Perth Cup Protest 2026
Schedule
Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm
UTC+08:00Location
Ascot Racecourse | Perth, WA
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Start your New Year standing against animal exploitation!Event time TBC closer to the date depending on Perth Cup race time. Expected time: 2pm - 5pm.
On top of the inherent exploitation of racing, the Perth Cup is run during the hottest part of the year, it is not uncommon to see 40⁰ forecasts on the day, posing a huge risk of heat stress in horses.
Information on heat stress in horses:
"Healthy adult horses can balance accumulation and dissipation of body heat to maintain their body temperature between 37.5 and 38.5 °C, when they are in their thermoneutral zone (5 to 25 °C). However, under some circumstances, such as following strenuous exercise under hot, or hot and humid conditions, the accumulation of body heat exceeds dissipation and horses can suffer from heat stress. Prolonged or severe heat stress can lead to anhidrosis, heat stroke, or brain damage in the horse."
Source: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00484-023-02467-7?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3dNdFFLRJoNODyC8di_JS3ykto2ygwfsR2ZM14a-FOtM-CmbCe9YG-BSE_aem_iZVENagkE_myChZP2Cy9xw
Meet us opposite Gate 4 to stand up against the abuse.
Please dress smart-casual - dressing up is encouraged.
Come prepared for the weather - bring a hat, sunscreen and water.
There may not be shade.
This is a non-violent protest, all attendees are expected to adhere to our code of conduct which will be read at the start of the event.
Attendees are expected to treat patrons civilly, no personal verbal attacks upon individuals are tolerated. Anyone who does not adhere to this will be asked to leave.
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Where is it happening?
Ascot Racecourse, 71 Grandstand Rd, Ascot WA 6104, Australia, PerthEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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