no need to be a gamble to enjoy horse races - great lunch beautiful views, perfect to take a peek at the parque lage that is beautiful also on cloudy days.

On one of those drizzly days in Rio, a lovely, somewhat off-piste option is to take a trip to the horse races - The Jockey Club was founded in 1868 by a group of horse-riding enthusiasts, including the Earl of Herzberg, and in 1926 the Hipódromo Brasileiro was opened.

Whether betting or not, the atmosphere is one of leisure and excitement, and the culinary options on offer are sure to bring pleasure to anyone's day.