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Hoppegarten Racetrack Opens 157th Season with Anticipated Record Attendance

The Easter Sunday event features marquee races, international competitors, and celebrates trainer Peter Schiergen’s 2000th career win.

Overview

  • Hoppegarten Racetrack begins its 157th season on Easter Sunday, the first of seven scheduled race days for 2025.
  • The opening day features the Preis von Dahlwitz, a traditional race for top older horses, with local horse Atoso among the competitors.
  • The €25,000 Hoppegartener Stutenmeile showcases international entries, including Ziggy's Dream from England and Rising Sign from France, against German favorite Ayada, ridden by Sibylle Vogt.
  • Trainer Peter Schiergen, who reached his milestone 2000th career win on April 13 in Düsseldorf, prepares Ayada for the Stutenmeile.
  • Racecourse owner Gerhard Schöningh projects a record-breaking visitor turnout, building on the success of last year’s Easter Sunday event.

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