Berlin-Hoppegarten. International Race Programme

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1 Berlin-Hoppegarten International Race Programme 2016

2 The only 1400 m straight in Germany & and a 2350 m long galloping round course Excellent facilities for your owners & connections 2

3 Dear Madam/Sir, In 2015 three top international sportsmen returned victorious from their first visits to Hoppegarten. Luca Cumani s first ever German runner lifted the 125 th running of the Berlin Grand Prix with the Jamie Spencer ridden SECOND STEP, Chantilly trainer John Hammond was thrilled to win a 1200 m Listed Sprint on the same day. Since its return to Hoppegarten in 2011 the 2400 m Group 1 Berlin Grand Prix went abroad for the second time like Luca Cumani, Andre Fabre won the race at his first visit to Hoppegarten with MEANDRE. Following decades behind the Iron Curtain we are making big strides in putting Hoppegarten back on the international map. We offer attractive Owner and Trainer Benefits aimed at making your stay in Berlin and at Hoppegarten as comfortable and memorable as possible - please see page 3 for full details. Hoppegarten presents both a chance to capture black type in one of our nine Pattern races, and a unique cultural experience in the German capital city. Our seasonal highlight, the Group th Grosser Preis von Berlin, 175,000, 2400 m, 3yo + is the centrepiece of our two day Grand Prix Festival Meeting on 13 th and 14 th August. The meeting now features three Listed races over distance of 1200 m (Straight Course), 1600 m and 1800 m (fillies and mares only). Each carry prize money of 27,000 of which 16,000 is to the winner. On Saturday evening we will be holding our traditional Grand Prix Evening Reception at a stunning new location the historic Swiss Embassy in the centre of Berlin. The Group 3 Oleander-Rennen, 55,000, 3200 m on Whitsunday, May 15 th is Germany s best Cup race. Our partner Comer Group International also sponsors the Group 1 Palmerstown House Estate Irish St. Leger on The Curragh on September 11 th, 2016 and, in conjunction with Horse Racing Ireland, has arranged free entries in the St. Leger for the first three in the Oleander-Rennen. This Irish Raceday also features a new evening reception at the residence of the Irish Ambassador in Berlin the previous evening. The Group 2 Diana-Trial, 70,000, 2000 m, for 3yo fillies at level weights is Germany s leading Oaks Trial and will be run on Sunday, June 12 th. Since 1990 Hoppegarten stages the only national sporting event celebrating the Day of Germany Unity, our National Day on October 3 rd. Thousands of fans from all over Germany will come to Berlin for the 26 th running of the Group 3 pferdewetten.de Preis der Deutschen Einheit over 2000 m. This race boasts prize money of 75,000 higher than any other German Group 3 or Group 2 race for older horses. In addition to the three Listed races at the Grand Prix Festival Meeting mentioned above, we stage a further three Listed races, all with prize money of 27,000 ( 16,000 to the winner). In 2013 Hoppegarten was awarded the coveted status of a Landmark of National Importance. In April 2015 we announced the purchase of the historic 430 acre Neuenhagen training track located 2 km from the racecourse and 18 km from the centre of Berlin. Together with suitable partners we intend to turn Neuenhagen into a unique and state of the art racehorse training facility. We are currently in talks with the authorities to obtain planning permission for stabling and the improvement of the gallops. Please find full details on the Neuenhagen training track on page 7 of this brochure. I can assure you of a warm reception and a memorable race day experience at one of Europe s most historic tracks and of a great time in Berlin, Germany s re-emerging capital with its wealth of cultural attractions and its many fine yet affordable hotels and restaurants. Looking forward to welcoming you to Hoppegarten. With kind regards, Gerhard Schöningh Chairman & Owner of Berlin-Hoppegarten Racecourse 3

4 Travel allowances for horses (for runners in all Group races and in the Listed Races at the Grand Prix Festival Meeting) Great Britain 1,000 France 800 Ireland 1,200 Other countries on request The allowance is not payable in respect of horses that win prize money of 3,000 or more. Owner and Trainer benefits (for runners in all Group races and in the Listed Races at the Grand Prix Festival Meeting) Flight allowance of up 250 each for up to two return tickets up to two double rooms in a Berlin 5* hotel for up to two nights Limousine transfer service between airport, hotel and the racecourse Free lunch for up to four in a premium hospitality area Assistance with restaurants bookings and sightseeing Invitation to the Grand Prix Evening Reception at the Swiss Embassy in Berlin on August 13th Berlin Airports Berlin is well served with international flights from all destinations. Journey times by taxi to Hoppegarten are 40 minutes from Berlin-Schönefeld airport and 50 minutes from Berlin-Tegel airport. Enquiries For all queries please contact our International Representative: Liz Price Mob lizprice.racing@gmail.com 4

5 Entering horses trained abroad in German handicaps A horse trained abroad can now be entered in any handicap if it has won a flat race either in the current year or in the year before. This document only contains class B, C and D handicaps with prize money of 10,000 and above. The approximate UK rating corresponding to the minimum weight (52 kg or 8st 3lb) is shown for each handicap race. Please note that there is no maximum weight in handicaps under the German Rules of Racing. Class B Handicap 1 races Three races for horses rated *, 12,000 to the winner Class C Handicap 2 races Six races for horses rated *, 6,500 to the winner Sprint Series Final for horses rated 52 *, 12,500 to the winner Class D Handicap 2 races Four races for horses rated *, 5,500 or 6,500 to the winner * ratings shown are for four years old plus at the minimum weight to be carried of 52kg (8st 3lb), please see scale for three years old in the race programme Supplementary Entries Supplementary entries for all races can be made on the day of the declaration to run. The supplementary entry fees are as follows. For all Group races the supplementary entry fee is 10% of the prize money for the race. For all other races the supplementary entry fee is 175% of the total stakes. Course characteristics Hoppegarten boasts a galloping and fair turf track measuring 2350m (just under 12 furlongs) in circumference. The run in measures 550m (just under three furlongs) with a slightly uphill finish. Hoppegarten also has Germany s only 1400m (7 furlongs) straight course. Both tracks are 30 metres wide. Built on sandy subsoil, the tracks drains well and enjoys the benefit of a modern watering system. Consequently, extreme ground conditions are rare. 5

