The Hipódromo da Gávea, located in Rio de Janeiro, will host the 41st edition of the Latin American Turf Grand Prix in 2025. OSAF (Organización Sudamericana de Fomento del Pura Sangre de Carrera) decided to hold the event at the Hipódromo da Gávea.
The decision was taken after a meeting at the Hipódromo de Chile, in Santiago, on Friday (9). The choice was unanimous among the OSAF board members, reinforcing the importance and prestige of the Brazilian Jockey Club (JCB) in the South American racing scene.
The event, the most important in Latin American racing, will take place on October 18, 2025, a Saturday. The grass track at Hipódromo da Gávea will host the competition. Horses aged 4 years and over will compete in the 2,000 meters of the track.
This edition will be the seventh time that the Latin American GP will take place in Brazil and the fourth at Hipódromo da Gávea. Previously, the event took place in Gávea in 2016, 1996 and 1985, highlighting champions such as Some In Tieme, Much Better and Old Master.
The choice of Hipódromo da Gávea as the venue reaffirms the international recognition that JCB and its facilities have achieved over the years.
The event promises to attract the best horses in Latin America, as well as racing fans from different parts of the world, further strengthening Brazil’s tradition and relevance in the sport.
About the Gávea Hippodrome
The Gávea Hippodrome, opened in 1926, is one of the most emblematic turf tracks in Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro, with a privileged view of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas and Christ the Redeemer.
Administered by the Brazilian Jockey Club, the venue is the stage for important competitions, such as the Brazilian Grand Prix. Finally, its modern infrastructure and welcoming environment attract both racing enthusiasts and visitors looking for leisure and entertainment.
In addition to racing, the hippodrome offers gastronomic options and social events, consolidating itself as a landmark in Rio culture.
