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The Colombo Racecourse, the Colombo Turf Club and its grounds were taken over by the government and its large land extent was segmented and distributed to government entities. Southern parts went to the University of Colombo , the northern portion to the Department of National Archives while others to the Royal College Sports Complex ...
Nuwara Eliya Racecourse in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka is the only remaining horse racing venue in Sri Lanka. [1] Situated 1,868 metres (6,129 ft) above sea level the race course is one of the highest in the world. The track has a circumference of 1,800 metres (5,900 ft) (approx. 9 furlongs) with a 333-metre straight.
This is a list of currently active horse racing venues, both Thoroughbred racing and harness racing, sorted by country. In most English-speaking countries they are called "racecourses". In most English-speaking countries they are called "racecourses".
This list may not reflect recent changes. C. Colombo Racecourse; CR & FC Grounds; E. Edward Henry Pedris Grounds; H. Havelock Park; R. Royal College Sports Complex;
Since the first List A match at the ground in July 1994, 95 List A matches have been played there. [3] The highest first-class score is 237 by Shehan Jayasuriya for Chilaw Marians in 2016–17. [4] The best bowling figures are 9 for 15 by Mario Villavarayan for Bloomfield in 1996–97. [5] [6]
The Royal College Sports Complex is the rugby union grounds of Royal College, Colombo, previously known as the Royal College Rugby Grounds. It serves as a multi-use stadium and sports complex. Built in 2000 with funds from the Royal College Union (RCU), current students, and parents, it is managed by a Board of Management appointed by the RCU. [1]
Galle Face Green originally extended over a much larger area than exists today. Records indicate that it was bounded to the north by Beira Lake, the ramparts of Colombo Fort and the city's cemetery (established in 1803), to the west by the Indian Ocean, whilst to the south by the Galle Face Hotel (established in 1864, although the original building on the site was a Dutch villa) and to the ...
At present, Cinnamon Gardens is the location of the Prime Minister's Office, Independence Hall, Colombo Town Hall and National Museum as well as numerous foreign embassies and high commissions, located down streets lined with fine trees and mansions that are home to the country's elite.