Hipódromo de las Américas explained

Hipódromo de las Américas
Opened:6 March 1943
Website:https://www.hipodromo.com.mx/desktop/
Location:Mexico City
Owner:Grupo CIE

Hipódromo de las Américas is a thoroughbred and quarter-horse race track in Mexico City, Mexico 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. 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.

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