Merano Race 5 - 2m 1/2f Stakes
WOODS (7) First up after a break. Kicked clear when winning last time around here. A Pollioni is a strong choice aboard. Strongly consider. ARIZONA DREAMING (1) Came in 2nd last time at the track. Jockey Gab Agus is a bonus. Amongst the placegetters regularly this campaign. Classy enough for this field and is one of the major players. STELLINA ROSE (6) Unsighted last start at this venue. Likely to bounce back and has drawn to do little work. Prefers to settle towards the tail. Big danger. MAXSTAR (4) Fresh after a spell. Disappointing outing when 6th last run at this venue. Jockey Jan Faltejsek and trainer Zdenek Semenka can't be overlooked. Include in chances.

Jockey: Gab Agus
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran well when 2nd last time at this track. Running with confidence since returning from a spell. Jockey Gab Agus is a strong choice aboard. Expected to be competitive.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 15/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3300m | GOOD | Gab Agus | 66kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7L | $2.35 | |
| 1/6 | 28/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3300m | GOOD TO SOFT | Gab Agus | 71kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $2.25 | |
| 2/7 | 07/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3000m | GOOD TO SOFT | Gab Agus | 66.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3L | $10.00 | |
| 0/6 | 12/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3300m | GOOD TO SOFT | Jan Faltejsek | 66.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $3.50 | |
| 1/10 | 08/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Treviso | 3500m | GOOD | Gab Agus | 66kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5L | $2.15 | |
| 5/5 | 15/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Pisa | 3500m | HEAVY | J Bartos | 66kg | - | - | 5 |
| 17L | $23.00 | |
| 7/8 | 30/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Pisa | 1900m | HEAVY | Gabriele Malune | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 15.25L | $7.00 | |
| 3/12 | 14/05/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 2000m | HEAVY | Alessio Satta | 52kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 06/03/2025 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Pisa | 1900m | SOFT | Alessio Satta | 56.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/02/2025 | - | $0.00 | Pisa | 1500m | SOFT | Alessio Satta | 53.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 14.35L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 23/01/2025 | - | $0.00 | Pisa | 1500m | HEAVY | Gabriele Malune | - | - | 3 |
| 51.65L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 29/12/2024 | - | $0.00 | Pisa | 1500m | GOOD | Alessio Satta | - | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 01/12/2024 | - | $0.00 | Pisa | 1500m | GOOD | Gabriele Malune | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 7/10 | 02/11/2024 | - | $0.00 | Pisa | 2000m | GOOD | Gabriele Malune | 56kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 0/9 | 23/10/2024 | - | 2Y SELLER | $0.00 | Florence | 1501m | HEAVY | Andrea Fele | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: L Neprasova
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 2nd last time at this track and has a good draw. L Neprasova rates highly. Do not dismiss entirely.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 23/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3300m | GOOD TO SOFT | Gab Agus | 64kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 | |
| 6/6 | 10/05/2026 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Merano | 2200m | GOOD TO SOFT | Al Berton | 66.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 16.75L | $12.00 |
| 2/4 | 28/03/2026 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Treviso | 2350m | GOOD | Al Berton | 71.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.25L | $9.00 |
| 10/10 | 26/12/2025 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Pisa | 1750m | HEAVY | Dario Di Tocco | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Napoli | 1800m | GOOD | Gabriele Cannarella | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 | |
| 8/14 | 06/12/2025 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Pisa | 2000m | GOOD | Andrea Fele | 54kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9.35L | $17.00 |
| 0/10 | 12/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 1600m | GOOD | Alessio Satta | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $15.00 | |
| 9/9 | 14/09/2025 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Rome | 2200m | GOOD | Salvatore Sulas | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 27.75L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 01/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 2600m | GOOD | D Dario | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 01/05/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 2000m | GOOD | D Dario | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 13/04/2025 | - | $0.00 | Rome | 2100m | GOOD | Alessio Satta | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| 32L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 02/03/2025 | - | $0.00 | Pisa | 2100m | GOOD TO SOFT | Dario Di Tocco | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 02/02/2025 | - | $0.00 | Pisa | 2000m | HEAVY | Dario Di Tocco | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 12/01/2025 | - | $0.00 | Pisa | 2000m | GOOD | Sandro Gessa | - | - | 9 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ga Volpe
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Towards the tail last time at this venue but was on debut last time. Have to respect the recent stable form. Needs a lot of luck in this race.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/10 | 23/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3300m | GOOD TO SOFT | T Polesna | 64kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $101.00 |

Jockey: J Faltejsek
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
First up. Odds of $19.00 and was nothing special when 6th last run around here. Jan Faltejsek and Zdenek Semenka command respect as a pairing. Watch the market moves.
Last Starts 105 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 24/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3300m | GOOD TO SOFT | M Novak Jr | 66kg | - | - | 7 |
| 45.5L | $19.00 | |
| 6/6 | 28/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3300m | HEAVY | Ga Volpe | 67.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 52L | $2.75 | |
| 1/5 | 17/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3000m | GOOD TO SOFT | Gab Agus | 68.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.75L | $4.20 | |
| 1/5 | 27/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3000m | SOFT | M Novak Jr | 65kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |

