Racetracks

Palermo Racecourse is the oldest racetrack in Buenos Aires and one of the most important venues in Argentine racing. Founded in 1876 in the Palermo neighbourhood, it operates a 2,400 m dirt track and a 2,200 m turf track, both with drainage systems that allow racing in any weather. It hosts the Gran Premio Nacional, part of the Argentine Quadruple Crown.

Meydan Racecourse is the main Thoroughbred venue in Dubai and home of Dubai World Cup Night, the richest race day in horse racing. Opened on 27 March 2010 on the site of the former Nad Al Sheba, it features a 2,400 m turf course and a 1,750 m dirt course, plus a half-mile grandstand with capacity for more than 60,000 spectators.

San Isidro Racecourse is one of the most important Thoroughbred venues in South America, located in San Isidro, Buenos Aires Province. Inaugurated on 8 December 1935 by Jockey Club Argentino, it features a 2,783-metre turf course —the longest in the country— and a 2,590-metre dirt course. It hosts the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini, the headline race of the Argentine racing calendar.