Hipódromo de las Américas is a
thoroughbred
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and
quarter-horse race track
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in
Mexico City
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,
Mexico
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that had its inaugural meeting on March 6, 1943. It is located approximately four and one-half miles from the downtown district, on Lomas de Sotelo,
Mexico City
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. It is operated by
Grupo CIE.
Facilities include the original club-house and grandstand, with seating for 20,000 persons, as well a stable area which can accommodate 1700 horses. It is the home of the
Mexican Derby, and many prominent jockeys have ridden there over the years.
*Track: oval; Two Chutes: Seven furlongs and one and one-quarter miles.
*Record Attendance: 43,371 on Feb. 5, 1981; Record Pari-Mutuel Handle: $1,428,858 on May 30, 1981.
External links
Hipódromo de las Américas Website
Sports venues in Mexico City
Horse racing venues in Mexico
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