Valparaiso Sporting Club, Horse racing track in Viña del Mar, Chile
Valparaiso Sporting Club is a racecourse in Viña del Mar with a turf track of 2,090 metres by 22 metres and a dirt track of 1,860 metres by 22 metres. Its grandstand has a dark brown multi-gabled roof, cream walls with dark half-timbering, a band of glass windows and tiered seating on an open steel frame.
The club was founded in 1882 by British residents who brought horse racing traditions to Chile. The racing competition that started in 1885 became the foundation for the nation's major equestrian sporting event.
The name reflects the British founding community that brought international sporting culture to the location. Today, the stands and betting areas show how the place brings together people from different walks of life.
Visitors should arrive early to secure good seating in the stands, especially on racing weekends. Parking is available near the venue, and the location is easily accessible by public transportation.
In 1920 the grounds hosted every match of the fourth South American Championship, the tournament now called the Copa América; Uruguay won it, with games played between 11 September and 3 October. The turf course measures 2,090 metres around and 22 metres wide, the dirt track 1,860 metres by 22.
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