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The Garrison Savannah in the country of Barbados, is a horse racing venue located within the Garrison Historic Area, just outside the capital-city Bridgetown.A clockwise grass course, the Garrison Savannah is known internationally for the annual Barbados Gold Cup for Thoroughbreds which takes place on the six-furlong track around the perimeter of the green.
This Garrison Historic Area is situated about 3.2 km (2 mi) south of Heroes Square in the capital-city Bridgetown, and just west of the village of Hastings in the neighbouring parish of Christ Church. It is dominated by its historic horse race-track, located on the 12 ha (30-acre) parade ground called the Garrison Savannah. The Garrison area ...
The Sandy Lane Gold Cup is a Barbadian Group I Thoroughbred horse race run annually in late February/early March since 1982 at the Garrison Savannah Racetrack in Bridgetown, Barbados. Contested over a turf course at a distance of 1,800 meters (8.95 furlongs), it is open to horses, age three or older.
Historic buildings in the City of Bridgetown and St. Ann's Garrison NAME OF PROPERTY (former) [1] Current occupant Address (Alley, Gap, Row, St., Rd., Ln.) Status Usage Photo Architectural style Built Notes Paul's Boutique: Snaps McGregor St. In-use Commercial (A) ManShop: McGregor St. vacant Mustor's Restaurant: Mustor's Restaurant McGregor St ...
The Barbados Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing is a series of thoroughbred horse races run annually at Garrison Savannah Racetrack near Bridgetown, Barbados. The Triple Crown series consists of races of increasing distance: Barbados Guineas - 7.8 furlongs, run in mid April; Midsummer Creole Classic - 9 furlongs (1⅛ mile), run in early July
Bridgetown is a major West Indies tourist destination, and the city acts as an important financial, informatics, convention centre, and cruise ship port of call in the Caribbean region. On 25 June 2011, "Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison" was added as a World Heritage Site of UNESCO. [7] [8] [9]
Barbados National Stadium (outdoor running track) – Waterford, Saint Michael (Bridgetown) Garrison Savannah (horse racing) – Garrison Historic Area, Saint Michael (Bridgetown) Kensington Oval (cricket) – Fontabelle, Saint Michael (Bridgetown) Wildey Gymnasium (indoor facility) – Wildey, Saint Michael; 3Ws Oval- Cricket
Even if it had been standing in [George Washington]’s time, it could not have survived the devastating hurricanes of 1780 and 1831, which nearly destroyed Bridgetown and brought havoc to the entire island. Some credence was given the legend when an official historic sites committee in 1910 referred to the building as Crofton’s House and ...