Hipodromo de Las Americas Mexico City Program of the Racing Season October 12, 1946 to May 5, 1947 UNDERSIZE

Paglial, Bruno, et al.

Published by Hipodromo de las Americas, Mexico City, 1946

About this Item

Duodecimo, [16.5cm/6.5in], paperbound with gilt halftone of a charro and monumental statue of a foal and mare on front & rear covers, pp. 77. Illustrated with numerous b-w halftones, tables, &tc. including some of the Flying Tiger Airline which flew horses to and from the States and Canada . El Hippodromo de las Americas, opened on March 6 , 1943. It is located in Lomas de Sotelo, Mexico City. The grandstand boasts seating for 20,000 people. It hosts the Mexican Derby and many prominent riders have raced on it as well as different racetracks in the United States and Canada. The Racetrack of the Americas has a total length of 1.408 meters, -(7 Furlongs), for up to a maximum of 14 horses per race. The most important classic year is the Handicap of the Americas. The shortest classic is the Charro Day Handicap , 4 1/2 furlongs. Please feel free to inquire as to particulars and/or additional photographs. In exceptionally good condition.

Seller Inventory # 23502

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Hipodromo de Las Americas Mexico City Program of the Racing Season October 12, 1946 to May 5, 1947 UNDERSIZE
• Publisher: Hipodromo de las Americas, Mexico City
• Publication Date: 1946
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Impression.
• Seller catalogs:
  • Mexico Horse Racing Aeronautics