Overview

• Organizers estimated around 12,000 spectators attended the mudflat course on Sunday morning
• State leaders Olaf Lies and Daniela Behrens observed the races in support of the region’s tourism
• The 89th edition continues a local tradition of mudflat racing first held in 1902
• Safety measures include bans on spurs and whips previously deemed controversial, plus heightened veterinary checks
• Wagering remains integral to the event, offering visitors betting opportunities that bolster Duhnen’s summer economy