Since early colonial times, Chileans have developed a passion and a love for horses. During the mid XIXth century, wealthy Chilean families imported the best bloodstock from England, Ireland and France and later from Kentucky. Over the years, breeding of thoroughbred racehorses has become an important job providing industry and a source of income for approximately 7000 families.

Chilean horses -such as Cougar, Infinidad, Puerto Madero, Memo, Total Impact and Wild Spirit- have won or placed in important classics in the US and also in Dubai. The races from the Breeders Cup have been a model for the improvement of the Chilean racing industry.

Our jockeys have had their share of glory including the top participation of Jose Santos. A Chilean jockey was in the saddle on an American horse —Funny Cide— to win the 2003 Kentucky Derby and Preakness stakes.

We organize special trips to visit breeding farms where horse enthusiasts can see the best bloodlines of world renowned sires such as Mr. Prospector or Northern Dancer. Likewise, spending an afternoon at the races to bet a dollar or two is always an exciting experience amidst the euphoric atmosphere of the crowd, as well as being a plesurable way to admire the architecture of grand edifices in Santiago such as the Club Hípico de Santiago and the Hipódromo Chile, as well as the Valparaíso Sporting Club in Viña del Mar.

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