The Gran Premio Merano () is an annual horse racing event which takes place in September in Pferderennplatz Meran, Meran/Merano, 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.
Winners since 2000
YearWinnerJockey2022L'EstranJosef Bartos2021L'EstranJosef Bartos2020L'EstranJosef Bartos2019L'EstranJosef Bartos2018Le CostaudJames Reveley2017Al BustanJan Faltejsek2016MazhilisJan Kratochvil2015KazzioCevin Chan2014Alpha TwoJosef Vana Jr2013Alpha TwoJosef Vana Jr2012RigoureuxJacques Ricou2011 Chercheur d'Or James Reveley2010 Rigoureux James Reveley2009 Sharstar Raffaele Romano2008 Sharstar Raffaele Romano2007 Halling Joy Raffaele Romano2006 Kolorado Dirk Fuhrmann2005 Rosenbrief Thierry Steeger2004 Masini Jim Crowley2003 Tempo d'Or Benoît Gicquel2002 Present bleu Benoît Delo2001 Scaligero Dirk Fuhrmann2000 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
External links Official website