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Western Australia has its own proud and distinctive racing culture, with Perth at the heart of it. The city’s racing scene revolves around Ascot and Belmont Park, two historic venues that have long served as the stages for the state’s premier events. Perth’s racing identity blends rich tradition with a relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere, reflecting the West’s spirit of independence and celebration.

Perth’s calendar offers four main carnival periods that shape the state’s thoroughbred season: the Pinnacles Racing Carnival (Perth Spring), the Perth Autumn Festival, the Perth Summer Carnival, and the Royal Ascot Carnival (Perth Winter). Each series highlights the strength of local breeding and the growing national and international appeal of Western Australian racing.

The Pinnacles Racing Carnival (Spring)

The Pinnacles Racing Carnival is Western Australia’s flagship event and the crown jewel of Perth’s racing year. Held from November through early December at Ascot Racecourse, it attracts top stables from across the country and offers more than $12 million in prize money across five major race-days.

Headline races include the Railway Stakes, Winterbottom Stakes, Northerly Stakes, and Gold Rush forming a world-class program that showcases WA’s best sprinters and middle-distance performers. The carnival’s signature blend of high-quality racing, hospitality and fashion has earned it a reputation as one of the most exciting events on the national calendar.

A defining modern moment came with the rebranding of the festival as The Pinnacles in 2022, giving the Perth spring carnival a unified identity and global reach. The addition of the $1.5 million Gold Rush in 2022 further elevated its standing and confirmed Perth as a serious player in the Australian Group 1 circuit.

Perth Summer (Summer)

Following the spring spectacle, the Perth Summer racing season continues the momentum through December and January at Ascot. While the pace softens from the Pinnacles’ intensity, the summer series retains strong racing with a focus on festive, family-friendly events and social race-days.

Feature races such as the Perth Cup keep the competitive edge alive. Run on New Year’s Day, it's the centrepiece, one of Australia’s oldest staying races and a cherished local tradition. The summer season embodies Perth’s hallmark racing charm: warm weather, vibrant crowds and an atmosphere that bridges sport and celebration.

Perth Autumn Festival (Autumn)

Held between March and April, the Perth Autumn Festival marks the return of feature racing after the quieter months. The festival highlights WA’s rising stars and includes key races such as the Roma Cup, Belmont Sprint, and Hyperion Stakes, which act as important form races ahead of winter and spring. One of the most notable is the novel Western Trilogy that is greatly unique due to it encompassing thoroughbred horse racing (The Quokka), harness racing, and greyhound racing.

The autumn series balances established contests with relaxed, community-oriented race-days, often featuring local music, markets and outdoor hospitality. It’s a time when Perth racing reconnects with its local roots while setting the stage for the next cycle of major events.

The Royal Ascot Carnival (Winter)

The Royal Ascot Carnival, not to be confused with its British namesake, is Perth’s midyear racing highlight, staged primarily at Belmont Park during June and July. The cooler conditions and soft tracks create a distinct winter racing dynamic, with a program focused on competitive handicaps and staying tests.

Feature events typically include the Belmont Guineas, Strickland Stakes, and Belmont Oaks, which attract strong local fields and provide vital winter form lines for the upcoming spring. The carnival’s appeal lies in its atmosphere: local crowds, quality racing, and a strong sense of continuity that bridges seasons.

A milestone moment for winter racing came with the redevelopment of Belmont Park and the push to modernise the program under Perth Racing’s long-term strategy, ensuring the Royal Ascot Carnival remains a key fixture in WA’s sporting calendar.

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