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Horse racing of Sanlúcar

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Horse racing in the beach of Sanlúcar, August 2009.
Sunset on the beach of Sanlúcar de Barrameda.

Horse Races of Sanlúcar Template:Lang-es) are a series horse races held annually on the beach at Spanish town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Andalusia.

Its organization is corresponds to the Sociedad de Carreras de Caballos de Sanlúcar de Barrameda. This is the second horse racing of English-style that is regulated in Spain, since the first took place in Alameda de Osuna in 1835, and again held in 1843 and 1849. Therefore the races of Sanlúcar, dating from 1845 are the oldest of all those held in Spain[1] are declared Fiesta of Andalusian, National and International Tourist Interest.[2] Along with the careers of San Sebastián, Seville, Mijas, Dos Hermanas are part of the Spanish equestrian circuit.

References

  1. ^ History of the Horse racing of Sanlúcar de Barrameda
  2. ^ Awards and honors earned by the Horse racing of Sanlúcar

Bibliography

  • GARCÍA RODRÍGUEZ, José Carlos. Las carreras de caballos de Sanlúcar de Barrameda: 1845-1995, 150 aniversario. Ed. Sociedad de Carreras de Caballos de Sanlúcar de Barrameda. 1995. ISBN 84-605-2603-8
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