Jockey: O Velek
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a 38 week spell. Odds of $15.00 and was ordinary when 7th last run in a hurdle at Pau. Won't be far away during the run. Looking at others.
Last Starts 266 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 14/12/2025 | - | 3YO CLASS 1 HURDLE | $40,110.00 | Pau | 3499m | GOOD3 | Leo Paul Brechet | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.9L | $15.00 |
| 5/13 | 23/11/2025 | - | 3yo | $48,705.00 | Auteuil | 3499m | HEAVY8 | Leo Paul Brechet | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 35.5L | $6.00 |
| 0/14 | 01/10/2025 | - | 3yo | $58,000.00 | Auteuil | 3599m | UNKNOWN | Theo Chevillard | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| - | $17.00 |

Jockey: G Ghelardi
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Towards the rear last start at this venue. Likely to bounce back and drawn the rails. Likely to get back in the field. Worth a serious look.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/6 | 15/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3300m | GOOD | A Pollioni | 66kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $7.50 | |
| 3/5 | 25/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Pisa | 3200m | GOOD | L Matusky | 66kg | - | - | 3 |
| 39L | $2.62 | |
| 1/10 | 01/01/2026 | - | 4yo | $18,145.00 | Cagnessurmer | 3400m | SOFT7 | Ludovic Philipperon | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.74L | $1.80 |
| 0/13 | 25/12/2025 | - | 3yo | $42,300.00 | Cagnessurmer | 3399m | SOFT7 | Kevin Nabet | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| - | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/12/2025 | - | 3yo | $32,470.00 | Cagnessurmer | 3299m | GOOD3 | Ludovic Philipperon | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $3.60 |
| 1/11 | 11/12/2025 | - | 3Y FILLIES CLAIM HURDLE | $18,145.00 | Cagnessurmer | 3399m | SOFT7 | Kevin Nabet | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.45 |
| 4/9 | 19/11/2025 | - | 3yo | $20,055.00 | Fontainebleau | 3549m | SOFT7 | Kevin Nabet | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.05L | $5.00 |
| 6/16 | 04/10/2025 | - | 3yo | $21,001.00 | Fontainebleau | 3549m | UNKNOWN | Kevin Nabet | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.45L | $8.50 |
| 7/9 | 22/07/2025 | - | 3YO MDN FILLIES | $20,100.00 | Dieppe | 2199m | SOFT | Maxime H Guyon | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| 50.5L | $21.00 |

Jockey: A Pollioni
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break. Thrashed the field when winning last time at the track. Gains the services of jockey A Pollioni. Will go close.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 14/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3500m | GOOD TO SOFT | Jan Kratochvil | 68.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.75L | $1.22 | |
| 1/8 | 24/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3300m | GOOD TO SOFT | Jan Kratochvil | 69kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6L | $3.75 | |
| 1/5 | 15/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Pisa | 3500m | HEAVY | Jan Kratochvil | 66kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9L | $1.70 | |
| 1/5 | 25/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Pisa | 3200m | GOOD | Jan Kratochvil | 68kg | - | - | 2 |
| 30L | $2.62 | |
| 3/9 | 04/01/2026 | - | 4yo | $63,985.00 | Cagnessurmer | 3500m | SOFT7 | J Kratochvil | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.25L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/12/2025 | - | 3Y CL1 HURDLE | $42,975.00 | Cagnessurmer | 3499m | GOOD3 | J Kratochvil | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 46L | $18.00 |
| 5/14 | 11/12/2025 | - | 3yo | $42,300.00 | Cagnessurmer | 3399m | SOFT7 | Jb Breton | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.45L | $4.00 |
| 3/11 | 01/12/2025 | - | 3Y CL2 HURDLE | $35,335.00 | Cagnessurmer | 3500m | SOFT7 | Jb Breton | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.05L | $9.50 |
| 4/5 | 07/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3300m | GOOD TO SOFT | J Bartos | 66kg | - | - | 2 |
| 13.25L | $6.00 | |
| 0/5 | 17/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3000m | GOOD TO SOFT | J Bartos | 67.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $3.00 | |
| 2/6 | 08/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3000m | GOOD TO SOFT | J Bartos | 68kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 03/05/2025 | - | 3yo | $24,830.00 | Auteuil | 3000m | SOFT7 | Bastien Marchand | 69kg | 03:46.90 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/8 | 02/04/2025 | - | 3yo | $24,830.00 | Compiegne | 3199m | SOFT7 | Bastien Marchand | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.73 |
| 3/11 | 11/03/2025 | - | 3yo | $24,830.00 | Fontainebleau | 2999m | SOFT | Bastien Marchand | 67kg | 03:38.10 | - | 11 |
| 1.75L | $23.00 |
| 10/12 | 27/09/2024 | - | 2Y RTG HCP | $23,000.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | HEAVY8 | Thomas Trullier | 55kg | 10:30.00 | - | 5 |
| 10.25L | $15.00 |
| 7/13 | 13/09/2024 | - | 2Y MDN | $16,000.00 | Le Mans | 1600m | SOFT5 | Thomas Trullier | 58kg | 01:36.88 | - | 13 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
| 9/17 | 05/07/2024 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Clairefontaine | 1600m | SOFT5 | Ebbe Verhestraeten | 53.5kg | - | - | 17 |
| 6.05L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/06/2024 | - | 2Y C&G MDN | $30,000.00 | Compiegne | 1400m | SOFT7 | Ebbe Verhestraeten | 53.5kg | 01:28.93 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $20.00 |