6 From Cold War casualty to Germany s most dynamic racecourse The rebirth of Hoppegarten A brief history of Berlin-Hoppegarten racecourse In 1829 Berlin became the second German city to stage thoroughbred racing. About 12 miles east of the city centre, Hoppegarten was the chosen location for a new green field racing and training centre and opened in Both the race course and the training tracks were continually improved and expanded. Hoppegarten soon became the centre of German racing, similar to Newmarket, Chantilly or The Curragh. All classic races, with the exception of the German Derby, were run at Hoppegarten, as well as most other major races in the German calendar. Until 1945 Hoppegarten was the leading national training center with about 1000 horses. Berlin racegoers adore CORRIDA, French winner of the 1937 Berlin Grand Prix and dual winner of the Prix de l Arc de Triomphe No other sport suffered more than horse racing from the division of Germany and Berlin. In 1945 Hoppegarten found itself behind the Iron Curtain. Champion racehorses were moved to new stables in West Germany by their capitalist owners, whilst racing fans amongst the two million West Berliners could no longer visit their track. German racing had lost its Headquarters. Racing continued through the communist era with about twenty meetings per year but crowds never reached the pre-war numbers. Post the fall of the wall the initial euphoria and attempts to restore Hoppegarten to its prewar eminence proved short lived. The turning point came when Federal government decided to privatize Hoppegarten by public tender. In 2008 racing fan Gerhard Schöningh became the new owner and racecourse chairman. A new chapter began as the track became Germany s only privately owned and operated racecourse. Schöningh, like any visitor to Hoppegarten, was inspired by the expansive, almost minimalist green of the racetrack, the four large stands dating from the Golden Twenties and the acres of sparkling white gravel under groups of mature trees in the public enclosures: At Hoppegarten 6

7 you can touch and feel history. When I used to ask people in West Berlin about Hoppegarten everyone knew the name something with horses, old, my granddad used to go there - was a typical reply. But hardly anyone had actually been there. I found this a very exciting opportunity - an iconic venue whose sport had been unknown to two million West Berliners for over a generation. Strategy Over the last seven years the team at Hoppegarten has been working hard to revive this important historic racing and training facility. Firstly, a lot of money went into creating attractive, value for money facilities for all target groups from families to corporate partners. Secondly the quality of the racing was improved significantly 9 of the 11 Hoppegarten meetings now boast a feature race of national or international importance. In 2011 the Group 1 Berlin Grand Prix (Grosser Preis von Berlin), a top level international Championship race, returned to its birth place Hoppegarten for the first time since The race could not have had a more prolific winner than German star filly DANEDREAM. She went on to win racing s most coveted international prizes such as the Prix de l Arc de Triomphe in Paris and the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot. International trainers Andre Fabre and Luca Cumani won the Group 1 with MEANDRE (2012) and SECOND STEP (2015) respectively. Thirdly Hoppegarten brought across the message that the track now stages major sporting events that are an exciting and fun day out for everyone. Engagement with the regional media and creative cross promotions and co-operations were instrumental here. Significant investments were made into Hoppegarten s training facilities. Completely separate from the racecourse and incorporating over 300 acres of woodland with 10 km of walking and trotting ground the facilities are second to none in Germany. Until 1945 the German Champion trainer was based in Hoppegarten in most years. In 2012 local trainer Roland Dzubasz achieved the feat of becoming the first German Champion Trainer from Hoppegarten in reunited Germany. In 2013 the Hoppegarten trainers had their best ever season since For the second year in a row the top two year old came from Hoppegarten. Hoppegarten horses achieved a record result in Group and Listed races with seven wins and seven places. In only six years Hoppegarten has seen spectacular growth and advanced from being an also ran ranking seventh amongst the big German racetracks to number three. Betting per race is up by over 50% and visitor numbers have doubled. The big days now regularly see crowds well above 10,000. In July 2013 Hoppegarten was granted the status of a Landmark of National Importance by the Federal Government. A multi-year investment programme co-funded by the public sector started immediately and architectural gems like the 1920s bandstand and the 1950s judge s tower can be seen in their freshly renovated glory, whilst a major stand will see its renovation completed during the 2016 season. Schöningh says: Everyone in racing and in Berlin knows that the rebirth of Germany s best race track and training centre could only happen because of the fall of the Wall. Hoppegarten is freely accessible again to visitors and top horses from anywhere in Berlin, Germany and from abroad. I am confident that Hoppegarten will continue to grow strongly and become the leading German racing and training centre once again. Historic 430-acre Neuenhagen training track purchased 25th September 2015 The Neuenhagen training track covers an area of 430 acres (training track and in-field 190 acres, woodland 100 acres, agricultural land 78 acres). The track is located only two km from Hoppegarten racecourse and 18 km from the centre of Berlin. Large areas of the estate are subject to nature and historic interest preservation orders. Until the post 1945 division of Germany and Berlin, Hoppegarten and Neuenhagen were the leading racecourse and training centre in Germany. 7

