Traditional Christmas racing day final inspires in Mülheim!

On December 26, 2024, the traditional season finale of the Mülheim racing club took place on the Galop Prenahn on Raffelberg in Mülheim. This event, known as the Christmas racing day, was first held 93 years ago and is now part of the firmly established Christmas culture in the region.

The event started at 11.30 a.m. after the goals were open at 10.30 a.m. A total of eight gallop races were offered on this day, with the main focus on the "Gestüt Auenquelle-Torquator Tasso race". This race over 1,500 meters was endowed with 11,500 euros and attracted the best horses in the region.

results of the main event

The victory in the goal quaterer Tasso race went to the three-year-old stallion Bomaro, riding of Anna van den Troost. It was the third win at its fifth start. The coach of the victorious horse is Sascha Smrczek from Düsseldorf. Switsch took second place under Jockey Senan Macredmond.

The event was characterized by high number of visitors and was well attended. The organizers forced the depth to start all eight races with the flag. The Iffezheim training center also had two successes that day, with Lex Luthor and Queen’s Harry as winners.

special highlights and offers

A special highlight of the day was the "Sparkasse Mülheim-Junguchstrophy", which was won by Vivian Fahrnow. In the final run she came to third place with her horse Miss Eagle. The event was also accompanied by a varied entertainment program for young and old. Children were able to look forward to Santa Claus, who distributed gifts, as well as a raffle with attractive prices.

board member Marc Hübner wished visitors a happy new year. The next race day in Mülheim an der Ruhr is scheduled for April 6, 2025. Overall, the Christmas racing day was a successful event that attracted both sports and leisure-loving people, such as Galopponline.de reported.