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Gallop highlights in Cologne: Top jockeys and the Prize of Europe!
Experience the 63rd European Prize in Cologne-Weidenpesch on September 27th, 2025 with numerous top jockeys and exciting races.
Gallop highlights in Cologne: Top jockeys and the Prize of Europe!
On Sunday, September 27th, 2025, things will get hot at the racecourse in Cologne-Weidenpesch. The event is all about the traditional 63rd European Prize, which has a total prize money of 155,000 euros. This special race day is not only a highlight for horse lovers, but also part of the renowned WorldPool series, initiated by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, which brings participants and punters from 27 countries to the track live via a stream. If you don't want to miss the spectacle, you should be there in time from 11:30 a.m. - the first race starts at 1:45 p.m.
With a total of nine tests, the day promises exciting competitions. The main race of the day, the Prize of Europe, is the fifth test of the day at around 4 p.m. and is open to horses competing over a distance of 2,400 meters. The winner of this race can look forward to an invitation to the prestigious Japan Cup. Among the competitors you can see some top-class jockeys, including Hollie Doyle and Mickael Barzalona, fighting for victory.
The stars of the racetrack
The outstanding horses include the French Brezsky Sky with the experienced jockey Eduardo Pedroza, as well as the British stars Duty First (Hollie Doyle) and Vafortino (Luke Morris). Viewers can also look forward to the performances of Quebec (Andreas Suborics) and Dhitjari (Andrasch Starke). By the way, things will be particularly exciting with Shoot Out, last year's runner-up, who competes under Thore Hammer-Hansen.
But it's not just the horses and jockeys that make this day special. There is an entertaining family program for younger visitors. A climbing tower, a bouncy castle and a children's carousel ensure lots of fun. In addition, the “bouncy pony race” is on the program at around 4:30 p.m. - registration for the younger participants is possible in the children's area until 3:30 p.m. Face painting and the mascot “Galoppi”, who gives out autographs and is available for selfies, also ensure a good mood. Derby winning rider Nina Baltromei will hold an autograph session at 2 p.m. - a real highlight for fans!
Betting options and favorites
The betting options are diverse: with two four-way bets, each offering a guaranteed payout of 15,000 euros, every bettor gets their money's worth. Exciting betting combinations are planned for the day. If you want to try your luck, you can, for example, place a win bet on Sibayan in the main race or place a place bet on Dana Delight in the third race. Favorites like Tiffany (jockey: Luke Morris) and Egina (jockey: Leon Wolff) are also eager for victory.
It is particularly important to analyze the horses' previous performance, as their form often provides an indication of the outcome of the races. Race day in Cologne is a great opportunity to see the performances of the best horses and jockeys and maybe even win a euro or two.
Whether for die-hard racing fans or for the whole family – the 63rd European Prize in Weidenpescher Park is sure to be an exciting event! Stop by and experience the fascination of horse racing up close.