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Best pictures as Perth Races celebrates 25 years of Gold Cup

Race goers enjoyed a feast of entertainment and a special nod to the man who brought the Gold Cup back to Perth

By Morag Lindsay & Heather Fowlie
Perth Gold Cup race day. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Perth Gold Cup race day. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

A bumper crowd celebrated 25 years of the Perth Gold Cup on Sunday.

Fans savoured a packed card of seven races, including the £34,000 Perth Gold Cup Handicap Chase.

In addition to the racing, visitors were treated to the spectacle of a specially commissioned gold horse, unveiled in memory of the late Sam Morshead.

As Perth Racecourse manager, it was Sam who brought the Gold Cup back to the city in 2000.

The model has been christened Athair (pronounced ah-hair), which means Sam in Gaelic.

Another legend was also celebrated on Sunday when former St Johnstone star Murray Davidson was interviewed in the winner’s enclosure.

He reflected on his career including his role in Saints’ history-making double cup winning team, as well as looking ahead to this summer’s European Championships in Germany.

Here are some of the best photos from our photographer Steven MacDougall from the day.

Rachel Bernard, Nikki Peachey and Kiki, all from Aberdeen.
Crowds during the 2:32 race at Perth Racecourse today.
Action shots from the 2:32 race at Perth Racecourse.
Dundee FC superfan Paul Cooper with Joanna Duthie and in the middle is Georgie, aged 7, from Aberdeen.
Sheilagh McLean and Diane Duncan – pals for 50 years, from Buckie visiting the races at Perth.
Sarah McKenzie, Megan Harrison and Abby Pollock who are all studying primary school teaching at University of Dundee, at the race today.
Any bets please!
Trying to get a better view of the course.
Action from the first race – 1:27 at Perth Racecourse.
Crowds in the grandstand.
More action from the first race as they gallop around the course.
Day out from Admiral Bar in Dundee. Lots of unique outfits here!
Lesley Keen from Admiral Bar in Dundee.
Crowds moved around the grounds watching, betting and topping up their cups!
A group of friends from Turriff suited and booted for the event today.
Stuart Gebbie from Broxburn paid a visit to the race course sporting a suit and fancy hat!
Race parade of the horses prior to the race.
Hundreds of people attended this popular event.
Lucinda Russell trained ‘Bishop Hill’ prior to the first race.
Nick Findlay and Lisa Findlay with their children Eve, aged 8 and Ben, aged 6, all from Perth.
The crowds queued up for food and drink.
A girl group of friends from Turriff, attended the races today!
Crowds watch the silver cup race.
Sarah Howie, Rachel Millar, Chloe Donald, Bethany Devany, Natasha Collins and Olivia Christie, all friends from Dundee.
The Gold Cup race at Perth Racecourse in action!
Racing to the finish!
Looks like it will be a close one!
Onlookers watch the participants in the Gold Cup race.
Gold Cup winner Sean Bowen after the race!
Gold Cup presentation, left to right, Viscount of Stormont, William Murray presenting to family, Mickey Bowen trainer, Peter Bowen, owner and Sean Bowen jockey.

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