Guineas Time in Cologne!

Cologne, Sunday, 22 May: The wait is over, on Sunday you can look forward to the first classical test in 2022. Because the 37th Mehl-Mülhens Race - German 2,000 Guineas (Group II, 153,000 Euros, 1,600 m) at the Cologne-Weidenpesch racecourse will keep the fans of the sport in suspense.

Perhaps, for once, a mare will enter the winners` list, because the mare from Karlshof, Mylady (A. Starke), already beat some of her current opponents in the Dr. Busch Memorial and still has a spotless white waistcoat. At that time Schwarzer Peter (A. Helfenbein) finished just behind her and is therefore another horse of Markus Klug with a very good chance. Rocchigiani (B. Murzabayev) had no chance there, but he also had to cope with the disadvantage of the year`s debut. Like Georgios (S. Vogt), who came third in Krefeld, and Fire Of The Sun (R. Piechulek), the group winner is one of Peter Schiergen`s three hopes. Speaking of three - three Englishmen will also do the honours. The never-before-conquered Maljoom (St. Donohoe) seems to be the first choice over The Wizard Of Eye (J. Egan) and Mr McCann (J. Doyle). Playing in the trifecta could be worthwhile as there is €12,500 in the "pot" here.

Between 11:20 am and 3:35 pm, nine tests await you. Races 1 to 5 will also be broadcast to France. 10,000 euros (including a 2,000 euro jackpot) will be paid out in the quadruple bet of the 3rd race (winless horses, 2,200 m). 20,000 euros (including a 6,000 euro jackpot) will be offered in the 8th race (Equalisation IV, 2,200 m).