8 Following the privatisation of Hoppegarten racecourse and the Bollensdorf training track (518 acres in total) in 2008, the Neuenhagen training track, a key asset of Germany's former racing headquarters, has been under threat of being lost to racing. Having secured this strategic asset on the outskirts of Berlin, racecourse owner Gerhard Schöningh intends to develop the training track into a state of the art racehorse training facility, together with suitable partners. Built in 1910, the Neuenhagen training track boasts three oval turf tracks between 16 and 24 metres wide, with a total length of nearly 9,000 metres. Two tracks originally used to be watered. In addition, there is a 3,400 metre long dirt track. These facilities were unique in Germany and highly acclaimed by international experts in the 1930s who compared them favourably to the training facilities at Chantilly and Newmarket at that time. Until 1945 Neuenhagen was used by about 200 horses from top racing yards Schlenderhan, Graditz and Waldfried. Legendary racehorses like OLEANDER (Germany's first Arc runner in 1928) and SCHWARZGOLD were trained here. They and many others became cornerstones of the German breeding industry. From 1945 until 1990, under the communist regime, racehorse ownership was nationalised and horses of publicly owned racing yards like Graditz, Görlsdorf and Hoppegarten exercised on the track, including FAKTOTUM (East German Triple Crown and Moscow Gold Cup winner). Today about 40 racehorses, including some trotters still use the track on a regular basis. Schöningh says: "My ambition is to restore racing and training at Hoppegarten and Neuenhagen to its historic number one position in Germany. The dynamic capital Berlin provides us with a good backdrop for this plan. Securing this historic and well-located track for the future will benefit racing in Germany and is an important part of this strategy." International Race Programme 2016 Berlin-Hoppegarten Please note that this publication only lists races of interest to foreign horses i.e. all Groupand Listed races, weight for age races and Class B, C and D handicaps with total prize money of 10,000 and above. Please refer to the section General Information for further information on the track, entries, eligibility to run in handicaps etc. Please refer to the International Racing Bureau or to the DVR (German Racing Board) for updates or amendments to this programme. 8

9 Easter Sunday, March 27 th 2016 First race at Races to close on: Weights to be published on: Declarations to run by 9.00 a.m. on: Cancellation of declared runners by a.m. on: Tuesday, March 15 th Tuesday, March 15 th Tuesday, March 22 nd Wednesday, March 23 rd Tel.: Fax: st race: Preis des Gestüt Röttgen, Listed Race (Class A) For 4 yrs old and upwards, fillies and mares, 1600 metres (about 1 mile) Total prize fund 27,000 ( 16,000 to the winning horse, the second to receive 6,500, the third 3,000 and the fourth 1,500). Trophy to the winner, trainer and rider. Weights: 56.0kg (8st 11 ½ lb) Penalties: Fillies or mares that since 1 st July 2015 have won a Listed race or that have been second or third placed in a Group race, 1.5kg (3¼lb). Fillies or mares that have won several Listed races or a Group race since 1 st July 2015, 3kg (6 ½ lb). Stakes: 270 ( 135 to enter, 135 extra at the declaration to run) 2 nd race (Class D) Conditions race for three yrs olds that have not won a Class A, B or C race 1800 metres (about 1 mile and 1 furlong) Total prize fund 5,100 ( 3,000 to the winning horse, the second to receive 1,200, the third 600 and the fourth 300). A premium of 1,250 will be won by the owner of the German bred first time winner (No 21 German Rules of Racing). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Weights: 56.0kg (8st 11 ½lb) Penalties: For each race won 3kg (6 ½lb), second placed maidens 1kg (2 ¼lb), third placed maidens 0.5kg (1 lb) Stakes: 51 ( 26 to enter, 25 at the declaration to run) 3 rd race (Class D) For unraced three yr old fillies 1800 metres (about 1 mile and 1 furlong) Total prize fund 8,750 ( 5,000 to the winning horse, the second to receive 2,000, the third 1,000, the fourth 500 and the fifth 250). A premium of 1,250 will be won by the owner of the German bred first time winner (No 21 German Rules of Racing). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Weights: 58.0kg (9st 2lb) Stakes: 88 ( 44 to enter, 44 at the declaration to run) 4 th race (Class D) Conditions Race for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares that, since July 1 st 2015, have not won a Class A, B or C race 2000 metres (about 10 furlongs) Total prize fund 5,000 ( 3,000 to the winning horse, the second to receive 1,200, the third 500 and the fourth 300). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Weights: 56.0kg (8st 11 ½lb) Penalties: Since July 1 st 2015, for each Class D race won 3kg (6 ½lb), for each second place in a Class A - D race, 1kg (2 ¼lb), for each third place in Class A - D race 0.5kg (1 lb) Stakes: 50 ( 25 to enter, 25 at the declaration to run) 9

10 Sunday, April 24 th 2016 First race at Race 1 to close on: Tuesday, March 22 nd Races 2-5 to close on: Tuesday, April 12 th Weights to be published on: Tuesday, April 12 th 1 st forfeit for race 1 by: Monday, April 4 th 2 nd forfeit for race 1 by: Monday, April 18 th Declarations to run by a.m. on: Wednesday, April 20 th Cancellation of declared runners by 9.00 a.m. on Thursday, April 21 st Tel.: Fax: st race: Preis von Dahlwitz Listed Race (Class A) For 4 yrs old and upwards metres (about 1 ¼ miles) Total prize fund 27,000-16,000 to the winning horse, the second to receive 6,500, the third 3,000, the fourth 1,500. Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Weights: 58.0kg (9st 2 lb) Allowances: Since June 1 st 2015: horses that have not won a Group race 1kg (2 ¼lb), horses that have not been placed second or third in a Group race 2kg (4 ½lb), horses that have not won a Listed race 3kg (6 ½lb) Stakes: 270 ( 70 to enter, 90 at the 1 st forfeit, 110 at the 2 nd forfeit) 2 nd race (Class D) For unraced three yrs old 1800 metres (about 1 mile and 1 furlong) Total prize fund 8,750 ( 5,000 to the winning horse, the second to receive 2,000, the third 1,000, the fourth 500 and the fifth 250). A premium of 1,250 will be won by the owner of the German bred first time winner (No 21 German Rules of Racing). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Weights: 58.0kg (9st 2lb) Stakes: 88 ( 44 to enter, 44 at the declaration to run) 3 rd race (Class D) For three yr old maiden fillies 2000 metres (about 10 furlongs) Total prize fund 8,750 ( 5,000 to the winning horse, the second to receive 2,000, the third 1,000, the fourth 500 and the fifth 250). A premium of 1,250 will be won by the owner of the German bred first time winner (No 21 German Rules of Racing). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Penalties: Second placed maiden fillies 1kg (2 ¼lb), third placed maiden fillies 0.5kg (1 lb) Stakes: 88 ( 44 to enter, 44 at the declaration to run) 4 th race (Class D) Conditions Race for four yrs old and upwards that have not won a Class A, B or C race since August 1 st metres (about 1 ½ miles) Total prize fund 5,000 ( 3,000 to the winning horse, the second to receive 1,200, the third 500 and the fourth 300). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Weights: 56.0kg (8st 11 ½lb) Penalties: Since August 1 st, 2015: for each class D race won 3kg (6 ½lb), for each second place in a Class A, B, C or D race 1kg (2 ¼lb), for each third place in a Class A, B, C or D race 0,5kg (1 lb) Stakes: 50 ( 25 to enter, 25 at the declaration to run) 5 th race (Class C) Handicap II Race for four yrs old and upwards 2000 metres (1 ¼ miles) Total prize fund 12,000 ( 6,500 to the winning horse, the second to receive 2,500, the third 1,600, the fourth 1,000 and the fifth 400). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Weights: GAG 21.5 for three yrs old / GAG 14.0 for four years old and upwards (corresponds to a UK rating of 67 (for three year olds) and of 52 (for four year olds and upwards) at the minimum weight to be carried of 52kg Stakes: 120 ( 60 to enter, 60 at the declaration to run) 10

