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 |
| 2020 | L'Estran | Josef Bartos |
| 2019 | L'Estran | Josef Bartos |
| 2018 | Le Costaud | James Reveley |
| 2017 | Al Bustan | Jan Faltejsek |
| 2016 | Mazhilis | Jan Kratochvil |
| 2015 | Kazzio | Cevin Chan |
| 2014 | Alpha Two | Josef Vana Jr |
| 2013 | Alpha Two | Josef Vana Jr |
| 2012 | Rigoureux | Jacques Ricou |
| 2011 | ||
| 2010 | Rigoureux | |
| 2009 | ||
| 2008 | ||
| 2007 | ||
| 2006 | ||
| 2005 | ||
| 2004 | Jim Crowley | |
| 2003 | ||
| 2002 | ||
| 2001 | ||
| 2000 |
Records[]
- 1st winner:
- Most victories for a horse: 3 ()
- Most victories for a jockey: 4 ()
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. Archived from the original on 2016-02-01. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
External links[]
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Categories:
- Horse races in Italy
- Merano
- Sport in South Tyrol
- Steeplechase (horse racing)
- Horse race stubs