Merano Race 3 - 2M 1/2F Stakes
APRIL MOON (1) maps as the one to beat after winning last start at Merano over 3300m by 1.25L and previously placing 2nd at Treviso over 3500m. TROUBADOUR (7) is a key chance off a narrow 1st at Compiegne over 3599m and a dominant 11L win at Pau over 3299m prior. MACARENA DU RIB (3) brings solid French form, 3rd in a Compiegne G3 over 3899m after a close 2nd at Auteuil over 3599m. WOODS (8) resumes off back-to-back wins at Pisa, including a 9L success over 3500m, and must be respected despite the rise to 69kg.

Jockey: A Pollioni
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 40-day break after winning at Merano over 3300m on 12 Apr by 1.25L on good to soft, carrying 64kg at $4. Won from barrier 3 and now draws 4 with 2kg more. Prior run 2nd of 10 at Treviso over 3500m on 8 Mar, beaten 5L by Arizona Dreaming with 66kg at $13. Track and trip winner who can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 12/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3300m | GOOD TO SOFT | S Ferhanov | 64kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.25L | $4.00 | |
| 2/10 | 08/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Treviso | 3500m | GOOD | J Bartos | 66kg | - | - | 10 |
| 5L | $13.00 | |
| 5/5 | 15/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Pisa | 3500m | HEAVY | Ga Volpe | 66kg | - | - | 4 |
| 75L | $101.00 |

Jockey: L Matusky
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 88 days. Last start 4th of 9 at Auteuil over 3499m on 23 Feb, beaten 9.25L on heavy with 65kg at $9.50 behind Tavaco. Earlier won at Pau over 3499m on 20 Jan on heavy with 68kg at $2.10, then 5th in Class 2 at Auteuil. Carries 68.5kg from barrier 8 for L Matusky; can feature with a clean jump.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 23/02/2026 | - | 4Y CL3 CHASE | $53,000.00 | Auteuil | 3499m | HEAVY | Leo Paul Brechet | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.25L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | CL2 | $51,000.00 | Auteuil | 3599m | HEAVY | Angelo Zuliani | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.75L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 20/01/2026 | - | CL3 | $32,470.00 | Pau | 3499m | HEAVY8 | Angelo Zuliani | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $2.10 |
| 3/11 | 11/01/2026 | - | 4yo | $30,560.00 | Pau | 3500m | HEAVY8 | Angelo Zuliani | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.89L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 31/12/2025 | - | 3Y CLASS 2 HURDLES | $35,335.00 | Pau | 3499m | SOFT7 | Anthony Renard | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.55L | $9.00 |
| 7/12 | 10/12/2025 | - | 3YO MDN FILLIES HURDLE | $32,470.00 | Pau | 3499m | HEAVY8 | Angelo Zuliani | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.25L | $8.50 |
| 6/15 | 17/11/2025 | - | 3Y MDN | $14,976.00 | Le Mans | 3199m | SOFT7 | Antoine Subias | 56.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9.1L | $26.00 |
| 8/14 | 29/10/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $11,424.00 | Le Mans | 3199m | GOOD3 | Antoine Subias | 55kg | - | - | 13 |
| 16.05L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/04/2025 | - | $0.00 | Granville St Pair Sur Mer | 2850m | Clement Guitraud | 03:17.46 | - | 0 |
| 5.55L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Q Defontaine
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 31-day break after a solid 3rd at Compiegne over 3899m on 21 Apr in a G3 on heavy, beaten 24L at $15 behind Metronomique with 64kg. Prior run 4th of 8 at Compiegne over 3900m on 1 Apr on heavy, beaten 8.78L at $3.50 behind Opera Light. Earlier this prep ran 2nd at Auteuil over 3599m on 14 Feb on heavy, beaten 0.75L at $4.60 with 68kg. Consistent profile this season and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 32 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 | 21/04/2026 | - | Grade 3 | $130,000.00 | Compiegne | 3899m | HEAVY | Lucas Zuliani | 64kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/04/2026 | - | 4yo | $82,000.00 | Compiegne | 3900m | HEAVY | Lucas Zuliani | 64kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.78L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | CL2 | $51,000.00 | Auteuil | 3599m | HEAVY | Quentin Defontaine | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $4.60 |
| 1/6 | 09/12/2025 | - | 3Y CL2 CHASE | $26,740.00 | Fontainebleau | 3599m | SOFT7 | Lucas Zuliani | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 11/11/2025 | - | 3Y CHASE | $23,875.00 | Compiegne | 3449m | GOOD3 | T Figueira | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7L | $1.80 |
| 4/8 | 01/10/2025 | - | 3yo | $23,998.00 | Toulouse | 3499m | GOOD | Kilian Dubourg | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/8 | 13/09/2025 | - | 3yo | $23,998.00 | Dax | 3499m | HEAVY | Quentin Defontaine | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.69L | $3.90 |
| 99/8 | 08/05/2025 | - | $0.00 | Royan La Palmyre | 3500m | Nathan Baillou | 04:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 999L | $0.00 |