11 Whit Sunday, May 15 th 2016 First race at Race 1 to close on: Tuesday, April 5 th Race 3 5 to close on: Tuesday, May 3 rd Weights to be published on: Tuesday, May 3 rd 1 st forfeit for race 1 by: Monday, April 18 th 2 nd forfeit for race 1 by: Monday, May 9 th Declarations to run by 10 a.m. on: Wednesday, May 11 th Cancellation of declared runners by a.m. on: Thursday, May 12 th Tel.: Fax: st race: Comer Group International 45 th Oleander-Rennen Group 3 (Class A) For 4 yrs old and upwards 3200 metres (about 2 miles) Total prize fund 55,000-32,000 to the winning horse, the second to receive 12,000, the third 6,000, the fourth 3,000 and the fifth 2,000. Trophy to the winner, trainer and rider. The first, second and third placed horses of this race are entitled to a free entry in the Palmerstown House Estate Irish St. Leger, Group 1, 350,000 on September 11 th, 2016 at The Curragh in Ireland. Penalties: Since June 1 st 2015: winners of a Group 3 race 1kg (2 ¼lb), of a Group 2 race 2kg (4 ½lb), of a Group 1 race 3kg (6 ½lb) Allowances: Horses that, since June 1 st 2015, have not won a prize of 12,000 1kg (2 ¼lb) less. Stakes: 1,100 ( 290 to enter, 385 at the 1 st forfeit, 425 at the 2 nd forfeit) To enter by 10 a.m. on May 11 th 5,500 3 rd race (Class D) For three yrs old maidens 1600 metres (about 1 mile) Total prize fund 8,750 ( 5,000 to the winning horse, the second to receive 2,000, the third 1,000, fourth 500 and fifth 250). A premium of 1,250 will be won by the owner of the German bred first time winner (No 21 German Rules of Racing). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Penalties: Second placed maidens 1kg (2 ¼lb), third placed maidens 0.5kg (1 lb) Stakes: 88 ( 44 to enter, 44 at the declaration to run) 4 th race (Class D) Conditions Race for three yrs old fillies and mares that have not won a Class A, B or C race 2000 metres (about 10 furlongs) Total prize fund 5,100 ( 3,000 to the winning horse, the second to receive 1,200, the third 600 and the fourth 300). A premium of 1,250 will be won by the owner of the German bred first time winner (No 21 German Rules of Racing). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Weights: 56.0kg (8st 11 ½lb) Penalties: For each Class D race won 3kg (6 ½lb), for each second place in a Class A - D race, 1kg (2 ¼lb), for each third place in Class A - D race 0.5kg (1 lb) Stakes: 51 ( 26 to enter, 25 at the declaration to run) 5 th race (Class C) Handicap Race II for three yrs old and upwards 2000 metres (about 1 mile and 2 furlongs) Total prize fund 12,000 ( 6,500 to the winning horse, the second to receive 2,500, the third 1,600, the fourth 1,000 and the fifth 400). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Weights: GAG 21.0 for three years old / GAG 14.0 for four years old and upwards (corresponds to a UK rating of 66 (for three year olds) and of 52 (for four year olds and upwards) at the minimum weight to be carried of 52kg Stakes: 120 ( 60 to enter, 60 at the declaration to run) 11

12 Wednesday, June 1 st 2016 First race at Races to close on: Weights to be published on: Declarations to run by 9.00 a.m. on: Cancellation of declared runners by a.m. on: Tuesday, May 24 th Tuesday, May 24 th Friday, May 27 th Monday, May 30 th Tel.: Fax: st race (Class D) For three yrs old maidens 2000 metres (about 10 furlongs) Total prize fund 6,000 ( 3,000 to the winning horse, the second to receive 1,200, the third 900, the fourth 600 and the fifth 300). A premium of 1,250 will be won by the owner of the German bred first time winner (No 21 German Rules of Racing). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Penalties: Second placed horses 1kg (2 ¼lb), third placed horses 0.5kg (1 lb) Stakes: 60 ( 30 to enter, 30 at the declaration to run) 2 nd race (Class F) Conditions Race for four yrs old and upwards that have not won a Class A - E race since October 1 st metres (about 1 mile and 1 furlong) Total prize fund 5,000 ( 2,500 to the winning horse, the second to receive 1,000, the third 750, the fourth 500 and the fifth 250). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Weights: 56.0kg (8st 11 ½lb) Penalties: Since October 1 st 2015: for each race won 3kg (6 ½lb), for each second place 1kg (2 ¼lb), for each third place 0.5kg (1 lb) Stakes: 50 ( 25 to enter, 25 at the declaration to run) 3 rd race (Class D) Handicap II Race for three yrs old and upwards - Qualifier for the Hoppegarten Sprint Series 1200 metres straight course (about 6 furlongs) Total prize fund 10,000 ( 5,500 to the winning horse, the second to receive 2,000, the third 1,250, the fourth 850 and the fifth 400). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Runners in any of the qualifiers for the Hoppegarten Sprint Series as well as runners in the Hoppegartener Sprint Cup (LR, 1000m, 24 th July), in the Westminster Fliegerpreis (LR, 1200m, 14 th July) and in the BBAG Sales Race (1400m, 17 th September) are entitled to be entered for the Hoppegartener Sprint Series Final on 3 rd October, 2015, prize money 25,000. Please see page 18 for the full conditions of this race. Weights: GAG 13.5 for three years old / GAG 10.0 for four years old and upwards (corresponds to a UK rating of 51 (for three year olds) and of 44 (for four year olds and upwards) at the minimum weight to be carried of 52kg Stakes: 100 ( 50 to enter, 50 at the declaration to run) 12

