Where To Watch Perth Horse Racing Live – Streams & TV Coverage
Discover the best ways to watch Perth Racecourse horse racing live, whether you are looking for a reliable high-definition live stream or traditional TV coverage. From major events like the Perth Gold Cup to regular fixtures, we cover every option for fans of Perth races.
bet365 (Streaming)
Watch live coverage of every race from Perth Racecourse directly on your device with the high-quality bet365 streaming service.
- Coverage: All UK & Irish and French horse racing as well as other selected international horse racing.
- How to access: A registered bet365 account is required. To watch UK, Irish and French horse racing you must have a funded account, or have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. To watch any other racing, you must place a qualifying bet of at least £0.50 win or £0.25 Each-Way (or currency equivalent).
- Additional Features: Selected international racing includes racing from Australia, South Africa, the US, Brazil, Dubai, Singapore and India. Users can access the Horse Racing Archive allowing you to watch replays of any At The Races or Racing TV race at no extra cost. bet365 streams over 600K sports events every year including Europe’s top major domestic Soccer leagues, Grand Slam Tennis tournaments, World-Class Cricket, the NBA and NFL.
- Geo-restrictions: If you are located outside of the UK or Ireland then depending on your country, geographic access restrictions may apply.
- Platforms: The bet365 website and mobile apps (iOS/Android)
- About bet365: bet365 is a world-leading online gambling company offering extensive sports markets and streaming services. Watch with them to catch major events like The Perth Festival.
William Hill TV (Streaming)
William Hill TV provides comprehensive live streaming of racing from Perth Racecourse for account holders who place a qualifying bet.
- Coverage: All UK & Irish horse racing
- How to access: A registered William Hill account is required. A £1.00 minimum bet per race to watch. Antepost, totePool, meeting markets, and special bets do not qualify.
- Additional Features: William Hill also offers “Betting TV” – an entirely free live streaming service available to all account holders but restricted to racing coverage from only 24 UK racecourses (excluding Perth). William Hill streams a variety of other sports events, including major football, tennis, basketball and greyhound racing.
- Geo-restrictions: All streaming is for users located in the UK and Ireland only.
- Platforms: The William Hill website and mobile apps (iOS/Android)
- About William Hill: William Hill is a historic British bookmaker delivering competitive odds and a dedicated live streaming service. Use their platform to watch thrilling contests such as the Gold Cup Day.
BoyleSports (Streaming)
You can view all the live action from Perth Racecourse through BoyleSports when you place a minimum wager on the race.
- Coverage: All UK & Irish horse racing as well as selected international horse racing.
- How to access: A registered BoyleSports account is required along with a minimum £1 bet on the race.
- Additional Features: BoyleSports offers streaming of a wide range of other major sports events.
- Geo-restrictions: All streaming is for users located in the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man only.
- Platforms: The BoyleSports website and mobile apps (iOS & Android)
- About BoyleSports: BoyleSports is Ireland’s largest independent bookmaker, renowned for its streaming service. They provide excellent coverage for key fixtures including the Fair Maid Of Perth Mares’ Chase.
Racing TV (Streaming + TV)
Racing TV is the dedicated broadcaster for Perth Racecourse, offering comprehensive viewing options across television channels and digital platforms.
- Coverage: Racing TV covers racing from all 26 major racecourses in Ireland and from 35 (out of the 60) major racecourses in the UK as well as selected international racing.
- How to access:
- Option 1 – A direct subscription to Racing TV (£10 day or £30 monthly or £298 annual pass for UK users and £29.99 per month for all users outside of the UK).
- Option 2 – Sky: Sky Q subscribers can add Racing TV as a premium addon channel and access it via channel 424 (costing an additional £29.98 per month for UK or €34.98 per month for IE users). Note: Sky Glass and Sky Stream users cannot currently add Racing TV as a channel. Sky Help Centre
- Option 3 – Virgin: In order to access Racing TV on channel 536 in the UK and channel 412 in Ireland, a separate premium channel subscription is required (£22 p/m for UK users or €26 p/m for Irish users), Virgin Help Centre
- Option 4 – Vodafone: In order to access Racing TV on channel 421 in Ireland, a separate premium channel subscription is required (€30 per month). Vodafone Help Centre
- Additional Features: Racing TV offers free replays of past races via their website.
- Geo-restrictions: Only a direct subscription with Racing TV under their International susbcription package allows for access outside of the UK and Ireland.
- Platforms:
- Option 1 – The Racing TV website, mobile apps (iOS & Android), Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV.
- Option 2 – Sky Q set-top or Apple TV for for TV or the Sky Go app for mobile/tablet/console.
- Option 3 – A Virgin TV Box, the Virgin TV Go (UK) or Virgin TV Anywhere (IE) apps allow access via TV, desktop, mobile or tablet.
- Option 4 – A Vodafone TV Play Box and the Vodafone TV app allow access via TV, desktop, mobile or tablet.
- About Racing TV: Racing TV is the premier channel for British and Irish racing, broadcasting from 61 racecourses. With their extensive coverage, you won’t miss a moment of the Glorious Finale meeting.
ITV (Freeview TV + Streaming)
ITV broadcasts selected major meetings from Perth Racecourse on free-to-air television, though coverage is typically focused on Saturdays and significant festivals.
- Coverage: ITV is free but offers only selected UK and Irish horse racing coverage. ITV1 broadcasts big events such as the Glorious Goodwood or Guineas Festival, as well as regular Saturday meetings. ITV4 broadcasts many Saturday meetings, as well as the occasional weekday and Sunday meetings, at courses all over the UK and Ireland.
