The Grosser Preis der Badischen Wirtschaft is a Group 2 flat horse race in Germany open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Baden-Baden over a distance of 2,200 metres (about 1 mile and 3 furlongs), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late May or early June.
The event was originally called the Grosser Preis der Badischen Wirtschaft, and it was initially a 1,800-metre race for horses aged three or older. Its distance was extended to 2,200 metres and the minimum age was raised to four in 1983.
The race was sponsored by Mercedes-Benz from 2001 to 2007, and during this period it was known as the Grosser Mercedes-Benz-Preis. It was renamed the Grosser Preis der Badischen Unternehmen in 2008. In 2016, the race recovered its original name, Grosser Preis der Badischen Wirtschaft.
Records
Most successful horse (2 wins): Star Appeal – 1974, 1975 Hohritt – 1980, 1981 Abary – 1984, 1985 Night Magic – 2010, 2011
Leading jockey (6 wins): Andrasch Starke - Germany (1996), Oxalagu (1997), Caitano (1999), Sweet Wake (2005), Danedream (2012), Alter Adler (2022)
Leading trainer (7 wins): Heinz Jentzsch – Ulan (1972), Los Santos (1982), Abary (1984, 1985), Acatenango (1986), Astylos (1988), Astico (1989)
Winners
Tres Rapide finished first in 2009, but she was relegated to third place following a stewards' inquiry. The 2010 running took place at Hoppegarten. The 2021 running took place at Mülheim.
See also
List of German flat horse races
References
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galopp-sieger.de – Grosser Preis der Badischen Unternehmen. horseracingintfed.com – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Race Detail (2011). pedigreequery.com – Grosser Preis der Wirtschaft – Baden-Baden.