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

It is organized by the Sociedad de Carreras de Caballos de Sanlúcar de Barrameda. This is the second horse race in English-style that took place in Spain, the first one took place in Alameda de Osuna in 1835, and it was held again in 1843 and 1849. Therefore the race of Sanlúcar, dating from 1845, is the oldest of all those held in Spain[1]. It is declared Fiesta of Andalusian, National and International Tourist Interest.[2] Along with the races of San Sebastián, Seville, Mijas, Dos Hermanas, it is part of the Spanish equestrian circuit.

References

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