Earlier this week at Axevella (SWE) harness racing driver Bjorn Goop recorded his 6,000th career victory. The son of legendary Ole Goop, himself a winner of over 6,600 races, has proven to be particularly adept at winning classics across multiple venues and countries.
Goop recorded his first victory in 1994 and reached the 3,000 mark in 2008. A recap of his many classic wins follows:
SWEDEN
Elitloppet: Conny Nobell 2006, Timoko 2014
Svenskt Travderby: Conny Nobell 2005
Svenskt Trav-Kriterium: Sans Peur 1997,Conny Nobell 2004
Svenskt Trav-Oaks: Early Southwind 2006, Pebbly 2009
Svensk Uppfödningslöpning: Even Who 2003, Mister J.P. 20014
Olympiatravet: Thai Tanic 2006
Grand Prix de l'U.E.T: Conny Nobell 2005
StoChampionatet: Carolinas Mystic 19997, Sweet As Candy 2000
Konung Gustaf V:s Pokal: Conny Nobell 2005
Breeders' Crown: Joy Ås 2005, Conny Nobell 2004, Yield Boko 2008, 2012-Barracuda River 2012, Psycho 2014,Pacific Broline 2015, Birgitta Palema 1997, Miss Beniss 2012, Makhtoub Jet 2004, Yield Boko 2009
Korta Stoklass: Tigger 2006, Långa Stoklass: Joy Ås 2005, Korta: Conny Nobell 2004, Tiberius F. 2013
FRANCE
Prix de France: Noras Bean 2014, Timoko 2015
Grand Criterium de Vitesse: Timoko 2015
Criterium Continental: Tumble Dust 2014
NORWAY
Oslo Grand Prix: Arch Madness 2011
Bjerke Cup: Maktoub Jet 2008, Global Investment 2009, Classic Grand Cru 2012, B.W.L.Champion 2013
Jarlsberg Grand Prix: Claudia B.R. 2014
Klosterskogen Grand Prix: Classic Grand Cru 2011, Classic Grand Cru 2013, Oasis Bi 2014, Oasis Bi 2015
Norskt Travkriterium: Muscles Wiking B.R. 2010
Norskt Travkriterium, ston: Angelina B.R. 2011
Norskt Trav-Derby: Muscles Wiking B.R. 2011
Norskt Sto Derby: Rita Sensation 2010, Claudia B.R. 2014
Rikstotons Europamatch: Conny Nobell 2006, Quarcio du Chene 2009
DENMARK
Copenhagen Cup: Libeccio Grif 2011
Danskt Trav-Derby: Tumble Dust 2014
Treåringseliten: Leila Axe 2008, Chocolate Day 2014
Fyraåringseliten: V.C.Chocoholic 2012
FINLAND
Finlandia Ajo: Quarcio du Chene 2010, Sebastian K. 2012
Kymi Grand Prix: Timoko 2014
ITALY
GP Freccia d'Europa: Smashing Victory 2005
GP Costa Azzurra: Smashing Victory 2006
Gran Premio Citta' di Montecatini: Smashing Victory 2006
Campionato Europeo: Smashing Victory 2006
Thomas H. Hicks
