Årjängs stora sprinterlopp

With almost the same contestants as in the Elitlopp, Årjäng raceway managed to get the best, aged European horses possible to their main race of the year. This year's Elitlopp winner Brioni was back after a short pause and former winners like Iceland and Torvald Palema were also behind the gate.


Fought the best
One that was not invited to the Elitlopp was Beanie M.M. Morten Waage’s horse tested positive in a doping test after Olso Grand Prix (May 15). The test contained a substance causing negative performance, and the investigation pointed towards sabotage rather than classified doping. Once back on the track again – Waage’s horse, with Johnny Takter in the bike, won a gold final at Bergsåker and was now was ready to fight the elite again. Lutfi Kolgjini and Lavec Kronos kept the pace high in the front whilst Beanie M.M. was trailing. Iceland was on the outside and Brioni and Torvald Palema further down. They reached the first 1000 meters at 1.09,4 (1:51.3) and Kolgjini continued in the same pace. Takter moved Beanie M.M. out in the last bend and took over from Lavec Kronos. With speedy horses like Brioni and Torvald Palema coming from behind, Takter ordered full speed. Beanie M.M. responded to his demand and sprinted home the mile race at 1.10,4 (1:53.1). The Super Arnie – Beverly San (e. Tibur) stallion added another $110,500 to his $1,040,500. He has won 18 of his 66 lifetime starts.