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OVREVOLL RACECOURSE |
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| Ovrevoll racecourse is situated about 8 miles
west of Oslo City Centre at the head of the Oslo Fjord. It is Norways only racecourse and
has a truf track and an all weather surface. Racing takes place from April to December. |
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The racecourse was opened in 1932 by King Haaken VII. |
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| The principal race is the Norwegian Derby held
each August. In 2003 Lights Out won the Derby and St Leger at the course before going on
to win the Danish St Leger. |
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The most valuable race is the Group 3 Marit Sveaas
Memorial. In 1996 Kill The Crab won the race having claimed the Norwegian 1000 and 2000
Gunieas in 1995. |
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| If you have badges, racecards, pictures
of the racecourse or further details about the course, including your memories, then email
johnslusar@fsmail.net |