This page shows racecourses, stud farms and equestrian events that I visited.
The main contents are from England and Ireland.
[ Hong Kong ] | |
A Hong Kong Amatuer Jockey | This is about a Hong Kong amatuer jockey and his horses. |
[ ENGLAND ] | |
EPSOM DOWNS | I saw the Derby that Commander in Chief won in 1993. |
NEWMARKET | This is acknowledged as the "Horseracing Capital of the World". There are 2 racecourses here. |
NEWMARKET TRAINING GROUND | |
YORK | 3 days event, and 3 Gr.1 were held in August. You can see the photo of Lochsong. |
NOTTINGHAM | |
MARKET RASEN | |
THE NATIONAL STUD | This is located in Newmarket, one of the most prestigious centers of racehorse breeding. |
DALHAM HALL STUD | This stud farm is owned by Sheikh Mohammed. |
[ IRELAND ] | |
CURRAGH | |
ROSCOMMON | |
DUNDALK | Flat race and hunt race take place here. I visited in 1998. I met a Japanese trainee who worked for a stable in Ireland. |
RATHBARRY STUD | It is located in Cork. 2 Gr.1 winner, Barathea is here. |
KILDANGAN STUD | This stud farm is owned by Sheikh Mohammed. 3 Gr.1 winner, In the Wings is here. |
IRISH NATIONAL STUD | |
DUBLIN HORSE SHOW | This is the biggest equestrian event in Ireland. |
[ SRI LANKA ] | |
NUWARA ELIYA | This is the only one racecourse in Sri Lanka. |
[ ZIMBABWE ] | |
HARARE | This racecourse is in Harare, the capital city of Zimbabawe. I visited here on the first day of my Zimbabwe stay, however, races were finished when I arrived here. I should have realized this race meeting sooner. That is a very big grass course. Sorry, I didn't take any photos. |