Rene Piechulek has established himself among Germany’s top jockeys in recent years and has also attracted international attention. Of course, the success with Torrquator Tasso in the Prix de l’Arc de Triopmphe last year stands out, but the placing in Ascot and most recently the victory with Mendocino against Lanfranco Dettori in the Grand Prix of Baden are also examples of his riding skills. A few days ago he set another milestone with his 500th winning ride. Rene Piechulek achieved these successes from his position as stable jockey in Munich-Riem with Sarah Steinberg and for the Salzburg stable. This is all the more remarkable because Munich is seen as more of a stopover on the way to a successful jockey career in the West. The training location and the Munich-Riem race track have gained reputation due to the media interest in Rene Piechulek and his successes.