Deutscher Galopp e.V.
Deutscher Galopp e.V. is Germany's national governing body for thoroughbred flat racing, founded in 1822, coordinating approximately 30 racecourses, issuing racing regulations and licensing, and operating the official Galoppsport-Abo database subscription for owners, breeders, trainers, jockeys, and bettors.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1822
- HeadquartersCologne (Köln-Weidenpesch), Germany
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Deutscher Galopp e.V. does
Deutscher Galopp e.V. is Germany's national governing body for thoroughbred flat racing (Galopprennsport), operating as a non-profit registered association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 1822 and headquartered adjacent to the Cologne-Weidenpesch racecourse. The organization coordinates racing operations across approximately 30 racecourses throughout Germany, issuing the official racing regulations (Rennordnung), publishing the weekly race calendar (Wochenrennkalender), licensing trainers and jockeys, registering racing colors and breeding names, processing race entries and scratches, and serving as the recognized breeders' association under the German Animal Breeding Law (Tierzuchtgesetz). It sanctions 7 Group I races, including the €500,000 Henkel-Preis der Diana (German Oaks) and the €155,000 Westminster Großer Preis von Berlin.
The organization's core product surface is the Galoppsport-Abo subscription database — the only official German-language database for thoroughbred breeding and racing — offered in three tiers (FREE at €0/month, BASIC at €19.64/month, PREMIUM at €32.73/month). This is complemented by a video archive dating to January 2015, horse and person search functionality, GAG performance rankings, GoingStick-based track condition measurements, live race streaming via Wettstar TV, the Akademie Deutscher Galopp training institute, and a free newsletter distributed through Sendinblue. Two wholly-owned subsidiaries (Deutscher Galopp Wirtschaftsdienste GmbH for marketing services and DG Verrechnungsstelle GmbH for billing/payment processing) support these operations. International broadcast reach spans 23 countries via the Hong Kong Jockey Club World Pool.
Revenue is generated through the totalisator (wagering) system in which racing clubs retain approximately 25% of betting turnover and distribute at least 70% as race prize money — flowing to the Rennvereine rather than directly to Deutscher Galopp — supplemented by Besitzervereinigung membership fees (€125 for owners with 0–5 horses) and Galoppsport-Abo subscription income. Customer segments include horse owners and breeders (primary), professional and amateur jockeys, professional trainers, the approximately 30 race clubs, and individual bettors. The organization maintains 7 HQ employees in Cologne and operates through board governance elected by member associations.
Deutscher Galopp e.V. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Deutscher Galopp e.V.
- Legal name
- Deutscher Galopp e.V.
- Website
- https://deutscher-galopp.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1822
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Deutscher Galopp e.V. is Germany's national governing body for thoroughbred flat racing, founded in 1822, coordinating approximately 30 racecourses, issuing racing regulations and licensing, and operating the official Galoppsport-Abo database subscription for owners, breeders, trainers, jockeys, and bettors.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Deutscher Galopp e.V. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Horse Racing Governance
- NAICS
- Racetracks (711212), Horses and Other Equine Production (11292)
- SIC
- Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Racing Associations, Governance & Integrity Services (MPAEADAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Racetrack & Race Meeting Operations (MPAEADAA)
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Where Deutscher Galopp e.V. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cologne (Köln-Weidenpesch)
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Deutscher Galopp e.V. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- Totalisator Betting (Wettbetrieb): The primary financing source for German horse racing. Racing clubs (Rennvereine) operate totalisator betting systems and retain approximately 25% of betting turnover. Of this amount, at least 70% must be distributed as race prize money, with the remainder covering operational costs.
- Membership Fees: The Besitzervereinigung (Owners' Association) charges membership fees of 125 EUR for owners with 0-5 horses, which includes advice and discounted group insurance rates.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Freemium | Monthly | ABO FREE - Free tier with basic access to the racing database |
| Subscription | Monthly | ABO BASIC - Standard subscription tier with expanded access |
| Subscription | Monthly | ABO PREMIUM - Full subscription tier with complete access |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Deutscher Galopp e.V. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Deutscher Galopp e.V. governs and organizes thoroughbred flat horse racing in Germany, coordinating racing operations across approximately 30 racecourses, issuing racing regulations, licensing trainers and jockeys, maintaining the studbook, and operating the only official German-language database for thoroughbred breeding and racing through its Galoppsport-Abo subscription service. The association is the recognized breeders' association under German animal breeding law and the administrative authority for the sport.
