Konung Gustaf V:s Pokal

Konung Gustaf V:s Pokal (literally: King Gustaf V's Trophy) or, in shorter form, Kungapokalen (literally: The King's Trophy), is an annual international Group One harness event for trotters. It is held at Åby Racetrack in Mölndal, 10 km south of Gothenburg, Sweden. It is a stakes race for 4-year-old stallions and geldings. The purse in the 2009 final was ≈US$273,000 (€200,000), of which the winner Knockout Rose won half.[1][2]

Konung Gustaf V:s Pokal
Group One International race
LocationÅby Racetrack, Mölndal,
 Sweden
Inaugurated1941 (1949)
Race typeHarness race for standardbred trotters
Race information
Distance2,140 meters (1.33 miles)
TrackLeft-handed 1,000 meter track (0.62 mile)
QualificationQualifying races. 4-year-old stallions and geldings
Purse≈US$273,000

Origin

In 1941, Åby inaugurated Jubileumslöpningen to celebrate that the track had been open for 5 years. Jubileumslöpningen was raced until 1948.[3] Then, Swedish king Gustaf V donated a trophy to Åby, a trophy that had been produced according to the king's own wishes.[4] The event changed name and since 1949, The King's Trophy has been an annually recurring event at Åby Racetrack.

Racing conditions

From the start until 1976, the distance of Kungapokalen was 2,200-2,300 meters (1.37-1.43 miles). Between 1977 and 1982, the distance was either 2,140 or 2,160 meters (1.33-1.34 miles). Since 1983, a year of several changes, the distance has been exclusively 2,140 meters. The same year, the starting method was changed from volt start to auto start.[5]

1983 was Kungapokalen for the first time a stakes race solely for Swedish-bred, four-year-old trotters. The same year, Drottning Silvias Pokal, a big event open only for Swedish four-year-old mares, was inaugurated at Åby as well. In 2002, the conditions were changed and Kungapokalen was opened for foreign four-year-olds as well.[3]

The final of the event is preceded by a number of elimination races, taking place approximately ten days before the final. Since 2000, the number of elimination heats has been either three or four per year.[6]

The 2009 Konung Gustaf V:s Pokal

The three elimination heats of the 2009 event took place on April 30, 14 days before the final. The winners of these heats, Yewish Boko, Lavec Kronos and Reven d'Amour, together with Marshland, were to be considered favourites in the final on April 14, especially since star trotter Maharajah was withdrawn due to illness.[7][8][9]

The starting list
  1. Lavec Kronos - Johnny Takter (Lutfi Kolgjini)
  2. Reven d'Amour - Fredrik B. Larsson (Henrik Larsson)
  3. Yewish Boko - Åke Svanstedt (Timo Nurmos)
  4. Marshland - Örjan Kilhström (Stefan Hultman)
  5. Knockout Rose - Erik Adielsson (Stig H. Johansson)
  6. Maharajah - Did not start
  7. Lou Kronos - Lutfi Kolgjini
  8. Insect Face - Robert Bergh (Marcus Lindgren)
  9. Rakas - Per Lennartsson
  10. Wiranas Dream - Thomas Uhrberg (Anna Forssell)
  11. Revenue J:r - Jörgen Sjunnesson (Lutfi Kolgini)
  12. Noras Bean - Stefan Söderkvist (Ulf Stenströmer)[1]

(Trainer, if other than driver, in parentheses)

The race

Lavec Kronos took the lead. Lennartsson placed Rakas behind the leader, while Knockout Rose ran as third on the rail. Outside, Lavec Kronos got favourite Reven d'Amour, while second and third favourites, Marshland and Yewish Boko, spent their time further down the field. Yewish Boko made an attempt to attack the two up front (Lavec Kronos and Reven d'Amour) but ended up breaking stride before the final stretch. Knockout Rose was released by Adielsson down the stretch and won by a length before outsider Noras Bean. Rakas came third.[10]

The Stig H. Johansson-trained stallion Knockout Rose, sired by Express Ride, won in 1:57.3f (mile rate)/1:13.1 (km rate).[1][11]

Past winners

Drivers with most wins
  • 6 - Sören Nordin
  • 5 - Stig H. Johansson
  • 4 - Gösta Nordin
  • 3 - Tommy Hanné
  • 3 - Lars Lindberg
  • 3 - Berndt Lindstedt
  • 3 - Gunnar Nordin
  • 2 - Olle Goop
  • 2 - Olof Persson
  • 2 - Ragnar Thorngren[5]

