Bjorn Goop records his 6,000th victory

Earlier this week at Axevella (SWE) harness racing driver Bjorn Goop recorded his 6,000^th 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