Hipódromo de La Cartuja

The Hipódromo de La Cartuja in Seville provides thoroughbred flat racing and obstacle racing for Spain's Andalusia region — a part of the country with deep equestrian traditions rooted in the Carthusian horse breeding heritage and the cultural prominence of horses in Andalusian life. The track, located near the Cartuja monastery complex on the Guadalquivir river, runs a modest programme of stakes races that complement the Madrid programme and provide opportunities for Southern Spanish trainers and breeders. Seville's climate — warm and dry from April through October — creates a consistent racing surface well-suited to thoroughbred flat racing, and the Andalusian racing community has maintained a dedicated following despite the challenges facing Spanish racing's national footprint. The track also hosts obstacle (hurdle) races that reflect Spain's interest in jump racing, which is smaller than the UK and French equivalents but maintains a presence in the south of the country.