Ankara 75th Anniversary Race Course

Physical attributes

• a long and wide turf oval,
• a long and wide sand track and
• a long and wide oval training.

Major races

• Republic of Turkey Stakes is the most prestigious flat racing in Turkey after the Gazi Race, which is run at Veliefendi Race Course in Istanbul. Established in 1981, it is held on the last weekend of October. 22 purebred Arabian horses that are 3-year-old and older compete over a distance of on the turf track. The winner is awarded a total money prize of TL 1.275 million accompanied by a trophy bestowed by the Turkish president.
• Presidency Cup, held since 1939 in honor of the Turkish president, is the country's another prestigious flat racing. It is run on the same day with Republic Race over a distance of on the turf track by 9 to 14 thoroughbred horses that are 3-year-old and older. The award totals to TL 743,750 and a trophy bestowed by the Turkish president.