2015 Machu horse-racing festival

Machu county is traditionally regarded as the southeast end of Amdo. it is also thought the first township of Yellow river, the 9^th Gesar Horse-racing festival (2015 Machu horse-racing festival) will be held from 13^th to 17^th;

The horse-racing include Classic & Professional Competition during this 5 days

Classic competition: Local horses from He-chu area only

• August 13^th: Speed racing – 3,000 meters
• August 14^th: Endurance racing – 5,000 meters
• August 15^th: Speed racing – 1,000 meters
• August 16^th: Endurance racing – 10,000 meters

Professional competition: No horse species restriction

• August 15^th: Endurance racing – 6,000 meters
• August 16^th: Speed racing – 2,000 meters

The total prize money of two Classic & Professional competetion is 1.2 million RMB including taxes