The Turf track is not only for races but also for horse galloping after Trackwork if needed. The Barrier Trail will be arranged at the last turf racemeeting every month, while the sand track serves both training and racing functions. The entire oval-shaped racecourse is designed according to modern standards with a circumference of one mile. The length of the straight on Turf is about 370 metres while on Sand is about 320 metres.
The Racing Complex is the racing centre of the Macau Jockey Club. The five-storey building can accommodate 3,000 people and is situated in between the Grandstand and the Administration Building. Located on the ground floor of the Racing Complex are the Weighing Room, Enquiry Room, Jockeys’ Room, and the Trainers’ and Racing Officials’ Room. The Diamond Vision Control Room is on the 4th floor together with the TV and Broadcasting Control Centres. Racing commentators are housed on the roof of the Racing Complex. On the 1st floor is the 1/F Suite, while the second, fourth and fifth floor are all Horse Owners’ boxes, with two boxes for the Judiciary Police and the Macau Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau on the second floor. The Macau SAR Chief Executive Box, Chairman's Box, Directors' Box and the Honorary Members' Box are all furnished on the third floor. The 1/F Suite and all Guest Boxes are equipped with catering facilities.
The four-storey Grandstand is open for the public. The press box is situated at the Grandstand. Maximum capacity of the Grandstand is 15,000.
The Complex is daily workplace for each department. It was renamed "Administration Building" in July 1996.
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