Racing: Von Der Recke cannot put the brakes on Moneytrain.(Sport) From: The Independent (London, England) | Date: February 27, 2003| Author: Edmondson, Richard | COPYRIGHT 2003 Independent Newspapers (UK) Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

CARNIVAL WEEK begins in the Rhineland today, the only time of the year when the traditionally reticent folk in the Cologne area get on the tables and party. For Christian Von Der Recke, though, the celebrations have been more enduring.

Germany's champion jumps trainer for the last nine seasons has become a significant figure in these islands this winter, both for his victories and readiness to sell any horse that stamps its mark on British soil. Von Der Recke still has t...