The Gerling-Preis is a Group 2 flat horse race in Germany open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run over a distance of 2,400 metres (about 1½ miles) at Cologne in late April or early May. History The event was established in 1921, and it was originally called the Preis von Birlinghoven. Its distance frequently changed during the early part of its history. Robert Gerling, an insurance entrepreneur, became the sponsor of the race in 1934. From this point it was known as the Gerling-Preis. The race began its current period over 2,400 metres in 1969. It held Group 3 status from 1972 to 1974, and from 1984 to 1988. It was raised to Group 2 level in 1989. The Gerling-Preis is Germany's oldest surviving sponsored horse race. The race renamed to Carl Jaspers-Preis in 2019 Records Most successful horse (2 wins): Niederländer – 1951, 1952 Lombard – 1971, 1972 Orofino – 1982, 1983 Acatenango – 1986, 1987 Monsun – 1994, 1995 Leading jockey (6 wins): Johannes Starosta – Organdy (1941), Witterung (1956), Waidmann (1963), Spielhahn (1964), Wiesenklee (1965), Tajo (1969) Leading trainer (12 wins): Heinz Jentzsch – Basalt (1970), Lombard (1971, 1972), Sebastiano (1974), Ebano (1978), Aschanti (1979), Abary (1984), Acatenango (1986, 1987), Monsun (1994, 1995), Laroche (1996) Winners since 1970 Earlier winners 1921: Liebhaber 1922: Meergeist 1923: Puella 1924: Hausfreund 1925: Salzig 1926: Kabristan 1927: Freigeist 1928: Meteor 1929: Truchsess 1930–33: no race 1934: Airolo 1935: Athanasius 1936: Elanus 1937: Burgunder 1938: Walzerkönig 1939: Panheros 1940: Graf Alten 1941: Organdy 1942: Lockfalke 1943: Coroner 1944: Patrizier 1945–46: no race 1947: Oberst 1948: Angeber 1949: Aubergine 1950: Astral 1951: Niederländer 1952: Niederländer 1953: Salut 1954: Baal 1955: Mio 1956: Witterung 1957: Windfang 1958: Utrillo 1959: Sommerblume 1960: Adlon 1961: Alarich 1962: Amboss 1963: Waidmann 1964: Spielhahn 1965: Wiesenklee 1966: Marinus 1967: Goldbube 1968: Ilix 1969: Tajo See also List of German flat horse races Recurring sporting events established in 1921 – this race is included under its original title, Preis von Birlinghoven. References Racing Post / siegerlisten.com: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , galopp-sieger.de – Gerling-Preis. horseracingintfed.com – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Gerling-Preis (2017). pedigreequery.com – Gerling Preis – Köln. Open middle distance horse