Hippodrome de Vincennes, Horse racing venue in Bois de Vincennes, France.
The Hippodrome de Vincennes is a harness racing track located in eastern Paris that spans a large area and contains two separate racing circuits. The facility features an outer circuit and an inner illuminated track designed for evening events, hosting trotting races throughout the year.
The venue was established in 1863 and later rebuilt following its destruction during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 to 1871. After reconstruction, it developed into one of France's premier racing destinations.
The name Prix d'Amérique comes from the American troops who requisitioned the course from 1945 to 1947; the race was renamed the Grand Prix d'hiver and run at Enghien until it returned in 1948. The gateway arch carries a fleur-de-lis finial, and the inner rail's boards read "VINCENNES".
The racecourse lies in the Bois de Vincennes, in the 12th arrondissement, with the château de Vincennes and its metro station nearby. The 42-hectare site holds two tracks: a 1,975 m cinder track with a climb and a descent, and a 1,325 m track used for night races. The stands, 206 m long and 65 m wide, contain three panoramic restaurants and a fast-food outlet.
The 1,975-metre cinder track has a rise and a descent, and a second 1,325-metre track is reserved for night races. The best kilometre reduction in harness racing, 1'09"1, was recorded here by Face Time Bourbon in the 2021 Prix René-Ballière and equalled by Vivid Wise As in 2022.
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