Perth Cup 2026 Field, TV Channel, Odds, Prize Money, Past Winner

The Perth Cup is a prestigious Group 2 thoroughbred race held annually at Ascot Racecourse in Perth, Western Australia. Run over a distance of 2400 meters, the event traditionally takes place on New Year's Day. With a total prize pool of $1,000,000, it serves as a major target for both local horses and interstate competitors, concluding the region's premier summer racing season which features the Group 1 Railway Stakes, Kingston Town Classic, and Winterbottom Stakes.

The 2026 edition of the Perth Cup is scheduled for January 1, 2026, at Ascot Racecourse. The race was run as a 3200-meter event until 2009, when its distance was shortened to the current 2400 meters. Historically, the CB Cox Stakes has been a reliable form guide for the Perth Cup, with several horses achieving the notable Cox Stakes-Perth Cup double.

When is the Perth Cup horse race?

The 2026 Perth Cup will be held on Thursday, January 1, 2026 (New Year's Day). The scheduled start time is yet to be announced.

Where is the Perth Cup horse race?

The race will take place at Ascot Racecourse in Perth, Western Australia.

How to watch the Perth Cup horse race?

You can watch the race live through several free and paid platforms in Australia.

Free Official Streams: The race will be broadcast live and free on 7plus (website or app) under the Racing WA channel. Comprehensive coverage is also available on Racing.com (website or app), where you typically need to create a free account.
Paid Streaming & Broadcast: For a high-definition feed, subscribers can watch on Kayo Sports or Foxtel (Channel 529). The race will also be broadcast on Sky Racing 1 (via Foxtel or the Sky Racing Active app).

Field of the Perth Cup horse race?

The Perth Cup is a Group 2 handicap race run over 2400 meters. The maximum field size is 16 horses, and the 2026 final field is listed below.

Here is the 2026 Perth Cup Final Field with betting odds:

Number Horse Name Barrier Win Odds Place Odds

2 Apulia 3 $2.10 $1.27

5 Buckets Ridge 15 $7.00 $2.50

4 Sentimental Hero 2 $9.00 $3.00

3 Diamond Scene 12 $11 $3.50

10 Forever Boy 11 $11 $3.50

15 Stormageddon 9 $11 $3.50

9 Filthy Habits 5 $13 $4.00

1 In Good Order 8 $21 $6.00

7 Demolish 10 $31 $8.50

14 Simply 14 $34 $9.25

8 Fame 1 $41 $11

11 Grand Pierro 13 $51 $14

12 Playhouse Patron 4 $51 $14

6 Be Optimistic 7 $67 $18

13 Rocking Society 6 $101 $26

(Odds are for reference only and subject to change. Apulia is the current favourite.)

What is the prize money for the Perth Cup horse race?

The Perth Cup boasts a total prize pool of $1,000,000, making it one of the richest and most prestigious staying races in Western Australia.

The following is a complete list of winners from the most recent to the inaugural 2400m running.