Champ de Mars Racecourse

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Champ de Mars Racecourse is a historic horse racing track in Port Louis, Mauritius, known as one of the oldest racecourses in the Southern Hemisphere and a major venue for national events.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf horse racing track
racecourse
sports venue
associatedWith Mauritian horse racing culture
Mauritius Turf Club racing season
city Port Louis
country Mauritius
culturalImportance symbol of Mauritian sporting heritage
direction right-handed
hasCapacity tens of thousands of spectators
hasSpectatorArea grandstand
members’ stands
heritageStatus historic racecourse
hostsEvent Barbé Cup
Draper Cup
Duchess of York Cup
Maiden Cup
inception 1812
knownAs Champ de Mars
knownFor being one of the oldest racecourses in the Southern Hemisphere
horse racing
hosting national events in Mauritius
languageOfLocalSignage English
French
Mauritian Creole
locatedIn Port Louis District
locatedInRegion Indian Ocean
locatedOnContinent Africa
location Port Louis
namedAfter Champ de Mars
surface form: Champ de Mars in Paris
near central Port Louis
notableFeature infield used for public gatherings
mountain backdrop
opened 1812
operatedBy Mauritius Turf Club
ownedBy Municipal Council of Port Louis
primaryUse thoroughbred horse racing
regionallyNotableAs one of the oldest racecourses in the Southern Hemisphere
season typically runs from late March to early December
significance important cultural landmark in Mauritius
major venue for national celebrations in Mauritius
surface turf
touristAttraction yes
trackType oval track
transportAccess road access from central Port Louis
usedFor national day celebrations
public ceremonies

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Port Louis hasLandmark Champ de Mars Racecourse