13 Sunday, June 12 th 2016 First race at Race 1 to close on: Tuesday, March 29 th Race 2 5 to close on: Tuesday, May 31 st Weights to be published on: Tuesday, May 31 st 1 st forfeit for race 1 by: Monday, April 18 th 2 nd forfeit for race 1 by: Monday, May 9 th 3 rd forfeit for race 1 by: Monday, June 6 th Declarations to run by a.m. on: Wednesday, June 8 th Cancellation of declared runners by a.m. on: Thursday, June 9 th Tel.: Fax: st race: Diana-Trial Group 2 (Class A) For 3 yrs old fillies only metres (about 1 ¼ miles) Total prize fund 70,000-40,000 to the winning filly, the second to receive 15,500, the third 8,000, the fourth 4,000 and the fifth 2,500). Trophy to the winner, trainer and rider. Weights: 58.0kg (9st 2lb) Stakes: 1,400 ( 250 to enter, 300 extra at the 1 st forfeit, 400 at the 2 nd forfeit, 450 at the 3 rd forfeit) To enter by 10 a.m. on June 8 th 7,000 2nd race (Class D) For three yrs old maiden fillies 2000 metres (about 1 ¼ miles) Total prize fund 8,750 ( 5,000 to the winning horse, the second to receive 2,000, the third 1,000, the fourth 500 and the fifth 250). A premium of 1,250 will be won by the owner of the German bred first time winner (No 21 German Rules of Racing). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Penalties: Second placed maiden fillies 1kg (2 ¼lb), third placed maiden fillies 0.5kg (1 lb) Stakes: 88 ( 44 to enter, 44 at the declaration to run) 3 rd race (Class D) Conditions Race for three yrs old that have not won a Class A - C race 2200 metres (about 11 furlongs) Total prize fund 5,100 ( 3,000 to the winning horse, the second to receive 1,200, the third 600 and the fourth 300). A premium of 1,250 will be won by the owner of the German bred first time winner (No 21 German Rules of Racing). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Weights: 56.0kg (8st 11 ½lb) Penalties: for each Class D race won 3kg (6 ½lb), for each maiden second place 1kg (2 ¼lb), for each maiden third place 0.5kg (1 lb) Stakes: 51 ( 26 to enter, 25 at the declaration to run) 4 th race (Class B) Handicap I Race for three yrs old and upwards 2400 metres (about 1 ½ miles) Total prize fund 22,500 ( 12,000 to the winning horse, the second to receive 5,000, the third 3,000, the fourth 1,500 and the fifth 1,000). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Weights: GAG 31.0 for three years old / GAG for four years old and upwards (corresponds to a UK rating of 86 (for three year olds) and of 72 (for four year olds and upwards) at the minimum weight to be carried of 52kg Stakes: 225 ( 113 to enter, 112 at the declaration to run) 5 th race (Class C) Handicap II Race for three yrs old and upwards metres (about 1 mile) Total prize fund 12,000 ( 6,500 to the winning horse, the second to receive 2,500, the third 1,600, the fourth 1,000 and the fifth 400). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Weights: GAG 19.0 for three years old / GAG 14.0 for four years old and upwards (corresponds to a UK rating of 62 (for three year olds) and of 52 (for four year olds and upwards) at the minimum weight to be carried of 52kg Stakes: 120 ( 60 to enter, 60 at the declaration to run) 13

