Merano Race 8 - 1m 7f Stakes
VASTA PRATERIA (9) Resuming after spell. Tidy run when 3rd last start at Florence and racing over more ground. Honest performer putting a tidy record together. Strong hope. DERGANINO (3) Resuming after a spell. Was competitive when 3rd last time at Milano and going over extra ground. Great to see jockey Jan Kratochvil taking the ride. Has the ability to take this out. COPPI (2) First run back from a break. Below standard effort when 8th last time at Pisa but racing over a longer distance. No shock to see a win. MYRTLE'S SENSE (6) First up from a break of 15 weeks and looked good when 2nd first up last preparation at Milano. Has a positive draw. Going up in distance. Solid place bet prospects.

Jockey: A Pollioni
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Was $67.00 and mediocre performance when 12th last start at Kempton but can save some energy from the draw. Has plenty of early speed. Have to look elsewhere.
Last Starts 122 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 01/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 17.65L | $67.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Salisbury | 1401m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-8-8-8 | 6 |
| 14.85L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Ga Volpe
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up. Jumped at $12.00 and disappointing outing when 8th last time at Pisa but rising in distance. Good chance and definitely has claims.
Last Starts 125 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 29/03/2026 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Pisa | 2000m | GOOD | S Saiu | 51kg | - | - | 6 |
| 45.75L | $12.00 |
| 0/13 | 22/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 1800m | HEAVY | Federico Bossa | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 02/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 1800m | HEAVY | Federico Bossa | 54.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $21.00 |

Jockey: J Kratochvil
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break. Honest race when 3rd last time at Milano and racing over extra ground. Jockey Jan Kratochvil rates highly aboard. Will be fighting out the finish.
Last Starts 119 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 04/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 1800m | Andrea Mezzatesta | 54.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $11.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 19/03/2026 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Pisa | 1900m | GOOD | Andrea Mezzatesta | 55.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 11.15L | $9.00 |
| 0/8 | 09/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 1600m | SOFT | Federico Bossa | 53.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 19/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 1400m | GOOD | Federico Bossa | 52.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $6.50 | |
| 0/12 | 11/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 1500m | GOOD | F Angel | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $3.50 | |
| 2/8 | 24/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 1501m | HEAVY | F Angel | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $5.50 | |
| 2/6 | 10/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 1600m | SOFT | Andrea Mezzatesta | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $5.00 | |
| 3/4 | 20/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 1500m | GOOD TO SOFT | Andrea Mezzatesta | 56.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 21/05/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 1400m | HEAVY | Andrea Mezzatesta | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Gab Agus
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a break. Unsighted last time at Milano but rising in distance. Others preferred.
Last Starts 94 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/12 | 29/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 1600m | Andrea Mezzatesta | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 0/11 | 08/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 1600m | Walter Gambarota | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 0/14 | 18/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 1600m | Walter Gambarota | 54.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $67.00 |

Jockey: N Valentini (A)
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $67.00 and appeared lacklustre when 5th last start at the track but rising in trip. A demanding task.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 21/06/2026 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Merano | 2200m | GOOD TO SOFT | N Pezzi | 66.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 42.75L | $67.00 |
| 0/8 | 30/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Florence | 1800m | Alex Varsi | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 9/10 | 16/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Pisa | 1500m | SOFT | Francesco Dettori | 53kg | - | - | 3 |
| 24.05L | $34.00 |

Jockey: A Lancini
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 15 weeks and ran well when 2nd first up last preparation at Milano. Has a good draw. Going up in trip. Follow the money.
Last Starts 108 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/12 | 15/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 1800m | Gioele Gungui | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 0/7 | 25/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 2250m | GOOD | Davide Cirocca | 51kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $21.00 | |
| 0/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 1600m | SOFT | Davide Cirocca | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $7.00 | |
| 2/6 | 14/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 1600m | GOOD | A Mereu | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $3.20 | |
| 0/7 | 14/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 1501m | SOFT | Sergio Urru | 53.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $19.00 |

Jockey: J Faltejsek
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
On a quick back up. Odds of $81.00 and just average when 6th last time at this track but going over more ground. Expected to settle towards the tail. Significant improvement required.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 26/07/2026 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Merano | 2200m | GOOD TO SOFT | Sara Spampatti | 51kg | - | - | 5 |
| 22.75L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | GOOD | Saffie Osborne | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $23.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | GOOD | George David Wood | 58.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 23.55L | $201.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Southwell | 1000m | GOOD | George David Wood | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 15.4L | $126.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/02/2026 | - | 3-5yo | $8,362.00 | Chelmsford | 1207m | GOOD | George David Wood | 57kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6 | 6 |
| 4.34L | $19.00 |

Jockey: L Matusky
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Was $41.00 and performed below standard when 9th last start around here but fitter for debut run. Take on trust.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3000m | GOOD TO SOFT | L Matusky | 68.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 59L | $41.00 |

Jockey: J Bartos
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a spell. Came in 3rd last start at Florence and facing a rise in trip. Showing consistent performance in races. Strong claims.
Last Starts 98 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 25/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Florence | 2000m | Jessica Spampatti | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 0/11 | 15/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 2000m | Leonardo Cangiano | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 0/12 | 04/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 1800m | Mario Sanna | 52kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $7.50 | ||
| 3/7 | 25/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 2250m | GOOD | Nicola Pinna | 61kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $1.65 | |
| 1/5 | 30/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 2099m | GOOD | D Dario | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $4.00 | |
| 0/10 | 18/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Florence | 1501m | GOOD | Andrea Mezzatesta | 56.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $7.00 | |
| 3/8 | 02/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Florence | 1501m | GOOD | Dario Vargiu | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $2.60 |