Åby Stora Pris

Åby Stora Pris (literally "Åby Grand Prize") is an annual Group One harness event for trotters that is held at Åby Racetrack in Mölndal, 10 km south of Gothenburg, Sweden.[1] Åby Stora Pris has taken place since 1936, the same year Åby Racetrack was opened.[2][3] In 2008, the purse of the event was approximately US$359,000 (SEK2,400,000).[4] Åby Stora Pris is part of the European Grand Circuit.[5]

Åby Stora Pris
Group One International race
LocationÅby Racetrack, Mölndal,
 Sweden
Inaugurated1936
Race typeHarness race for standardbred trotters
WebsiteÅby Stora Pris (Swedish)
Race information
Distance1,640 meters (1.02 miles)
TrackLeft-handed 1,000 meter track (0.62 mile)
QualificationInvitational, 4 years or older
Purse≈US$359,000

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.[6]

With the exception of 1981, a motorized starting gate has been used to launch the race since 1979.[7]

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.[7]

The event is invitational, meaning only invited horses can participate.[2] To come in contention for invitations, a horse must be of age four or above.[4]

Past winners

Horses with most wins
  • 2 - Sebastian K. (2012, 2013)
  • 2 - Gidde Palema (2003, 2005)
  • 2 - Victory Tilly (2000, 2002)
  • 2 - Zoogin (1995, 1996)
  • 2 - Idéal du Gazeau (1981, 1982)
  • 2 - Lyon (1970, 1972)
  • 2 - Gelinotte (1956, 1957)
  • 2 - Iran Scott (1951, 1952)[7]

Sires with at least two winning offsprings
  • 3 - Scotland (Scotch Thistle, Scotch Fez, Locomotive)
  • 3 - Bulwark (Frances Bulwark, 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)[7]

Mares with at least two winning offsprings
  • 2 - My Sister Lou (Big Noon, Exklusiv)[7]

Drivers with most wins

Other note

Frances Bulwark is the only mare 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.[7]

