Merano Race 4 - 2m 1/2f Stakes
LIVE EACH DAY (4) Fresh today after a 40 week spell. Rounded them up when winning last time at Southwell and racing over more ground. Displaying improvement over the past few runs. Winning hope. COMBAT STRATEGY (1) Competitive effort when 3rd last run at the track and has drawn to do little work. Jockey A Pollioni rates highly aboard. No shock to see a win. PRESTINO (5) First up from a break of 61 weeks and was competitive when 3rd first up last preparation in a hurdle at Compiegne. Might be ridden for luck. Solid career start. Deserves consideration. SOPRAN EAGLE (6) Ran 4th last start around here. Overlooking the last run. Gab Agus is a crucial engagement. Open to improvement and is a strong chance again.

Jockey: A Pollioni
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy effort when 3rd last run around here and drawn well. In good condition since returning from a break. A Pollioni is a key booking. Very capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 26/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3300m | GOOD TO SOFT | A Pollioni | 66.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $3.20 | |
| 0/6 | 13/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3300m | GOOD TO SOFT | A Pollioni | 63kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $2.80 | |
| 3/10 | 23/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3300m | GOOD TO SOFT | A Pollioni | 68kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $19.00 | |
| 3/6 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3000m | GOOD TO SOFT | Rostislav Bens | 69kg | - | - | 3 |
| 41L | $4.50 | |
| 2/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Pisa | 2200m | HEAVY | Maikol Arras | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 05/02/2026 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Pisa | 2200m | HEAVY | G Gungui | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.25L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 11/01/2026 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Pisa | 2200m | GOOD TO SOFT | G Gungui | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.75L | $7.50 |
| 8/9 | 30/11/2025 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Pisa | 2200m | GOOD TO SOFT | Maikol Arras | 56.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 14.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 16/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 3000m | HEAVY | G Gungui | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $10.00 | |
| 5/7 | 26/10/2025 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Pisa | 2400m | SOFT | Marcelian Kolmarkaj | 61.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.35L | $4.20 |
| 1/12 | 05/10/2025 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Rome | 2200m | GOOD TO SOFT | Davide Cirocca | 52.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 17/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 2400m | GOOD | Gavino Sanna | 50kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $4.50 | |
| 3/6 | 15/08/2025 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Merano | 2200m | GOOD TO SOFT | Maikol Arras | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.25L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 27/07/2025 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Merano | 2200m | SOFT | Walter Gambarota | 54kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.05L | $4.00 |
| 2/14 | 14/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 2000m | GOOD | Maikol Arras | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/14 | 14/05/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 2000m | HEAVY | Davide Cirocca | 63kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 0/10 | 03/05/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 2200m | GOOD | Maikol Arras | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 14/04/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 2500m | GOOD | Davide Cirocca | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 19/03/2025 | - | $0.00 | Follonica | 2200m | GOOD | G Gungui | 61.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 0/4 | 26/02/2025 | - | $0.00 | Follonica | 1650m | GOOD | G Jesus | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: T Polesna
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Towards the rear last run here. Veronika Lempochnerova stable are in good form of late. Not interested.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 06/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3300m | GOOD TO SOFT | Ga Volpe | 66kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $101.00 | |
| 0/10 | 23/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3300m | GOOD TO SOFT | T Polesna | 64kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $101.00 |

Jockey: A Lancini
Weight: 64kgs
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly for this race. Came in 3rd last run at this track and will try to take advantage of the draw. Likely to be well placed early. Can't entertain a bet.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 09/10/2026 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Merano | 2200m | SOFT/HEAVY | Riccardo Belluco | 72.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/09/2026 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Merano | 1500m | GOOD TO SOFT | Riccardo Belluco | 73kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/08/2026 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Merano | 2400m | GOOD TO SOFT | G Arnese | 51kg | - | - | 3 |
| 33.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/13 | 16/06/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,316.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | STANDARD | Isla Clarkson | 60kg | - | 5-4-3-1-1-2-2-4 | 13 |
| 11.9L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 01/06/2026 | - | CL6 | $8,853.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | Ethan Tindall | 56.5kg | - | 8-8-9-9-7-7-8-8 | 4 |
| 6.75L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/05/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Hamilton | 1671m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 59.5kg | - | 5-5-6-5-6-6-7-7 | 10 |
