Svensk Galopp

What Svensk Galopp does

Svensk Galopp is the statutory governing body for Thoroughbred flat racing in Sweden, delegated authority by Statens Jordbruksverk (Swedish Board of Agriculture) to maintain the Swedish Stud Book for English Thoroughbreds and regulate the sport. The organization operates three permanent racecourses — Bro Park (Stockholm/Uppsala), Jägersro Galopp (Malmö), and Göteborg Galopp (Gothenburg) — hosting approximately 70 race days per year, including the five Swedish classic races and two Group 3 international contests. It oversees licensing for trainers, jockeys, and stable staff; enforces anti-doping and horse welfare regulations; and runs the annual galoppauktionen (yearling auction) in partnership with Svenska Fullblodsavelsföreningen.

The core technology platform is Galoppappen (app.svenskgalopp.se), a web application aggregating sport data, race entries, results, breeding statistics, and e-services for horse owners, trainers, jockeys, and licensees, withBank-ID integration for digital owner transfers and historical records searchable from 1995. The organization supplements its digital infrastructure with on-site safety systems including dedicated ground-preparation teams, specially designed railings, padded starting stalls, veterinary inspections, and horse ambulances at each racecourse.

Revenue is generated through five primary streams: ATG gambling revenue sharing (the dominant commercial channel), ticket sales and hospitality packages (via Tickster), the annual yearling auction, licensing and registration fees for owners, trainers, jockeys, breeders, and horse passports, and corporate sponsorships (e.g., Tattersalls, Zawawi, Stall Perlen). The organization serves four core customer segments: horse owners and breeders, licensed trainers and jockeys, spectators and the betting public, and regulatory/breeding oversight stakeholders. Youth development is pursued through the Ponnygalopp program and riding camps in collaboration with Hästsportens Folkhögskola.

Name

Svensk Galopp

Legal name

Svensk Galopp

Website

https://svenskgalopp.se

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Svensk Galopp is the statutory governing body for Thoroughbred flat racing in Sweden, operating three racecourses (Bro Park, Jägersro Galopp, Göteborg Galopp) hosting ~70 race days yearly, managing the national stud book, licensing trainers and jockeys, and running the Galoppappen digital platform for sport data and racing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Governance

NAICS

Racetracks (711212), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

Racing Associations, Governance & Integrity Services (MPAEADAL)

Keywords

• Horse racing federation
• Thoroughbred racing events
• Racecourse management
• Stud book administration
• Equestrian sports governance

Headquarters

HQ city

Bromma

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. ATG Gambling & Betting Revenue: ATG (AB Trav och Galopp) is the exclusive commercial partner for gambling on Swedish horse racing. Revenue from betting on galopp races is a primary commercial income stream for the sport, shared between ATG, the racecourses, and horse owners via prize money.
2. Ticket Sales & Admission: Revenue from spectator attendance at race days. Pre-booked tickets via Tickster at discounted rates; full-price tickets at the door; special packages (lounge groups, restaurant reservations, grill buffé, derby menus) for high-profile events such as Svenskt Derby and Stockholm Cup.
3. Galoppauktionen (Yearling Auction): Annual yearling and horses-in-training auction organized jointly with Svenska Fullblodsavelsföreningen, held at Bro Park. Revenue derives from auction fees and participation fees paid by sellers and buyers.
4. Horse Ownership & Licensing Fees: Fees for horse ownership registrations, trainer/jockey licenses, breeder registrations, stallion approvals, horse passports, and stud book administration. Also includes annual cards for actives and members.
5. Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships: Named race sponsors (e.g., Tattersalls for Nickes Minneslöpning; Zawawi for Zawawi Cup; Stall Perlen for Valley Chapel Memorial) and corporate group bookings at racecourses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Svensk Galopp is the statutory governing body for Thoroughbred flat racing in Sweden, organizing approximately 70 race days per year across three racecourses (Bro Park, Jägersro Galopp, Göteborg Galopp). It licenses trainers, jockeys, and breeders; maintains the Svenska Stuteriboken (Swedish Stud Book); enforces anti-doping and horse welfare rules; and operates the Galoppappen web platform for race data, entries, results, and stud book records. The organization also runs the annual Galoppauktionen yearling auction together with Svenska Fullblodsavelsföreningen, youth Ponnygalopp programs, and educational courses for racing professionals.

Product overview

Svensk Galopp is the governing body for horse racing in Sweden, operating a comprehensive platform for racing events, horse ownership, breeding, and sports administration. The core offering centers on the Galoppappen (web application) for race management, combined with three major race tracks (Bro Park, Jägersro Galopp, Göteborg Galopp), major racing events (Svenskt Derby, Stockholm Cup, Nationaldagsgaloppen), and supporting services including horse breeding programs, pony racing, educational courses, and ticketing through partnerships with Tickster and ATG for broadcasting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Galoppappen: Mobile web application for racing data, statistics, and e-services
• Svensk Ponnygalopp

