Tradition
Few races in Germany can look back on such a long tradition as the Baden Grand Prix.
The Group 1 highlight of the Great Week in Iffezheim, which has been held annually since 1858 with a few exceptions, has been associated with the biggest names in the sport both nationally and internationally for over 150 years.
The list of winning horses ranges from the Hungarian wonder mare Kincsem (1877/1878/1879) to Oleander (1927/1928/1929), who also won three times, Acatenango (1986/1987), the three-time galloper of the year, and Arc winners Danedream (2011/2012) and Torquator Tasso (2021).
For decades, the Baden Grand Prix has been regarded as the most prestigious gallop race in Germany - and one of the major highlights on the European racing calendar.
This is where the best German horses meet top international gallopers. The strong international reputation of the race has been impressively underlined in recent years by Godolphin, the racing company of the Al Maktoum family, among others: Three victories within five years - including the superior 14-length success of Ghaiyyath in 2019, who was later named the world's best racehorse - are proof of the high sporting quality.
With prize money of €300,000, the Grand Prix of Baden once again meets international standards and is attractive for top starters from home and abroad. A strong signal to international racing - and a logical step towards further upgrading this traditional Group 1 race.
The top German horse Fantastic Moon, winner of the 2023 Derby, also secured victory in the 2024 Grand Prix in a thrilling final - proof of the sporting relevance and appeal of this classic event.
Springboard to the Arc
In recent years, the Grand Prix of Baden has increasingly established itself as an important preparatory competition for the legendary Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe - the most important gallop race in the world.
With Danedream and Torquator Tasso, two later Arc winners had previously entered their names in the list of winners of the Group 1 race in Iffezheim. Their triumphs clearly demonstrated the sporting level that the Grand Prix of Baden has now reached.
These two exceptional gallopers exemplify the national and international importance of this traditional competition - a race that can pave the way to world class.
