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Palermo Racetrack (Av. del Libertador 4401)
Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA.
Inaugurated on May 7 1876, close to Parque 3 de Febrero, the singer was usually seen there due to his passion for horses. He bought the first of his 9 horses, Lunático (Lunatic), in 1930. Among, the most famous Domingo Torterolo, Máximo Acosta and Irineo Leguisamo; Gardel dedicated his tango Leguisamo solo to the latest, a closer friend of his, with typical architecture of the belle epoque period. Its elliptical shape contours the three racetracks. In 1908 a grandstand and tree-shaded areas, lakes and Carrara marble sculptures were added for a touch of elegance. The renowned 3000-metre distance Gran Premio República Argentina and the 1600-metre Gran Premio de las Americas are the outstanding annual races held here. The grandstand frequently fills with crowds. There is a cafeteria on the grounds.

Description
Palermo Racetrack (Av. del Libertador 4401)
Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA.
Inaugurated on May 7 1876, close to Parque 3 de Febrero, the singer was usually seen there due to his passion for horses. He bought the first of his 9 horses, Lunático (Lunatic), in 1930. Among, the most famous Domingo Torterolo, Máximo Acosta and Irineo Leguisamo; Gardel dedicated his tango Leguisamo solo to the latest, a closer friend of his, with typical architecture of the belle epoque period. Its elliptical shape contours the three racetracks. In 1908 a grandstand and tree-shaded areas, lakes and Carrara marble sculptures were added for a touch of elegance. The renowned 3000-metre distance Gran Premio República Argentina and the 1600-metre Gran Premio de las Americas are the outstanding annual races held here. The grandstand frequently fills with crowds. There is a cafeteria on the grounds.