Horseracing in Barbados
- By santha barbara
- Published January 27, 2010
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Crossbow Villa Barbados is located in St James, Westmoreland, a lovely area with beautiful sea views located just five minutes from the famous Barbadian West Coast. Most of the architect designed rooms within Crossbow Villa have excellent sea views. Crossbow Villa has eight bathrooms and six bedrooms, a formal 12 seater coral carved stone dining room and has just undergone a complete refurbishment.If you are looking to rent out any luxury villas in Barbados or find out further information about holidaying in Barbados, please visit our website at http://www.luxuryvillasbarbados.com for detailed reviews, news and photos.
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Many guests staying at Crossbow Villa enjoy a flutter on the Horses and a day at the Races. Horseracing in Barbados is usually staged at Garrison Savannah which is situated very near the Barbados capital of Bridgetown. The Garrison Savannah is steeped with history from the time when the British Regiment Officers were stationed there in 1845, the colonial days. Since then it has been traditionally used for horse racing stemming from the days when local planters and wealthy merchants used to race their horses along side them.
Horseracing in Barbados is split between three races per year and are now organised by the Barbados Turf Club, who promote as well as regulate them. The meetings are on from January-April, May-August, October-December. The horses race over 6 furlongs of grass on an oval shaped pitch in different distances from 5 to 11 Furlongs (1000 meters to 2200 meters) in a clockwise direction. There is a handicapping system in place in which the horses are labeled from A1 - G2, A is the highest horse standard.
The most significant horseracing in Barbados that takes place is at Sandy Lane where the Gold Cup is run in March on the first Saturday. The first leg of the Triple Crown takes place in April and is the Banks Barbados Guineas and the second leg held is the United Insurance Barbados Derby which is in July. The third leg is in August. If you are staying in Crossbow Villa at any of these times of year, a visit to one of these races is highly recommended!
A couple more important horseracing in Barbados events are the Coolmore 'Home of Champions' Trophy run in January and in December the Victor Chandler Trophy which was formerly known as the 'Sunset Reef Trophy'. The best horses in Barbados are raced at these events.
The main sponsors of a 5 series race are the Barbados Thoroughbred
Breeders Association who specially hold races for local bred horses. West Indian bred horses of which are 2 year old are ran in a 5 series race and organised since 2000 by local Jewelry company Diamonds International Inc. This is the most prosperous and highly regarded English speaking horseracing event in the Caribbean.
Although Horseracing in Barbados is a serious event for the seasoned race fan, it also provides a great day out for the family as there are lovely places for a picnic under the shady trees which line the track. Also a visit to the stands can provide an experience of excitement of the races for all ages! It's only a short drive away from Crossbow Villa too so take one of our prepared picnics with you on an unforgettable day trip to a day at the races.
If you don't take a picnic there are a range of delicious traditional Bajan dishes available like rice & stew, fried fish or fish cakes and pudding and souse. You can also sample some of the finest rum of Barbados or coconut water too! There are several places that you can watch the horseracing in Barbados from within the Garrison Savannah grounds, these are the Grandstand, Sir John Chandler Stand, Field Stand or the opulent Corporate Boxes situated overlooking the renowned paddock bend via invitation.
Crossbow Villa Barbados is located in St James, Westmoreland, a lovely area with beautiful sea views located just five minutes from the famous Barbadian West Coast. Most of the architect designed rooms within Crossbow Villa have excellent sea views. Crossbow Villa has eight bathrooms and six bedrooms, a formal 12 seater coral carved stone dining room and has just undergone a complete refurbishment.If you are looking to rent out any villas in Barbados or find out further information about holidaying in Barbados, please visit our website at http://www.luxuryvillasbarbados.com for detailed reviews, news and photos.
Horseracing in Barbados is split between three races per year and are now organised by the Barbados Turf Club, who promote as well as regulate them. The meetings are on from January-April, May-August, October-December. The horses race over 6 furlongs of grass on an oval shaped pitch in different distances from 5 to 11 Furlongs (1000 meters to 2200 meters) in a clockwise direction. There is a handicapping system in place in which the horses are labeled from A1 - G2, A is the highest horse standard.
The most significant horseracing in Barbados that takes place is at Sandy Lane where the Gold Cup is run in March on the first Saturday. The first leg of the Triple Crown takes place in April and is the Banks Barbados Guineas and the second leg held is the United Insurance Barbados Derby which is in July. The third leg is in August. If you are staying in Crossbow Villa at any of these times of year, a visit to one of these races is highly recommended!
A couple more important horseracing in Barbados events are the Coolmore 'Home of Champions' Trophy run in January and in December the Victor Chandler Trophy which was formerly known as the 'Sunset Reef Trophy'. The best horses in Barbados are raced at these events.
The main sponsors of a 5 series race are the Barbados Thoroughbred
Although Horseracing in Barbados is a serious event for the seasoned race fan, it also provides a great day out for the family as there are lovely places for a picnic under the shady trees which line the track. Also a visit to the stands can provide an experience of excitement of the races for all ages! It's only a short drive away from Crossbow Villa too so take one of our prepared picnics with you on an unforgettable day trip to a day at the races.
If you don't take a picnic there are a range of delicious traditional Bajan dishes available like rice & stew, fried fish or fish cakes and pudding and souse. You can also sample some of the finest rum of Barbados or coconut water too! There are several places that you can watch the horseracing in Barbados from within the Garrison Savannah grounds, these are the Grandstand, Sir John Chandler Stand, Field Stand or the opulent Corporate Boxes situated overlooking the renowned paddock bend via invitation.
Crossbow Villa Barbados is located in St James, Westmoreland, a lovely area with beautiful sea views located just five minutes from the famous Barbadian West Coast. Most of the architect designed rooms within Crossbow Villa have excellent sea views. Crossbow Villa has eight bathrooms and six bedrooms, a formal 12 seater coral carved stone dining room and has just undergone a complete refurbishment.If you are looking to rent out any villas in Barbados or find out further information about holidaying in Barbados, please visit our website at http://www.luxuryvillasbarbados.com for detailed reviews, news and photos.