14 Sunday, July 24 th 2016 First race at Race 1 to close on: Tuesday, June 7 th Race 2 5 to close on: Tuesday, July 12 th Weights to be published on: Tuesday, July 12 th 1 st forfeit for race 1 by: Monday, June 27 th 2 nd forfeit for race 1 by: Monday, July 18 th Declarations to run by 10 a.m. on: Wednesday, July 20 th Cancellation of declared runners by a.m. on: Thursday, July 21 st Tel.: Fax: st race: Hoppegartener Sprint Cup Listed Race (Class A) For 3 yrs old and upwards metres straight course (about 5 furlongs) Total prize fund 27,000-16,000 to the winner, the second to receive 6,500, the third 3,000, the fourth 1,500. Trophy to the winner, trainer and rider. Runners in this race are entitled to be entered for the Hoppegartener Sprint Series Final on 3 rd October, 2016, prize money 25,000. Please see page 18 for the full conditions of this race. Weight: 55.0kg (8st 9lb) for 3 yrs olds and 57kg (9st) for 4 yrs old and upwards Penalties: Horses that, since May 1 st 2015, have won a Listed race or have been placed second or third in a Group race, 1.5kg (3¼ lb). Horses that have won several Listed races or a Group race since May 1 st, 2015, 3kg (6 ½lb). Stakes: 270 ( 70 to enter, 90 extra at the 1 st forfeit, 110 at the 2 nd forfeit) 2 nd race (Class D) For three yrs old maidens 2000 metres (about 1 ¼ miles) Total prize fund 5,100 ( 3,000 to the winning horse, the second to receive 1,200, the third 600 and fourth 300). A premium of 1,250 will be won by the owner of the German bred first time winner (No 21 German Rules of Racing). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Penalties: Since January 1 st 2016 second placed horses 1kg (2 ¼lb), third placed horses 0.5kg (1 lb) Stakes: 51 ( 26 to enter, 25 at the declaration to run) 3 rd race (Class E) For four yrs old and upwards maidens 1800 metres (about 9 furlongs) Total prize fund 4,000 ( 2,400 to the winning horse, the second to receive 900, the third 450 and fourth 250). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Penalties: Since January 1 st 2016 second placed maidens 1kg (2 ¼lb), third placed maidens 0.5kg (1 lb) Stakes: 40 ( 20 to enter, 20 at the declaration to run) 4 th race (Class F) Conditions race for four yrs old and upwards that have not won a Class A E race since January 1 st, metres (about 1 mile) Total prize fund 4,000 ( 2,400 to the winning horse, the second to receive 900, the third 450, the fourth 250). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Weights: 55.0kg (8st 9lb.) Penalties: Since January 1 st 2016: for each race won 3kg (6 ½lb), second placed 1kg (2 ¼lb), third placed 0.5kg (1 lb) Stakes: 40 ( 20 to enter, 20 at the declaration to run) 5 th race (Class D) Handicap II Race for three yrs old and upwards - Qualifier for the Hoppegarten Sprint Series 1200 metres straight course (about 6 furlongs) Total prize fund 12,000 ( 6,500 to the winning horse, the second to receive 2,500, the third 1,600, the fourth 1,000 and the fifth 400). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Runners in any of the qualifiers for the Hoppegarten Sprint Series as well as runners in the Hoppegartener Sprint Cup (LR, 1000m, 24 th July), in the Westminster Fliegerpreis (LR, 1200m, 14 th August) and in the BBAG Sales Race (1400m, 17 th September) are entitled to be entered for the Hoppegartener Sprint Series Final on 3 rd October, 2015, prize money 25,000. Please see page 18 for the full conditions of this race. Weights: GAG 12.5 for three years old / GAG 10.0 for four years old and upwards (corresponds to a UK rating of 49 (for three year olds) and of 44 (for four year olds and upwards) at the minimum weight to be carried of 52kg Stakes: 120 ( 60 to enter, 60 at the declaration to run) 14

15 Saturday, August 13 th 2015 First race at Race 1 to close on: Tuesday, June 28 th Race 2 5 to close on: Tuesday, August 2 nd Weights to be published on: Tuesday, August 2 nd 1 st forfeit for race 1 by: Monday, July 18 th 2 nd forfeit for race 1 by: Monday, August 8 th Declarations to run by 10 a.m. on: Tuesday, August 9 th Cancellation of declared runners by a.m. on: Wednesday, August 10 th Tel.: Fax: st race Hoppegartener Sommerpreis Listed Race (Class A) For three yrs olds and upwards m (about 8 furlongs) Total Prize Fund 27,000 ( 16,000 to the winning horse, the second to receive 6,500, the third 3,000 and the fourth 1,500). Trophy to the winning owner, trainer and rider. Weights: 3-y-o 54 kg (8st 6lb), 4-y-o and up 57.0 kg (9st) Penalties: Since August 1 st 2015: winners of a Listed race or horses that have been placed second or third in a Group race 1.5 kg (3 ¼lb), winners of several Listed races or of a Group race 3 kg (6 ½lb). Allowances: Horses that have not won or been placed second or third in a Group race, or that have not won a Listed race 1kg (2 ¼lb) Stakes: 270 ( 70 to enter, 90 at the 1 st forfeit, 110 at the 2 nd forfeit) 2 nd race (Class D) For two yr old maidens 1200 metres straight course (about 6 furlongs) Total prize fund 5,100 ( 3,000 to the winning horse, the second to receive 1,200, the third 600 and the fourth 300). A premium of 1,250 will be won by the owner of the German bred first time winner (No 21 German Rules of Racing). An EBF-Premium of 3,000 will be won by the owner of the first time winner eligible for an EBF premium. Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Penalties: Second placed maidens 1kg (2 ¼lb), third placed maidens 0.5kg (1 lb) Stakes: 51 ( 26 to enter, 25 at the declaration to run) 3rd race (Class D) For three yrs old maiden fillies 1600 metres (about 1 mile) Total prize fund 5,100 ( 3,000 to the winning horse, the second to receive 1,200, the third 600 and the fourth 300). A premium of 1,250 will be won by the owner of the German bred first time winner (No 21 German Rules of Racing). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Penalties: Second placed maiden fillies 1kg (2 ¼lb), third placed maiden fillies 0.5kg (1 lb) Stakes: 51 ( 26 to enter, 25 at the declaration to run) 4 th race (Class B) Handicap I Race for three yrs old and upwards 2200 metres (about 1 mile and 3 furlongs) Total prize fund 22,500 ( 12,000 to the winning horse, the second to receive 5,000, the third 3,000, the fourth 1,500 and the fifth 1,000). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Weights: GAG 28.5 for three years old / GAG for four years old and upwards (corresponds to a UK rating of 81 (for three year olds) and of 72 (for four year olds and upwards) at the minimum weight to be carried of 52kg Stakes: 225 ( 113 to enter, 112 at the declaration to run) 5 th race (Class D) Handicap II Race for three yrs old and upwards - Qualifier for the Hoppegarten Sprint Series 1200 metres straight course (about 6 furlongs) Total prize fund 10,000 ( 5,500 to the winning horse, the second to receive 2,000, the third 1,250, the fourth 850 and the fifth 400). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Runners in any of the qualifiers for the Hoppegarten Sprint Series as well as runners in the Hoppegartener Sprint Cup (LR, 1000m, 24 th July), in the Westminster Fliegerpreis (LR, 1200m, 14 th August) and in the BBAG Sales Race (1400m, 27 th September) are entitled to be entered for the Hoppegartener Sprint Series Final on 3 rd October, 2015, prize money 25,000. Please see page 18 for the full conditions of this race. Weights: GAG 14.0 for three years old / GAG 12.0 for four years old and upwards (corresponds to a UK rating of 52 (for three year olds) and of 48 (for four year olds and upwards) at the minimum weight to be carried of 52kg Stakes: 100 ( 50 to enter, 50 at the declaration to run) 15

