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Ngong Racecourse is a racecourse in Nairobi, Kenya. It is the main and currently only thoroughbred racing venue in Kenya. It is located along the Ngong Road near the Lenana School and next to The Nairobi Business Park, beside Ngong Forest. It is operated by the Jockey Club of Kenya.The Standard, April 3, 2009:
The racecourse was opened 1954, when it replaced the old racecourse in Kariokor, near Nairobi CBD.Kenyabuzz.com: A Daytrip to the Ngong Racecourse Ngong Racecourse is nowadays the only racecourse in Kenya although there were races in other towns, including Eldoret, Nakuru, Nanyuki and Limuru. The first horse racing event in Kenya took place in 1904 in Machakos with Somali ponies.
There are on average 25 race meetings annually of which the most prominent is the annual Kenya Derby, which was first held in 1914. Races are held there on alternate Sundays.Webkenya.com: Nairobi City Safari Tour Apart from horse racing, the venue has used for cross country running competitions,The Standard, February 21, 2009: Mission ‘beat Ethiopia’ starts and it has acted as a special stage for the Safari Rally.Motorsport.com: Safari Rally Kenya 98: End of Leg 1 It has also been used for Ostrich racing.Professional Travel Guide: Nairobi Calendar of Events
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