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Animal welfare and safety

«Safety is always our top priority» — Head of Racing Dennis Schiergen on animal welfare at the White Turf. The White Turf on the frozen Lake Moritz is unique worldwide. Dennis Schiergen
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Personalities

RENÉ PIECHULEK

"White Turf is far more than a race." Top jockey René Piechulek on frozen hands, pure adrenaline, and his unforgettable victory with Jungleboogie. A love letter to the frozen lake.
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Personalities

AN ERA ON ICE – STALL ZÜRICHSEE

18 victories, an unforgettable mare and a "Dream Team" for eternity. The history of Stall Zürichsee is inextricably linked to the... A look back at the golden era.
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Story

WHITE TURF ST. MORITZ

For over a century, the White Turf has been making history on the frozen lake. It is more than an event; it is the mirror of St. Moritz. A story about ..
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Family Days

White Turf Family Days

A celebration of family, friendship, and horsepower: When Lake Moritz transforms into a winter arena, it's also time for the next generation. We take a look at the program and discuss...
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Personalities

MIROSLAV «MIRO» WEISS

After 45 years and over 1000 victories, a legend is retiring. But Miroslav Weiss still has one last big goal: to reach the magical mark of 100 victories on 2026.
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Personalities

LIBERTY STONE RACING

How do you prepare for snow and ice in green England? Liberty Stone Racing takes an unusual approach: Instead of training on frozen lakes, they train on inline skates. A conversation about trust.
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Safety & Animal Welfare

SKIKJÖRING RELOADED

St. Moritz 2025: A technical incident caused a false start for Skikjöring.. We look behind the scenes of the analysis: What the "door handle phenomenon" has to do with it and how a new ...
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Safety & Animal Welfare

Safety in Skikjöring

INTERVIEW WITH DENNIS SCHIERGEN BY MARKUS MONSTEIN For 2025, the new safety harness in the Skikjöring is the biggest innovation . When horses became riderless, which is not uncommon, it became ...
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Personalities

Tino Conrad

In memory of Tino Conrad († [2022]). We thank him for his valuable memories and his great commitment to the White Turf. Tino Conrad was a ... for many years
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Personalities

Jessica Kessler

The scenery alone, with the mountains in the background and the special atmosphere on the lake, delights us every time and is a top priority for us at the Pony Club.
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Personalities

Anton Krauliger

Since my childhood, I have been closely connected to the Engadine through winter holidays. Even as a teenager, I enthusiastically followed the horse races on the lake. Back then, the White...
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Personalities

Markus Hauser

Since 1985, local hero Markus Hauser has been running the family hotel of the same name, now in its fourth generation. In addition, his heart has beat for over 25 years for the [unclear]: as president, [unclear]
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Personalities

Antoinette Tamagni

Together with her life partner Patrick Chédeville, the Swiss Antoinette Tamagni breeds top-level racehorses in France. The White Turf is a fixed item on her agenda – and ...
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Personalities

Reto Vanoli

Reto Vanoli is head of the organizing committee of the horse races in Zurich Dielsdorf, a racehorse owner, co-owner of the stable community Stall Allegra – and has been at home on the racetracks since childhood. horses and betting are ...
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Personalities

Christian Freiherr von der Recke

German-born Christian Freiherr von der Recke is considered a leading trainer in international horse racing. Many champions have grown up in his "Rennstall Recke" stable, some of whom also race for White Turf ...
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Personalities

Maxim Pecheur

Despite the breakneck speed, the winner of the 79. edition of the Grand Prix of St. Moritz experienced the cheers of the spectators up close at White Turf. His verdict: Nowhere else is this ...
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Personalities

Jürgen Sendel

Star photographer Jürgen Sendel enjoys cult status among the world's celebrities. He is loved like a family member. Thanks to his sensitive nature, Jürgen Sendel has long been a star photographer.
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Personalities

Rene Leiser

As a successful racehorse owner, René Leiser is one of the best-known Swiss personalities in the international horse racing scene. The White Turf is one of the most special occasions of the year for him. Racehorse owner. The interplay ...
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Personalities

Hugo Beijerman

Zurich horse owner Hugo Beijerman is no stranger to the event due to his regular participation over many years. In wintry St. Moritz, Hugo Beijerman feels almost a little...
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Story

White Turf St. Moritz 111 years of fascination

The St. International Horse Races in St. Moritz are among the select group of «Swiss Top Events», which combine all the charms of modern Switzerland. Noble thoroughbreds from all over Europe and international jockeys inspire ...
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Animal welfare and safety

«Safety is always our top priority» — Head of Racing Dennis Schiergen on animal welfare at the White Turf. The White Turf on the frozen lake of St. Moritz is unique worldwide.

