The jockey club in rio de janeiro is the one and only location for horse racing in the city - with over 640, 000 square meters it is the largest horse racing course in the country. in the 1950s horse racing was at its pinnacle in rio de janeiro, crowds of people filled the jockey club and the horse racing was a sought after social event.

the magnificiant building of the viewing stands of the jockey club boasts lavish stone archways, tile flooring and high ceilings - the history and grandeur of the building's architecture is impressive. in use up until today, visitors can dine in one of high end restaurants, or share cold beverages, in the upper floors of the jockey club stands - while betting on the swift horses passing by, patrons can socialize in style over delicious food.