Barbados Garrison Savannah - Horse Racing

The Barbados Turf Club which regulates and promotes horse racing in Barbados was established in 1905 and organizes three seasons of racing per year. With approximately 25 race meetings throughout the year running over three seasons.

The location is the Historic Garrison Savannah close to the capital of Barbados Bridgetown. Today, the excitement produced by the thousands of exuberant spectators is contagious and horse racing is used as a great excuse for an array of entertainment and festivities. The people of Barbados love sharing their sport with visitors and a warm welcome awaits.

Racing at the Garrison is not only for the race fan but is a day of family entertainment those who want to enjoy the spectacle from the stands can do so, whilst others who prefer an informal picnic atmosphere can lounge in the shade of the tall trees surrounding the track. The whole family can enjoy Barbadian dishes like pudding and souse, rice and stew, fried fish and fish cakes. Quenching the thirst is not a problem with drinks ranging from refreshing coconut water and icy cold beer to the finest Barbadian rum.

A little about the track - The track is a 6 furlongs oval grass strip and races are run at distances of 5 furlongs (1000 meters); 5½ furlongs (1100 meters); 7.8 furlongs (1570 meters); 9 furlongs (1800 meters) and 10 furlongs (2000 meters), with the horses running in a clockwise direction.

*Race days are subject to change due to weather, public holidays and track maintenance. Please visit the turf club website below for up to date information on race schedules.*

http://www.barbadosturfclub.org/racecalender/