All winners of Åby Stora Pris
Year Horse Driver Country of owner Odds of winner Winning time Distance in meters
2013Sebastian K.Jorma Kontio  Sweden1:11.5[8]1,640
2012Sebastian K.Åke Svanstedt  Sweden1,640
2011Rapide LebelEric Raffin  France1,640
2010Lisa AmericaTorbjörn Jansson  Italy1,640
2009Torvald PalemaÅke Svanstedt  Sweden1,640
2008Garland KronosLutfi Kolgjini  Sweden2.94[9]1:13.1[8]1,640
2007Giant SupermanFredrik B. Larsson  Sweden2.14[9]1:13.5[8]1,640
2006Red Chili PiratÖrjan Kihlström  Sweden7.01/5.82[10]1:11.3/1:11.6[11]1,640
2005Gidde PalemaÅke Svanstedt  Sweden1.41[9]1:13.3[8]1,640
2004SteinlagerPer Oleg Midfjeld  Norway7.141:13.52,140
2003Gidde PalemaÅke Svanstedt  Sweden2.201:12.12,140
2002Victory TillyStig H. Johansson  Sweden1.281:13.52,140
2001Etain RoyalJorma Kontio  Finland10.161:13.12,140
2000Victory TillyStig H. Johansson  Sweden1.591:13.32,140
1999Général du PommeauJules Lepennetier  France1.471:14.42,140
1998Rite On LineAtle Hamre  Norway9.331:14.32,140
1997Gentle StarGunleif Tollefsen  Norway2.611:15.02,140
1996ZooginÅke Svanstedt  Sweden2.011:14.32,140
1995ZooginÅke Svanstedt  Sweden4.811:13.62,140
1994Houston LaukkoJorma Kontio  Finland38.611:13.82,140
1993Queen L.Stig H. Johansson  Sweden3.331:13.22,140
1992Sea CoveJoseph Verbeeck  Germany15.321:14.52,140
1991Prince MysticAtle Hamre  Norway10.541:14.02,140
1990Reve d'UdonYves Dreux  France2.571:14.02,140
1989QuellouPierre Levesque  France8.431:14.92,140
1988OurasiJean-René Gougeon  France1.731:14.52,140
1987Jet RibbHans G. Eriksson  Sweden8.211:14.82,140
1986Utah BulwarkStig H. Johansson  Sweden1.371:14.32,140
1985Minou du DonjonOlle Goop  France1.371:15.42,140
1984The OnionStig H. Johansson  Sweden3.801:14.82,140
1983LegolasThomas Nilsson  Sweden13.211:14.62,140
1982Idéal du GazeauEugène Lefèvre  France2.201:15.62,140
1981Idéal du GazeauEugène Lefèvre  France1.611:18.42,140
1980Express GaxeGunnar Axelryd  Sweden2.961:15.02,140
1979Hadol du VivierJean-René Gougeon  France2.221:15.52,140
1978Charme AsserdalHeikki Korpi  Finland8.721:16.92,140
1977Micko TillyOlle Lindqvist  Sweden9.041:16.32,640
1976Dines P.Michel Feuillet  France11.741:18.92,620
1975Race cancelled
1974KnabeOlle Goop  Sweden5.921:18.62,600
1973Bill D.André L. Dreux  France2.681:17.82,620
1972LyonOlle Elfstrand  Sweden1.861:21.32,600
1971Harper ArrowLennart Stjernlöf  Sweden2.861:21.02,600
1970LyonOlle Elfstrand  Sweden1.661.20,42,600
1969FairlandUno Swed  Sweden9.661:21.22,600
1968PulemjotStig H. Nilsson  Sweden13.301:19.82,600
1967Lill MavilSvenning Eriksson  Sweden6.841:24.02,600
1966OrlofAlgot Scott  Sweden9.771:19.92,600
1965Pluvier IIIGunnar Nordin  Sweden3.481:19.82,620
1964Frances NibsOlle Andersson  Sweden7.361:21.32,620
1963Oscar R.L.Henri Levesque  France2.071:20.42,620
1962AprilsnarKaj Hansen  Denmark48.631:23.02,600
1961KracovieRaoul Vercruysse  France1.751:19.02,620
1960Hairos IIWillem H. Geersen  Netherlands1.901:18.62,640
1959Icare IVWalter Baroncini  France3.331:19.32,640
1958Io d'AmourEddie Freundt  West Germany2.821:20.42,620
1957GelinotteCharlie Mills  France1.411:20.22,640
1956GelinotteCharlie Mills  France-1:20.02,640
1955EjadonJohannes Frömming  West Germany7.001:18.92,640
1954Mac KinleyWillem H. Geersen  Netherlands4.761:21.52,600
1953Scotch ThistleVicenti Ossani  Italy9.751:21.72,660
1952Iran ScottCarl A. Schoug  Sweden5.911:22.82,640
1951Iran ScottCarl A. Schoug  Sweden8.811:22.22,620
1950Frances BulwarkSören Nordin  Sweden4.991:22.32,600
1949Scotch FezSören Nordin  Sweden2.291:22.42,620
1948LocomotiveGunnar Nordin  Sweden4.041:21.82,420
1947OptimistGösta Nordin  Sweden2.961,23,72,380
1946JustusSören Nordin  Sweden1.631:23.42,180
1945Dieter AsaStig Karlsson  Sweden7.371:23.62,200
1944ExklusivGösta Nordin  Sweden3.571:23.82,180
1943VolburnGösta Nordin  Sweden2.751:22.92,180
1942TrumpsRagnar Thorngren  Sweden4.711:23.32,180
1941Big NoonGösta Nordin  Sweden1.751:21.92,180
1940CraftsmanOscar Persson  Sweden2.561:22.02,220
1939Harper HanoverOscar Persson  Sweden1.791:21.02,240
1938EscapeRagnar Thorngren  Sweden1.591:21.92,200
1937True HanoverRagnar Thorngren  Sweden2.811:25.12,200
1936Guy Montgomery P.Paul P. Nielsen  Sweden2.321:28.62,200[7]

See also

References
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  2. Olsson, Daniel (2007-08-22). "...och snart stundar Åby Stora". travnet.se (in Swedish). Travnet. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
  3. "Göteborgs Galoppsällskaps historia". goteborggalopp.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 2009-02-22.
  4. "Travsport.se - Resultat". travsport.se (in Swedish). STC. Retrieved 2009-02-20.
  5. "European Grand Circuit 2009" (PDF). uet-trot.net. European Trotting Union (UET). Retrieved 2009-03-04.
  6. Johansson, Ola (2008-09-15). "Svanstedt mot ny seger i Åby Stora" (PDF). travsidan.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 2009-02-20.
  7. "Åby Stora Pris". qhurth.com (in Swedish). Retrieved 2009-02-21.
  8. The time given is from the win in the race-off.
  9. The odds is from the win in the race-off.
  10. Red Chili Pirat won in two heats. The odds are from the first and second heat, respectively.
  11. Red Chili Pirat won in two heats. The times given are from the first and second heat, respectively.
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