Horse Racing Venues Around the World Quiz

Answer: New Zealand

Ellerslie Racecourse is situated in New Zealand's biggest city, Auckland. The course is the site of the Auckland Cup each March, the highlight being the New Zealand Derby.

Answer: China

Happy Valley Racecourse is situated in Hong Kong, formerly a British colony, but, since 1997, a part of China. The racecourse was opened in 1845 and has stands with a capacity of 55,000.

Answer: Italy

Ippodromo delle Capannelle is a racecourse situated in Italy's capital city, Rome. Opened in 1881, it is the venue for the Derby Italiano, first run in 1884.

Answer: France

Chantilly Racecourse is located around 30 miles north of Paris, capital city of France. Opened in 1834, it is the site of the Prix du Jockey Club, one of France's five "classics".

Answer: England

Newmarket, in Cambridgeshire, England, is regarded as the "home of British horseracing". It is home to the National Stud, the National Horseracing Museum, and Tattersalls racehorse auctioneers. The racecourse itself actually consists of two courses, the July Course and the Rowley Mile. Newmarket hosts two of England's "classics" - the 1000 and 2000 Guineas.

Answer: Kenya

Ngong Racecourse is located in Kenya's capital city, Nairobi. Opened in 1954, it is the site of the annual Kenya Derby.

Answer: USA

Aqueduct Racetrack is located in the New York borough of Queens. Opened in 1894, it is home to two grade 1 races - the Carter Handicap and the Cigar Mile Handicap. The 1985 edition of the Breeder's Cup was hosted by this track.

Answer: India

Mahalaxmi Racecourse is located in Mumbai and was opened in 1883. The course was built on former marsh land. It is host each year to the Indian Derby, first held in 1943.

Answer: United Arab Emirates

Opened in 2010, Meydan racecourse is situated in Dubai. It features a 60,000 capacity grandstand which is over a mile long. The course is host to the Dubai World Cup.

Answer: Australia

Opened in 1840, Flemington Racecourse is located in Melbourne, Victoria, and is host to Australia's most famous race, the Melbourne Cup. The course features a bronze statue of the legendary horse Phar Lap.

Answer: Scotland

Perth racecourse is located in the grounds of Scone Palace, on the outskirts of Perth. Opened in 1908, it's the northernmost course in the UK. The course hosts National Hunt racing, with both steeplechase and hurdle races.

Answer: Canada

Woodbine Racetrack is located in Toronto, Canada's largest city. Opened in 1956, it is home to the Queen's Plate, the first leg of Canada's "Triple Crown", as well as the third leg, the Breeders' Stakes.

Answer: Wales

Chepstow Racecourse is situated in a town of the same name in Monmouthshire, South Wales, near the border with England. Opened in 1926, it is the home of the Welsh Grand National which is traditionally held annually on the 27th of December.

Answer: South Africa

Turffontein Racecourse is situated in the Johannesburg suburb of the same name. Opened in 1887, it is home to the South African Derby which was first held in 1907.

Answer: Ireland

The Curragh is located in the countryside of County Kildare, west of Dublin. The name comes from the Irish for "Place of the running horse". The course is home to all three races which make up Ireland's "Triple Crown" - the 2,000 Guineas, the Derby and the St Leger.