Åby Stora Pris
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Åby Stora Pris is an annual Group One
harness event
for trotters that is held at Åby Racetrack
in Mölndal
, 10 km south of Gothenburg
, Sweden
. Åby Stora Pris has taken place since 1936, the same year Åby Racetrack was opened. In 2008, the purse of the event was approximately US$359,000 (SEK2,400,000). Åby Stora Pris is part of the European Grand Circuit.
With the exception of 1981, a motorized starting gate has been used to launch the race since 1979.
In 1978, when the distance was decreased to 2,140 meters, another shift was made as well. Date wise, the event had been held in May or June until then. After the change in 1978, it has been held in September, apart from the years 1990-92 when the race was in August.
The event is invitational, meaning only invited horses can participate. To come in contention for invitations, a horse must be of age four or above.
that have won the event herself (in 1950) in addition to having bred a winner, the stallion Frances Nibs, who won in 1964. Frances Nibs has also sired a winner, the champion of 1977, Micko Tilly. Thus this line represents winners in three generations.
Group One
Group One or Group 1 is the term used for the highest level of Thoroughbred and Standardbred stakes races in many countries. Group One races may be run under handicap conditions in Australia but in Europe weight-for-age conditions always apply. Races may be also restricted to age groups or a...
harness event
Harness racing
Harness racing is a form of horse racing in which the horses race at a specific gait . They usually pull a two-wheeled cart called a sulky, although racing under saddle is also conducted in Europe.-Breeds:...
for trotters that is held at Åby Racetrack
Åby Racetrack
Åby Racetrack is a horse racing track located in Mölndal, 10 km south of Gothenburg, Sweden.Åby was opened in 1936 as a track for harness racing as well as thoroughbred racing. Since October 1976, the track has been dedicated to harness racing solely....
in Mölndal
Mölndal
Mölndal is a part of the Gothenburg urban area on the west-coast of Sweden, and constitutes the administrative centre of Mölndal Municipality. About 40,000 of the municipality's 60,000 inhabitants live here.-Geography:...
, 10 km south of Gothenburg
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second-largest city in Sweden and the fifth-largest in the Nordic countries. Situated on the west coast of Sweden, the city proper has a population of 519,399, with 549,839 in the urban area and total of 937,015 inhabitants in the metropolitan area...
, Sweden
Sweden
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. Åby Stora Pris has taken place since 1936, the same year Åby Racetrack was opened. In 2008, the purse of the event was approximately US$359,000 (SEK2,400,000). Åby Stora Pris is part of the European Grand Circuit.
Racing conditions
Through the years, the conditions of the event have varied. Before 2005, the winner was decided through a single race. This one race had since 1978 been of 2,140 meters. As from 2005, when the setup was changed, the same eight horses have been racing each other in two 1,640 meter-heats. These heats are followed by a race-off of 1,640 meters, if necessary, i.e. if the two heats are won by different horses.With the exception of 1981, a motorized starting gate has been used to launch the race since 1979.
In 1978, when the distance was decreased to 2,140 meters, another shift was made as well. Date wise, the event had been held in May or June until then. After the change in 1978, it has been held in September, apart from the years 1990-92 when the race was in August.
The event is invitational, meaning only invited horses can participate. To come in contention for invitations, a horse must be of age four or above.
Horses with most wins
- 2 - Gidde PalemaGidde PalemaGidde Palema is a Swedish breeding stallion and former racing trotter by Alf Palema out of Rosie Palema by Ideal du Gazeau....
(2003, 2005) - 2 - Victory TillyVictory TillyVictory Tilly is a Swedish former racing trotter by Quick Pay out of Icora Tilly by Fakir du Vivier.His most prestigious victories include the Swedish Trotting Derby , Elitloppet, Nat Ray Trot and Gran Premio della Lotteria. At the end of his career, the gelding had earned US$5,168,902...
(2000, 2002) - 2 - ZooginZooginZoogin was a Swedish racing trotter by Zoot Suit out of Ginjette by Lornjett.His most prestigious victories include the Swedish Trotting Criterium , Oslo Grand Prix , Finlandia-Ajo and Copenhagen Cup . At the end of his career, the stallion had earned US$2,989,271...
