The Garrison Savannah in the country of
Barbados
Barbados, officially the Republic of Barbados, is an island country in the Atlantic Ocean. It is part of the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies and the easternmost island of the Caribbean region. It lies on the boundary of the South American ...
, is a
horse racing
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venue located within the
Garrison Historic Area
St. Ann's Garrison, or more commonly known as "The Garrison", is a small district located in the country of Barbados. This Garrison Historic Area is situated about south of National Heroes Square, Heroes Square in the capital-city Bridgetown, ...
, just outside the capital-city
Bridgetown
Bridgetown (UN/LOCODE: BB BGI) is the Capital city, capital and largest city of Barbados. Formerly The Town of Saint Michael, the Greater Bridgetown area is located within the Parishes of Barbados, parish of Saint Michael, Barbados, Saint Mic ...
. A clockwise grass course, the Garrison Savannah is known internationally for the annual
Barbados Gold Cup for
Thoroughbred
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s which takes place on the six-
furlong
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track around the perimeter of the green.
The racetrack also is host to the annual
Barbados Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing series.
Racing has taken place at the location since the days that a British garrison was stationed there.
In 2012 a network of subterranean tunnels were found to exist below the area.
Gallery
File:Garrison area cannons, Barbados.jpg, Display of some of the oldest and most rare English cannons in the West Indies at the Savannah
File:Garrison Savannah racetrack, Barbados.jpg, Part of the track at the Savannah
File:Garrison Savannah stands, Barbados.jpg, The stands at the St. Ann's Garrison Savannah racetrack
File:Garrison Savannah stands2, Barbados.jpg, The stands at the St. Ann's Garrison Savannah racetrack
File:Garrison Savannah entrance, Barbados.jpg, The Barbados Turf Club's entrance to the Garrison Savannah racetrack stands
See also
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Sport in Barbados
References
External links
Barbados Turf Club- Official website for horse racing at the Savannah.
Aerial photo of the Garrison Savannah Racetrack #1Aerial photo of the Garrison Savannah Racetrack #2
Sports venues in Barbados
Saint Michael, Barbados
Horse racing venues in Barbados
Military of Barbados
Cricket grounds in Barbados
Defunct cricket grounds in Barbados
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