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Hipódromo de las Américas is a thoroughbred and quarter-horse race track in Mexico City, Mexico that had its inaugural meeting on March 6, 1943. It is located approximately four and one-half miles from the downtown district, on Lomas de Sotelo, Mexico City. It is operated by Grupo CIE.

Hipódromo de las Américas

Main access to the track
Location	Mexico City
Owned by	Grupo CIE
Date opened	6 March 1943
Official website

Facilities include the original club-house and grandstand, with seating for 20,000 persons, as well a stable area which can accommodate 1700 horses. It is the home of the Mexican Derby, and many prominent jockeys have ridden there over the years.

• Track: oval; Two Chutes: Seven furlongs and one and one-quarter miles.
• Record Attendance: 43,371 on Feb. 5, 1981; Record Pari-Mutuel Handle: $1,428,858 on May 30, 1981.

External links

• Hipódromo de las Américas Website

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