Merano Race 6 - 2M 1 1/2F Stakes
LA KNIGHT (3) Resuming after spell of 28 weeks. Found another gear when winning last run at the track. Jan Faltejsek and Zdenek Semenka are a promising combination. Should be in the finish. MOR BIHAN (5) 4yo by Marmelo having initial appearance for trainer Josef Vana Jr. L Matusky rates highly. Keep your eye on the market. HELSINJO (2) Racing fresh today after a break. Came in 3rd last time in a chase at Pau and gets a favourable draw. Shows good early pace. Stable is in form. No shock to see a win. PONTBRIAND (6) Placed 3rd last run at Pisa. Producing consistent results since returning from a spell. Might be ridden for luck. One of the hopes.

Jockey: D Columbu
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh today. Competitive effort when 3rd last run in a chase at Pau and drawn the rails. Lines up against a competitive field.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 09/01/2026 | - | 4yo | $18,145.00 | Pau | 3400m | GOOD3 | Angelo Zuliani | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.38L | $3.00 |
| 3/11 | 29/12/2025 | - | 3Y CLAIMING CHASE | $18,145.00 | Cagnessurmer | 3699m | SOFT7 | Ludovic Philipperon | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.62 |
| 6/7 | 17/12/2025 | - | 3Y CL1 CHASE | $42,975.00 | Cagnessurmer | 3799m | GOOD3 | Joel Phelippe | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23L | $34.00 |
| 0/14 | 11/12/2025 | - | 3yo | $42,300.00 | Cagnessurmer | 3399m | SOFT7 | Dylan Ubeda | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| - | $23.00 |
| 8/13 | 01/12/2025 | - | 3Y CL1 CHASE | $42,975.00 | Cagnessurmer | 3800m | SOFT7 | Ludovic Philipperon | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.23L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/11/2025 | - | 3yo | $18,145.00 | Fontainebleau | 3550m | SOFT7 | O Launay | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.23L | $5.00 |
| 0/12 | 23/10/2025 | - | 3yo | $55,460.00 | Auteuil | 3599m | GOOD3 | L Beaubois | 64kg | - | - | 0 |
| - | $26.00 |
| 0/8 | 12/10/2025 | - | 3yo | $84,040.00 | Auteuil | 3499m | SOFT7 | Gabin Meunier | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| - | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/05/2025 | - | 3Y C&G CL4 HDL | $48,000.00 | Compiegne | 3200m | SOFT | Leo Paul Brechet | 66kg | 04:02.25 | - | 7 |
| 5L | $15.00 |
| 7/12 | 01/05/2025 | - | 3yo | $26,001.00 | Dieppe | 3199m | GOOD | Johnny Charron | 67kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: J Bartos
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back after spell. Ran well when 3rd last time in a chase at Pau and will try to take advantage of the stall. Great chance.
Last Starts 112 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 20/12/2025 | - | 3yo | $40,110.00 | Pau | 3899m | GOOD3 | Quentin Defontaine | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/08/2025 | - | 3yo | $23,998.00 | Senonnes | 2999m | GOOD | Quentin Defontaine | 68kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.95L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/07/2025 | - | 3yo | $28,001.00 | Senonnes | 3599m | GOOD | Quentin Defontaine | 68kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: J Faltejsek
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a 28 week break. Made no mistakes when winning last run here. Jan Faltejsek and Zdenek Semenka form a proven partnership. Expected to be competitive.
Last Starts 195 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 28/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3300m | HEAVY | Ma Stromsky | 67.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9L | $5.00 | |
| 1/5 | 07/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3300m | GOOD TO SOFT | Ga Volpe | 67.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4L | $2.60 | |
| 2/5 | 17/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3000m | GOOD TO SOFT | Ga Volpe | 68.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.75L | $2.20 | |
| 1/6 | 08/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3000m | GOOD TO SOFT | Ga Volpe | 66kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 0/6 | 18/05/2025 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3000m | GOOD | Ga Volpe | 66.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 07/12/2024 | - | 2Y C&G MDN | $29,999.00 | Chantilly | 1899m | GOOD | Bolot Kalysbek Uulu | 58kg | 01:58.64 | - | 4 |
| 12.1L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/11/2024 | - | $0.00 | Warsaw | 1600m | GOOD | Kamil Grzybowski | 56.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 9.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 20/10/2024 | - | $0.00 | Wroclaw | 1600m | GOOD | Kamil Grzybowski | 56.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: J Kratochvil
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Unsighted last time in a chase at Auteuil but gets some weight relief. Jockey Jan Kratochvil rates highly. Will struggle to compete in this race.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 23/02/2026 | - | 4Y CL3 CHASE | $53,000.00 | Auteuil | 3499m | HEAVY | Thomas Beaurain | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| - | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/02/2026 | - | 4yo | $72,000.00 | Pau | 3900m | HEAVY | Thomas Beaurain | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 44L | $23.00 |
| 2/11 | 16/01/2026 | - | CL3 | $32,470.00 | Pau | 3699m | GOOD3 | Leo Paul Brechet | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 31/12/2025 | - | 3Y CLASS 3 CHASE | $32,470.00 | Pau | 3399m | SOFT7 | James Reveley | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/12/2025 | - | 3YO CHASE | $32,470.00 | Pau | 3399m | GOOD3 | Leo Paul Brechet | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/11/2025 | - | 3Y CL1 C&G HURDLE | $51,570.00 | Auteuil | 3500m | GOOD3 | Leo Paul Brechet | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.43L | $5.00 |
| 6/14 | 01/10/2025 | - | 3yo | $58,000.00 | Auteuil | 3599m | UNKNOWN | Clément Lefebvre | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.55L | $7.50 |

Jockey: L Matusky
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
Marmelo 4yo having first race start for Josef Vana Jr. Jockey L Matusky rates highly aboard. Respect the betting.

Jockey: Ga Volpe
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Was competitive when 3rd last run at Pisa on a heavy rated track. Showing positive results since coming back from a spell. Might have to make up considerable ground. Can feature in this event.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 15/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Pisa | 3500m | HEAVY | L Matusky | 66kg | - | - | 3 |
| 39L | $9.00 | |
| 4/7 | 30/01/2026 | - | 4Y CLAIMING CHASE | $18,145.00 | Pau | 3699m | GOOD3 | Tom Bourguigneau | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.25L | $2.05 |
| 1/9 | 09/01/2026 | - | 4yo | $18,145.00 | Pau | 3400m | GOOD3 | M Zitiou Collonges | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.69L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 20/10/2025 | - | 3Y STPL CHASE | $23,875.00 | Compiegne | 3449m | SOFT7 | Tom Bourguigneau | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $2.62 |
| 6/6 | 10/09/2025 | - | 3yo | $52,525.00 | Compiegne | 3449m | SOFT | Charlotte Prichard | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.43L | $23.00 |