Read

RENÉ PIECHULEK

"White Turf is far more than a race." Top jockey René Piechulek on frozen hands, pure adrenaline, and his unforgettable victory with Jungleboogie. A love letter to the frozen lake.

Read

AN ERA ON ICE – STALL ZÜRICHSEE

18 victories, an unforgettable mare, and a "Dream Team" for eternity. The history of Stall Zürichsee is inextricably linked to the... A look back at the golden era.

Read

WHITE TURF ST. MORITZ

For over a century, the White Turf has been making history on the frozen lake. It is more than an event; it is the mirror of St. Moritz. A story about

Read

White Turf Family Days

A celebration of family, friendship, and horsepower: When the Moritzersee transforms into a winter arena, it's also time for the next generation. We take a look at the program and discuss...

Read

MIROSLAV «MIRO» WEISS

After 45 years and over 1000 victories, a legend is retiring. But Miroslav Weiss still has one last big goal: to reach the magical mark of 100 victories on White Turf 2026.

Read

LIBERTY STONE RACING

How do you prepare for snow and ice in green England? Liberty Stone Racing takes an unusual approach: Instead of training on frozen lakes, they train on inline skates. A conversation about trust.,

Read

SKIKJÖRING RELOADED

St. Moritz 2025: A technical incident caused a false start for Skikjöring.. We look behind the scenes of the analysis: What the "door handle phenomenon" has to do with it and how a new

Read

Safety in Skikjöring

INTERVIEW WITH DENNIS SCHIERGEN BY MARKUS MONSTEIN For 2025, the new safety harness in the Skikjöring is the biggest innovation . When horses became riderless, which is not uncommon, it was

Read

Tino Conrad

In memory of Tino Conrad († [2022]). We thank him for his valuable memories and his great commitment to the White Turf. Tino Conrad was a for many years a

Read

Jessica Kessler

The scenery alone, with the mountains in the background and the special atmosphere on the lake, delights us every time and is a highlight for us at the pony club.

Read

Anton Krauliger

Since my childhood, I have been closely connected to the Engadine through winter holidays. Even as a teenager, I enthusiastically followed the horse races on the lake. Back then, the White Horse came

Read

Markus Hauser

Since 1985, local hero Markus Hauser has been running the family hotel of the same name, now in its fourth generation. In addition, his heart has beat for over 25 years for the [unclear]: as president,

Read

Antoinette Tamagni

Together with her life partner Patrick Chédeville, the Swiss Antoinette Tamagni breeds top-level racehorses in France. The White Turf is a fixed item on her agenda – and

Read

Reto Vanoli

Reto Vanoli is head of the organizing committee of the horse races in Zurich Dielsdorf, a racehorse owner, co-owner of the stable community Stall Allegra – and has been at home on the racetracks since childhood .. Horses and betting are

Read

Christian Freiherr von der Recke

German-born Christian Freiherr von der Recke is considered a leading trainer in international horse racing. Many champions have grown up in his "Rennstall Recke" stable, some of whom also compete for [White Turf].

Read

Maxim Pecheur

Despite the breakneck speed, the winner of the 79. edition of the Grand Prix of St. Moritz experienced the cheers of the spectators up close at White Turf. His verdict: Nowhere else is this

Read

Jürgen Sendel

Star photographer Jürgen Sendel enjoys cult status among the world's celebrities. He is loved like a family member. Thanks to his sensitive nature, Jürgen Sendel has long been a star photographer.

Read

Rene Leiser

As a successful racehorse owner, René Leiser is one of the best-known Swiss personalities in the international horse racing scene. The White Turf is one of the most special occasions of the year for him. Racehorse owner: The interplay

Read

Hugo Beijerman

Zurich horse owner Hugo Beijerman is no stranger to the White Turf. horse owner event due to his regular participation over many years. In the wintry St. Moritz, Hugo Beijerman feels almost a little

Read

White Turf St. Moritz 111 years of fascination

The St. Moritz International Horse Races are among the select group of «Swiss Top Events», which combine all the charms of modern Switzerland.. Noble thoroughbred horses from all over Europe and international jockeys inspire.

Read