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A DAY AT CHAMP DE MARS

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by David Simpson

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MAURITIUS, DAY 5

Horse racing is one of the most popular sports here and every week people flock to attend to events at The Champ de Mars, the nations race course.

  • Horse racing at Champ de Mars in Mauritius, Africa. A day at Champ de Mars
  • Horse racing at Champ de Mars in Mauritius, Africa. A day at Champ de Mars
  • David Simpson horse racing at Champ de Mars in Mauritius, Africa. A day at Champ de Mars
  • Horse racing at Champ de Mars in Mauritius, Africa. A day at Champ de Mars
  • Horse racing at Champ de Mars in Mauritius, Africa. A day at Champ de Mars

CROWN LODGE

We signed up to get access to the Crown Lodge which took all of the hassle out of the organising. Everything from the transport to drinks and food were all included. The food however left little to be desired for and I would suggest you eat before you leave the hotel!

HORSE RACING IN MAURITIUS….

  • The Champ de Mars was open in 1812 and is just 1298metres long.
  • Most races are run on distances from 1000 metres to 2400 metres.
  • The season starts with the Duchess of York Cup – a race purely for newly imported horses.
  • The famous Maiden Cup is the Mauritian version of the Grand National.
Horse racing at Champ de Mars in Mauritius, Africa. A day at Champ de Mars
David Simpson and family horse racing at Champ de Mars in Mauritius, Africa. A day at Champ de Mars
Horse racing at Champ de Mars in Mauritius, Africa. A day at Champ de Mars

TURF CLUB

The other huge benefit of getting access to the turf club is having the best view in the house without having to move an inch for food or drink. However one thing you will want to check out is the parade ring and again access is permitted for Turf Club attendees.

HORSE RACING IN MAURITIUS….

  • The racing season runs from late March to early December
  • The end of the season is signified by International Jockeys’ weekend, where jockeys from around the world compete.
  • Riders are split into four teams: Mauritius, Europe, Rest of the World and Former Champions, and compete over 14 races.

Just be sure to be suitably dressed, this part of the track is very formal and people here like to go all out – a jacket and trousers for men or a dress for women.

David Simpson and family horse racing at Champ de Mars in Mauritius, Africa. A day at Champ de Mars
David Simpson horse racing at Champ de Mars in Mauritius, Africa. A day at Champ de Mars

FINAL THOUGHTS

Having been attended most of the best horse racing events at home its safe to say Mauritius can all but compete, despite its size. Read my full reflection post here

NEXT UP

Taking a Catamaran around the island. Click to read

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About the Author

David Simpson
From Northern Ireland, David is a keen fitness fanatic, aspiring photographer and adrenaline junkie (with motion sickness). Well on his way to visiting every country in the world, David usually lives outside of his comfort zone. Whether that’s talking his way out of problems in a Peruvian Police Station, getting mashed with the Maseru tribe in the Drakensberg mountains or just chilling on the beach, he’s an all or nothing guy.
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