Westminster Eagle: On the way to the derby double in Poland and Hamburg!

Westminster Eagle: On the way to the derby double in Poland and Hamburg!

Hoppegarten, Deutschland - An exciting competition for the favorite role takes its course: coach Andreas Wöhler and Westminster Stud GmbH of Marian Ziburske have two starters at the start for July 6th - including the promising Westminster Eagle. This stallion from Maxios is the race at the Polish derby, which is sponsored by Westminster. It will be tight, because the competition consists of 19 starters over a distance of 2400 meters!

The Polish derby not only attracts with an impressive prize money of 300,000 Zloty (which corresponds to around 70,100 euros), but also with the possibility of getting a derby double for Wöhler and Ziburge. While Westminster Eagle wants to go to the train in Warsaw, Lady Charlotte later aims at success in Hamburg. Galopponline reports that Westminster Eagle has already won one of his races in four starts. Most recently, the stallion appeared convincingly in Hoppegarten and clearly won the race against Ruby Lips. After a solid appearance as a fourth in the Dresden Youth Prize, Westminster Eagle now seems ready for the big challenge.

behind the scenes of the racing event

The preparations are already in full swing. On June 28, 2025, the starting signal for the Hamburg meeting was given, where Wöhler's horses also have to assert themselves well. The early morning means a lot of work for the supervisors: to start preparing the horses, they get up at 3:30 a.m. to feed the animals on time at 4:00 a.m. The early start time not only ensures financial advantages for the organizer, but also represents a challenge for active and horses.

Among the starters at the Hamburg meeting is "Little Addition", for example, which is offered with side flenders. Despite its last four defeats, the team has the hope that he can go out again in a new environment. Rennstall-Wöhler also gives insights into other exciting horses such as "Hope and Believe", which, despite an incident at the last start, will continue to be prepared for the Sparkasse Holstein-Hamburger Stute Cup. The two participants "Lamington" and "Mister Phoenix" also attract attention: While Lamington is known for his photogenic way, Mister Phoenix is ​​described as confident and cheeky.

the view above the box

developments in equestrian sport are not only exciting for the active, but also for the weather and friends of the gallop prionation. Statistics from different countries offer valuable information for experts and interested parties. As particularly interesting sources, platforms such as Horse races International offer comprehensive statistics on jockeys, trainers and horses from countries such as Great Britain, Ireland and Japan.

The horse scene in Germany and beyond, in addition, shows alive and challenging at the same time. Whether in the Polish derby or in the Hamburg meeting - betting fever is noticeable everywhere. Everyone loves to follow the next big racing history. If that is no reason to keep your fingers crossed!