Ely Racecourse was a horse racing venue in the Ely district of Cardiff, Wales. The racecourse opened in 1855, with the first race being held on 30 May. By 1864 racing at Ely was a regular event, the races that year were acclaimed as 'the most brilliant and successful ever held'.[1]
- ^ Witty, Matthew. "The history of the suburb of Caerau - Cardiffians.co.uk". www.cardiffians.co.uk. Retrieved 7 October 2016.