Jebel Ali Racecourse

Jebel Ali Racecourse (in Arabic مضمار جبل علي) is a racecourse for flat racing in Jebel Ali, Emirate of Dubai, situated 35 kilometers south-west the city of Dubai.

Jebel Ali Racecourse
LocationJebel Ali, Dubai
Coordinates25°05′07″N 55°11′12″E
Date opened1990
Race typeThoroughbred, Arab - Flat racing
Course typeDirt
Notable racesJebel Ali Mile
Official website

History

The racecourse was built in 1990 according to plans set down by Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the trainer Dhruba Selvaratnam. The grandstand was expanded in 1995 and provides seating for more than 2000 spectators.[1]

Description

The racecourse is a 2200 metres right-handed horseshoe-shaped dirt track with a 900 metres straight. A chute enables sprint races of up to 1400 metres to be run over a straight course. The course features a steep uphill finish. The track surface is composed of sand and oil.[2] Jebel Ali Racecourse has been described as "cramped and appealingly frayed at the edges" with "a particularly carefree atmosphere".[3]

Major races

Group 3
Race Name Dist. (m) Surface Age/Sex
Jebel Ali Mile 1,600 Dirt 4yo+

Listed races
Race Name Dist. (m) Surface Age/Sex
Jebel Ali Stakes 1,950 Dirt 4yo+
Jebel Ali Sprint1,000Dirt3yo+

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References
  1. "Jebel Ali". Emirates Racing Authority.
  2. "The Track at Jebel Ali Racecourse". Emirates Racing Authority.
  3. "Why it's time to visit Jebel Ali racecourse, Dubai's hidden treasure". The National.
  4. "UAE races, IFHA Blue Book" (PDF).
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