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SAN JUAN RACECOURSE |
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The racecourse Hipodromo El Nuevo Comandante
can be found in the city of San Juan in Puerto Rico. It is situated in the east of San
Juan in Canovanas and opened for racing on 31st October 1976. It holds racing throughout
the year, 5 days per week, including racing on Saturday and Sunday. |
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Its principal race is the Group I Clasico del Caribe for 3
year olds, which was first run over 9 furlongs in 1966. The inaugural winner was the
appropriately named Victoreado ridden by Gustavo Avila. Most recently in 2008 it was
won by Sicotico ridden by Joel Rosario. |
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In 2006 the course was sold and renamed
Hipodromo Camarero. |
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If you have badges, racecards, pictures
of the racecourse or further details about the course, including your memories, then email
johnslusar@fsmail.net |