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Rapid Victory Secured Early in Iffezheim Racing Event - Winning match in initial phase for Iffezheim's final round competition
In a surprising turn of events, the opening day of the spring meeting at the renowned Iffezheim racecourse in Germany saw a five-year-old colt named Short Final clinch victory in the Baden Mile. Ridden by jockey Ioritz Mendizabal, the French horse outpaced Namaron under Bertrand Flandrin to secure the €55,000 win.
Adrie de Vries guided Switsch to a third-place finish on the 1600-meter course, while Penalty, the clear favorite, missed the podium, finishing fourth under Thore Hammer-Hansen. The crowd of 15,500 spectators witnessed the triumph unfold without much surprise from Mendizabal, who attributed Short Final's win to the horse's prowess. "He's a very worthy mount, and today's victory was an easy one for us," said the jockey.
Short Final is trained by Satoshi Kobayashi in Paris and co-owned by Kobayashi and Sylvie Allouche. The three-day spring meeting continues on Saturday with the Derby-Trial and concludes on Sunday with the Grand Prix.
Iffezheim racecourse, located near Baden-Baden, is a premier horse racing venue in Germany, known for its well-manicured tracks and picturesque surroundings, making it a popular destination for both racing enthusiasts and leisure seekers. Notable races held at Iffezheim include the Silberne Peitsche, a Group 3 event considered a highlight of the racing calendar. The racecourse also hosts amateur racing events, adding a unique flair to the racing calendar.
The community policy at Iffezheim racecourse, including its premiere horse racing venue, encourages vocational training for its staff to maintain the well-manicured tracks, ensuring an enjoyable experience for both racing enthusiasts and leisure seekers. During their free time, some staff may be found participating in amateur racing events for a unique addition to the racing calendar. On the other hand,Short Final, now a renowned racehorse, may benefit from continued vocational training in terms of endurance and speed, as demonstrated by its recent victory in the Baden Mile.
