Hipódromo de Monterrico
The Hipódromo de Monterrico is a Thoroughbred horse racing facility opened in 1960 in Lima, Peru. Operated by the Jockey Club del Peru, it has a one and one-eight mile dirt racetrack with a one-mile inside track for turf racing.
Major races at Hipódromo de Monterrico include the four Group One races that comprise the Peruvian Quadruple Crown:
- 1.a) es:Polla de Potrillos (Perú) - September, 1,600 metres
- 1.b) es:Polla de potrancas - September, 1,600 metres
- 2.a) - October, 2000 metres
- 2.b) - October, 2000 metres
- 3) Derby Nacional - November, 2400 metres
- 4) - February, 2600 metres
References[]
- Hipódromo de Monterrico official website (Spanish language)
Coordinates: 12°05′34″S 76°58′38″W / 12.092787°S 76.977275°W
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- Horse racing venues in Peru
- Sports venues in Lima
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- Peruvian building and structure stubs
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