Monday, October 26, 2009

Phu Tho racecourse


Most forms of gambling are illegal in Vietnam. Locals can participate in a myriad of lotteries or they can head out to the race track and bet on little horses ridden by what seem to be 25 kg teenagers. However betting on the ponies is only allowed on weekends, so there will be no Melbourne Cup actually at the racetrack this year.
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5 comments:

  1. the big e26 October 2009 at 12:04 pm

    And ponies they are too. No thoroughbreds out there

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  2. Vietnam72026 October 2009 at 12:26 pm

    Another great aerial image :-)

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  3. trev26 October 2009 at 4:27 pm

    I am surprised they have not made use of the land in the middle

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  4. Anonymous14 December 2010 at 9:44 am

    " PHU THO race track ". It reminded me of childhood when I grew up 50 years ago and my father was an owner some horses there. He passed away when I was studying in the US and I could not go home for his funeral due to the long distance. God bless him.

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  5. Vietnam tours24 June 2013 at 4:19 pm

    I love Phu Tho.

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