The summer racing season at Mijas racecourse kicks off on July 4th with some 288,000 euros in prize money to be obtained over six race nights. At a press conference earlier this week the racecourse’s technical director Josualdo Mira and the Mayor of Mijas Antonio Sánchez explained that the season will include a total of 30 races. Of these four will be directly subsidised by the Ministry of the Environment in order to help encourage the breeding of Spanish race horses and the development of horse racing in this country.
The most important race of the season will be held on the final race night of the season, on Friday August 7th, with some 20,400 euros up for grabs in prize money.
Punters at the Mijas Hipódromo will be able to enjoy more than just horse racing. This summer the municipal firm Recursos Turísticos Mijas aims to convert the racecourse into a centre offering entertainment for all the family. Visitors will be offered free guided tours of the Hipódromo “in an attempt to raise a greater interest in horses and riding”, explained María de Mar Rodríguez, the centre’s representative.
Another change has been to expand the restaurant area with prices adapted to “times of economic crisis” as well as introducing a “chill-out” terrace with music from international DJs.
Other entertainment apart from the horse races themselves includes vintage car displays, sculpture and art exhibitions, flamenco dancing and children’s activities.
Also new this season is the chance to buy tickets for the racecourse at El Corte Inglés and in travel agencies and hotels. For the first time there is a season ticket available for all six race nights on sale at 20 euros.
The Hipódromo will be open on race nights from 8 p.m. and the racing starts at 10 p.m.
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