Product overview
Deutscher Galopp e.V. operates as a comprehensive digital platform and service organization for German thoroughbred horse racing. The core offering is the Galoppsport-Abo subscription service (FREE, BASIC, PREMIUM tiers), which provides access to the only official German-language database for thoroughbred breeding and racing. This platform is complemented by a rich ecosystem of integrated services including a video archive (dating back to 2015), race calendar with approximately 30 German racecourses, horse and person search databases, performance rankings, track condition monitoring via GoingStick technology, live streaming, and the Wettstar betting platform. The organization also operates the Akademie Deutscher Galopp for professional training (jockeys, trainers, horse handlers), and publishes the official weekly race calendar. Key products include the Galoppsport-Abo subscription database, Video-Archiv, Rennkalender, Pferdesuche, Personensuche, Ranglisten, Bodenangaben (GoingStick), and the Wettstar betting brand.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Galoppsport-Abo Subscription Database Subscription-based access to the official German-language database for Thoroughbred breeding and racing, available in three tiers (FREE, BASIC, PREMIUM) with varying levels of access to statistics, race data, video archives, pedigree information, and downloadable content. Targeted at racing professionals, owners, breeders, and enthusiasts.
- Video-Archiv (Race Video Archive) Archive of race video footage from German flat races dating back to January 11, 2015, included with subscription tiers, providing historical race footage and event coverage for racing participants and fans.
- Rennkalender (Race Calendar) Comprehensive calendar of race dates across approximately 30 German racecourses, filterable by location, date range, race type, and distance. Available to the public for race day planning.
- Ranglisten (Rankings and Leaderboards) Leaderboards and rankings for trainers, jockeys, apprentice jockeys, horses, owners, breeders, owner-trainers, amateur riders, and sire horses based on wins and earnings. Provides performance transparency across German racing.
- GAG-Ranglisten (GAG Performance Ratings) Performance ratings rankings for horses based on their race performance evaluations using the GAG handicapping system, providing standardized quality assessments for race entries.
- Bodenangaben (Track Conditions via GoingStick) Track condition reporting using GoingStick technology for precise ground measurements, providing transparency on track conditions for all racing participants.
- Livestream Race Broadcasting Live streaming service for race events, allowing viewers to watch races in real-time online via Wettstar TV. International broadcasts reach 23 countries for major events.
- Akademie Deutscher Galopp (Training Academy) Educational institution offering training programs including jockey school, professional horse handler training (Pferdewirt), and owner-trainer certification courses for the German racing industry.
Quantifiable outcome
- 7 Group I races in Germany, including the Westminster 136. Großer Preis von Berlin (155,000 EUR) and Henkel-Preis der Diana (500,000 EUR)
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Companies that use Deutscher Galopp e.V.
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Deutscher Galopp e.V. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
Deutscher Galopp e.V. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Wettstar GmbHcoreWettstar GmbH, a betting company and partner of Deutscher Galopp, collaborates on promoting racing events and funded the purchase of cooling fans for seven German racecourses (Cologne, Düsseldorf, Hannover, Berlin-Hoppegarten, Baden-Baden, Hamburg, and Munich) to improve welfare conditions during hot weather.
- BGG – Betriebsgesellschaft der Galopprennvereine mbHcoreBGG (Operating Company of the Racing Clubs) co-funds initiatives with Wettstar GmbH, including the purchase of cooling equipment for racecourses, demonstrating partnership in infrastructure improvements for German racing.
- BBAG (Baden-Badener Auktionsgesellschaft)coreBBAG conducts auctions for thoroughbred horses and organizes auction races at German racecourses, a key partner in the racing and breeding ecosystem.
- HKJC (Hong Kong Jockey Club)minorHKJC participates in World Pool events at German racecourses, bringing international betting pools and broadcast reach to German racing events.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Deutscher Galopp e.V. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- PMU (Pari Mutuel Urbain): PMU is the dominant French pari-mutuel wagering operator on horse racing and a key counterpart to the German totalisator model that funds Deuts Galopp's ecosystem. Comparable as a peer institution embedded in the same European pari-mutuel wagering infrastructure that underpins German racing economics.