16 Sunday, August 14 th 2016 First race at Race 1 to close on: Tuesday, May 24 th Race 2 and 3 to close on: Tuesday, June 28 th Race 4 and 5 to close on: Tuesday, August 2 nd Weights to be published on: Tuesday, August 2 nd 1 st forfeit for race 1 by: Monday, June 27 th 2 nd forfeit for race 1, 1 st forfeit for race 2 and 3 by: Monday, July 18 th 3 rd forfeit for race 1, 2 nd forfeit for race 2 and 3 by: Monday, August 8 th Declarations to run by 10 a.m. on: Wednesday, August 10 th Cancellation of declared runners by a.m. on: Thursday, August 11 th Tel.: Fax: st race: 126 th Grosser Preis von Berlin Group 1 (Class A) For three yrs old and upwards 2400 metres (about 1 ½ miles) Total prize fund 175,000, 110,000 to the winning horse, the second to receive 40,000, the third 15,000 and the fourth 10,000. Trophy to the winner, to the trainer and to the rider. Weights: 55.0kg (8st 9lb) for three yrs old and 60.0kg (9st 6lb) for four yrs old and upwards Stakes: 3,500 ( 700 to enter, 800 extra at the 1 st forfeit, 900 at the 2 nd forfeit, 1,100 at the 3 rd forfeit) To enter by 10 a.m. on August 10 th 17,500 2 nd race: Westminster Fliegerpreis Listed Race (Class A) For 3 yrs old and upwards 1200 metres Straight Course (about 6 furlongs) Total prize fund 27,000-16,000 to the winning horse, the second to receive 6,500, the third 3,000, the fourth 1,500. Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Runners in this race are entitled to be entered for the Hoppegartener Sprint Series Final on 3 rd October, 2016, prize money 25,000. Please see page 18 for the full conditions of this race. The winner of this race gains an automatic and free of charge entry for the Goldene Peitsche, Group 3, 1200m (6 furlongs) at Baden-Baden on August 28 th, Weights: 55.0kg (8st 9lb) for three yrs old and 57kg (9st) for four yrs old and upwards Penalties: Horses which, since January 1 st 201, have won a Listed Race or have been placed second or third in a Group race, 1.5kg (3 ¼lb), winners of more than one Listed race or of a Group race since January 1 st 2016, 3kg (6 ½lb) Stakes: 270 ( 70 to enter, 90 extra at the 1 st forfeit, 110 at the 2 nd forfeit) 3rd race: Hoppegartener Stutenpreis Listed Race (Class A) For 3 yrs old and upwards fillies and mares metres (about 9 furlongs) Total prize fund 27,000-16,000 to the winning horse, the second to receive 6,500, the third 3,000, the fourth 1,500. Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Weights: 54.5kg (8st 8lb) for three yrs old fillies and 58.0kg (9st 2lb) for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares Penalties: Since January 1 st 2016: horses that have won a Listed race or have been placed second or third in a Group race 1.5kg (3 ¼lb), horses that have won more than one Listed race or a Group race 3kg (6 ½lb) Stakes: 270 ( 70 to enter, 90 at the 1 st forfeit, 110 at the 2 nd forfeit) 4th race (Class D) For three yr old maidens 2400 metres (about 1 ½ miles) Total prize fund 5,100 ( 3,000 to the winning horse, the second to receive 1,200, the third 600 and the fourth 300). A premium of 1,250 will be won by the owner of the German bred first time winner (No 21 German Rules of Racing). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Penalties: Since January 1 st 2016: second placed maidens 1kg (2 ¼lb), third placed maidens 0.5kg (1 lb) Stakes: 51 ( 26 to enter, 25 at the declaration to run) 5 th race (Class C) Handicap II Race for three yrs old and upwards 2000 metres (about 1 ¼ miles) Total prize fund 12,000 ( 6,500 to the winning horse, the second to receive 2,500, the third 1,600, the fourth 1,000 and the fifth 400). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Weights: GAG 18.0 for three years old / GAG for four years old and upwards (corresponds to a UK rating of 60 (for three year olds) and of 52 (for four year olds and upwards) at the minimum weight to be carried of 52kg Stakes: 120 ( 60 to enter, 60 at the declaration to run) 16

