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Horses, Races, Breeders, Stables and Race Tracks in South America

South American horses are famous on the international thoroughred racing circuit.
Buenos Aires Horse Racing
"Over much of the 20th century, Argentina was famous for its thoroughbreds. It continues to send prize horses to competitions around the world, although you can watch some of the best right here in Buenos Aires."
Club Hípico de Concepción
Races, results, photo gallery, schedule and more about horse racing in Southern Chile.
Club Hípico de Santiago - Chile.
History, events, betting instructions, betting results, race day information, statistics and veterinary clinic.
Hipodromo Chile
Races, horses, results, schedule, photo gallery, news and events about racing in Chile and elsewhere.
Hipodromo de San Isidro
"Hipódromo de San Isidro (San Isidro Racetrack), owned by the Argentine Jockey Club, was inaugurated on December 8th, 1935. Built over an area of 148 hectares (365,7 acres), it´s one of the biggest and most beautiful racetracks in America. It is located 22 kilometers (13,67 miles) north of Buenos Aires city, at the county of San Isidro, in the province of Buenos Aires."
Hipódromo Nacional de Valencia (HINAVA)
History, races, events, results, horses, betting and more about horse racing in this Venezuelan race track.
Horse Racing
Introduction; Thoroughbred Racehorses; Tracks; Types of Races; Race Procedures; Jockeys and Trainers; Officials; Betting; History; Racing in the United States; Quarter-Horse and Other Races from Encarta.
Horse Racing
About's Guide to Horse Racing has history of the sport, events, breeding and more information for the fan of the sport.
Jockey Club - Argentina
History of the Jockey Club, social and cultural activities, extensive library and much information about racing in Argentina.
Jockey Club Brasileiro
Events, results, statistics, betting.
Jockey Club del Perú
History of the club, statistics, races, results, betting, photos and more about horse racing in Peru.
Maroñas Entertainment
History of the track, international and local race information, betting instructions, photos, newsletter, statistics and links of interest.
Mistongo elected Uruguay’s Horse of the Year
"Uruguayan star Mistongo, a four-year-old son of the Mr. Prospector stallion Mantle Rock, was elected as Uruguay's 2004 Horse of the Year."
The History of Horse Racing
"The competitive racing of horses is one of humankind's most ancient sports, having its origins among the prehistoric nomadic tribesmen of Central Asia who first domesticated the horse about 4500 BC."
Thoroughbred Racing Links
List of links to horse racing in South and Central America includes race tracks, Jockey Clubs, stud farms and related links.
Thoroughbred Times
International racing news, stakes, events, race analysis, stud notes, sales, horse health and more about horse racing.
Thoroughbred, Racing, Breeding in Argentina
Daily bulletin board, racing and breeding statistics, thoroughbreds, training, Jockey Club, stud book, photos and more related information.
Trotamondo elected Chile’s Horse of the Year
"Trotamondo, the Hipodromo del Chile Triple Crown champ who will continue his career in the United States under the care of trainer Laura de Seroux, was unanimously elected as Chile’s Horse of the Year for 2004."
Uruguay Turf Line. Primer sitio uruguayo de Turf
Programs, events, races, results, history, statistics, news, photos and more about racing in Uruguay.
Valparaíso Sporting Club S.A.
Horse races, hippodromes, schedule of events, statistics and more about racing in Chile.
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