Leading competitor in the season's finale event
The city of Düsseldorf is gearing up for the 101st Grand Prix of the State Capital, a significant event in the world of equestrian sports. This Group III European race, open to gallopers aged three and older, promises an exciting day of horse racing and more.
The event, endowed with 50,000 euros, kicks off at noon, with the first start of the horse races scheduled for 13:45. The main race, covering a distance of 1,700 meters, will be the highlight of the day. Seven horses will compete, including an international guest.
Visitors can look forward to a varied supporting program. Apart from the horse races, there will be an art exhibition, children's area, pony rides, and interactive activities. The event will take place at a maximum of 50% of the racetrack's capacity, allowing up to 10,000 visitors.
Peter M. Endres, President of the Düsseldorf Riding and Racing Club, expresses his excitement for the season finale and supports local horse Wonnemond, last year's winner, ridden by Dennis Schiergen. Heinz Jentzsch, the 31-time German Champion, holds the record for most wins by a trainer, with eight victories in the "Grand Prix of the State Capital". Max Schmidt has won the race five times, followed by Peter Alafi with four wins as a jockey.
The winner of the race will receive a replica of the Düsseldorf Rheinturm from Mayor Dr. Stephan Keller. The event will also be streamed on www.duesseldorf-galopp.de and on the YouTube channel of the German Racing Association.
For those unable to attend, the race day will be broadcast on Magenta TV's #dabeiTV channel from 14:45 to 16:45. Tickets can be purchased via the racetrack's webshop or at the box office on the day of the event. Access requires a 3G certificate, and the 2G rule applies to the reception in the tea house.
Since 1983, the race has been consistently run over a distance of 1,700 meters. Notable horses like Nebos (1980), Königsstuhl (1981), and Orofino (1982) have also won the race.
For those interested in the historical records of the Grand Prix of the State Capital, further research may be necessary. While information on the event's winners and record holders is not readily available in major aggregated sources, it can be found through official Düsseldorf city sports or event archives, specialized sports federation websites, or local newspapers and sports magazines covering Düsseldorf events.
The Grand Prix of the State Capital, a significant equestrian event in Düsseldorf, will feature exciting horse racing, including horse-racing and racing. On the race day, visitors can participate in various activities apart from horse races, such as an art exhibition, children's area, pony rides, and interactive activities. The main horse race, called the "Grand Prix of the State Capital," will be the race highlight, with an international guest among the seven competing horses.
