Zucht- und Trabrennverein Straubing e.V.

Full success for the Christophs?

They are both from Austria, both are very good drivers and bot are named Christoph: Christoph Schwarz and Christoph Fischer could be the most important drivers on Saturday at the race track in Straubing. However, they could be beaten by Josef Sparber who comes to lower bavaria with very good horses, trained by Josef Franzl. Six races are presented on Saturday – all of them really interesting competitions.

Race 1:
Bellucci Rosso was very fiery in his two qualifiers, changed the trainer afterwards and did well. He’s a very fast horse and if he stays calm, he is able to win. Take Five is consistent and good and looked nice als a four year old. Au Revoir arrived at Manfred Schub’s boxes, will certainly be improved and can cause suprises.

Our pick:
Bellucci Rosso – (7) Take Five – (1) Au Revoir – (4) Justwalkonby

Race 2:
Very classy horses. Princess Peach is heading for the German derby, she already showed high capacities last year. ZZ Top Diamant is now five years old, he also showed good form last year. Friday Night who comes from Hungary needs some luck with his number, he was only beaten by a good horse last time. Zazu Diamant is really reliable and convinces all the time. Lorette As comes from a short layoff, she’s a very good mare.

Our pick:
(8) Princess Peach – (9) Zazu Diamant – (10) Friday Night – (2) ZZ Top Diamant

Race 3:
Race for amateurs. Conny Schulz can totally rely on Indy who’s the big favorite here. He always does his best. Ideolog had a very hard race in Munich, he fought for victory nevertheless before he made a mistake at the end. He is always very strong in Straubing. Rosehills Zorro is very interesting with Andreas Fischer in the bike. Quarcia Bo, Speedy Ela Su and Infamous Gangster should’nt be scratched, as well as Sly.

Our pick:
(5) Indy – (4) Ideolog – (3) Rosehills Zorro – (7) Sly

Race 4:
Gri Barack is a very good horses who scored his first win and set a very nice record. Rozmarin showed that he’s much more than an outsider and won in a very good style. Rainbow Bo, very classy, might need this race, als well als Lasbeker who is supposed to race in France one day and who already won in Straubing. Figaro II is a very fast but also complicated horse. If he avoids mistakes, he can be the winner.

Our pick:
(1) Gri Barack –– (10) Rozmarin - (7) Figaro II – (6) Lasbeker

Race 5:
Wim Hazelaar is the horse to beat in his seasonal debut, he was very strong last year and will be well-prepared. Lennarth can do it very tough. Reina KP wants to take over the lead and is very good when she reaches the front. Perfecto is not reliable but good enough to challenge the others. Jamal Raja BR and Magistraal can earn money. Best of Joker is the winner of the Czech derby.

Our pick:
(7) Wim Hazelaar – (5) Lennarth – (2) Reina KP – (10) Perfecto

Race 6:
Uletto showed a very exciting first start and victory and the time was excellent. He will be hard to beat. Kian again raced very well and showed his capacity. Lightnight is getting better and better and much more stable. Utopia S who comes from the czech republic and Sunlight Avenue can complete the trifecta.

Our pick:
(7) Uletto – (5) Kian – (2) Lightnight – (3) Sunlight Avenue

For our English speaking friends - May, 3rd.

Full success for the Christophs?

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