Jebel Ali Racecourse (in Arabic مضمار جبل علي) is a racecourse for flat racing in Jebel Ali, Emirate of Dubai, situated 35 kilometers south-west the city of Dubai.
History The racecourse was built in 1990 according to plans set down by Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the trainer Dhruba Selvaratnam. The grandstand was expanded in 1995 and provides seating for more than 2000 spectators.
Description The racecourse is a 2200 metres right-handed horseshoe-shaped dirt track with a 900 metres straight. A chute enables sprint races of up to 1400 metres to be run over a straight course. The course features a steep uphill finish. The track surface is composed of sand and oil. Jebel Ali Racecourse has been described as "cramped and appealingly frayed at the edges" with "a particularly carefree atmosphere".
Major races Group 3 Race Name Dist. (m) Surface Age/Sex Jebel Ali Mile 1,600 Dirt 4yo+
Listed races Race Name Dist. (m) Surface Age/Sex Jebel Ali Stakes 1,950 Dirt 4yo+ Jebel Ali Sprint 1,000 Dirt 3yo+
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