Products and services

• Svenskt Derby
• Stockholm Cup International (Gr. 3)
• Nationaldagsgaloppen
• Svenskt Grand National
• Summer Classics
• Pramms Memorial (L)
• Ponnygalopp (Pony Racing Program)
• Galoppauktionen (Yearling Auction)
• Utbildning och kurser (Education and Training)
• Horse Ownership Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Top jockey Per-Anders Gråberg achieved 17 wins from 86 starters (2,554,194 kr winnings) in 2026.
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Svenska Fullblodsavelsföreningen (SFAF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the annual Galoppauktionen (yearling and horses-in-training auction) at Bro Park. SFAF provides breeding expertise, stallion registry data, and breeder network. The auction is a key marketplace for Scandinavian-bred Thoroughbreds, with a planned Magic Million race for auction horses in 2027. The collaboration with Stockholms Galoppsällskap and Jockeyklubben supports the Magic Million initiative.
• ATG (AB Trav och Galopp)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerATG is the exclusive commercial gambling partner for Swedish horse racing. All betting on Swedish galopp is conducted via ATG's platform, generating the primary commercial revenue stream for the sport. ATG Live streams race day coverage, and ATG serves as the primary marketing channel for racing content.
• Stockholms GaloppsällskapcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStockholms Galoppsällskap (Stockholm Galopp Society) is a member organization and co-sponsor of the Magic Million auction race initiative for 2027, together with SFAF and Jockeyklubben. The society is also represented in Svensk Galopp's governance structure.
• JockeyklubbencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJockeyklubben (The Jockey Club) sponsors the flagship race Jockeyklubbens Svenskt Derby and related trophy events. The organization is a key governance stakeholder and co-funder of the Magic Million auction race initiative. The podcast 'Fullblod' is a co-production between Svensk Galopp and Jockeyklubben.
• SundbyholmstravetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Hästsportens dag (Equestrian Sports Day) on Bro Park, combining galopp and trav ( harness racing) on the same race card. This cross-sport collaboration broadens audience reach and provides a shared platform for both racing disciplines.
• ÅbyTravetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of joint galopp and trav race days at Göteborg Galopp (e.g., Galopp- och travsöndag 26 July 2026, with 7 galopp races and 2 trav races). Cross-promotional collaboration between the two racing codes.
• Hästsportens FolkhögskolaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the annual Ponnygaloppridläger (ponny galopp riding camp) at Göteborg Galopp (10–12 July 2026). The school provides educational structure and instructors for youth development in ponny galopp.
• Stall Perlen (Bente & Magne Jordanger)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSole sponsor of Valley Chapel Memorial (L), a Listed race honoring their legendary horse Valley Chapel (won all three Scandinavian Derbies in 1999; 16 career wins; 7.5M SEK in prize money + 1.75M SEK Grand Slam bonus). The sponsorship elevated the race to Listed status in 2025.
• TattersallscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of Tattersalls Nickes Minneslöpning (L), a Listed mile race on dirttrack at Bro Park during Stockholm Cup Day. Tattersalls is an international bloodstock auction house with deep roots in the Swedish market.
• ZawawicoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of Zawawi Cup (L), the major sprint race on dirttrack at Jägersro during Svenskt Derby Day. Named in reference to the Zawawi family's involvement in Thoroughbred breeding in the Gulf region.
• TickstercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial ticketing platform for all Svensk Galopp race days. Tickster sells advance discounted tickets, restaurant reservations, hospitality packages, and behind-the-scenes tour tickets for svenskgalopp events.
• TV12coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSwedish TV channel broadcasting live race day coverage of major Svensk Galopp events. Provides national audience reach for racing content and sport promotion.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dansk Galop: Governing body for Danish Thoroughbred racing. Highly comparable given the shared Scandinavian market, cross-border participation of horses/trainers/jockeys, and similar race-day economics.
• Racing Victoria: Australian state-level racing authority governing Thoroughbred, harness, and greyhound racing in Victoria. Comparable as a regional governing body combining regulatory oversight, racecourse management, and integrity functions.
• Det Norske Jockeyklub: Norwegian racing authority operating Øvrevoll racecourse near Oslo. Comparable as a Scandinavian neighbor running a single national racecourse and similar racing calendar; Norwegian trainers/jockeys regularly compete in Sweden.
• Deutscher Galopp: Federation governing German flat racing, organizing the German Derby and a network of racecourses. Closely analogous to Svensk Galopp in scale, governance structure, and continental European flat-racing franchise.
• France Galop: The French governing body for flat racing and steeplechase, operating major racecourses (Longchamp, Auteuil, Chantilly, Deauville). Directly comparable as a national flat-racing federation running racecourses, a breeding registry, and a Listed/Group race programme.
• British Horseracing Authority (BHA): UK regulator and governing body for British flat and jump racing. Comparable as the national regulator of Thoroughbred racing with statutory authority over licensing, race planning, integrity, and discipline — similar to Svensk Galopp's mandate.
• The Jockey Club (UK): Largest commercial horse racing organisation in the UK, operating racecourses (Aintree, Cheltenham, Epsom, Newmarket). Comparable as a racecourse operator and pattern-race promoter; Jockeyklubben in Sweden also parallels The Jockey Club's heritage/patronage role.

Others

• ATG (AB Trav och Galopp): Swedish betting operator that is the exclusive gambling partner for Swedish galopp and the primary commercial revenue channel for Svensk Galopp. Also operates the Swedish trotting (trav) circuit, making it both a partner and adjacent industry actor.

Broad incumbents

• Hong Kong Jockey Club: The single-operator racing franchise in Hong Kong combining racecourse operation, betting monopoly, and charity funding. A larger and more vertically integrated analog to the Svensk Galopp/ATG relationship.
• Japan Racing Association (JRA): Japan's national flat racing authority, operating major racecourses (Tokyo, Nakayama, Hanshin, Kyoto). A much larger incumbent in the same flat-racing governance category — useful as a scale benchmark rather than a direct head-to-head.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/svenskgalopp
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/SvenskGaloppAB
• Facebookfacebook.com/svenskgalopp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/svensk-galopp
• Instagraminstagram.com/svenskgalopp

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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