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Havererad starbox

A serious accident involving the starting stalls after the opening race on the Swedish Derby Day unfortunately required us to cancel the remaining races on Sunday. Read more

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1 Schamyl 9001

This Sunday marks the 107th running of the Jockeyklubben Svenskt Derby at Jägersro, Sweden's most prestigious horse race. The race has attracted a field of 14 three-year-olds. It is an exciting day of racing with a total of nice races, including the Listed Zawawi Cup. Read more

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pretty king top 2034 2

On June 15, approximately 3,500 spectators gathered at Österängen in Strömsholm for the 53rd edition of the EMC Swedish Grand National. The Czech entrant, Pretty King, clinched an impressive victory in the Swedish Grand National, while Monsieur Vic solidified his status as the country’s premier hurdler with a win in the Swedish Champion Hurdle. Read more

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Stockholms Stora 2024

The Stockholms Stora Pris race day at Bro Park on June 9 was dominated by Danish and Norwegian trainers. The highlight of the event was the Stockholm Stora Pris (Gr.3), where Good Fortune, guided by an impressive ride from Kevin Stott, emerged as the champion. Good Fortune is trained in Denmark by Sören Jensen. Read more

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Galopp Gärdet

Every year on the Swedish National Day, June 6th, the excitement of horse racing moves to the heart of Stockholm, as several races take place at the park Gärdet. Read more

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i-MB5BWBh-X2 Admiral De Vega mot mål Stockholms Stora Pris

This Sunday, June 9, Bro Park in Stockholm kicks off the summer with one of the Sweden's biggest race days, featuring the black type races Stockholm Stora Pris (Gr.3), Bro Park Spring Sprint (L), and Bloomers' Vase (L), alongside the classic races 1000 Guineas and Jockey Club 2000 Guineas. Read more

Racing Breaks - Svensk Galopp Article (Photo - Racing Breaks guests meet Hollie Doyle in 2023)
Racing Breaks - Svensk Galopp Article (Photo - Racing Breaks guests meet Hollie Doyle in 2023)

Press release from Racing Breaks: Racing Breaks are taking bookings for their second trip to the Stockholm Cup International, with the UK-based travel company offering a three-night experience that includes an archipelago boat cruise and a guided tour of Sweden’s Royal Stables. Read more

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Disappointment turned to delight for Frankie Dettori on his first visit to Bro Park when Takeko led a clean sweep for British riders who filled the first three slots in the Listed Lanwades Stud Stakes on Stockholm Cup International Day. Read more

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Frankie Dettori 5

Frankie Dettori’s farewell tour rolls on to Stockholm on Sunday, 17 September when his first visit to Bro Park is headlined by his ride on defending Stockholm Cup hero Hard One To Please in the day’s 2,400m highlight worth more than €117,000. Read more

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Enable 1

For the first time ever, jockey Frankie Dettori will compete at new Stockholm racecourse Bro Park on September 17th. Read more

More news on Swedish racing:

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More news on Swedish racing:

@swehorseracing on Twitter English-language updates from all racedays

Svenskgalopp.se Swedish-language news and features

Galopsport.com Scandinavian racing news in Swedish and Danish