Star-Jockey Starke Wins with Loucas in Iffezheim - Andrasch Starke Makes History Again, Wins Ferdinand-Leisten-Memorial with Loucas
Andrasch Starke, Germany's most successful jockey, has made history again. Riding Loucas, a two-year-old colt, Starke won the prestigious Ferdinand-Leisten-Memorial race in Iffezheim. The victory earned trainer Waldemar Hickst and owner Manfred Ostermann a substantial prize money of 200,000 Euros.
The race, held over 1400 meters, saw Loucas, in just his third start, secure his second win. The colt, trained at the Hickst stable in Germany, beat the English favorite Bella Lyra to claim the title. Avyaan finished third in the thrilling contest. Following his impressive performance, Loucas will now take a well-deserved winter break. Ostermann, who owns Loucas through Gestüt Ittlingen, has reason to celebrate as he also won 100,000 Euros in prize money, separate from Loucas' win.
Loucas' victory in the Ferdinand-Leisten-Memorial race is a testament to the skills of both Andrasch Starke and Waldemar Hickst. The colt's performance has solidified his position as a horse to watch in the future. Meanwhile, Manfred Ostermann's double prize money win is a remarkable achievement in German horse racing.