| 7.7L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/04/2026 | - | Div 2 | $10,477.00 | Beverley | 1700m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 60kg | - | 2-3-3-2-2-3-5-5 | 9 |
| 4.7L | $5.50 |
| 5/14 | 28/03/2026 | - | Div 2 | $11,804.00 | Doncaster | 2050m | GOOD | Ethan Tindall | 55kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-5-4-6 | 2 |
| 3.15L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 19/03/2026 | - | CL6 | $8,853.00 | Newcastle | 2050m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 58kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-4-4-4 | 9 |
| 2.35L | $13.00 |
| 6/12 | 13/12/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | GOOD | Ethan Tindall | 59kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-7-7 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/13 | 20/11/2025 | - | 3UP CLASS 6 HCP (DIV 1) | $5,902.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Harry Russell | 59kg | - | 7-6-5-5-3-4-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/13 | 27/10/2025 | - | Div 1 | $5,902.00 | Redcar | 2012m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 59.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8-9-8-5-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/13 | 14/10/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | GOOD | Harry Russell | 61.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/13 | 30/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Newcastle | 2050m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 58.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-1-1-2 | 13 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 17/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $7,526.00 | Beverley | 1700m | SOFT | Oisin Orr | 57.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-2-2-1 | 12 |
| 1L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Hamilton | 1671m | GOOD | Shane Gray | 56kg | - | 6-6-5-8-7-6-6-3 | 1 |
| 1.55L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/08/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Ayr | 1609m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 58kg | - | 4-4-5-6-6-6-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/08/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Hamilton | 1842m | GOOD | Barry Mchugh | 57kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-3-4 | 7 |
| 8L | $34.00 |
| 9/12 | 20/07/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,394.00 | Redcar | 1810m | GOOD | Warren Fentiman | 56.5kg | - | 12-12-11-10-10-11-10-8 | 6 |
| 15L | $23.00 |
| 9/10 | 30/06/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,394.00 | Pontefract | 1614m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 57kg | - | 5-6-6-6-7-7-7-9 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $15.00 |

Jockey: J Faltejsek
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a 40 week break. Dashed home to win last time at Southwell and going over extra ground. Showing improvement in recent outings. No surprise to see solid support in the betting.
Last Starts 282 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 06/01/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $6,984.00 | Southwell | 2234m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 59.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 8 |
| 0.23L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 04/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,853.00 | Chelmsford | 2011m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 58kg | - | 5-5-6-6-6-6-6-5 | 2 |
| 1.25L | $19.00 |
| 5/11 | 23/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Ashley Lewis | 61kg | - | 6-5-4-4-4-4-4-5 | 10 |
| 1.65L | $9.50 |
| 1/11 | 24/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Olivia Haines | 58.5kg | - | 11-11-11-11-11-11-5-1 | 5 |
| 1.75L | $13.00 |
| 2/12 | 08/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | GOOD | Gina Mangan | 60kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 10 |
| 2.75L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/08/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,853.00 | Chelmsford | 2011m | GOOD | Jack Doughty | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 6 |
| 6.95L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,362.00 | Sandown | 2001m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 56.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4-3-3-3-3 | 1 |
| 9.55L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,362.00 | Haydock | 2050m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 57.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3-3-3-3-5 | 1 |
| 2L | $17.00 |
| 6/11 | 26/06/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Leicester | 1657m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 61.5kg | - | 4-5-5-4-4-4-5-6 | 8 |
| 8.75L | $3.75 |
| 10/10 | 09/06/2025 | - | CL6 | $7,081.00 | Windsor | 2011m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 61.5kg | - | 3-1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 7 |
| 14.35L | $3.75 |
| 2/9 | 24/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,853.00 | Windsor | 1637m | GOOD | Jack Doughty | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-6-7-6-5-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/04/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Southwell | 1420m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.05L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 22/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,181.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 57.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-7 | 8 |
| 10.95L | $15.00 |
| 8/12 | 22/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Chelmsford | 1408m | GOOD | George David Wood | 57kg | - | 9-9-9-9-9-9-8 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $17.00 |
| 10/12 | 23/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,361.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | SOFT | Tom Marquand | 58kg | - | 7-7-6-6-6-8-10 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $14.00 |

Jockey: O Velek
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 61 weeks and did well when 3rd first up last preparation in a hurdle at Compiegne. Likely to get back. Good career start. Good chance and definitely has claims.
