Hipódromo de las Américas is a thoroughbred and quarter-horse race track in Mexico City, Mexico that had its inaugural meeting on March 6, 1943. It is located approximately four and one-half miles from the downtown district, on Lomas de Sotelo, Mexico City. It is operated by Grupo CIE.
Facilities include the original club-house and grandstand, with seating for 20,000 persons, as well a stable area which can accommodate 1700 horses. It is the home of the Mexican Derby, and many prominent jockeys have ridden there over the years.
Track: oval; Two Chutes: Seven furlongs and one and one-quarter miles.
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hipódromo_de_las_Américas
Official website http://www.hipodromo.com.mx/
Address Av. Industria Militar S/N, Col. Lomas de Sotelo, 11200 Mexico City, Mexico
Coordinates 19°26'18.488" N -99°13'21.025" E
