Take a look at this new state-of-the-art racecourse in Sweden

With stabling and training facilities for up to 300 horses, a 500-acre site, extensive floodlighting and both a turf and dirt track, Bro Park racecourse is a welcome new venue for Swedish racing.

In the paddock

The gravelled, circular paddock sits right next to the track

The female jockey challenge

Former top Flat jockey Hayley Turner managed the international team — which included Britain's up-and-coming apprentice jockey Josephine Gordon (centre, in yellow)

The grandstand

The modern grandstand offers hospitality for visitors and a perfect viewing spot at the top

A British runner

Having made the long journey over by horsebox from the UK, the Giles Bravery-trained mare Subtle Knife finished second under Josephine Gordon much to the delight of her connections

A mini winner

Sweden's version of Shetland Pony racing

A plush place to get changed

The modern weighing room caters for the jockeys' needs

The view from the top

The top of the new grandstand offers views across the racecourse of both the turf and dirt tracks. The venue replaces the former Taby racecourse as the home of Swedish racing. A number of Sweden's trainers have moved their horses to be based on the 500-acre site

Opening celebrations

The racecourse's official opening kicks off

An array of prizes…

...for the lucky winners

Mini jockeys…

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