Horse racing fervour in Mauritius

1,485 views · Published 21 October 2016 · 1:38 · Indexed 20 September 2026

Channel: africanews · 2016 · News & Politics

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Horse racing is a virtual religion in Mauritius and the Champ de Mars racecourse its temple.

The 200-year-old track in the centre of the capital Port Louis has long been a lure for people from across the island's melting pot of cultures.

On an ordinary race day, around 2,000 people spend an afternoon watching, betting and monitoring the racing form.

" I like coming here, it's great fun. It's live, I like watching the horse run", said Franco Genave, a racegoer.

The race brings together people…
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