Trainers with most wins
  • 7 - Sören Nordin
  • 6 - Stig H. Johansson
  • 4 - Gösta Nordin
  • 3 - Tommy Hanné
  • 3 - Gunnar Nordin
  • 3 - Håkan Wallner
  • 2 - Lars Lindberg
  • 2 - Stefan Melander
  • 2 - Olof Persson
  • 2 - Ragnar Thorngren[5]

Sires with at least two winning offsprings
  • 4 - Bulwark (Hetty, Justus, Bulwarkson, Delta)
  • 4 - Sir Walter Scott (Holly Scott, Fänrik Scott, Magnifik, Roland)
  • 3 - Dartmouth (Dartster F., Rex Håleryd, Dior Broline)
  • 3 - Tibur (Mustard, Rebur, Ata Star L.)
  • 2 - Clean Sweep (Junker, Moneymaker)
  • 2 - Earl's Mr Will (Indian Will, Duke Abbey)
  • 2 - Fibber (Clementz, Julius Fibber)
  • 2 - Lindy's Crown (Atlantic F.C., St Göran)
  • 2 - Super Arnie (Gigant Neo, Dust All Over)[5]

Mares with at least two winning offsprings
  • 2 - Grand Duchess (Justus, Delta)
  • 2 - Gullan Fafner (Magnifik, Roland)[5]

Winning stallions that have also sired winners
  • Adept (1957), sire of Najo (1971)
  • Baron Karsk (1993), sire of Equalizer (2001)
  • Big Noon (1941), sire of Casanova (1954)
  • Justus (1946), sire of Jussi (1960)[5]

Winner with lowest odds
  • Winning odds: 1.28 - Quiggin (1984)[5]

Winner with highest odds
  • Winning odds: 98.62 - Najo (1971)[5]

Fastest winners

Auto start

Volt start
  • 1:17.0 (km rate) - Dartster F. (1980)[5]

