When you think of the world of horse racing, Ascot, the Melbourne Cup or the profitable Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe may also come to mind. The hippodrome in Mali's capital Bamako, won't see million-dollar prizes however it's nevertheless a thriving tradition every Sunday
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| An person price tag to the races prices 500 CFA francs for adults ($zero.Eighty three; £zero.60). Kids pay relying on their size. A small child can pay 100 francs, taller youngsters pay two hundred francs |
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| Even as Ascot and Kentucky Derby are recognised for spectators donning their fanciest hats, in Bamako the crowd is generally made of youngsters |
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| This doesn't bother the victorius trainer. Inside the blue blouse, who seems pretty glad with his win |
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| Each Sunday the races begin with final week's winner parading across the hippodrome with the winner's flag |
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| There are typically three or 4 races every Sunday and the various jockeys are youngsters |
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| The jockeys compete for up to $a hundred (£74) in winnings |
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| The winner holds onto his flag for some other week and receives his winnings of as much as $one hundred. This is one hundred,000 times much less than the richest race within the global - Dubai's $10m prize |
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Why the long face? Because he lost once more
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