Madrid Racetrack
An afternoon at the Zarzuela races
- Pick up time: 1045
- 1st of 6 races begins: 1115
- Coach return to hotel: 1400.
- Available every Sunday except for winter close season (ask us!)
- Thursday evening meetings in Summer.
- Return private coach travel with our rep.
- Track entrance.
- Access to paddock and bar!
- Usually 6 races (this may vary depending on the meeting date)
- Real turf fans will want to bring their binoculars!
- Madrid’s Zarzuela Hippodrome hosts horse races on every Sunday of the year EXCEPT in December, January, July and August.
- Due to the heat in summer, night-time races are held on Thursdays during JULY and AUGUST (beginning approx 10 pm). Ask us about Thursday evening meetings in summer.
- In December and January, Madrid racetrack is closed.
- Spring and September racing is held in the afternoon in Madrid, beginning approx 1600.
- In the remaining Winter months, the racing begins at 1200.
A day at the races
The Madrid Racetrack Zarzuela is undoubtedly the best place in Spain to see a top-notch Madrid horse racing meeting. This is Spain’s Cheltenham, a gee-gee mecca to the Spanish racing and betting community. Held on Sundays (check availability with us – it varies by season) the racetrack Zarzuela is close to central Madrid. All in all we recommend ur day at the races in Madrid as en enjoyable and social ingredient in your company’s trip to Madrid.
Our Madrid horse racing rep will collect you at your hotel and get you safely to the race track, with entrance included and an all-important briefing on Spanish betting procedures! Horses from Spain, France, UK and Ireland gallop it out over the Madrid furlongs, with meetings held every Sunday beginning 11AM (except in December, January and high summer).
Madrid racetrack – Spain’s top meet
If you’re still somewhat saddle sore from a late night (where you may have trained your eye an a thoroughbred filly or two), we will make sure you get help with the form guide. Our rep knows which end of a horse the sheepskin nose-band goes on, and will help you with the Spanish way of betting, so that the bookies don’t make a gelding of you. Of course, being Madrid, you’ll find it’s neck-and-neck at the bar/cafe if you’re feeling the handicap of a big night out and decide to opt for the nose-bag…
Horseplay at racetrack Zarzuela
The La Zarzuela track is commonly regarded as the top racetrack in Spain and hosts all of the major Spanish racing classics such as the Madrid Gran Premio or Premio Villapadierna (a Spanish version of the English Derby). The Madrid horse racing track itself is a scenic spot with a 1940’s design that still attracts the attention of architects. All in all one of the most peaceful and attractive areas to spend a Sunday afternoon in Madrid – and don’t forget the bar!
We’ll organise your racetrack visit with or without Madrid private coach transport options.
Looking for a full sportsman’s weekend in Madrid ? Check out Real Madrid fixtures and tickets here or a Bernabeu Stadium tours, or Madrid baby bull running!
How can I book or find out more?
- Email us at contact@thespainevent.com
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