Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club

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Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club
Location Abu Dhabi
Coordinates 24°26′25″N54°22′40″E / 24.440255°N 54.3778351°E / 24.440255; 54.3778351 Coordinates: 24°26′25″N54°22′40″E / 24.440255°N 54.3778351°E / 24.440255; 54.3778351
Date opened1990
Race type Thoroughbred, Arab - Flat racing
Course typeTurf
Notable races Abu Dhabi Championship
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Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club is a racecourse for flat racing located in Abu Dhabi.

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History

The President of Abu Dhabi, Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan founded a riding club in 1976 and had a grass track for private racing of Arab horses laid down in 1980. Public racing began in 1991 and the track was expanded and modernised three years later. In 2011 a new grandstand was opened, providing seating for 5000 spectators. [1]

Description

Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club has a 2000 metre right-handed grass track with a 400 metre straight. The course also has a synthetic fibresand training track. [2]

Major races

Group 3

Race NameDist. (m)SurfaceAge/Sex
Abu Dhabi Championship 2,200Turf4yo+

Listed races

Race NameDist. (m)SurfaceAge/Sex
President Cup 1,400Turf4yo+
National Day Cup 1,600Turf3yo+

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References

  1. "Abu Dhabi". Emirates Racing Authority.
  2. "The Track at Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club". Emirates Racing Authority.
  3. "UAE races, IFHA Blue Book" (PDF).