- France Galop: France Galop is the recognized governing body for flat racing in France, issuing the racing code, licensing participants, coordinating the race calendar, and maintaining the official French thoroughbred studbook — a structurally identical role to Deutscher Galopp's mandate in Germany. It also oversees French Group I races and is the natural cross-border comparable for a national authority of similar maturity.
- British Horseracing Authority: The BHA is the regulator and governing body of British horseracing, responsible for setting the rules of racing, licensing participants, and safeguarding integrity. It is the closest functional analogue to Deutscher Galopp's regulatory, licensing, and integrity mandate in another major European racing jurisdiction.
- Racing Australia: Racing Australia is the national industry body for thoroughbred racing in Australia, coordinating the national racing calendar, registering thoroughbreds, and setting national rules. Like Deutscher Galopp, it acts as the central governance and data-standards authority for a multi-jurisdiction national racing industry.
- The Jockey Club (UK): The Jockey Club is the largest commercial horse racing operation in the UK and historically acts as a guardian of the sport's rules and traditions, operating racecourses and stewarding fixtures. Comparable to Deutscher Galopp as a senior European racing governance and venue operator with deep heritage and a coordinating role across multiple racecourses.
Broad incumbents
- New York Racing Association: NYRA operates the three major New York thoroughbred racetracks (Belmont, Saratoga, Aqueduct), runs the racing calendar, and stewards pari-mutuel wagering. Comparable to Deutscher Galopp as a racecourse-operator governing body, but with ownership of the venues themselves rather than a coordinating role over separately owned racecourses.
- Japan Racing Association: The JRA is a government-affiliated self-regulating body that operates Japan's major racecourses, manages wagering, and stewards the Japanese Stud Book. Comparable to Deutscher Galopp in its combined regulatory and racecourse-coordination role, but on a significantly larger scale with integrated pari-mutuel operations.
- Hong Kong Jockey Club: The HKJC is a vertically integrated racing authority, wagering operator, and charity-funded conglomerate that partners directly with Deutscher Galopp through World Pool. Comparable as a racing governance body but materially larger in scope given its in-house wagering, broadcast, and lifestyle operations.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Deutscher Galopp e.V. social profiles
Digital presenceDeutscher Galopp e.V. compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Deutscher Galopp e.V. financial estimates
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Deutscher Galopp e.V. leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Deutscher Galopp e.V. subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Deutscher Galopp e.V. funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Deutscher Galopp e.V. M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Deutscher Galopp e.V.
What does Deutscher Galopp e.V. do?
Deutscher Galopp e.V. governs and organizes thoroughbred flat horse racing in Germany, coordinating racing operations across approximately 30 racecourses, issuing racing regulations, licensing trainers and jockeys, maintaining the studbook, and operating the only official German-language database for thoroughbred breeding and racing through its Galoppsport-Abo subscription service. The association is the recognized breeders' association under German animal breeding law and the administrative authority for the sport.
Is Deutscher Galopp e.V. a public or private company?
Deutscher Galopp e.V. is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was Deutscher Galopp e.V. founded?
Deutscher Galopp e.V. was founded in 1822. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Deutscher Galopp e.V. based?
Deutscher Galopp e.V. is headquartered in Cologne (Köln-Weidenpesch), Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Deutscher Galopp e.V. make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Totalisator Betting (Wettbetrieb) is the primary driver. The others are membership Fees.
Who are Deutscher Galopp e.V.'s main competitors?
Direct peers on record are PMU (Pari Mutuel Urbain), France Galop, British Horseracing Authority, Racing Australia and The Jockey Club (UK). Broad incumbents are New York Racing Association, Japan Racing Association and Hong Kong Jockey Club.
Does Deutscher Galopp e.V. have an API?
No public API is recorded for Deutscher Galopp e.V..
What industry is Deutscher Galopp e.V. in?
Deutscher Galopp e.V.'s product category is Horse Racing Governance. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAEADAL, Racing Associations, Governance & Integrity Services, with a secondary code of MPAEADAA, Racetrack & Race Meeting Operations. Its NAICS code is 711212 and its SIC code is 7948.