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20 great pictures from Perth Racecourse’s family raceday

Children enjoyed a series of free activities at the Scone venue on Sunday.

Ali and Lorraine with children Lois (aged 7) and Archie (aged 12)  getting ready to enjoy the races. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Ali and Lorraine with children Lois (aged 7) and Archie (aged 12) getting ready to enjoy the races. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

Families turned out in force to enjoy Perth Racecourse’s family raceday on Sunday.

Spectators enjoyed a six-race card as well as a series of children’s activities including an assault course, laser tag, a surf simulator and a gladiator duel.

There were also garden games and the Scottish Racing Academy’s ‘equicizer’ – a mechanical horse allowing racegoers to experience what it is like to be a jockey.

The event followed from other major fixtures this year including the Perth Gold Cup and Ladies’ Day.

The Courier also recently took a look at some of the best-dressed spectators at another Perth Racecourse fixture, while journalist Poppy Watson gave an account of her experience of going to the races for the first time.

Our photographer Steve MacDougall was at Perth Racecourse on Sunday to capture highlights from the family raceday.

Payback time as Allan McCarthy and daughter Erynn McCarthy (aged 10) from Leven face off on the Gladiator Duel.
Birthday girl Emily Mackintosh (aged 9 today) and alongside dad Innes Mackintosh (from Perth) about to enjoy some Laser Tag.
Surfs up for Ava Ramsay (aged 8) from Perth.
Crowds in the stands for the first race.
Horses and riders gather prior to the 2:15 race.
Families get in place for a good view of the first race.
Horses and riders begin to line up for the 2.15 race.
Families try to get a good view. 
And they’re off!
The crowds watch on from the stands.
Action from the 2:15 race.
Families enjoying watching the race.
Horses pounding around the course.
Smiles from the spectators as the horses race by.
Time for a pint and a chat.
Maisy Milton (aged 2) and big sister Ruby Milton (aged 4) from Dundee enjoying the day.
Michael Gallcher and Kirsty Kayn alongside her daughters Kaci Lamb (aged 12, left) and Kailin Lamb (aged 10, right) from Perth.
Families gather for refreshments.
Ice cream time for Lori Fraser and son Bobby Fraser (aged 9) from Dundee.

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