Location | Asunción, Paraguay |
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Date opened | September 18, 1954 |
Race type | Thoroughbred |
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The Hipódromo de Asunción (sometimes known as Hipódromo de Tembetary or simply Jockey Club) is a horse racing track located in the neighborhood of Hipódromo in Asunción, Paraguay. It is owned by the Jockey Club del Paraguay. It was inaugurated on September 18, 1954 and is the largest in the country.
The Hipódromo is located on one of the busiest avenues of the city, Eusebio Ayala Av.. The grass track is 1,810 m long and 20 m wide, allowing for 450-metre races without turn.
In recent years it became a popular concert venue. Among the first events was Pilsen Rock, a rock festival with national and international artists. Due to its high capacity, is a good scenario for performers visiting this city.
This is a partial list of international artists who performed at the Jockey Club.
Coordinates: 25°19′0.5″S 57°35′4.9″W / 25.316806°S 57.584694°W