The Hipódromo de Monterrico is a Thoroughbred horse racing facility opened in 1960 in Lima, Peru. Operated by the Jockey Club del Peru, it has a one and one-eight mile dirt racetrack with a one-mile inside track for turf racing. Major races at Hipódromo de Monterrico include the four Group One races that comprise the Peruvian Quadruple Crown: 1.a) es:Polla de Potrillos - September, 1,600 metres 1.b) es:Polla de potrancas - September, 1,600 metres 2.a)Clasico Ricardo Ortiz de Zevallos - October, 2000 metres 2.b) Clasico Enrique Ayulo Pardo - October, 2000 metres 3) Derby Nacional - November, 2400 metres 4) Gran Premio Nacional Augusto B. Leguia - February, 2600 metres
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