Date Published: 03/08/2021
ARCHIVED - 176th edition of Sanlucar Horse Races in Cadiz
The 22 races will be held in the municipality of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Andalucía, on August 3, 4, 18, 19 and 20
The historical 176th edition of the Sanlúcar Horse Races (Carreras de Caballos de Sanlúcar) is starting this week in Cádiz, Andalucía.
The races, 22 in total, are held in two cycles; August 3 and 4 and August 18, 19 and 20.
As is the tradition for these races, the starting times will be according to the tides.
The races take place on the stunning beaches in the municipality of Sanlúcar de Barrameda and, for those who want to watch from home, the event will be broadcast on costanoroestetv.net.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s occupancy limit has been fixed at 2,000 people per race.
In addition, for the sixth consecutive year the Sanlúcar Races have been included in the official external equestrian betting calendar by Loterías y Apuestas del Estado (State Betting and Lotteries).
The five races held this Tuesday (August 3) range from 1,400 metres to 1,800 metres, and the prize money for the jockeys ranges from 6,640 to 7,140 euros.
IMAGES: Ayuntamiento de Sanlúcar de Barrameda
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