The Preis der Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe is a Group 3 flat horse race in Germany open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Baden-Baden over a distance of 2,000 metres (about 1¼ miles), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late August. History The event was established in 1956, and it was originally called the Spreti-Rennen. It was initially contested over 2,400 metres. The present system of race grading was introduced in Germany in 1972, and the Spreti-Rennen was classed at Group 3 level. It was cut to 2,200 metres in 1987, and to 2,000 metres in 1990. The race became known as the Preis der Badischen Sparkassen in 1998, and it was renamed the Preis der Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe in 2001. Records Most successful horse (2 wins): Turkrano – 1959, 1960 Anatas – 1985, 1986 Karinga Bay – 1992, 1993 Elle Danzig – 1999, 2000 Diamante – 2001, 2003 Wiesenpfad – 2007, 2009 Leading jockey (6 wins): Georg Bocskai – Prairie Snoopy (1978), Tombos (1984), Anatas (1985, 1986), El Salto (1987), Turfkönig (1991) Leading trainer (7 wins): Heinz Jentzsch – Lombard (1972), Schiwago (1973), Ebano (1977), Tombos (1984), Anatas (1985, 1986), El Salto (1987) Winners since 1971 Earlier winners 1956: Nizam 1957: Franc Tireur 1958: Obermaat 1959: Turkrano 1960: Turkrano 1961: Alpsee 1962: Veni 1963: Novum 1964: Cher 1965: Wiesenklee 1966: Fontanus / Goldbube * 1967: Birgitz 1968: Norfolk 1969: Fant 1970: Tajo * The 1966 race was a dead-heat and has joint winners. See also List of German flat horse races References Racing Post: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , galopp-sieger.de – Preis der Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe (ex Spreti-Rennen). horseracingintfed.com – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Race Detail (2011). pedigreequery.com – Spreti-Rennen – Baden-Baden. Open middle distance horse races Horse races in Germany Recurring sporting events established in 1956