Turffontein Racecourse
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Turffontein Racecourse is a race track
in South Africa
for Thoroughbred horse racing
founded in 1887 at Turffontein, Gauteng
by the Johannesburg Turf Club. The facility has both an inner and outer grass track.
The racecourse is host to the Group One
South African Derby
and November's Summer Cup
.
Turffontein is widely acknowledged as a true test of stamina for races contested around the bend due to the climb from the 1200 meter mark to the final turn.
Race track
A race track is a purpose-built facility for racing of animals , automobiles, motorcycles or athletes. A race track may also feature grandstands or concourses. Some motorsport tracks are called speedways.A racetrack is a permanent facility or building...
in South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
for Thoroughbred horse racing
Thoroughbred horse race
Thoroughbred horse racing is a worldwide sport and industry involving the racing of Thoroughbred horses. It is governed by different national bodies. There are two forms of the sport: Flat racing and National Hunt racing...
founded in 1887 at Turffontein, Gauteng
Turffontein, Gauteng
Turffontein is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region 9.It is home to Turffontein Racecourse, established in 1887 by the Johannesburg Turf Club.-References:*...
by the Johannesburg Turf Club. The facility has both an inner and outer grass track.
The racecourse is host to the Group One
Group One
Group One or Group 1 is the term used for the highest level of Thoroughbred and Standardbred stakes races in many countries. Group One races may be run under handicap conditions in Australia but in Europe weight-for-age conditions always apply. Races may be also restricted to age groups or a...
South African Derby
South African Derby
The South African Derby is a Group I stakes race for three year-old Thoroughbred horses, held annually in Johannesburg, South Africa.- Winners :*1907 Diana*1908 Fillette*1909 Adair*1910 Desert Queen*1911 Devinco*1912 Van Raalte*1913 Eiffel Tower...
and November's Summer Cup
Summer Cup
The Summer Cup is an AJC Group 3 Australian Thoroughbred horse race held at Randwick Racecourse, Sydney in December. The event is an open handicap run over a distance of 2400 metres. Total prize money for the race is A$125,000...
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Turffontein is widely acknowledged as a true test of stamina for races contested around the bend due to the climb from the 1200 meter mark to the final turn.