Jockey: M Novak Jr
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 236 days. Last start 6th of 6 at Merano over 3300m on 28 Sep, beaten 52L on Heavy with 67.5kg at $2.75, behind La Knight. Won prior two at Merano over 3000m on Soft and Good to Soft, including defeating La Knight, and drops 1.5kg with barrier up one. Can feature with a return to earlier form.
Last Starts 237 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 | 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: J Faltejsek
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 171 days. Last start won at Fontainebleau over 3599m on 2 Dec by 10L on Soft7 with 65kg at $3.50, defeating Mairygarde De Mee. Prior run 5th of 7 at Compiegne over 3449m on Good3 with 66kg at $8.50. Can feature with a repeat of the latest win.
Last Starts 172 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 | 02/12/2025 | - | 3Y CLAIMING CHASE | $23,875.00 | Fontainebleau | 3599m | SOFT7 | M Zuliani | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $3.50 |
| 5/7 | 11/11/2025 | - | 3Y CHASE | $23,875.00 | Compiegne | 3449m | GOOD3 | M Zuliani | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13L | $8.50 |
| 10/11 | 01/10/2025 | - | 3yo | $59,000.00 | Auteuil | 3499m | UNKNOWN | Lucas Vandamme | 62kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.85L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 31/08/2025 | - | 3Y C&G CL3 HDL | $33,999.00 | Dieppe | 3399m | HEAVY | Lucas Zuliani | 64kg | - | - | 9 |
| 15L | $14.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/05/2025 | - | 3yo | $24,830.00 | Auteuil | 3000m | SOFT7 | Clement Guitraud | 69kg | 03:46.90 | - | 1 |
| 26.7L | $10.00 |
| 99/12 | 10/04/2025 | - | 3yo | $48,000.00 | Auteuil | 2999m | GOOD | Christopher Riou | 67kg | 03:38.10 | - | 9 |
| - | $17.00 |

Jockey: Ga Volpe
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 237 days. Last start won at Merano over 3000m on 27 Sep by 8L with 67.5kg at $2.35, beating Ale. Previously placed 3rd at Milano over 1600m on 9 Apr. Can feature with a similar return.
Last Starts 238 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 | 27/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3000m | Jan Faltejsek | 67.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8L | $2.35 | ||
| 0/16 | 28/05/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 1600m | SOFT | L Maniezzi | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 0/8 | 01/05/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 2000m | GOOD | L Maniezzi | 56.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 0/11 | 20/04/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 1501m | HEAVY | D Dario | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/11 | 09/04/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 1600m | GOOD | D Dario | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 22/03/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 1600m | SOFT | Dario Vargiu | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 03/03/2025 | - | $0.00 | Varese | 1950m | STANDARD | L Maniezzi | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 17.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 24/02/2025 | - | $0.00 | Varese | 1500m | STANDARD | Andrea Mezzatesta | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 43.75L | $0.00 |

Jockey: J Bartos
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 72-day let-up after winning at Compiegne over 3599m on 11 Mar by 0.2L with 70kg at $1.83, defeating So Risky. Prior run was 4th at Angers over 3400m on heavy by 6.17L with 67kg at $2.60. Earlier Pau form was strong, including a 11L win over 3299m and a close 2nd over 3400m. In with a chance if holding that level.
Last Starts 73 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 11/03/2026 | - | 4yo | $25,001.00 | Compiegne | 3599m | UNKNOWN | Gabin Meunier | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $1.83 |
| 4/7 | 24/02/2026 | - | 2 | $28,001.00 | Angers | 3400m | HEAVY | Maxime Behocaray | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.17L | $2.60 |
| 1/13 | 23/01/2026 | - | 4yo | $18,145.00 | Pau | 3299m | GOOD3 | Maxime Behocaray | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 09/01/2026 | - | 4yo | $18,145.00 | Pau | 3400m | GOOD3 | Maxime Behocaray | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.69L | $4.50 |
| 5/9 | 31/12/2025 | - | 3Y CLASS 3 CHASE | $32,470.00 | Pau | 3399m | SOFT7 | Maxime Behocaray | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16L | $19.00 |
| 4/11 | 22/04/2025 | - | 3yo | $53,000.00 | Compiegne | 3200m | SOFT7 | Gabin Meunier | 66kg | 03:59.26 | - | 7 |
| 13.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: J Kratochvil
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 96 days. Last start won at Pisa over 3500m on 15 Feb by 9L on heavy with 66kg at $1.70, beating Ladise. Also won prior at Pisa over 3200m by 30L on good with 68kg at $2.62. Strong recent strike-rate and drawn barrier 1; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 97 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 | 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 |