Perth Horse Racing Result Report — 23 September 2026

The turf track at Perth, Scotland, hosted an exciting day of action on 23 September 2026. With the ground described as Good, racing enthusiasts were treated to a card featuring 6 competitive races. This Perth report covers the day's key performances and full Perth race results 23 September 2026, offering essential reading for those tracking the latest Perth results.

Meeting Statistics

• The most notable result of the meeting was the 81.00 victory of Moon Reign in the opening race.
• Total runners: 61
• Average field size: 10.2
• Favourite strike rate: 17%
• Biggest-priced winner: Moon Reign (81.00) in the Harvesting What Matters Most Novices' Hurdle Race.

Race-by-Race Results

• 2:12 Harvesting What Matters Most Novices' Hurdle Race: Won by Moon Reign (Murray Dodd, Iain Jardine) at 81.00. 2nd Chicker (3.75, 1.25L), 3rd Hunters Spring (29.00, 0.5L).
• 2:47 Lord Mansfield Memorial Handicap Hurdle Race: Won by Frontier Prince (Jack Hogan, Fergal O'Brien) at 6.00. 2nd Letterston Lily (2.50, 3.25L), 3rd Summergrounds (12.00, 3.25L).
• 3:22 Bet With The Dewhurst Ring Handicap Hurdle Race: Won by Tintintin (Kielan Woods, Fergal O'Brien) at 13.00. 2nd Caballo De Guerra (6.00, 0.5L), 3rd Magnolia (5.50, 1L).
• 3:57 Paul Ferguson's Jumpers To Follow David Whitaker Handicap Steeple Chase: Won by The Real Whacker (Brian Hughes, Patrick Neville) at 5.50. 2nd Caughtinyourtrance (5.00, 2.25L), 3rd Breizh River (3.50, 4.5L).
• 4:32 Thank You To Kinneston Owners Handicap Steeple Chase: Won by Delgany Second Now (Harry Skelton, Dan Skelton) at 2.25. 2nd Didntgotwenty (12.00, 0.3L), 3rd Wearelongterm (23.00, 2.75L).
• 5:07 Nairn's Oatcakes Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle Race: Won by Seeyainthesuninn (Alice Stevens, Micky Hammond) at 5.50. 2nd Forest Spirit (4.50, 4.5L), 3rd Les's Destiny Star (13.00, 3L).

Trainers & Jockeys on the Day

Fergal O'Brien led the trainers with 2 wins. The jockeys' standings saw a balanced performance with Murray Dodd, Jack Hogan, Kielan Woods, Brian Hughes, and Harry Skelton each recording 1 win.

Insight

It was a challenging afternoon for punters, with a favourite strike rate of just 17%. The highlight of the day was the massive upset in the opener, where Moon Reign shocked the field at odds of 81.00, proving that even well-backed favourites can be vulnerable at this course.

While favourites struggled for the most part, Dan Skelton’s Delgany Second Now bucked the trend in the 4:32, obliging for backers in a dominant performance. The day was defined by open, competitive racing across the board, providing significant value for those who looked beyond the market leaders.

For full race breakdowns, including complete finishing orders and sectional data, visit our full results section.