For the 168th year, the horse races on the beach
at Sanlucar are about to begin. The races, which have been declared to be of
National Touristic interest, and attract some 30,000 spectators, take place in
two phases, the first from today till Sunday, and the second from the 16th
- 18th August.
At these dates the tide is low and the sand is suitably moist
between the beaches of Bajo de Guia and Las Piletas, providing perfect
conditions for the horses to race, and as the day draws to a close a veritable
hippodrome is formed with the Coto Doñana as a backdrop.
There will be 23 races, all for thoroughbreds. The cost of
the event is 600,000 euros, 150,000 of which is for prizes. Columbus sailed
from here on his third journey to the Americas, and Magellan too, on his first
circumnavigation of the world.
The races have been an institution since 1845, and have been
growing in recent times, with meetings for Jockeys (professionals), Gentlemen
(enthusiasts), and Amazons….! Where do I sign?!
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