(1995, 1996) - 2 - Idéal du Gazeau (1981, 1982)
- 2 - Lyon (1970, 1972)
- 2 - Gelinotte (1956, 1957)
- 2 - Iran Scott (1951, 1952)
Sires with at least two winning offsprings
- 3 - Scotland (Scotch Thistle, Scotch Fez, Locomotive)
- 3 - Bulwark (Frances BulwarkFrances BulwarkFrances Bulwark was a Swedish standardbred racing trotter and brood mare by Bulwark out of Frances Great by Kaffir Axworthy....
, Optimist, Justus) - 2 - Quick Pay (Victory Tilly, The Onion)
- 2 - Kairos (Gelinotte, Hairos II)
- 2 - Hermes D. (Pluvier III, Orlof)
- 2 - Hollyrood Harkaway (Trumps, Escape)
Mares with at least two winning offsprings
- 2 - My Sister Lou (Big Noon, Exklusiv)
Drivers with most wins
- 5 - Stig H. JohanssonStig H. JohanssonStig Henry Johansson is a Swedish trotting trainer and former driver. He started his career as a professional trainer in 1969, and has during a large part of the career been a dominating force in Swedish trotting. He is, arguably, the greatest in Swedish trotting history. Internationally, he is...
- 4 - Åke Svanstedt
- 4 - Gösta Nordin
- 3 - Sören NordinSören NordinErnst Sören Nordin was a Swedish harness racing driver and trainer who later started a stable in America. Nordin won 3,221 races in 10 different countries as a driver, he won the Swedish Trotting Derby 11 times – still a record. In 1950, Nordin won the Prix d'Amérique, and in 1953 the Elitloppet...
- 3 - Ragnar Thorngren
Other note
Frances Bulwark is the only mareMare
Female horses are called mares.Mare is the Latin word for "sea".The word may also refer to:-People:* Ahmed Marzooq, also known as Mare, a footballer and Secretary General of Maldives Olympic Committee* Mare Winningham, American actress and singer...
that have won the event herself (in 1950) in addition to having bred a winner, the stallion Frances Nibs, who won in 1964. Frances Nibs has also sired a winner, the champion of 1977, Micko Tilly. Thus this line represents winners in three generations.
All winners of Åby Stora Pris
Year | Horse | Driver | Country of owner | Odds of winner | Winning time | Distance in meters |
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2008 | Garland Kronos | Lutfi Kolgjini | 2.94 | 1:13.1 | 1,640 | |
2007 | Giant Superman | Fredrik B. Larsson | 2.14 | 1:13.5 | 1,640 | |
2006 | Red Chili Pirat | Örjan Kihlström | 7.01/5.82 | 1:11.3/1:11.6 | 1,640 | |
2005 | Gidde Palema Gidde Palema Gidde Palema is a Swedish breeding stallion and former racing trotter by Alf Palema out of Rosie Palema by Ideal du Gazeau.... |
Åke Svanstedt | 1.41 | 1:13.3 | 1,640 | |
2004 | Steinlager | Per Oleg Midfjeld | 7.14 | 1:13.5 | 2,140 | |
2003 | Gidde Palema | Åke Svanstedt | 2.20 | 1:12.1 | 2,140 | |
2002 | Victory Tilly Victory Tilly Victory Tilly is a Swedish former racing trotter by Quick Pay out of Icora Tilly by Fakir du Vivier.His most prestigious victories include the Swedish Trotting Derby , Elitloppet, Nat Ray Trot and Gran Premio della Lotteria. At the end of his career, the gelding had earned US$5,168,902... |
