European Grand Circuit () was a

harness racing Harness racing is a form of horse racing in which the horses race at a specific gait (a trot or a pace). They usually pull a two-wheeled cart called a sulky, spider, or chariot occupied by a driver. In Europe, and less frequently in Australia ...

series arranged by

European Trotting Union The European Trotting Union also known by its acronym, UET for ''Union Europeenne du Trot'' is the governing body of European trotting. The federations main purpose "is the promotion of trotting races and horse breeding in Europe as well as their ...

. It was held from 1956 to 2011. The competition was replaced by UET Masters Series in 2012. The circuit consisted of the major European harness racing events, such as

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and

Oslo Grand Prix Oslo Grand Prix is an annual Group One harness event that takes place at Bjerke Racetrack in Oslo, Norway. The competition was inaugurated in 1966 and is regarded as Norway's biggest trotting event. It is raced over 2,100 meters and is part of t ...

. In 2011 14 races from seven countries were included.

Winners 1956–2011

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Jag de Bellouet Jag de Bellouet (17 May 1997 – 3 February 2025) was a French racing trotter by Viking's Way out of Vaunoise by Nicos du Vivier. Jag de Bellouet was foaled in Argentan, France on 17 May 1997. His most prestigious victories include the Prix d' ...

, - , 2005 , , Steinlager , - , 2004 , ,

Gidde Palema Gidde Palema (born 9 April 1995) is a Swedish Standardbred breeding stallion and former racing trotter by Alf Palema out of Rosie Palema by Ideal du Gazeau. His most prestigious victories include Oslo Grand Prix (2003, 2004), Copenhagen Cup (20 ...

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, - , 2002 , , Legendary Lover K , - , 2001 , ,

Victory Tilly Victory Tilly (5 March 1995 – 7 April 2024) was a Swedish racing Standardbred horse, trotter by Quick Pay out of Icora Tilly by Fakir du Vivier. His most prestigious victories include the Swedish Trotting Derby (Swedish: ''Svenskt Travderby'' ...

, - , 2000 , ,

, - , 1999 , , Giesolo de Lou , - , 1998 , , Huxtable Hornline , - , 1997 , ,

Zoogin Zoogin (3 June 1990 – 10 June 2020) was a Swedish racing trotter by Zoot Suit out of Ginjette by Lornjett. His most prestigious victories include the Swedish Trotting Criterium (Swedish: ''Svenskt Travkriterium'') (1993), Oslo Grand Prix (199 ...

, - , 1996 , ,

, - , 1995 , , Houston Laukko , - , 1994 , , Copiad , - , 1993 , , Sea Cove , - , 1992 , , Sea Cove , - , 1991 , , Atas Fighter L , - , 1990 , , Friendly Face , - , 1989 , , Friendly Face , - , 1988 , , Ourasi , - , 1987 , , Grades Singing , - , 1986 , , Ourasi , - , 1985 , , Minou du Donjon , - , 1984 , , Lurabo , - , 1983 , , Ianthin , - , 1982 , , Idéal du Gazeau , - , 1981 , , Idéal du Gazeau , - , 1980 , , Idéal du Gazeau , - , 1979 , , Pershing , - , 1978 , , Eleazar , - , 1977 , , Eleazar , - , 1976 , , Bellino II , - , 1975 , , Bellino II , - , 1974 , , Timothy T , - , 1973 , , Buffet II , - , 1972 , , Dart Hanover , - , 1971 , , Une de Mai , - , 1970 , , Une de Mai , - , 1969 , , Une de Mai , - , 1968 , , Roquépine , - , 1967 , , Roquépine , - , 1966 , , Not arranged , - , 1965 , , Elaine Rodney , - , 1964 , , Nike Hanover , - , 1963 , , Ozo , - , 1962 , , Nicias Grandchamp , - , 1961 , , Tornese , - , 1960 , , Hairos II , - , 1959 , , Jamin , - , 1958 , , Jariolan , - , 1957 , , Gélinotte , - , 1956 , , {{Flagicon, France Gélinotte

Sources

Winners of the European Grand Circuit at Sukuposti.net

References

Harness racing in Europe