Flemington Racecourse Flemington Racecourse Flemington Racecourse is a major horse racing venue located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is most notable for hosting the Melbourne Cup, which is the world's richest handicap and the world's richest 3200 metre horse race. The racecourse is situated on low alluvial flats, next to the Maribyrnong River. The area was first used for horse racing in March 1840. The Flemington Racecourse site comprises 1.27 square kilometres of Crown land. The course was originally leased to the Victoria Turf Club in 1848, which merged with the Victoria Jockey Club in 1864 to form the Victoria Racing Club.
Delamont Country Park in Ireland which was erected in 1999 using the power of 1000 volunteers. Northern Ireland’s largest heronry is also within the park. The park is licensed for the performance of civil partnership and Marriage ceremonies. In July 2016 the World community, coastal rowing championships "Skiffie Worlds 2016" was held over a 2km course on Strangford Lough at Delamont. Delamont Country Park Delamont Country Park is located on the shores of Strangford Lough in County Down, Northern Ireland. It covers an area of approximately 200 acres 2 km south of Killyleagh. It is currently maintained by Newry, Mourne and Down District