Category: Racecourses

Bangor on Dee racecourse is a thoroughbred racing track set in the beautiful countryside of north Wales. The racecourse was opened up way back in 1859, and is owned by the Chester Race Company Ltd. Being located at the banks of the river Dee, the racecourse is a perfect place to watch the races from. Its environment is engulfed with a cool breeze making it peaceful. Each year, Bangor on Dee stages a total of 15 fixtures all graced with the presence of the biggest names in the racing history. The left-handed track hosts only National Hunt races, and is known as the only racecourse in the country without a grandstand.

February 1859 marks the most important day of the racecourse’s calendar. This was when racing first took place there. Since then, Bangor on Dee has been hosting meetings on a regular basis except when it faced distractions from the world wars. In 2006, a series of point-to point races were introduced. The races are run by local hunts and takes place on the inside of the main track. In 2012, BangorBET betting system was formed. This is the recourse’s own betting system, which replaced all former betting systems formerly active.

Today, the racecourse provides a perfect day out for many families during the spring. For example, this year it is set to host a significant number of events besides racing. On the 19th of May will be the Wrexham Lager Family Fun Day. Tickets for this event will be going for a maximum of 25 Euros, depending on the package one chooses. Children under the age of 18 will not be charged, as  long as they are in the company of a paying adult. On Monday the 20th of August will be the Family Evening. There will be a variety of enclosures to choose from, with prices starting from 7 Euros. The racecourse will be offering
affordable hospitality packages ensuring a perfect stay for every racegoer.

This Port Louis course is the Southern Hemisphere’s oldest and the world’s second oldest horseracing venue and actually started out as a training ground for the French military troops before the Mauritius Club was founded in 1812. The Club then established the course around Port Louis before the end of the year with the aim of promoting unity between the French settlers and the British who had taken over the administration of the Island as one of its colonies. The sport has since become very popular in Mauritius, attracting not just locals but also participants from neighbouring countries.

The Maiden Cup is the most prestigious race on the island. Other races at Champ de Mars include the Barbé Cup, the Duke and the Duchess cups. This last race is usually reserved for horses that are newly imported. Most are from South Africa but others come from as far as France, Britain and Australia.

The horseracing season in Mauritius begins in late March and runs until late November. The private lodges give the special feel that must have been the aim when in previous years the permanent Box Seats were reserved for the Governor, the Mayor and the Mauritius Club officials.

The heat demands that you get out with a hat for protection but the salty breeze from the Indian Ocean touches the humidity. The flag hoisting ceremony when Mauritius attained its independence in 1968 was held at Champ du Mars and so have the annual celebrations ever since. Snuggled in and enclosed by beautiful hills, the Racecourse is quite the experience – a touch of history and the colonial era in a bubbly atmosphere that radiates with sophistication and class. King Edward VI has been immortalized within the racecourse in a statue done by the famous Prosper d’Épinay. The Malartic Tomb is a monument in honour of a French Governor.

The Chantilly Racecourse is found in Chantilly, France. This is approximately 50km North of Paris. It is a tthoroughbred surface racecourse meant for flat racing. This racecourse belongs to Institut de France, and overseen by the famous France Galop. It was opened up in May 15th 1834. It is on a 65 hectare piece of land near the Chantilly forest. It was designed with interlocking tracks, with the main course approximately 2400 meters long. This famous racecourse has been built against the world’s most beautiful stables, and its architect was Honore Daumet. Chantilly is a home for training over 2500 thoroughbred horses. The tracks offer the right challenges which enhance the horses’ talent, stamina and speed.

Most popular races held in the Chantilly Racecourse.

The most notable races held here are the Prix Jockey Club (1836), Prix du Diane (1843) and the Prix Jean Prat(1858). The first race to be held there was on May 15th 1834, and its grandstand built in 1879 by architect Honor Daumet. The Prix Jockey Club is said to have been inspired by Epsom Derby. This race is staged in June of every year, and is run for over 2100 metres. It is number three of French racing season’s five classic races. In 1886, the Duc Aumale donated Chantilly to Institut de France.

The Chantilly Racecourse is featured on the racecourse skit in an 1982 James   Bond film. Recently, (2016 and 2017) it hosted the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. This race is usually run at the Longchamp, but could not take place there due to the ongoing renovation of the racecourse.Over the years, venue has been renovated in order to fit te standards of modern horse-racing as well as the requirements of fans. This has allowed it to acquire international attention, which is why plenty of races now happen there in modern times.