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GROUP 22400m

Perth Cup

2026

The Perth Cup is Western Australia's premier staying race, traditionally run on New Year's Day at Ascot.

$500,000
Prize Money
Ascot
Western Australia
2400m
Distance
January
New Year's Day

Last Winner

Douro Valley
2024
$2.60
SP
Jockey
W. Pike
Trainer
D. Harrison

Past Winners

YearHorseJockeyTrainerSP
2024Douro ValleyW. PikeD. Harrison$2.60
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Race History

First run in 1887, the Perth Cup is the feature of the Perth Summer Racing Carnival.

Perth Cup FAQ

When is the Perth Cup 2026?

The Perth Cup is held in January (New Year's Day) at Ascot Racecourse.

What is the prize money for the Perth Cup?

The Perth Cup has total prize money of $500,000, making it one of Australia's richest group 2 races.

Who won the last Perth Cup?

Douro Valley won the 2024 Perth Cup, trained by D. Harrison and ridden by W. Pike.

How do I bet on the Perth Cup?

You can find the best Perth Cup odds from all major Australian bookmakers on our odds comparison page. We update odds in real-time leading up to the race.

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Track Info

Location
Western Australia, Australia
Distance
2400m
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