Swedish Trotting Oaks
Svenskt Trav-Oaks
Group One National race
LocationSolvalla, Stockholm,
 Sweden
Inaugurated1979
Race typeHarness race for standardbred trotters
Race information
Distance2,140 meters (1.33 miles)
TrackLeft-handed 1,000 meter track (0.62 mile)
QualificationSwedish 3-year-old fillies
Purse≈US$286,000

The Swedish Trotting Oaks (Swedish: Svenskt Trav-Oaks or only Oaks) is an annual national Group One harness event for trotters that is held at Solvalla in Stockholm, Sweden. It is the biggest race for 3-year-old fillies in Sweden.[1] The purse in the 2008 final was ≈US$286,000 (SEK 2,000,000), of which the winner Annicka won half.[2][3]

Location and date

The Swedish Trotting Oaks has, since the start in 1979, been arranged at Solvalla in Stockholm.[4] In 1979, as well as during the years 1991-1994 and from 1998 to present, the finals have been held on the same day in late September or early October as the Swedish Trotting Criterium finals. In 1980 and in 1995–1997, the Oaks finals were raced up to a week before or after the Criterium finals. 1981–1990, the Oaks finals took place in July or August.[4][5]

Entering the event

To enter the Swedish Trotting Oaks, a filly owner is obliged to make four payments of totally ≈US$530 (SEK4,125) as of 2009. These payments are as well valid for the Swedish Trotting Criterium, which is held at the same day as the Oaks but are open for both colts and fillies. In addition to these costs, a supplementary fee of ≈US$410 (SEK3,180) is paid to enter the elimination races before the final. If a filly owner decides to enter the Criterium instead of the Oaks, the supplementary fee is twice as large, ≈US$820 (SEK6,360).[6][7]

Racing conditions

Distance

The distance in the Swedish Trotting Oaks is 2,140 meters (1.33 mile). This was the case in the premiere year of 1979, and has not been altered since.[4]

Starting method

The first year, volt start was used in the Oaks, but from the second year and on, auto start has been used.[4]

Past winners

Drivers with most wins

Trainers with most wins

  • 6 - Stig H. Johansson
  • 2 - Leif Witasp
  • 2 - Roger Walmann
  • 2 - Tommy Hanné[4]

Sires with at least two winning offsprings

  • 2 - Count's Pride (Santa Pride, Eva Pride)
  • 2 - Shatter Way (Divina Tilly, Pink Lady)
  • 2 - The Prophet (Prophet Jill, Louise)[4]

Mares with at least two winning offsprings

  • 2 - Pixie (Emma Gee San, Kimbee San)[4]

Winning mares that have also brood winners

  • Pixie (1982), dam of Emma Gee San (1993) and Kimbee San (1999)[4]

Winner with lowest odds

  • Winning odds: 1.32 - Pixie (1982)[4]

Winner with highest odds

  • Winning odds: 32.94 - Early Southwind (2006)[4]

Fastest winners

Auto start (1980 - present)

  • 1:13.9 (km rate) - Annicka (2008)[4]

Volt start (1979)

  • 1:20.8 (km rate) - Prophet Jill (1979)[4]

All winners of the Swedish Trotting Oaks

Year Horse Driver Trainer Odds of winner Winning time (km rate)
2008AnnickaJörgen WestholmJörgen Westholm3.321:13.9
2007Sissel GodivaJohnny TakterCatrin Fajersson4.051:15.4
2006Early SouthwindBjörn GoopTimo Nurmos32.941:14.4
2005Electra SkiftErik AdielssonStig H. Johansson9.471:14.3
2004Alexia ÅsÖrjan KihlströmRoger Walmann6.321:14.3
2003Giant DiabloÖrjan KihlströmRoger Walmann1.381:15.4
2002Je T'Aime DreamStig H. JohanssonStig H. Johansson3.391:15.3
2001Pine DustÖrjan KihlströmStefan Hultman1.581:15.1
2000JohannitaJim FrickJim Frick6.411:14.8
1999Kimbee SanJim FrickStig H. Johansson13.381:15.5
1998Pine PrincessÖrjan KihlströmNils Sylwén3.311:15.5
1997Simb CapiPer LennartssonLennart Wikström6.811:16.2
1996Hannah NewmenJorma KontioOla Samuelsson3.591:15.3
1995Sissela ÅsAtle HamreAtle Hamre1.621:17.1
1994Love Me DoJan RappBengt Johansson7.691:15.3
1993Emma Gee SanStig H. JohanssonStig H. Johansson2.961:16.3
1992Sussie RibbLennart ForsgrenMarianne Andersson5.771:14.7
1991Eva PrideTorbjörn JanssonTommy Hanné10.761:17.1
1990Pink LadyLeif WitaspLeif Witasp10.271:17.2
1989PershinetteLeif WitaspLeif Witasp2.771:17.3
1988Katinka BrolineBjörn LinderBjörn Linder7.391:19.0
1987Vivetta OrionThomas BergkvistHans-Erik Eriksson10.091:15.6
1986Ecana NibsLennart ForsgrenLennart Forsgren1.981:17.4
1985Crown FougettStig H. JohanssonStig H. Johansson8.201:22.6
1984Santa PrideOlle ElfstrandOlle Elfstrand2.311:17.0
1983Evita GuvijoTorbjörn JanssonTommy Hanné6.681:18.6
1982PixieStig H. JohanssonStig H. Johansson1.321:16.6
1981Divina TillyKarl-Gösta FylkingKarl-Gösta Fylking8.401:20.0
1980LouiseKarl-Erik NilssonKarl-Erik Nilsson4.701:20.5
1979Prophet JillUlf NordinUlf Nordin2.501:20.8[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Svenskt Trav-Kriterium". solvalla.se (in Swedish). Stockholms Travsällskap. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
  2. ↑ "Travsport.se - Resultat - Svenskt Trav-Oaks". travsport.se (in Swedish). STC. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
  3. ↑ In the conversion to USD, the rates of 2008-10-05, the date of the 2008 final, have been used.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 "Svenskt Trav-Oaks". qhurth.com (in Swedish). Retrieved 2009-03-17.
  5. ↑ "Svenskt Travkriterium". qhurth.com (in Swedish). Retrieved 2009-03-17.
  6. ↑ "Insatslopp" (PDF). travogalopp.nu (in Swedish). p. 118. Retrieved 2009-03-16.
  7. ↑ In the conversion to USD, the rates of 2008-12-31, the date of the last payment for the 2009 Oaks/Criterium, have been used.
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