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Velká pardubická (Grand Pardubice Steeplechase [1]) is a cross-country (point to point) steeplechase run in Pardubice, Czech Republic since 1874. It takes place every year on the second Sunday in October. The length of the steeplechase is 6.9 km (34 furlongs), with 31 obstacles.
There are 15 racecourses in the Czech Republic, most notably Pardubice Racecourse, where the country's most famous race, the Velka Pardubicka steeplechase, has been run since 1874. [52] However, the first official race was organized back in 1816 by Emperor Francis II near Kladruby nad Labem. The Czech horse racing season usually starts at the ...
The stadium was built in 1953 and 1954. Since 1964, the stadium has hosted the prestigious Golden Helmet of Pardubice. It moved to Svítkov after previously being held at the Velká pardubická from 1929 to 1963. The wide bends of the track allow six riders to compete in the competition. [4]
Lone Star Park is a horse racing track and entertainment destination located 1 ⁄ 2 mile north of Interstate 30 on Belt Line Road in Grand Prairie, Texas.Lone Star Park has two live racing seasons every year; the spring Thoroughbred season generally runs from early April through mid-July, and the Fall Meeting of Champions generally runs from early September through mid-November.
The Great Pardubice of 1927 was the first time a woman raced, and the first time a French rider raced (Count Alexandre de la Forest). Brandisová placed fifth, after falling three times on the race track. [4] [5] In 1933 she raced in the Great Pardubice on a mare named Norma and placed third. A year later she placed second, and in 1935 she ...
From January 2008 to December 2009, if you bought shares in companies when Duane Stenzel joined the board, and sold them when he left, you would have a 10.3 percent return on your investment, compared to a -24.1 percent return from the S&P 500.
The new owner renamed the track Trinity Meadows and was one of the first horse racing tracks opened once Texas legalized parimutuel betting. The track opened in May 1991 with first year profit of $1.8 million and $1.3 the following year. [1] Once nearby Lone Star Park opened, attendance plummeted and Trinity Meadows closed on August 6, 1996. [2]