The race began at two o�clock and ended
18 minutes and 14 seconds later, after the race track had been covered three times. The hackney-coachman Franz Baumgartner,
who had initiated the race, won the first prize - 20 ducats and a flag. Xaver Krenkel, the Neungarten-Innkeeper, had to be
satisfied with the third prize - 10 ducats and a flag.
The tough hackney-coachman and horse dealer, however,
won lots more prizes with his fast horses. When at a later time Krenkel passed the King�s carriage - which of course was
strictly forbidden - Ludwig threatened him with his fist. Krenkel, however, was only bragging �You either can or can�t�.
This quote has survived Krenkel and the Bavarian monarchy. In 1810 the distribution of the prizes was conducted by the
Secretary of State, Duke Montgelas himself, which was a very high honor for all participants who, with the exception of
a lieutenant of the �Royal Mounted Riflemen�, were all common people. After the distribution of prizes the court returned to
the city showing its highest delight. The next day Major Dall�Armi could tell his men that the meadow from then on was to be
called �Theresienwiese�, as approved of by King Max Joseph I.
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