The Classic City of Lima will be run this Sunday at the Monterrico Racecourse

The Clásico Ciudad de Lima (GR.II) will take place this Sunday, January 9, at the Monterrico Racecourse in homage to the 487th anniversary of the foundation of Lima starting at 4:30 in the afternoon. This important event will bring together the best horses in a 2000 meter race.

The competition will feature Last year’s Triple Crown winner Super Nao (Stud Firmamento Ju Ya), who will return to action after an excellent closing with a flourish in the 2021 season. He will face the multiple classic champion Nuremberg (Stud Unicorn) , as well as Esidio (Stud Doña Licha) and Danny’s Story.

Equestrian lovers can attend this show for free and the entrance will be through gate 4 of El Derby avenue. The Polousse area, the central part of the oval of the tracks, was enabled for spectators and, in addition, wells of thousands of soles will be at stake.

In addition, the press department of the Monterrico Racecourse reported that the Clásico Ciudad de Lima will have all the security protocols to prevent the spread of coronavirus cases.

Authorities present

The mayor of Lima, Jorge Muñoz, and other municipal authorities will be present in the Official Box of the Colossus of Surco, witnessing the horse race. Lima celebrates its 487th anniversary on January 18. In different parts of the capital, activities will be held to celebrate another year of the city’s founding.