- How to access:
- Option 1 – Digital Terrestrial TV – ITV1 is on channels 103 or 3 and ITV4 is on channel 26.
- Option 2 – Freesat – ITV1 is on channel 103 or 112 on Freesat. ITV4 is on channel 117 or 118 on Freesat.
- Option 3 – Sky in the UK offers access to ITV1 on channel 103 and and ITV4 on channel 120.
- Option 4 – Virgin in the UK offers access to ITV1 on channel 103 and and ITV4 on channel 118.
- Geo-restrictions: ITV is only available in the UK.
- Platforms:
- Option 1/2 – For direct ITV access, Freeview Play is built into most TVs and recorders. The Freeview Play and ITVX apps allow mobile and tablet access whils the Freeview website allows desktop access.
- Option 3 – Sky Q set-top, Sky Glass Smart TV, Sky Stream Puck allow for use on a TV. Also, the Sky Go app supports desktops, mobiles, tablets and consoles as well as Apple TV.
- Option 4 – A Virgin TV Box and the Virgin TV Go app allow access via TV, desktop, mobile or tablet.
- About ITV: ITV is the UK’s biggest commercial broadcaster and the home of terrestrial racing coverage. Check the ITV racing tv schedule to see if they are showing the Gold Castle ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle.
Dubai Racing (Streaming)
Dubai Racing offers free-to-air international coverage that occasionally includes fixtures from Perth Racecourse, accessible without a subscription.
- Coverage: Dubai racing’s 3 channels provide Dubai racing coverage and international horse racing coverage which will occasionally include UK and Irish races. Commentary may be in Arabic or English.
- How to access: Free access is provided on our site (betHQ) and no account is required.
- Platforms: Desktop, mobile or tablet via the betHQ website.
- About Dubai Racing: The Dubai Racing channels belong to Dubai Media Incorporated, the official media organization of the government of Dubai. They may provide global access to events like Gold Cup Day.
FAQs
What is the best option for watching Perth Racecourse races online?
In general the best all-round desktop/tablet/mobile streaming option is bet365, because just having a funded account provides access to racing at the racecourse as well as all other UK, Irish and French horse racing as well as a lot of other international racing.
What is the best option for watching Perth Racecourse races on TV?
For TV users ITV will be best if they cover the racing that day (most Saturdays or major events) because they are free.
Otherwise Sky, Virgin or Vodafone are best for TV if you are already with one of them, although you will need to add the premium Racing TV channel to them.
If you are not with Sky, Virgin or Vodafone and the racing is not on ITV, then the best way to watch on TV is directly via Racing TV.
What channel is Perth Racecourse racing on in the UK?
In the UK, Perth Racecourse is available via Racing TV on Sky channel 424 and Virgin Media channel 536. Additionally, major Saturday races or festivals may be broadcast on ITV1 or ITV4.
What channel is Perth Racecourse racing on in Ireland?
In Ireland, Perth Racecourse coverage is available via Racing TV on Sky channel 424, Virgin Media channel 412, and Vodafone TV channel 421.
How can I watch Perth Racecourse races for free?
The most reliable option is bet365 which covers all UK and Irish racing – here a funded bet365 account is required but if you have that then nothing further is required.
Another option is ITV which may or may not cover the racing on any given day, but typically does cover any races falling onto a Saturday or the races from major events like the Grand National or Cheltenham Festival.
Finally the Dubai Racing channels, whilst free may or may not offer race coverage.
What time does racing at Perth Racecourse start?
To see the start times for the next meeting, visit the Perth Racecourse fixtures page which lists all upcoming race fixtures and race times.
Where can I access Perth Racecourse race cards, odds and tips?
You can find comprehensive information including the latest odds and expert predictions by visiting the Perth Racecourse fixtures page which provides links to race cards which contain odds, free betting tips and bookmaker offers.
Where can I watch replays of Perth Racecourse races?
The bet365 website provides entirely free access to race replays of all UK and Irish racing for desktop users, the user just has to log into their account to access these.
The Racing TV Replays page and mobile apps provide entirely free access to replays of racecourses they cover (no log in required) such as Perth.
Can I watch Perth Racecourse races on my phone?
All providers offer mobile access via their websites and/or dedicated mobile apps.
Do I need to place a bet to watch Perth Racecourse races online?
bet365 just requires a funded account. William Hill TV does require a bet. BoyleSports also requires a bet. Non-bookmaker options do not require bets and are either free or require a subscription.
Where can I watch Perth Racecourse races if I am not in the UK or Ireland?
bet365 allows selected international access with geographic restrictions for certain countries.
And since the racecourse is covered by Racing TV, they do offer a specific International subscription package (£29.99 per month).
Other than that only the Dubai Racing streaming channels may or may not provide coverage on any given day.
About Perth Racecourse
Perth Racecourse is Britain’s northernmost track, nestled in the stunning parklands of historic Scone Palace in Scotland. Renowned for its friendly atmosphere and picturesque setting, it is exclusively a National Hunt course, offering thrilling jump racing primarily during the spring, summer, and early autumn months. The right-handed track is relatively flat but features sharp turns that test the balance and agility of the competitors, making for exciting and competitive fixtures that draw crowds from across the UK.
The racecourse hosts several marquee events throughout its season, with The Perth Festival in April acting as the traditional curtain-raiser, attracting top trainers and jockeys. Other highlights include the prestigious Gold Cup Day in June, featuring the Perth Gold Cup, and the Glorious Finale in September which closes the season in style. Whether you are attending for the first time to witness the Gold Castle ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle or are a seasoned regular, Perth offers a unique racing experience that combines high-quality sport with a distinctively Scottish welcome.
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