Björn Olov Goop (born 13 October 1976 in
Mölndal), is a Swedish
trotting trainer and driver. Together with his father,
Olle Goop (until his death in 2022), he runs one of Sweden's most successful training camps for trotting horses, Goop Stable, in their hometown, Kil,
Värmland County
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.
Career
Björn Goop won his first race in 1994 at Axevallatravet with the horse Scotch Ville.
Goop currently holds the Swedish record for most wins as a driver in one season (501 races, 2006). Goop has won the biggest Swedish race,
Elitloppet
Elitloppet (literally: "The Elite Race") or Solvallas Internationella Elitlopp is an annual, invitational Group One harness event that has taken place at Solvalla Racetrack in Stockholm, Sweden, since 1952. The competition is regarded as one ...
, three times. In 2006, Goop won with the self-trained horse
Conny Nobell Conny is a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
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* Conny Andersson (footballer) (born 1945), Swedish former footballer
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, and in 2014 and 2017 with
Timoko (trained by
Richard Westerink). With Timoko, he also finished second in
Prix d'Amérique in 2016.
He won
Prix d'Amérique 2018 with
Readly Express, trained by
Timo Nurmos.
[Södermark, Erik (January 28, 2018)]
"Readly Express tog hem Prix d'Amérique"
''Expressen
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''. January 31, 2018.
Major wins as a driver
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Copenhagen Cup (2011, 2016)
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Olympiatravet (2006, 2016)
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Elitloppet
Elitloppet (literally: "The Elite Race") or Solvallas Internationella Elitlopp is an annual, invitational Group One harness event that has taken place at Solvalla Racetrack in Stockholm, Sweden, since 1952. The competition is regarded as one ...
(2014, 2017)
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Finlandia-Ajo (2012)
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Kymi Grand Prix (2014, 2020)
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Oslo Grand Prix (2011)
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Ã…by Stora Pris (2016)
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Sundsvall Open Trot (2005)
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Svenskt Travkriterium (1997)
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Stochampionatet (2000, 1997)
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Prix de France (2014, 2015)
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Prix d'Amérique (2018, 2020, 2021)
Major wins as a driver and trainer
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Svensk uppfödningslöpning 2014 with Mister J.P.
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Finlandia-Ajo 2010 with Quarcio du Chene
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Elitloppet
Elitloppet (literally: "The Elite Race") or Solvallas Internationella Elitlopp is an annual, invitational Group One harness event that has taken place at Solvalla Racetrack in Stockholm, Sweden, since 1952. The competition is regarded as one ...
2006 with
Conny Nobell Conny is a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
Given name Men
* Conny Andersson (footballer) (born 1945), Swedish former footballer
* Conny Andersson (racing driver) (born 1939), Swedish former racing driver
* Conny Joh ...
*
Grand Prix l'UET
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* Grand (surname)
* Grand L. Bush (born 1955), American actor
* Grand Mixer DXT, American turntablist
* Grand Puba (born 1966), American rapper
Places
* Grand, Oklahoma
* Grand, Vosges, village and commun ...
2005 with Conny Nobell
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Svenskt Travderby
The Swedish Trotting Derby (Swedish: ''Svenskt Travderby'') is an annual national Group One harness event for trotters that is held at Jägersro Racetrack in Malmö, Sweden. It is by many considered the most prestigious Swedish event for 4-year-o ...
2005 with Conny Nobell
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Svenskt Travkriterium 2004 with Conny Nobell
References
External links
www.stallgoop.se – official site
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1976 births
Living people
People from Gothenburg
Sportspeople from Gothenburg
Swedish harness racers
Horse trainers
People from Mölndal