Jockey: H. Jurank, Owner: Stall London
4 years old
Is the oldest horse in the field. Has just come from a start abroad and has the greatest experience in the field. Has a good chance to win and has taken a couple of wins and placings so far.
Dress: white, green sleeves
Jockey: C. DiMartini, Owner: Stall Ikebera
3 years old
“Vivaldi” is debutante and will be starting for the first time in her life. Her inexperience should not be underestimated, as she proves the will to win with the right jockey.
Dress: darkblue, red dots
Jockey: A. Nagl, Owner: Stall Roht
2 years old
Second debutante in the race. Which of the two “New Comers” will win the race and start their career better today? There are many expectations for her, can she fulfill them?
Dress: white, burgundy stars
Jockey: G. Paul, Owner: Stall Oberwilden
3 years old
Sensitive, very nervous horse that demands great empathy from its rider. In any case, it should be in the middle of the field.
Dress: white, black plaid
Jockey: M. Slamik, Owner: Stall Kilarny
3 years old
Late horse, so little racing experience. His rider knows them exactly, so everything can be expected with good teamwork. Calm, balanced horse.
Dress: red, white stripes
Jockey: C. Wirth, Owner: Stall Nordlicht
3 years old
Difficult horse that can only succeed under a strong rider. Has a lot of ambition, which, if used correctly, makes one or two victories possible. Will soon be going to races in Germany.
Dress: yellow, red stars
| German technical term | English description |
|---|---|
| Altersgewichts- rennen |
The weight of the horse to be borne is based on the age of the horses starting |
| Amazone | Professional racing rider or amateur racing rider |
| Aufgalopp | Presentation of the starters shortly before the start of the race in a gentle gallop in front of the grandstands |
| Crack | English term for a top horse with above-average performance |
| Derby | Standard-setting breeding race for 3-year-old stallions and mares over 2400m |
| Distanz | Variable distance from start to finish in individual races |
| Einlauf | Last, crucial phase of the race, same as the finish or the order of the horses at the finish |
| Einlaufbogen | Arch of the course, after which an energetic finish is started |
| Erlaubnis | Individual benefits for the rider based on weight |
| Finish | Final battle of the front field, same as “Einlauf” |
| Flieger, Fliegerrennen | Horses starting over a short distance of 900m to 1200m, as well as competition over these distances |
| Führring | Separated area for the presentation of the horses before the race |
| Geläuf | Name of the track or race course |
| Gewicht | Includes the rider's own weight, everything worn on the body, the saddle equipment or, in some cases, a false blanket with corresponding lead weights for the purpose of "compensation" (from approx. 44kg and less) |
| Handikapper (Ausgleicher) |
Determines the total weight to be carried according to the horse's performance level, the better the horse's performance, the higher the weight |
| Handikaprennen (Ausgleichsrennen) | The performance equalization of the starting horses is based on the weight that the horse has to carry |
| Jockeydiener | Geht den Rennreitern vor und nach dem Rennen beim Umkleiden und Vorbereiten zur Hand |
| Klassische Rennen | Limited number of traditional, significant breed, partly internationally advertised horse races |
| Lot | Designation of the line-up of a specific racing team |
| Meiler, Meilenrennen | Racehorse used over a medium distance of 1600m to 2000m, as well as competition over this distance |
| Pace | English expression for "pacing", leading the field |
| Renn- od. Stallfarben | Identify the owner of the racehorse through certain, non-confusing colors and patterns on the jockey dress and cap |
| Rennorder | Information from the trainer or owner for the jockey on how he should ride the horse in the race, if possible |
| Rennsattel | Racing saddle is extremely light due to the necessary weight savings, sometimes weighs no more than half a kilo |
| Rennstiefel | Racing boots are exceptionally light, can weigh less than 80g each |
| Scheuklappen (Blinkers) |
Leather discs attached to the side of the head of the racehorse limit the viewing angle to the front and avoid distractions for easily irritable horses |
| Startmethode | Stand or pit start, band start, start machine or flag start |
| Steher, Steherrennen | Horses used over long distances from 2200m to 4800m, competitions over this distance |
| Sturzhelm | Safety helmet is mandatory in horse racing |
| Totes Rennen | Two or more horses cross the finish line at exactly the same time; The judge's verdict decides |
| Turf | English for horse racing, but also a term for running on grass |
| Zurückwiegen | After each race, jockeys must have the weight carried by their horse (see above - Gewicht) weighed back; the missing weight must not be more than ½ kg or the excess weight not more than 1 kg |
| 1778 | The first English and French-style horse riding competition in the Vienna Prater. |
| 1816 | The first organized horse races takes place on Austrian soil in the area of the Simmeringer Haide. |
| 1827 | Supporters of horse racing found the “Race Committee Cooperation” with 193 members. The racetrack is still on the Simmeringer Haide. |
| 1838 | Renaming to "Vienna Horse Racing Society", same club structure, same membership, same financial basis (closely related to the aristocratic casino founded in 1837). |
| 1839 | Horse races take place in Freudenau for the first time, and wooden grandstands are set up on the east side. |
| 1858 | Vienna Race Club in the Association of Horse Breeding and Racing. A covered grandstand is built on the east side (designed by Karl Hasenauer). |
| 1869 | The Jockeyclub for Austria is the sole organizer, in the same year the construction of the grandstands on their current location begins. Draft by Karl Hasenauer, financing by the association, donations, loans from members. |
| 1883 | Grandstands are partially damaged by a fire; the reconstruction is carried out in a more solid design. |
| 1900 | Most of the stable buildings are built around the turn of the century, and the upswing continues. (e.g. to the "Austrian Derby" 1913, 40,000 visitors). |
| 1918 | After the end of World War I, only an epilogue of a glorious past. |
| 1938 | Integration into the German racing system. Much of the facility was destroyed in the course of the war. Racing stables and stud farms were empty. |
| 1945 | With the help of the English allies, the rebuilding and revival of horse racing was successful. |