Gran Premio Merano
The Gran Premio Merano (German: Großer Preis von Meran) is an annual horse racing event which takes place in September in Pferderennplatz Meran, Meran, Italy. First run in 1935, it quickly became Italy's most prestigious and valuable steeplechase and the attendance is roughly 13,000 People. The race, 5,000 meters long, includes twenty-four obstacles and is run over a twisting, figure-of-eight course. The purse in 2018 was € 250.000. [1]
Winners since 2000
| Year | Winner | Jockey |
| 2019 | L'Estran | Josef Bartos |
| 2018 | Le Costaud | James Reveley |
| 2017 | Al Bustan | Jan Faltejsek |
| 2016 | Mazhilis | Jan Kratochvil |
| 2015 | Kazzio | Mr Chan |
| 2014 | Alpha Two | Josef Vana Jr |
| 2013 | Alpha Two | Josef Vana Jr |
| 2012 | Rigoureux | Mr Ricou |
| 2011 | Chercheur d'Or | James Reveley |
| 2010 | Rigoureux | James Reveley |
| 2009 | Sharstar | Raffaele Romano |
| 2008 | Sharstar | Raffaele Romano |
| 2007 | Halling Joy | Raffaele Romano |
| 2006 | Kolorado | Dirk Fuhrmann |
| 2005 | Rosenbrief | Thierry Steeger |
| 2004 | Masini | Jim Crowley |
| 2003 | Tempo d'Or | Benoît Gicquel |
| 2002 | Present bleu | Benoît Delo |
| 2001 | Scaligero | Dirk Fuhrmann |
| 2000 | Grey Jack | Christophe Pieux |
Records
- 1st winner: Roi de Trèfle
- Most victories for a horse: 3 (Or Jack)
- Most victories for a jockey: 4 (Christophe Pieux)
References
- Galopp-Sieger.de - Gran Premio Merano
- Francesco Rossi (2011-09-25). "ITALY Reveley lands second win in Gran Premio Merano - Horse Racing News". Racing Post. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
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