Meilen-Trophy prize money
The Meilen-Trophy is worth €70,000 for the 2012 running , €40,000 of it to the winner . That makes it the 862nd richest of the 997 races on this site and the 20th richest in Germany.
Every figure here is the money the race announces, in the currency it announces it in. The currency control at the top swaps the whole page.
What the Meilen-Trophy is
Group 3 · 1,600 metres (1 mile) · Turf · Hanover Racecourse
- Racecourse
- Hanover Racecourse
- Country
- Germany
- Grade
- Group 3
- Distance
- 1,600 metres (1 mile)
- Surface
- Turf
- Race type
- Flat / Thoroughbred
- Open to
- Three-years-old and up
- Direction
- Left-handed
- First run
- 1991
The winner takes 57% of the fund. The remaining €30,000 is shared between the horses behind, on a scale the racecourse sets race by race rather than a fixed one.
Run in 1:35.07 in 2026, the Meilen-Trophy pays €736 for every second of the race, which is 455th of the 611 races in horse racing prize money per second and 15th in Germany.
Every Meilen-Trophy winner
36 runnings, 1991 to 2026, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sommersby6 · 1:35.07 | Eduardo Pedroza | Andreas Wöhler |
| 2025 | Geography4 · 1:33.39 | Andrasch Starke | Peter Schiergen |
| 2024 | Geography3 · 1:33.91 | Bauyrzhan Murzabayev | Peter Schiergen |
| 2023 | See Hector4 · 1:39.73 | Lukas Delozier | Henk Grewe |
| 2022 | Sahib's Joy5 · 1:34.96 | Bauyrzhan Murzabayev | Peter Schiergen |
| 2021 | Liberty London5 · 1:35.17 | Eduardo Pedroza | Waldemar Hickst |
| 2020 | Sanora5 · 1:36.38 | Jozef Bojko | Andreas Wöhler |
| 2019 | Robin of Navan6 · 1:35.60 | Alexander Pietsch | Harry Dunlop |
| 2018 | Diplomat7 · 1:35.25 | Andrasch Starke | Jean-Pierre Carvalho |
| 2017 | Dragon Lips3 · 1:34.10 | Marc Lerner | Andreas Suborics |
| 2016 | Kaspersky5 · 1:34.98 | Umberto Rispoli | Endo Botti |
| 2015 | Wild Chief4 · 1:39.39 | Alexander Pietsch | Jens Hirschberger |
| 2014 | Red Dubawi6 · 1:39.69 | Eddy Hardouin | Frau Erika Mader |
| 2013 | Felician5 · 1:43.07 | Lennart Hammer-Hansen | Ferdinand J Leve |
| 2012 | Sir Oscar5 · 1:41.28 | Adrie de Vries | Toni Potters |
| 2011 | Alianthus6 · 1:38.78 | Adrie de Vries | Jens Hirschberger |
| 2010 | Sehrezad5 · 1:36.88 | Jiri Palik | Andreas Löwe |
| 2009 | King of Sydney3 · 1:37.70 | Andreas Suborics | Mario Hofer |
| 2008 | Fothe Millionkiss4 · 1:39.56 | Andreas Helfenbein | Uwe Ostmann |
| 2007 | Apollo Star5 · 1:38.36 | Andreas Helfenbein | Mario Hofer |
| 2006 | Arcadio4 · 1:40.68 | Andreas Suborics | Peter Schiergen |
| 2005 | Eagle Rise5 · 1:36.47 | Terence Hellier | Andreas Schütz |
| 2004 | Martillo4 · 1:39.40 | William Mongil | Ralf Suerland |
| 2003 | Martillo3 · 1:36.80 | William Mongil | Ralf Suerland |
| 2002 | Sambaprinz3 · 1:42.60 | Jiri Palik | Horst Horwart |
| 2001 | Royal Dragon3 · 1:37.50 | Andrasch Starke | Andreas Schütz |
| 2000 | Slip Stream4 · 1:38.00 | Paul Eddery | Saeed bin Suroor |
| 1999 | Docksider4 · 1:33.20 | Michael Hills | John Hills |
| 1998 | Waky Nao5 · 1:37.40 | Andrasch Starke | Andreas Schütz |
| 1997 | Gothenburg4 · 1:37.60 | Jason Weaver | Mark Johnston |
| 1996 | Manzoni4 · 1:36.10 | Andreas Boschert | Andreas Wöhler |
| 1995 | Kill the Crab3 · 1:33.60 | Mark Larsen | Wido Neuroth |
| 1994 | Torch Rouge3 · 1:33.90 | Willie Carson | Barry Hills |
| 1993 | Quebrada3 · 1:39.80 | Peter Schiergen | Heinz Jentzsch |
| 1992 | Irish Stew4 · 1:36.60 | Andrasch Starke | Hans Blume |
| 1991 | Flying Brave3 · 1:35.80 | John Reid | John Dunlop |
36 of the 36 runnings name the rider, 36 name the trainer and 0 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to.