17 Saturday, September 17 th 2016 First race at Races 2-5 to close on: Weights to be published on: Declarations to run by 10 a.m. on: Cancellation of declared runners by a.m. on: Tuesday, September 6 th Tuesday, September 6 th Tuesday, September 13 th Wednesday, September 14 th Tel.: Fax: nd race (Class D) Conditions race for two yr olds that have not won a Class A, B or C race metres Straight Course (about 7 furlongs) Total prize fund 6,000 ( 3,500 to the winning horse, the second to receive 1,400, the third 700, the fourth 400). A premium of 1,250 will be won by the owner of the German bred first time winner (No 21 German Rules of Racing). An EBF-Premium of 3,000 will be won by the owner of the first time winner eligible for an EBF premium. Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Weights: 56.0kg (8st 11 ½lb) Penalties: For each class D race won 3kg (6 ½lb), second placed maidens 1kg (2 ¼lb), third placed maidens 0.5kg (1 lb) Stakes: 60 ( 30 to enter, 30 at the declaration to run) 3 rd race (Class C) Handicap II Race for three yrs old and upwards 2000 metres (about 1 ¼ miles) Total prize fund 12,000 ( 6,500 to the winning horse, the second to receive 2,500, the third 1,600, the fourth 1,000 and the fifth 400). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Weights: GAG 18.5 for three years old / GAG for four years old and upwards (corresponds to a UK rating of 61 (for three year olds) and of 56 (for four year olds and upwards) at the minimum weight to be carried of 52kg Stakes: 120 ( 60 to enter, 60 at the declaration to run) 4th race (Class D) Handicap II Race for three yrs old and upwards - Qualifier for the Hoppegarten Sprint Series 1200 metres straight course (about 6 furlongs) Total prize fund 12,000 ( 6,500 to the winning horse, the second to receive 2,500, the third 1,600, the fourth 1,000 and the fifth 400). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Runners in any of the qualifiers for the Hoppegarten Sprint Series as well as runners in the Hoppegartener Sprint Cup (LR, 1000m, 24 th July), in the Westminster Fliegerpreis (LR, 1200m, 14 th August) and in the BBAG Sales Race (1400m, 17 th September) are entitled to be entered for the Hoppegartener Sprint Series Final on 3 rd October, 2015, prize money 25,000. Please see page 18 for the full conditions of this race. Weights: GAG 13.0 for three years old / GAG 12.0 for four years old and upwards (corresponds to a UK rating of 50 (for three year olds) and of 48 (for four year olds and upwards) at the minimum weight to be carried of 52kg Stakes: 120 ( 60 to enter, 60 at the declaration to run) 17

18 Monday, October 3 rd 2016 (German National Day) First race at Race 1 to close on: Tuesday, August 2 nd Races 2-6 to close on: Tuesday, September 20 th Weights to be published on: Tuesday, September 20 th 1 st forfeit for race 1 by: Monday, August 22 nd 2 nd forfeit for race 1 by: Monday, September 26 th Declarations to run by 10 a.m. on: Wednesday, September 28 th Cancellation of declared runners by a.m. on: Thursday, September 29 th Tel.: Fax: st race: pferdewetten.de 26 th Preis der Deutschen Einheit Group 3 (Class A) For three yrs old and upwards metres (about 10 furlongs) Total prize fund 75,000 ( 45,000 to the winning horse, the second to receive 16,000, the third 7,000, the fourth 4,500 and the fifth 2,500). Trophy to the winner, trainer and rider. for three yrs old, 59.0kg (9st 4lb) for four yrs old and upwards Stakes: 1,500 ( 375 to enter, 525 at the 1 st forfeit, 600 at the 2 nd forfeit) To enter by 10 a.m. on September 28 th 7,500 2 nd race (Class D) Conditions race for two yr olds that have not won a Class A, B or C race 1600 metres (about 1 mile) Total prize fund 6,000 ( 3,500 to the winning horse, the second to receive 1,400, the third 700 and the fourth 400). A premium of 1,250 will be won by the owner of the German bred first time winner (No 21 German Rules of Racing). An EBF-Premium of 3,000 will be won by the owner of the first time winner eligible for an EBF premium. Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Weights: 56.0kg (8st 11 ½lb) Penalties: For each class D race won 3kg (6 ½lb), second placed maidens 1kg (2 ¼lb), third placed maidens 0.5kg (1 lb) Stakes: 60 ( 30 to enter, 30 at the declaration to run) 3 rd race (Class D) Conditions race for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares that have not won a race since April 1 st metres (about 1 ¼ miles) Total prize fund 5,100 ( 3,000 to the winning horse, the second to receive 1,200, the third 600 and the fourth 300). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Penalties: First place 2kg (4 ½lb), Allowances: Since April 1 st 2016: fillies and mares that have not been placed second 1 kg (2 ½lb), that have not been placed second or third 2kg (4 ½lb) Stakes: 51 ( 26 to enter, 25 at the declaration to run) 4 th race (Class B) Handicap I Race for three yrs old and upwards 1800 metres (about 1 mile and 1 furlong) Total prize fund 22,500 ( 12,000 to the winning horse, the second to receive 5,000, the third 3,000, the fourth 1,500 and the fifth 1,000). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Weights: GAG 27.5 for three years old / GAG for four years old and upwards (corresponds to a UK rating of 79 (for three year olds) and of 76 (for four year olds and upwards) at the minimum weight to be carried of 52kg Stakes: 225 ( 113 to enter, 112 at the declaration to run) 5 th race (Class C) Handicap II Race for three yrs old and upwards - Finale for the Hoppegarten Sprint Series 1200 metres straight course (about 6 furlongs) Total prize fund 25,000 ( 12,500 to the winning horse, the second to receive 5,000, the third 3,750, the fourth 2,500 and the fifth 1,250). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Runners in any of the qualifiers for the Hoppegarten Sprint Series as well as runners in the Hoppegartener Sprint Cup (LR, 1000m, 24 th July), in the Westminster Fliegerpreis (LR, 1200m, 14 th August) and in the BBAG Sales Race (1400m, 17 th September) are entitled to be entered for this race. No entry fee is payable in respect of horses that have run (from start to finish and with betting on that horse not suspended) in at least two of the aforementioned races. 18

19 Weights: GAG 14.5 for three years old / GAG 14.0 for four years old and upwards (corresponds to a UK rating of 53 (for three year olds) and of 52 (for four year olds and upwards) at the minimum weight to be carried of 52kg Stakes: 250 ( 125 to enter, 125 at the declaration to run) 6 th race (Class C) Handicap II Race for three yrs old and upwards 1800 metres (about 1 mile and 1 furlong) Total prize fund 12,000 ( 6,500 to the winning horse, the second to receive 2,500, the third 1,600, the fourth 1,000 and the fifth 400). Memento to the winner, trainer and rider. Weights: GAG 19.5 for three years old / GAG for four years old and upwards (corresponds to a UK rating of 63 (for three year olds) and of 60 (for four year olds and upwards) at the minimum weight to be carried of 52kg Stakes: 120 ( 60 to enter, 60 at the declaration to run) You can be assured a tremendous atmosphere 19

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