Press release
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48th Kronimus Baden Mile: The Gathering of the Mile Champions
Baden-Baden-Iffezheim, June 2, 2026 (MH) – A first-rate start to the three-day 2026 Spring Meeting at the racetrack in Baden-Baden-Iffezheim, organized by Baden Galopp: On Thursday (June 4, Corpus Christi), Germany’s premier racetrack kicks off the 2026 season, followed by two more top race days here on Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7. On the race-free Friday, June 5, the BBAG Spring Auction will take place, which this year will be held exclusively online.
Approximately 627,000 euros in race purses (including breeder bonuses) will be awarded at the Spring Meeting. Twenty-seven races are scheduled.
On opening day (June 4), the 48th Kronimus Badener Meile (Group III, 55,000 euros, 1,600 m), sponsored by the Iffezheim-based Betonstein Group, stands out as a showdown among the mile specialists. Kronimus has been one of the most loyal partners of the races in Iffezheim for decades.
The field of six horses includes the successor to the French horse Short Final, who triumphed here a year ago. This marks a rematch of the Kalkmann Spring Mile from Düsseldorf. There, New Emerald (S. Vogt) from Marcel Weiß’s stable in Mülheim pulled off a surprise victory over Best Lightning—who, unfortunately, is not in the field this time—and Next Mine (T. Hammer-Hansen). Sir Tommy Cen (A. Lemaitre) is also a visiting horse from France who has shown significant improvement.
Mare Feature Race with a 35,000-Euro Purse in the Supporting Program
Top-class four-year-old and older mares are set to compete in the Baden-Baden Hotel & Restaurant Industry Stakes (Listed race, 35,000 euros, 2,200 m). Innora (T. Hammer-Hansen), the 2025 Diana Stakes runner-up, is a horse of very high caliber. Lady Vivian (E. Greatrex) is even making the trip as a guest mare from Ralph Beckett’s top English stable. A strong field of eleven horses will gather at the starting gate.
Great Betting Attractions
Of course, there will be plenty of attractions for all bettors right on the first day of racing. Nine races will be held on opening day. The first race is scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. The gates open at 12:00 p.m. Three four-horse bets will be offered, one of which features a guaranteed payout of25,000 euros(including a jackpot of7,991.10 euros). In addition, there is the V4 bet, which also features a guaranteed payout of25,000 euros(including a jackpot of9,171.75 euros).
Supporting program
But even off the green turf, there’s plenty of action on the racetrack’s expansive grounds. The Franz Brewery will once again be offering free beer. In addition, a colorful program awaits all children in the Kids’ Zone, and of course, the very popular mascot race—once again featuring a kids’ bet as a special attraction for spectators.
After the final race, the beach area will turn into a party zone. With support from our partner “die neue Welle,” a well-known DJ will really get the crowd going.
Ride like a jockey—now anyone can do it on “Miss Iffi,” the electric training racehorse that Baden Galopp purchased with support from the T. von Zastrow Foundation. “Miss Iffi” is available on all race days and is waiting for aspiring jockeys.
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Andre Lott
Press contact
Baden Galopp GmbH & Co. KG
Rennbahnstr. 16
76473 Iffezheim
Tel: +49 1736755151
www.badengalopp.de
Spring Meeting:
Thursday, June 4
Saturday, June 6
Sunday, June 7
Big week:
Saturday, August 29
Sunday, August 30
Tuesday, September 1
Saturday, September 5
Sunday, September 6
Sales & Racing Festival:
Friday, October 16
Sunday, October 18
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