All winners of Konung Gustaf V:s Pokal
Year Horse Driver Trainer Odds of winner Winning time (km rate)
2008Knockout RoseErik AdielssonStig H. Johansson8.091:13.1
2008Dust All OverÖrjan KihlströmRoger Walmann10.041:13.4
2007Russell NovemberHugo LangewegHugo Langeweg1.981:13.8
2006Right On TrackJörgen WestholmJörgen Westholm11.181:14.3
2005Conny NobellBjörn GoopBjörn Goop1.291:14.1
2004Luxury ÅsLars LindbergSvante Båth3.441:13.7
2003RotationGunnar EggenHarald Lunde2.051:12.8
2002Gigant NeoJorma KontioStefan Melander6.721:12.7
2001EqualizerStaffan NilssonStaffan Nilsson2.191:14.9
2000St GöranStig H. JohanssonStig H. Johansson3.011:13.8
1999Lucky PoStefan MelanderStefan Melander8.731:14.5
1998Kanaloa SeaPatrik SödervallPatrik Södervall4.701:15.0
1997Remington CrownRobert BerghRobert Bergh2.811:15.0
1996DrewgiÅke SvanstedtTommy K. Jansson5.511:15.8
1995Atlantic F.C.Christer NylanderChrister Nylander15.841:16.2
1994Clipper MackStig H. JohanssonStig H. Johansson2.871:14.8
1993Baron KarskStig H. JohanssonStig H. Johansson1.921:14.7
1992Guy ScoopOlle GoopErik Berglöf2.511:15.9
1991ExtremRoger L. JohanssonTommy Jansson4.201:16.2
1990BowspiritLars LindbergLars Lindberg6.281:16.4
1989On GuardOlle GoopOlle Goop3.281:16.2
1988Gaston PridePer-Olof PetterssonPer-Olof Pettersson4.631:16.8
1987Ata Star L.Tommy HannéTommy Hanné2.441:15.2
1986Net HammeringLars LindbergLars Lindberg3.401:16.8
1985ReburRoland KorsarRoland Korsar4.911:16.2
1984QuigginStig H. JohanssonStig H. Johansson1.281:15.6
1983Solo HagenUlf NordinUlf Nordin1.941:14.8
1982Dior BrolineHolger BengtssonHolger Bengtsson3.861:17.7
1981Rex HålerydStig H. JohanssonStig H. Johansson3.711:18.2
1980Dartster F.Olle HedinOlle Hedin2.391:17.0
1979MustardSören NordinSören Nordin2.721:20.1
1978VildenTorbjörn JanssonTorbjörn Jansson5.601:21.2
1977Express GaxeGunnar AxelrydGunnar Axelryd3.041:20.6
1976WindsterThomas NilssonThomas Nilsson8.961:21.4
1975Regina RoySören NordinSören Nordin2.851:19.5
1974Thomas R.N.Jan ÖdquistJan Ödquist2.781:20.5
1973ProgressivTommy HannéTommy Hanné19.391:21.0
1972Sabina ScotchTommy HannéTommy Hanné29.981:21.0
1971NajoRune JohanssonRune Johansson98.621:19.1
1970Zadar DeanerBerndt LindstedtHåkan Wallner16.721:20.5
1969Julius FibberHåkan WallnerHåkan Wallner14.111:22.6
1968Ever StarGunnar NordinGunnar Nordin3.061:22.1
1967Guy W.Berndt LindstedtHåkan Wallner6.631:20.3
1966AlléSören NordinSören Nordin1.621:21.2
1965MoneymakerBerndt LindstedtBerndt Lindstedt4.861:21.8
1964CarrGösta NordinGösta Nordin1.341:21.9
1963SailorGunnar NordinGunnar Nordin4.331:23.2
1962Duke AbbeyOlof PerssonOlof Persson18.281:21.3
1961JunkerOlof PerssonOlof Persson10.071:22.5
1960JussiSven BerggrenUno Swed4.521:23.7
1959ClementzSören NordinSören Nordin5.081:22.2
1958Golden SongSören NordinSören Nordin2.391:20.8
1957AdeptKurt MattsonKurt Mattson1.751:23.3
1956Vola ScotchSten WilénGösta Nordin15.641:24.0
1955Indian WillRagnar ThorngrenRagnar Thorngren29.121:23.6
1954CasanovaSvante AnderssonSvante Andersson21.811:23.3
1953BellomiteErik LarssonErik Larsson11.581:25.0
1952DeltaStig JohnssonStig Johnsson10.541:24.5
1951CarlateraGunnar NordinGunnar Nordin10.941:23.1
1950LanderneHans RingströmHans Ringström18.501:24.4
1949RolandHugo NordqvistHugo Nordqvist2.931:25.3
1948MagnifikTage StridsbergTage Stridsberg6.001:25.1
1947BulwarksonGösta NordinSören Nordin9.391:24.3
1946JustusSören NordinSören Nordin2.481:21.5
1945HettyGösta NordinGösta Nordin1.951:23.8
1944Fänrik ScottCarl A. SchougCarl A. Schoug2.581:24.9
1943Holly ScottGustaf ScheinGustaf Schein10.411:24.7
1942TrumpsRagnar ThorngrenRagnar Thorngren1.761:23.9
1941Big NoonGösta NordinGösta Nordin3.351:22.8

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See also

References
  1. "Resultat - Konung Gustaf V:s Pokal". travsport.se (in Swedish). STC. Retrieved 2009-05-17.
  2. In the conversion to USD, the rates of 2009-05-14, the date of the 2009 final, have been used.
  3. Freidenvall, Claes. "Adrian Chip kunglig på Åby". travronden.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 2009-04-01.
  4. Persson, Lennart (2005-05-06). "En stor insats för svensk travsport". travnet.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 2009-04-01.
  5. "Konung Gustaf V:s pokal". qhurth.com (in Swedish). Retrieved 2009-04-01.
  6. "Uttagningslopp till Konung Gustaf V:s pokal". qhurth.com (in Swedish). Retrieved 2009-04-01.
  7. Ersson, Erik; Olsson (2009-04-30). "Kungapokalen: Så gick det i loppen". travnet.se (in Swedish). Travnet. Retrieved 2009-05-17.
  8. Ingvarsson, Henrik (2009-05-14). "Knockout Rose knockade favoriterna". expressen.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 2009-05-17.
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  11. Bonsdorf, Karsten (2009-05-15). "Mystic Lady wins the Queens Trophy in Sweden". ustrotting.com. United States Trotting Association. Retrieved 2009-05-17.
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