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Gerling-Preis
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The Gerling-Preis is a Group 2 flat horse race in Germany open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run over a distance of 2,400 metres (about 1½ miles) at Cologne in late April or early May.
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History
The event was established in 1921, and it was originally called the Preis von Birlinghoven. Its distance frequently changed during the early part of its history.
Robert Gerling, an insurance entrepreneur, became the sponsor of the race in 1934. From this point it was known as the Gerling-Preis.
The race began its current period over 2,400 metres in 1969. It held Group 3 status from 1972 to 1974, and from 1984 to 1988. It was raised to Group 2 level in 1989.
The Gerling-Preis is Germany's oldest surviving sponsored horse race.
The race renamed to Carl Jaspers-Preis in 2019
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Records
Most successful horse (2 wins):
- Niederländer – 1951, 1952
- Lombard – 1971, 1972
- Orofino – 1982, 1983
- Acatenango – 1986, 1987
- Monsun – 1994, 1995
Leading jockey (6 wins):
- Johannes Starosta – Organdy (1941), Witterung (1956), Waidmann (1963), Spielhahn (1964), Wiesenklee (1965), Tajo (1969)
Leading trainer (12 wins):
- Heinz Jentzsch – Basalt (1970), Lombard (1971, 1972), Sebastiano (1974), Ebano (1978), Aschanti (1979), Abary (1984), Acatenango (1986, 1987), Monsun (1994, 1995), Laroche (1996)
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Winners since 1970
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Earlier winners
- 1921: Liebhaber
- 1922: Meergeist
- 1923: Puella
- 1924: Hausfreund
- 1925: Salzig
- 1926: Kabristan
- 1927: Freigeist
- 1928: Meteor
- 1929: Truchsess
- 1930–33: no race
- 1934: Airolo
- 1935: Athanasius
- 1936: Elanus
- 1937: Burgunder
- 1938: Walzerkönig
- 1939: Panheros
- 1940: Graf Alten
- 1941: Organdy
- 1942: Lockfalke
- 1943: Coroner
- 1944: Patrizier
- 1945–46: no race
- 1947: Oberst
- 1948: Angeber
- 1949: Aubergine
- 1950: Astral
- 1951: Niederländer
- 1952: Niederländer
- 1953: Salut
- 1954: Baal
- 1955: Mio
- 1956: Witterung
- 1957: Windfang
- 1958: Utrillo
- 1959: Sommerblume
- 1960: Adlon
- 1961: Alarich
- 1962: Amboss
- 1963: Waidmann
- 1964: Spielhahn
- 1965: Wiesenklee
- 1966: Marinus
- 1967: Goldbube
- 1968: Ilix
- 1969: Tajo
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See also
- List of German flat horse races
- Recurring sporting events established in 1921 – this race is included under its original title, Preis von Birlinghoven.
References
- Racing Post / siegerlisten.com:
- galopp-sieger.de – Gerling-Preis.
- horseracingintfed.com – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Gerling-Preis (2017).
- pedigreequery.com – Gerling Preis – Köln.
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