Stig H. Johansson Stig H. Johansson Stig Henry Johansson is a Swedish trotting trainer and former driver. He started his career as a professional trainer in 1969, and has during a large part of the career been a dominating force in Swedish trotting. He is, arguably, the greatest in Swedish trotting history. Internationally, he is... |
1.28 | 1:13.5 | 2,140 | |
2001 | Etain Royal | Jorma Kontio | 10.16 | 1:13.1 | 2,140 | |
2000 | Victory Tilly | Stig H. Johansson | 1.59 | 1:13.3 | 2,140 | |
1999 | Général du Pommeau | Jules Lepennetier | 1.47 | 1:14.4 | 2,140 | |
1998 | Rite On Line | Atle Hamre | 9.33 | 1:14.3 | 2,140 | |
1997 | Gentle Star | Gunleif Tollefsen | 2.61 | 1:15.0 | 2,140 | |
1996 | Zoogin Zoogin Zoogin was a Swedish racing trotter by Zoot Suit out of Ginjette by Lornjett.His most prestigious victories include the Swedish Trotting Criterium , Oslo Grand Prix , Finlandia-Ajo and Copenhagen Cup . At the end of his career, the stallion had earned US$2,989,271... |
Åke Svanstedt | 2.01 | 1:14.3 | 2,140 | |
1995 | Zoogin | Åke Svanstedt | 4.81 | 1:13.6 | 2,140 | |
1994 | Houston Laukko | Jorma Kontio | 38.61 | 1:13.8 | 2,140 | |
1993 | Queen L. Queen L. Queen L. is a chestnut standardbred trotter by Crowntron out of Attila L. by Tibur.Her most prestigious victories include the Swedish Trotting Derby , Prix d'Amérique and Prix de France . At the end of her career, the mare had earned US$2,383,158.... |
Stig H. Johansson | 3.33 | 1:13.2 | 2,140 | |
1992 | Sea Cove | Joseph Verbeeck | 15.32 | 1:14.5 | 2,140 | |
1991 | Prince Mystic | Atle Hamre | 10.54 | 1:14.0 | 2,140 | |
1990 | Reve d'Udon | Yves Dreux | 2.57 | 1:14.0 | 2,140 | |
1989 | Quellou | Pierre Levesque | 8.43 | 1:14.9 | 2,140 | |
1988 | Ourasi Ourasi Ourasi is a chestnut French Trotter by Greyhound F out of Fleurasie by Remember F .He won the "Prix d'Amérique" four times and $2,913,314 during his career... |
Jean-René Gougeon | 1.73 | 1:14.5 | 2,140 | |
1987 | Jet Ribb | Hans G. Eriksson | 8.21 | 1:14.8 | 2,140 | |
1986 | Utah Bulwark | Stig H. Johansson | 1.37 | 1:14.3 | 2,140 | |
1985 | Minou du Donjon | Olle Goop | 1.37 | 1:15.4 | 2,140 | |
1984 | The Onion | Stig H. Johansson | 3.80 | 1:14.8 | 2,140 | |
1983 | Legolas | Thomas Nilsson | 13.21 | 1:14.6 | 2,140 | |
1982 | Idéal du Gazeau | Eugène Lefèvre | 2.20 | 1:15.6 | 2,140 | |
1981 | Idéal du Gazeau | Eugène Lefèvre | 1.61 | 1:18.4 | 2,140 | |
1980 | Express Gaxe | Gunnar Axelryd | 2.96 | 1:15.0 | 2,140 | |
1979 | Hadol du Vivier | Jean-René Gougeon | 2.22 | 1:15.5 | 2,140 | |
1978 | Charme Asserdal | Heikki Korpi | 8.72 | 1:16.9 | 2,140 | |
1977 | Micko Tilly | Olle Lindqvist | 9.04 | 1:16.3 | 2,640 | |
1976 | Dines P. | Michel Feuillet | 11.74 | 1:18.9 | 2,620 | |
1975 | Race cancelled | |||||
1974 | Knabe | Olle Goop | 5.92 | 1:18.6 | 2,600 | |
1973 | Bill D. | André L. Dreux | 2.68 | 1:17.8 | 2,620 | |
