The Hipodromo Miguel Salem Dibo, with the capacity to hold up to 29,000 people, is the only racecourse remaining in Ecuador and is located at Samborondon, 6 miles north of the river port of Guayaquil, a heavily populated part of the country. The track is a left handed oval dirt track of 7 furlongs, with racing traditionally tacking place on Sundays throughout the year. The racecourse first opened its gates in 1980 when known as Hipodromo El Buijo, but switched to its current name in 1984. Its principal race is the Clasico Derby Nacional Binjamin Rosales.

At various times throughout its history Ecuador has held Triple Crown races. Before 1980 the Triple Crown consisted of the Clasico Nelson Uraga Suarez, the Clasico Enrique Guzman Aspiazu and the Clasico Inginiero De Icaza Aspiazu, all of which were held at the old Hipodromo Santa Cecilia.

After 1980 2 different Triple Crowns were introduced:-
The Ecuador Triple Crown consists of the Clasico Estreno Dr Raul Lebed Sigall, the Clasico Polla Nacional Sr. Agustin Febres Cordero and the Clasico Derby Nacional Sr. Benjamin Rosales, all of which are held at Hipodromo El Buijo. In 1967 the Triple Crown was won by Alcatraz, owned by Inginiero Miguel Salem Dibo, trained by Alcides Guerrero and ridden by Estuardo Torero. The same owner, trainer and jockey combination won the Triple Crown again 4 years later with Farsante in 1971.
The Ecuador Fillies Triple Crown consists of the Clasico Ing. Carlos San Andres, the Clasico Sr. Eduardo Jairala and the Clasico Abogado Carlos Julio Arosemena Peet, all of which are held at Hipodromo El Buijo.

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