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Horse Racing In Nevis

By Clare Yearwood

     Horses have always played an important role in Nevis, and horse racing is fast becoming one of Nevis' biggest tourist attraction.  Indian Castle race track is set in an idyllic spot.  The view from the newly built grandstand is stunning.  Palm trees sweep down to the coast and beyond it, the islands of Montserrat and Redonda rise sharply out of the bright blue sea.  Nevis Peak gazes majestically onto the track and there is nearly always a gentle breeze to keep you cool.

    Racing in Nevis started many years ago.  The Nevis Turf and Jockey Club was formed in the sixties.  Its venue has changed many times.  Indian Castle would appear to be its final resting place.  The new grandstand was officially opened in February 1998 and lends an air of permanence to the surroundings.  It boasts six private boxes, bathrooms facilities, a well stocked bar, and betting booth.  A private box may be hire for the day.  Vendors are dotted around the grounds, no need to bring a picnic.  Sandy's barbecued chicken is a must, and quite simply the best.

     Music is an integral part of Nevis, Soca and Reggae waft through the crowds and when the races end the volume is turned up and the dancing begins.  There is usually a five-card race incorporating local thoroughbred horses, with a feature race of a mile.

     The gates open at 1:00 PM and the first race is scheduled for 3:00 PM.  Relax and enjoy in an action packed day at one of the most lively race courses in the world.

Authors Note:

     On this page I used an article that one of my friend's wife wrote as I don't know much about horse racing.  I have only been to one race at Indian Castle.  While I enjoyed the event and would go more often, it seems that whenever I am in Nevis there aren't any races scheduled.  The best part of the races, to me anyway, was just milling around with everybody, having a Carib beer, and listening to great music while viewing some of the best natural surroundings that Nevis has to offer.  I don't know if this is true or not, but somebody once told me that Indian Castle is one of the few tracks in the world where the horses run clockwise instead of counterclockwise around the track.  By the way, Claire is DEAD ON with her comment on Sandy's chicken!


Nevis Turf & Jockey Club
P.O. Box 497
Charlestown, Nevis
West Indies

869.469.3477

Racing Schedule For 2008

January

     Tuesday 1st

     Thursday 03rd

February

     Sunday 17th

March

     Monday 24th

April

     No races scheduled

May

     Sunday 11th

June

     No races scheduled

July

     No races scheduled

August

     Sunday 4th

September

     Friday 19th

October

     No races scheduled

November

     No races scheduled

December

     Friday 26th


Coming Down The Final Stretch At Indian Castle Race Track  Nevis

Coming Down The Final Stretch At Indian Castle Race Track

Horse Racing With The Caribbean In The Background

Horse Racing With The Caribbean Sea In The Background


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