Newmarket Racecourse in Suffolk, England, is home to two racetracks and numerous training facilities and racing organizations. It is considered the ‘home of racing’ and hosts three racing seasons, as well as tours, festivals, and events. The town of Newmarket has a long history of breeding and racing horses, and the two racetracks are named […]
Racecourses, also known as hippodromes, were originally built for equestrian events and other sporting events. Ancient examples are found throughout the Mediterranean, with famous examples including the Hippodrome in Constantinople and the Circus Maximus in Rome. Modern racecourses are oval in shape and open to the elements, with seating surrounding the stadium. Tourists can visit […]
