Gallop star Sarah Steinberg receives the Monsun” honorary award in Munich!
On November 8, 2025, Sarah Steinberg will be awarded the honorary “Monsun” award at the Munich-Riem racetrack for her achievements in horse racing.

Gallop star Sarah Steinberg receives the Monsun” honorary award in Munich!
On November 8th, 2025 the time has come: the honorary “Monsun” prize will be awarded at the renowned racetrack in Munich-Riem. This award is given by Gallop Club Southern Germany awards and honors outstanding personalities who have made significant contributions to southern German horse racing. This year there is a very special personality among the award winners: Sarah Steinberg.
The trainer from Munich is honored for her outstanding achievements in horse racing and is an inspiration to many with her career. Of course, with her successes she has made not only her own name, but also the Munich location internationally known. Particular attention was paid to her Derby winner Fantastic Moon, who won in 2023 and made Steinberg the first woman in Germany to prepare a Derby winner. With a keen eye for talent, she has trained numerous successful horses including prominent names Mendocino, Quest the Moon, Zamrud, Wai Key Star and Runnymede.
A look at the award
The “Monsun” honorary award is given to personalities whose commitment contributes to the further development of racing in southern Germany. Again Media sports service reported that the previous award winners also include trainers, jockeys, breeders and many other active people from the scene. It is a sign of recognition that has an impact far beyond the boundaries of racing.
Last year, the prize was presented in Iffezheim to Peter Werler, who, as mayor, was intensively committed to the interests of the local racecourse and the promotion of horse racing. Under his leadership, the Baden Galopp support association was founded, which now has over 500 members and stands for the regional integration of business and sport.
The importance of racing
Horse racing has a long tradition in southern Germany, and the awarding of the honorary “Monsoon” award helps to emphasize the relevance of this sport in the region. Sarah Steinberg's success and the commitment of personalities like Peter Werler show that racing is not only a sporting concern, but also an economic one. The close connection between the amateur and professional scenes ensures that horse racing will remain popular in the future.
All horse lovers and racing enthusiasts can look forward to a celebratory event in November that will not only honor Sarah Steinberg, but also the community that is committed to this fascinating sport. A striking event that shows: There is life in horse racing, and together you can do more!