Hipódromo de Monterrico

The Hipódromo de Monterrico is a Thoroughbred horse racing facility opened in 1960 in Lima, Peru. Operated by the Jockey Club del Peru, it has a one and one-eight mile dirt racetrack with a one mile inside track for turf racing.

Major races at Hipódromo de Monterrico include the four Group One races that comprise the Peruvian Quadruple Crown:

• 1.a) es:Polla de Potrillos (Perú) - September, 1,600 metres
• 1.b) es:Polla de potrancas - September, 1,600 metres
• 2.a)Clasico Ricardo Ortiz de Zevallos - October, 2000 metres
• 2.b) Clasico Enrique Ayulo Pardo - October, 2000 metres
• 3) Derby Nacional - November, 2400 metres
• 4) Gran Premio Nacional Augusto B. Leguia - February, 2600 metres

References

• Information on Hipodromo de Monterrico at Laurel Park Racecourse
• Jockey Club del Perú official website (Spanish language)