Preis von Europa 2026 will be held at Cologne Racecourse in Germany on September 27, 2026. The Group 1 race is run over 2,400 meters on turf and is open to three-year-olds and older horses. The race is worth €155,000 in total prize money, with €100,000 going to the winner.
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Race Overview
| Race | Preis von Europa |
|---|---|
| Date | September 27, 2026 |
| Racecourse | Cologne Racecourse, Germany |
| Grade | Group 1 |
| Distance | 2,400m |
| Surface | Turf |
| Race Type | Flat |
| Eligibility | 3-year-olds and older |
| Scheduled Start | 4:07 PM local time |
| Race Number | Race 5 |
| Total Prize Money | €155,000 |
Why International Bettors Follow Preis von Europa
- Group 1 status: Preis von Europa is one of Germany’s major Group 1 races over the classic 2,400-meter distance.
- International field: The 2026 field includes runners from Germany, France and England, giving the race a strong international character.
- Top-class contenders: Goliath and Dubai Honour headline the seven-horse field, with both having established Group 1 form.
- Japan Cup connection: The winner receives an automatic starting berth for the 2026 Japan Cup in Tokyo.
- World Pool: The race is included in the World Pool and will be distributed internationally.
- Cologne’s major event: The race is traditionally one of the highlights of the Cologne racing season.
Early Betting Odds
Early betting odds for Preis von Europa 2026 can be offered by international bookmakers before race day. Markets may initially be available as Ante-Post betting and later move to Fixed Odds. At the time of this page’s update, reliable international bookmaker odds could not be verified, so no odds have been added without confirmation.
Last updated: September 24, 2026
| Horse | 1xBet |
|---|---|
| Goliath | 1.44 |
| Dubai Honour | 4.00 |
| Seguro | 8.50 |
| Hochkönig | 16.00 |
| Straight | 16.00 |
| Noble Lips | 21.00 |
| Alter Meister | 50.00 |
Previous Year Result
Preis von Europa 2025
| Position | Horse |
|---|---|
| 1st | Sibayan |
| 2nd | Tiffany |
| 3rd | Columbus |
| 4th | Alleno |
| 5th | Think Giant |
| 6th | Path of Soldier |
Historical Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Sibayan |
| 2024 | Rebel’s Romance |
| 2023 | India |
| 2022 | Rebel’s Romance |
| 2021 | Alpinista |
