Race conditions for Swedish Grand National day at Strömsholm on June 17th
The closing date for the two main races is May 8th.
Exchange rate: SED 9.63 = EUR 1.00.
The Swedish Grand National 2017
To be run on Saturday, June 17, 2017
To close on Monday, May 8
Declaration to run on Friday, June 9
Supplementary nominations accepted until Tuesday, May 23
Race 1: THE 47th SWEDISH GRAND NATIONAL
TOTAL PRIZE FUND SEK 280.000
STEEPLECHASE. 4500 METERS (TWO MILES, SIX FURLONGS ABOUT 110 YARDS)
A challenge trophy, the Swedish Grand National Annual Challenge Trophy, donated by the late Mrs Mirabel Topham of Messrs Tophams Ltd, Aintree, will be presented to the winning owner to be held for one year. Trophies for the winning owner, trainer, rider and groom.
Prize money distribution 50-25-12-8-5%
For 5-year-olds and upwards. All entries must have completed at least one Steeplechase by June 7th.
Weights: 67 kg (approx. 10st 8lb)
Penalties: From January 1st 2016, 1 kg for each win, maximum 2 kg. Plus for every 50.000 SEK in win or place money in the same period 1 kg, maximum 3 kg.
SEK 1.800 to enter on May 8th
SEK 1.800 extra unless forfeit be declared by noon on May 22nd.
Or SEK 10.000 supplementary entry on May 23rd
Declaration fee: SEK 2.000
Declarations to run by 9.30 a.m. local time (08.30 GMT) on June 9th
Race 2: THE 40th EASYFIX SWEDISH CHAMPION HURDLE
TOTAL PRIZE FUND 200.000 SEK
HURDLES (EasyFix Model) 3700 METERS (TWO MILES, TWO FURLONGS ABOUT 110 YARDS)
Trophies for the winning owner, trainer, rider and groom.
Prize money distribution 50-25-12-8-5%
For 4-year-olds and upwards. All entries must have completed at least one Steeplechase or Hurdle race by June 7th
Weights: 4-year-olds 64 kg (approx. 10st 1lb)
5-year-olds and upwards 68.5 kg (approx. 10st 11lb)
SEK 1.000 to enter on May 8th
SEK 1.500 extra unless forfeit be declared by noon on May 22nd
Or 6.800 kr. supplementary entry on May 23rd
Declaration fee: SEK 1.500
Declarations to run by 9.30 a.m. local time (08.30 GMT) on June 9th
Race 3: STEEPLECHASE – FAMILJEN PERSSONS MEMORIAL
TOTAL PRIZE FUND 80.000 SEK
STEEPLECHASE 3500 meters (TWO MILES, ONE FURLONG ABOUT 110 YARDS)
Trophies for the winning owner, trainer and rider.
Prize money distribution 50-25-12-8-5%
For 4yo and upwards
4yo 65 kg, Older 69.5 kg
Penalties: 2 kg for each win, maximum 6 kg. Non starters are allowed 2 kg.
SEK 320 to enter on May 29th (before 2 pm local time)
Declaration fee: SEK 320 on June 9th (declaration to run to be made before 9.30 local time)
Race 4: NOVICE HURDLE presented by The Swedish Jockey Club
TOTAL PRIZE FUND 60.000 SEK
HURDLES (EasyFix Model) 3700 METERS (TWO MILES, TWO FURLONGS ABOUT 110 YARDS)
Trophy for the winning owner presented by The Swedish Jockey Club.
Prize money distribution 50-25-12-8-5%
For 4yo and upwards, with a maximum of two wins
4yo 64 kg, Older 68.5 kg
Penalties: 2 kg for each win
SEK 240 to enter on May 29th (before 2 pm local time)
Declaration fee: SEK 240 on June 9th (declaration to run to be made before 9.30 local time)
Entries, declaration and for inquiries mail: sport@svenskgalopp.se