Kincsem Park

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Kincsem Park is a major horse racing venue in Budapest, Hungary. The 84-hectare park, named after the racehorse Kincsem, can accommodate thoroughbred racing and harness racing, and can also be configured as a concert venue. [1] Although the track experienced a drop in attendance in recent years, it has enjoyed new popularity among racing fans due to the success of Hungarian racehorse Overdose. [2] In August 2009, Madonna performed in front of a sold-out crowd of 41,000 fans as a part of her Sticky & Sweet Tour.

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Notable races [3]

Thoroughbred races

Harness races

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References

  1. "Madonna, Kincsem Park, Budapest, 22 August". The Budapest Sun. April 6, 2009. Archived from the original on 2009-06-18. Retrieved 2009-04-25.
  2. Nicholas Kulish (August 20, 2009). "Hungary's Spirits Are Back Up". The New York Times . Retrieved 2009-04-25.
  3. "Kincsem Park, Races 2009". Nemzeti Lóverseny Kft. Archived from the original on 2009-04-30. Retrieved 2009-05-11.

Coordinates: 47°29′54.88″N19°7′24.48″E / 47.4985778°N 19.1234667°E / 47.4985778; 19.1234667