Perth Racecourse – Sam Morshead

Published

26th September 2018

Everyone at Perth is very saddened to hear the news of Sam Morshead's passing. Our thoughts are with his family and close friends.

In agreement with Sam's family we shall be paying a tribute in the parade ring before the first race today, to which all are most welcome.

Hazel Peplinski, Perth Racecourse Chief Executive, added:

“Sam’s legacy at Perth is all around us and every day we appreciate all that he achieved for the racecourse over his long and successful tenure. Sam and his Chairman, the late David Whitaker, never lost focus that we are in the entertainment business and what we sell is fun.

“It is very sad news that Sam has passed away and first and foremost our thoughts are with his family and many friends. However it is of some comfort to the team that we are opening our gates today to so many people who will remember him fondly. We shall pull together and put on a good show as we pay tribute to Sam’s immeasurable contribution to Perth Racecourse and to Scottish racing.”

Perth Racecourse

Sharing their parkland with Scone Palace in Perth, the original crowning site for the King & Queen of Scots and the Stone of Destiny, Perth Racecourse offers the perfect location for a day at the races in a historical and beautiful setting.

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