Last Starts 431 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 10/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3550m | GOOD TO SOFT | Jan Kratochvil | 65kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $1.90 | |
| 2/6 | 29/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3300m | GOOD | J Bartos | 65.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 25/05/2025 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3300m | GOOD TO SOFT | Jan Kratochvil | 65.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 0/6 | 04/05/2025 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3300m | GOOD TO SOFT | J Bartos | 65.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 99/12 | 10/04/2025 | - | 4yo | $54,999.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | GOOD | Lucas Zuliani | 66kg | 07:04.00 | - | 7 |
| 999L | $11.00 |
| 3/16 | 24/03/2025 | - | 4YO HURDLE | $48,000.00 | Compiegne | 3399m | HEAVY | Adrien Blais | 63kg | 06:42.00 | - | 13 |
| 4L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Gab Agus
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $2.75 and finished 4th last start here. Overlooking the last run. Gab Agus adds value. Could go close.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 23/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3300m | GOOD TO SOFT | L Neprasova | 69.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5.3L | $2.75 | |
| 1/6 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3000m | GOOD TO SOFT | J Bartos | 69kg | - | - | 7 |
| 30L | $2.10 | |
| 6/8 | 28/09/2025 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Merano | 3000m | HEAVY | Riccardo Belluco | 72.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 41.05L | $4.50 |
| 0/7 | 10/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 2000m | SOFT | Riccardo Belluco | 77.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 31/05/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 1800m | GOOD | Riccardo Belluco | 76kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 25/05/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 3000m | GOOD | Dario Vargiu | 62kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 0/10 | 06/04/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 1800m | GOOD | Andrea Mezzatesta | 63.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 0/12 | 22/03/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 2200m | SOFT | Andrea Mezzatesta | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/14 | 08/12/2024 | - | $0.00 | Pisa | 2200m | HEAVY | Gabriele Malune | - | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/12 | 20/11/2024 | - | 3UP HCP | $0.00 | Milano | 2000m | HEAVY | D Dario | 55kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/11/2024 | - | 3UP HCP | $0.00 | Milano | 2600m | HEAVY | Dario Vargiu | 54kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/10/2024 | - | 3Y HCP | $0.00 | Milano | 2000m | HEAVY | Gabriele Malune | 51.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/09/2024 | - | 3UP HCP | $0.00 | Milano | 2000m | SOFT | Andrea Mezzatesta | 58.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/08/2024 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Merano | 1600m | GOOD | Andrea Mezzatesta | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/08/2024 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Merano | 1600m | GOOD TO SOFT | Nicola Pinna | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/07/2024 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Merano | 2200m | GOOD TO SOFT | F Branca | 61kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 21/04/2024 | - | MDN | $0.00 | Milano | 2200m | UNKNOWN | F Branca | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 9/11 | 07/04/2024 | - | MDN | $0.00 | Milano | 1800m | UNKNOWN | Gabriele Malune | 54.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ga Volpe
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
First time at the races 4yo by Walkinthepark for Jana Novakova. Follow the money.