Who wins the Meilen-Trophy more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
Most wins by a jockey
| Horse | Wins | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Geography | 2 | 2024, 2025 |
| Martillo | 2 | 2003, 2004 |
Races worth about the same
Either side of the Meilen-Trophy in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 852 | Tom Ridge StakesPresque Isle Downs | United States | €70,376 | $80,000 |
| 853 | Cocked Hat StakesGoodwood Racecourse | Great Britain | €70,200 | £60,000 |
| 854 | Lingfield Derby TrialLingfield Park | Great Britain | €70,200 | £60,000 |
| 855 | Badener MeileIffezheim Racecourse | Germany | €70,000 | €70,000 |
| 856 | Bavarian ClassicMunich Racecourse | Germany | €70,000 | €70,000 |
| 857 | Gerling-PreisKöln-Weidenpesch | Germany | €70,000 | €70,000 |
| 858 | Goldene PeitscheIffezheim Racecourse | Germany | €70,000 | €70,000 |
| 859 | Grosse Europa-MeileMunich Racecourse | Germany | €70,000 | €70,000 |
| 860 | Grosser Preis der Badischen WirtschaftIffezheim Racecourse | Germany | €70,000 | €70,000 |
| 861 | Hansa-PreisHorner Rennbahn | Germany | €70,000 | €70,000 |
| 863 | Oleander-RennenBerlin-Hoppegarten Racecourse | Germany | €70,000 | €70,000 |
| 864 | Union-RennenKöln-Weidenpesch | Germany | €70,000 | €70,000 |
| 865 | Prix BerteuxVarious, France | France | €66,000 | €66,000 |
| 866 | Hutcheson StakesGulfstream Park | United States | €65,977 | $75,000 |
| 867 | Jersey Shore StakesMonmouth Park Racetrack | United States | €65,977 | $75,000 |
| 868 | Rumson StakesGulfstream Park | United States | €65,977 | $75,000 |
| 869 | Oettingen-RennenIffezheim Racecourse | Germany | €65,000 | €65,000 |
| 870 | Premio del PiazzaleSan Siro Racecourse | Italy | €64,900 | €64,900 |
| 871 | St. Leger ItalianoSan Siro Racecourse | Italy | €64,900 | €64,900 |
| 872 | Feilden StakesRowley Mile | Great Britain | €64,350 | £55,000 |
The 20 races closest to the Meilen-Trophy in what they pay, above and below it. Follow the ranking all the way up on the richest races in the world.
The rest of the money in Germany
49 races, 20th of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldene Peitsche | Iffezheim Racecourse | Group 2 | €70,000 |
| Grosse Europa-Meile | Munich Racecourse | Group 3 | €70,000 |
| Grosser Preis der Badischen Wirtschaft | Iffezheim Racecourse | Group 2 | €70,000 |
| Hansa-Preis | Horner Rennbahn | Group 2 | €70,000 |
| Oleander-Rennen | Berlin-Hoppegarten Racecourse | Group 2 | €70,000 |
| Union-Rennen | Köln-Weidenpesch | Group 2 | €70,000 |
| Oettingen-Rennen | Iffezheim Racecourse | Group 2 | €65,000 |
| Baden Racing Stuten-Preis | Iffezheim Racecourse | Group 2 | €55,000 |
Every race in Germany we hold a purse for is on the Germany prize money list.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Meilen-Trophy winner get?
€40,000. That is 57% of the €70,000 the Meilen-Trophy is worth, and the rest is shared down the field.
What is the total Meilen-Trophy prize money?
€70,000, for the 2012 running.
Where does the Meilen-Trophy rank among the richest races in the world?
862nd of 997. 861 races pay more, the nearest of them Tom Ridge Stakes. In Germany it is 20th of 49.
Which horse has won the Meilen-Trophy most often?
Geography, 2 times, in 2024, 2025.
Which jockey has won the Meilen-Trophy most often?
Andrasch Starke, with 5 wins between 1992 and 2025.
When was the Meilen-Trophy first run?
1991. This page holds 36 runnings, from 1991 to 2026.
How far is the Meilen-Trophy?
1,600 metres (1 mile), on turf, at Hanover Racecourse.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money