Åby Racetrack

Major events

Olympiatravet

• International Group I race.
• Setup : 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.
• Date : April 18.
• Purse : US$462,772, which made it the second biggest race in Sweden.
• Titleholder: Triton Sund, winner in 2009.

  Åby Stora Pris

• International Group I race.
• Setup : 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.
• Date : September 20.
• Purse : US$359,451.
• Titleholder: Garland Kronos, winner in 2008.

  Konung Gustaf V:s Pokal

• International Group I stakes race for four-year-old stallions and geldings.
• Setup : Three elimination races from which the first four horses progressed to the final 14 days later. Final race of 2,140 meters.
• Date : May 14.
• Purse : ≈US$273,000.
• Titleholder: Knockout Rose, winner in 2009.

  Drottning Silvias Pokal

• International Group I stakes race for four-year-old mares.
• Setup : Four elimination races and final 14 days later. Final race of 2,140 meters.
• Date : May 14.
• Purse : ≈US$273,000.
• Titleholder: Mystic Lady U.S., winner in 2009.