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    Port Louis Race track

    131 Reviews
    #5 of 36 things to do in Port Louis
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    Port Louis, Mauritius
    +230 212 2212
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    131 reviews
    • Excellent47%
    • Very good37%
    • Average13%
    • Poor3%
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    Travellers talk about
    “southern hemisphere” (9 reviews)
    “champ de mars” (10 reviews)
    “popular with the locals” (2 reviews)
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    Port Louis, Mauritius
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    "southern hemisphere"
    in 9 reviews
    "champ de mars"
    in 10 reviews
    "popular with the locals"
    in 2 reviews
    "finishing line"
    in 4 reviews
    "finish line"
    in 4 reviews
    "saturday afternoon"
    in 3 reviews
    "pick pockets"
    in 3 reviews
    "free entry"
    in 2 reviews
    "couple of hours"
    in 2 reviews
    "capital city"
    in 2 reviews
    "nice place"
    in 2 reviews
    "box"
    in 10 reviews
    "winnings"
    in 2 reviews
    "tote"
    in 4 reviews
    "turf"
    in 3 reviews
    "mauritius"
    in 16 reviews
    "gambling"
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    Reviewed 4 March 2018
    Relaxing holiday

    Portlouis race track is a great day out. Great food at very reasonable price. You can go up market and have a box or join in with the locals

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    Reviewed 19 January 2018 via mobile
    Very Good Racing Track

    The panoramic view of the racing track/race course is exciting.It looks awesome from the rampart of the Ciradel Fort above.It is one of the tourists attractions in Port Louis.The racing field has been maintained properly .Since we were on a one day tour of the...More

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    Reviewed 5 January 2018 via mobile
    Capital city of Mauritius

    This race track is an attraction in the North tours of the island. It is one of the oldest race track in the Southern Hemisphere and its very popular with the locals. The capital has another land mark that’s the “Caudan waterfront” its a market...More

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    Reviewed 13 December 2017
    Fun afternoon in the capital

    We had an awesome afternoon at the track. We sat in the general admission on the outside of the track (the inside of the track has no shade so I'd imagine it gets really hot). We had a few beers, took some bets and ate...More

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    Reviewed 12 November 2017 via mobile
    One of the oldest

    This is onevof the oldest horse racing track in Africa.Betting is legal in Mauritius.From the fort you can have a stunning view of the race track.Now it is a prime tourist attraction.

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    Reviewed 14 October 2017 via mobile
    Nice event

    Even if you don’t like horses, the race track is a good place to spend a couple of hours on saturday afternoon. You can watch the races from the ground floor or from above. Not a lot of places where you can buu something to...More

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    Reviewed 13 October 2017
    So much fun!

    Got some really good Mauritian atmosphere here, great vibes, and even won a little :) Definitely a must visit!

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    Reviewed 11 October 2017
    Day at the races Mauritian style

    We were told the race track is the second oldest in the world and what an experience it proved. Been to many race meetings in this country but enjoyed Mauritius as much. Make sure you turn up at the track dressed up and they will...More

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    Reviewed 2 October 2017 via mobile
    Great afternoon outing

    Definitely a must if you are in Mauritius. We went across to the grand stands if you are going to go to a box make sure you dress nice. We were fortunate enough to have one of the attendants show us where to go. We...More

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    Reviewed 24 September 2017
    port louis race track

    it was inaugurated in 1812 and is one of the oldest race course in southern hemisphere.. it was great to visit this place..

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    Koukat
    26 November 2016|
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    Response from David E | Reviewed this property |
    Yes final race is early December
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    Bryan J
    21 February 2016|
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    Response from Alick R | Reviewed this property |
    As far as I am aware race days are every Saturday.If the weather is hot make sure you go in the VIP as there is virtually no shade in the middle of the course(plus you are really well looked after by Jacques and the team).
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