WHITE TURF ST. MORITZ

White Turf 2021 - last February, 114 years of tradition and history collided with a present-day reality that we neither could have expected nor planned. Global society was shaken to the core. Livelihoods were threatened or even destroyed. All over the world we shared a common feeling of uncertainty and being overwhelmed.

Suddenly, everyone was affected in some way and our sympathies extended beyond our respective borders to all those who suffered loss. Our lives have been turned upside down in an unprecedented manner.

Whenever looking at Lake St. Moritz over the past few months, just as I do today, I feel humility. Our beautiful Engadine certainly does not make us forget, but it does give us confidence. The power of local nature, the magic of this location, the magnificence of the frozen lake: the fascination of White Turf remains unbroken. At the very latest, when the horses gallop across the racetrack again, every visitor will be drawn into the spell of the atmosphere of White Turf - unique in the world.

It feels good that everything here is as we know and love it. The gallop, trot and skikjöring disciplines will all take place as usual on up to 35cm of compressed snow and a 50cm thick layer of ice. The whole tent village floats quietly on a lake with a depth of 44 metres. There is eating, drinking, laughing and betting. Events like White Turf assume even greater significance in times such as these.

We are touched by the solidarity and optimism of our sponsors, partners and our volunteers. On behalf of the entire board and all the long-time movers and shakers behind the scenes, I would like to thank them more than ever. They backed us last year when - with a heavy heart - we had to cancel White Turf 2021. And they are behind us again this year, because like us, they believe in this unique event. It is up to us to carry on this legacy, especially through difficult times, and we look forward, esteemed guests, to enjoying White Turf 2022 together with you!

Thomas C. Walther,
Chairman Rennverein St. Moritz – White Turf