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MEDIA RELEASE
White Turf St. Moritz 2017 – Passion for races!
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Racing Sunday on 26 February 2017
As published in the first media release, the third White Turf Race Sunday in St. Moritz had to be cancelled
after a fall in the first race. However, after the cancellation of the remaining races, the majority of the
spectators numbering approximately 10,000, stayed on the frozen lake and enjoyed the accompanying
programme as planned, including the official presentation of the trophies. After Usbekia’s two victories in
the Skikjöring on the previous two Sundays, Valeria Holinger was leading in the overall rankings for the
CREDIT SUISSE Skikjöring Trophy. The 26-year old was the first lady ever to be crowned ‘Queen of the
Engadine’ and thus made White Turf history.
The 2017 BMW Snow Trotting Challenge of the owners went to Nathalie Gonin with a score of eight points,
who also - as driver - took the Silver Challenge Driver Cup (covering all trotting races). The Silver Challenge
Trainer Trophy (flat race and trotting race trainers) was won by Philipp Schärer with a total score of 47
points. In the Silver Challenge Jockey Cup, Alexander Pietsch was the winner with 32 points and in the
Champion Challenge Owners’ Cup, the Chevalex stable predominated with a total of 33 points.
No further consequences resulted from the circumstances surrounding the falls in the first race. Following a
detailed investigation by the race management and those responsible for White Turf, a crack in the ice had
occurred on the inner rails of the racetrack, some 150m from the finishing line. This meant that water had
come up to undermine the racetrack. The safety of the horses and the riders could no longer be
guaranteed. That is why the race day had to be cancelled, which was acknowledged with applause by the
spectators. After first medical examinations, the hospital released the positive news that jockey George
Baker had not sustained any serious injuries.
The 2018 White Turf will take place on the first three Sundays in February. The dates:
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4 February; 11 February and 18 February 2018
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Night Turf: Friday, 16 February 2018
Credit Suisse – Main sponsor of White Turf
At the White Turf, you can experience winter sports in a very special way. Here tradition meets innovation, horse racing
takes place on an icy course, and enthusiastic spectators witness a truly impressive spectacle. Because this
combination is as fascinating as it is unique, Credit Suisse has already been involved with White Turf for more than 40
years.
Since 2016, Credit Suisse has also presented individually crafted versions of the ‘Credit Suisse King’s Cup’ created by
the Swiss artist duo Aubry/Broquard to all of the individual day’s winners, while the winner of the prestigious Credit
Suisse Skikjöring Trophy receives a larger version to commemorate being crowned ‘King of the Engadine’.
Further information on Credit Suisse's numerous sponsorship commitments can be found at: www.creditsuisse.com/sponsorship.
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BMW (Schweiz) AG - Main sponsor of White Turf
Thanks to its commitment as a principal sponsor, BMW ensures year after year a successful performance on ice and
snow at the White Turf in St. Moritz. Equestrian sports are part of the selected sports events that BMW supports with its
sponsoring activities. The support of top performances at the highest level matches the ethos of BMW because as a
premium automobile manufacturer, the company offers products to its clients that are renowned throughout the world
for their quality and efficiency. Equestrian sports and the BMW brand values share the same essential core attributes of
dynamic force, aesthetical sense and performance.
Longines - Main sponsor of White Turf
Longines has been based at Saint-Imier in Switzerland since 1832. Its watchmaking expertise reflects a strong devotion
to tradition, elegance and performance. Longines has generations of experience as official timekeeper of world
championships and as partner of international sports federation. Known for the elegance of its timepieces, Longines is a
member of the Swatch Group Ltd, the World’s leading manufacturer of horological products. With the winged hourglass
as its emblem, the brand has outlets in over 150 countries.
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St. Moritz, 26 February 2017
Racing results:
www.whiteturf-newsticker.ch
Press office:
WOEHRLE PIROLA Marketing and Communication AG
Claudia Grasern-Woehrle, St. Moritz Branch Office Manager
Via Grevas 6c · CH – 7500 St. Moritz
Telephone +41 (0)81 834 54 31 · Fax +41 (0)81 834 54 32
[email protected]· www.woehrlepirola.ch
All documentation of the Engadin St. Moritz tourism organisation can be found at the following link:
http://www.engadin.stmoritz.ch/winter/en/media/basisinformationen/
Main sponsors:
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