1972 | Lyon | Olle Elfstrand | 1.86 | 1:21.3 | 2,600 | |
1971 | Harper Arrow | Lennart Stjernlöf | 2.86 | 1:21.0 | 2,600 | |
1970 | Lyon | Olle Elfstrand | 1.66 | 1.20,4 | 2,600 | |
1969 | Fairland | Uno Swed | 9.66 | 1:21.2 | 2,600 | |
1968 | Pulemjot | Stig H. Nilsson | 13.30 | 1:19.8 | 2,600 | |
1967 | Lill Mavil | Svenning Eriksson | 6.84 | 1:24.0 | 2,600 | |
1966 | Orlof | Algot Scott | 9.77 | 1:19.9 | 2,600 | |
1965 | Pluvier III | Gunnar Nordin | 3.48 | 1:19.8 | 2,620 | |
1964 | Frances Nibs | Olle Andersson | 7.36 | 1:21.3 | 2,620 | |
1963 | Oscar R.L. | Henri Levesque | 2.07 | 1:20.4 | 2,620 | |
1962 | Aprilsnar | Kaj Hansen | 48.63 | 1:23.0 | 2,600 | |
1961 | Kracovie | Raoul Vercruysse | 1.75 | 1:19.0 | 2,620 | |
1960 | Hairos II | Willem H. Geersen | 1.90 | 1:18.6 | 2,640 | |
1959 | Icare IV | Walter Baroncini | 3.33 | 1:19.3 | 2,640 | |
1958 | Io d'Amour | Eddie Freundt | 2.82 | 1:20.4 | 2,620 | |
1957 | Gelinotte | Charlie Mills Charlie Mills Charles F. Mills was a Major League Baseball catcher. He played for the New York Mutuals in 1871 and 1872, appearing in 38 games and hitting .226. He died on April 9, 1874 in Brooklyn, New York.-External links:... |
1.41 | 1:20.2 | 2,640 | |
1956 | Gelinotte | Charlie Mills | - | 1:20.0 | 2,640 | |
1955 | Ejadon | Johannes Frömming | 7.00 | 1:18.9 | 2,640 | |
1954 | Mac Kinley | Willem H. Geersen | 4.76 | 1:21.5 | 2,600 | |
1953 | Scotch Thistle | Vicenti Ossani | 9.75 | 1:21.7 | 2,660 | |
1952 | Iran Scott | Carl A. Schoug | 5.91 | 1:22.8 | 2,640 | |
1951 | Iran Scott | Carl A. Schoug | 8.81 | 1:22.2 | 2,620 | |
1950 | Frances Bulwark Frances Bulwark Frances Bulwark was a Swedish standardbred racing trotter and brood mare by Bulwark out of Frances Great by Kaffir Axworthy.... |
Sören Nordin Sören Nordin Ernst Sören Nordin was a Swedish harness racing driver and trainer who later started a stable in America. Nordin won 3,221 races in 10 different countries as a driver, he won the Swedish Trotting Derby 11 times – still a record. In 1950, Nordin won the Prix d'Amérique, and in 1953 the Elitloppet... |
4.99 | 1:22.3 | 2,600 | |
1949 | Scotch Fez | Sören Nordin | 2.29 | 1:22.4 | 2,620 | |
1948 | Locomotive | Gunnar Nordin | 4.04 | 1:21.8 | 2,420 | |
1947 | Optimist | Gösta Nordin | 2.96 | 1,23,7 | 2,380 | |
1946 | Justus | Sören Nordin | 1.63 | 1:23.4 | 2,180 | |
1945 | Dieter Asa | Stig Karlsson | 7.37 | 1:23.6 | 2,200 | |
1944 | Exklusiv | Gösta Nordin | 3.57 | 1:23.8 | 2,180 | |
1943 | Volburn | Gösta Nordin | 2.75 | 1:22.9 | 2,180 | |
1942 | Trumps | Ragnar Thorngren | 4.71 | 1:23.3 | 2,180 | |
1941 | Big Noon | Gösta Nordin | 1.75 | 1:21.9 | 2,180 | |
1940 | Craftsman | Oscar Persson | 2.56 | 1:22.0 | 2,220 | |
1939 | Harper Hanover | Oscar Persson | 1.79 | 1:21.0 | 2,240 | |
1938 | Escape | Ragnar Thorngren | 1.59 | 1:21.9 | 2,200 | |
1937 | True Hanover | Ragnar Thorngren | 2.81 | 1:25.1 | 2,200 | |
1936 | Guy Montgomery P. | Paul P. Nielsen | 2.32 | 1:28.6 | 2,200 |