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History of Ascot Racecourse

The Ascot Racecourse, which is located in Perth, Western Australia, is located roughly 8 km just dead east of the Perth business district. The headquarters of the Western Australian Turf Club, the organization responsible for running the racecourse, has their headquarters directly opposite. The track itself features a 300 metre inclining straight, which has been said to be one of the toughest tests for stayers in Australia, even for those competing in the world renowned Perth Cup. Continue reading

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