For Mauritians, Horse Racing is a way of life and is supported by many fans. The Champ de Mars was founded in 1812, making it one of the oldest race tracks in the world and whose horsing racing season starts in March and ends in the first weekend of December.
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When you arrive at the Champ de Mars Race Course you pass over the race trace itself entering via a busy stream of cars, motorcycles, and people on foot, supervised by the local police between races.

As a spectator, you have (in general) three options in where you watch the racing.

Firstly, inside the track which is free and always has a large crowd of local Mauritians enjoying not just the racing also but food and drink available at the local stalls.

Secondly, you could pay for access to the Grandstand or if you are lucky to be invited into one of the private boxes.

Or Thirdly, and my personal favourite, watch from the Grandstand trackside level. To do this you must once again cross the racecourse on foot to reach the grandstand and pay a small amount for an entry ticket.

Once across, you can enter the area at the back of the Grandstand to lay bets, have a drink or snack, and take in the atmosphere of the race day. I will not spoil the surprise but to me, this place is simply magical!