35th Preis der Deutschen Einheit: Quest the Moon Defends Title in €213K Showdown
The 35th Preis der Deutschen Einheit, a Group III race with a prize money of 55,000 euros over 2,000 meters, is set to take place at Hoppegarten racecourse on October 3rd. This year's event promises to be a thrilling affair, with a significant increase in total prize money to 213,000 euros, a 28% rise from last year. The race day will be held as a premium event for the first time.
The favorite to win the 32,000 euro first prize is Quest the Moon, who has previously claimed victory in this race three times, including last year. The 38-year-old jockey Rene Piechulek, hailing from Dessau, has ridden Quest the Moon to success in the past and considers the horse to be very special. However, they face strong competition from other contenders such as Delgardo and Santagada. Adrie de Vries will be in the saddle for Santagada at this year's event.
The 35th Preis der Deutschen Einheit promises an exciting spectacle with increased prize money and top contenders battling it out. With Quest the Moon as the favorite and strong competition from other horses, the race is set to be a thrilling conclusion to the season at Hoppegarten racecourse.
