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
2011Chercheur d'OrJames Reveley
2010RigoureuxJames Reveley
2009SharstarRaffaele Romano
2008SharstarRaffaele Romano
2007Halling JoyRaffaele Romano
2006KoloradoDirk Fuhrmann
2005RosenbriefThierry Steeger
2004MasiniJim Crowley
2003Tempo d'OrBenoît Gicquel
2002Present bleuBenoît Delo
2001ScaligeroDirk Fuhrmann
2000Grey JackChristophe Pieux

Records

  • 1st winner: Roi de Trèfle
  • Most victories for a horse: 3 (Or Jack)
  • Most victories for a jockey: 4 (Christophe Pieux)

References

  1. Francesco Rossi (2011-09-25). "ITALY Reveley lands second win in Gran Premio Merano - Horse Racing News". Racing Post. Archived from the original on 2016-02-01. Retrieved 2012-06-17.


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