Merano Race 6 - 1m 7f Stakes
IRFAN (4) sets the standard after finishing 2nd at Merano over 3000m last start, beaten 4L, and draws the inside. QUEENS SON (7) was 3rd in the same race and previously ran 2nd over 3000m at Merano, so profiles as the main danger. LAIZER (5) was 4th over 3000m at Merano two starts back but dropped to 5th last time. DUCA (2) was 5th at Merano over 3000m, beaten 14.75L, and gets a 2kg drop. Others have limited exposed form at the trip.
Jockey: A Pollioni
Weight: 66.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Masked Marvel for trainer Jana Novakova, drawn barrier 3 with A Pollioni up and 66.5kg. Debuted 19 days ago at Merano over 3000m on Good to Soft, sent out $17, and finished unplaced behind Kanaga. Sticks to the same weight and trip, with a better gate than on debut. Can improve with race experience and a softer run in transit.
Last Starts 20 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 | 10/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3000m | GOOD TO SOFT | S Ferhanov | 66.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $17.00 |
Jockey: Ga Volpe
Weight: 66.5kgs
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Second-up after 40 days. Last start 5th of 11 at Merano over 3000m on 19 Apr, beaten 14.75L on Good to Soft with 68.5kg at $51; winner was Teleo. Drops 2kg to 66.5kg and draws barrier 7 with Ga Volpe again for Raffaele Romano. Can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3000m | GOOD TO SOFT | Ga Volpe | 68.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 14.75L | $51.00 |
Jockey: O Velek
Weight: 65.5kgs
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First-up after 208 days. Only start was at Milano over 1800m on 2 Nov on heavy, sent out $17 and finished unplaced from barrier 2 with 54.5kg behind Wanda. Now a 3yo colt for Josef Jr Vana with O Velek up, drawn 5 and allotted 65.5kg. Can improve with the run.
Last Starts 209 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 | 02/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 1800m | HEAVY | Sergio Urru | 54.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $17.00 |
Jockey: L Matusky
Weight: 68kgs
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Comes off a 19-day turnaround after a solid 2nd at Merano over 3000m on 10 May, beaten 4L by Kanaga on good to soft with 66.5kg at $10. Draws barrier 1 and rises to 68kg. Three-year-old colt by Iffraaj, ridden by L Matusky for Josef Jr Vana. Can feature with a similar effort.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 10/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3000m | GOOD TO SOFT | L Matusky | 66.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4L | $10.00 | |
| 0/13 | 22/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 1800m | HEAVY | F Angel | 56kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 0/9 | 09/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 1600m | SOFT | Ivan Rossi | 54.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: J Bartos
Weight: 66kgs
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Has been around the mark at Merano over 3000m, including 4th on 19 Apr with 68.5kg, beaten 12.5L at $8. Last start 5th of 7 at Merano over 3000m on 10 May, beaten 48L by Kanaga on GOOD TO SOFT with 66.5kg at $8. Carries 66kg here from barrier 4 for J Bartos for Raffaele Romano. Can improve with a cleaner run.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 10/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3000m | GOOD TO SOFT | Ga Volpe | 66.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 48L | $8.00 | |
| 4/11 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3000m | GOOD TO SOFT | Jan Faltejsek | 68.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 12.5L | $8.00 | |
| 10/11 | 19/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Pisa | 1900m | GOOD | A Varsi | 51.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.95L | $23.00 | |
| 6/12 | 21/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Napoli | 1700m | GOOD | Claudio Colombi | 56.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 6.95L | $8.00 | |
| 4/7 | 05/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Rome | 1600m | STANDARD | Mario Sanna | 56.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 | |
| 6/9 | 23/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Rome | 1600m | SOFT | Salvatore Sulas | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.4L | $8.00 |
Jockey: T Polesna
Weight: 64kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Maxios out of Springfield Lodge. Draws barrier 2 with T Polesna up for trainer Michal Borkowski, allotted 64kg. Set-up looks straightforward and fitness will tell. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: J Kratochvil
Weight: 66.5kgs
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Placed in both Merano runs at 3000m, including a 2nd on 19 Apr on good to soft by 2L at $15 with 68.5kg behind Teleo. Last start 3rd of 7 at Merano over 3000m on 10 May, beaten 14L on good to soft with 66.5kg at $1.70, behind Kanaga. Three-year-old gelding by Twilight Son; trained by Josef Jr Vana with J Kratochvil aboard from barrier 6. Consistent at the trip and has place claims.
Last Starts 20 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 | 10/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3000m | GOOD TO SOFT | Jan Kratochvil | 66.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 14L | $1.70 | |
| 2/11 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 3000m | GOOD TO SOFT | Jan Kratochvil | 68.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2L | $15.00 |