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Accra’s only public horse racing course destroyed at Borteyman

The facility, located next to the Borteyman Sports Complex, has served as one of the key venues for horse racing activities in Accra, making its destruction a significant development for the sport.

Accra’s only public horse racing course destroyed at Borteyman

MyJoyOnline Ghana reports that Accra’s sole public horse racing course at Borteyman has been destroyed by unidentified individuals, possibly under security protection. The site, situated adjacent to the Borteyman Sports Complex, has long been a crucial venue for horse racing activities in the capital. The Accra Turf Club's leadership has now petitioned for a court injunction to halt further activity on the site, as they strive to safeguard the facility and impede any further destruction or takeover.

The horse racing community in Ghana has voiced apprehension over this incident, warning that the loss of the facility could have a detrimental impact on the sport in Accra.

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