Major events

Olympiatravet

• International Group I race.^[3]

• Setup (2009): Final race of 2,140 meters. Finalists had either qualified in one of four specific elimination races in the month before the final or been rewarded a wild card. The title holder was guaranteed a place in the final as well.^[6]

• Date (2009): April 18 (the final).^[6]

• Purse (2009, the final only): US$462,772 (SEK 2,750,000), which made it the second biggest race in Sweden.^[3][7]

• Titleholder: Triton Sund (driven by Örjan Kihlström), winner in 2009.^[7]

Åby Stora Pris

• International Group I race.^[8]

• Setup (2008): Eight horses race two heats of 1,640 meters. These heats are followed by a race-off, also of 1,640 meters, if necessary, i.e. if the two heats are won by different horses.^[9]

• Date (2008): September 20.^[8]

• Purse (2008): US$359,451 (SEK 2,400,000).^[8]

• Titleholder: Garland Kronos (driven by Lutfi Kolgjini), winner in 2008.^[10]

Konung Gustaf V:s Pokal

• International Group I stakes race for four-year-old stallions and geldings.^[11]

• Setup (2009): Three elimination races from which the first four horses progressed to the final 14 days later. Final race of 2,140 meters.^[12][13]

• Date (2009): May 14 (the final).^[11]

• Purse (2009, the final only): ≈US$273,000 (€200,000).^[11]

• Titleholder: Knockout Rose (driven by Erik Adielsson), winner in 2009.^[11]

Drottning Silvias Pokal

• International Group I stakes race for four-year-old mares.^[14]

• Setup (2009): Four elimination races and final 14 days later. Final race of 2,140 meters.^[13][15]

• Date (2009): May 14 (the final).^[14]

• Purse (2009, the final only): ≈US$273,000 (€200,000).^[14]

• Titleholder: Mystic Lady U.S. (driven by Robert Bergh), winner in 2009.^[14]