey at Perth?
Over the last five seasons plus the current one, the leading jockey at Perth by winners is Sean Bowen over jumps (96 winners from 307 rides).
How big are the fields at Perth?
Perth staged 1,040 races from 2016 to 15 October 2026, with an average field of 7.8 runners.
How many big races are run at Perth?
Perth staged 2 Group, Grade or Listed races in the 12 months to 15 October 2026.
When did Perth last race?
The most recent meeting at Perth in the results was on 15 October 2026, with 8 races.
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