Merano Race 2 - 1m 3f Stakes
GHAIYYATH DEER (3) Resumes from a break. Was ordinary when 5th last run at Chelmsford. May see an upturn in form and has the ideal draw. Dario Di Tocco is a smart booking. Will go close today. FAVONIO (2) First up from a break of 10 weeks and finished 2nd first up last preparation at Milano. Expect to go close. LAFONTAINE (4) Resuming. Towards the rear last time at Florence. Should improve and has a good draw. Dario Vargiu and Nicolo Simondi have shared plenty of success together. Can take this out. CHESHIRE CAT (1) First up after a break of 29 weeks. Faded to finish 4th last run at Kempton but will appreciate the drop in weight. Don't dismiss.

Jockey: A Mezzatesta
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 10 weeks and came in 2nd first up last preparation at Milano. Very capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 70 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 | 07/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 2000m | Giuseppe Ercegovic | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 0/4 | 10/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 2000m | Alessio Satta | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 3/10 | 01/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 2200m | Andrea Mezzatesta | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 2/12 | 12/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 2000m | Alessio Satta | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: D Di Tocco
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Odds of $7.00 and lacklustre showing when 5th last run at Chelmsford. May see an upturn in form. Strong claims.
Last Starts 162 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 07/03/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,804.00 | Chelmsford | 2011m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 56kg | - | 4-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 1 |
| 8.25L | $10.00 |
| 6/14 | 28/01/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $12,000.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 61kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: D Vargiu
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break. Unsighted last time at Florence. Should improve and drawn nicely. Jockey Dario Vargiu and trainer Nicolo Simondi are a pair that can't be ignored. Strong prospects in this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/14 | 11/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Florence | 2000m | Giuseppe Ercegovic | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 0/8 | 26/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 1800m | Gabriele Cannarella | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: F Bossa
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $21.00 and well beaten when 8th last start at this track but was on debut last time. Not interested.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 19/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 2200m | GOOD TO SOFT | Andrea Deias | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 54.45L | $21.00 |

Jockey: M Seidl
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh after a break. Jumped at $26.00 and moderate showing when 5th last time at Munich but having second race start. Will have to carry extra weight. Hard to warm to at present.
Last Starts 107 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 | 01/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Munich | 2000m | GOOD | Esentur Turganaaly Uulu | 51.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 12.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: M Sanna
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $41.00 and tailed off when 5th last time at Varese but was a debutant last start. Stable is in form and going over extra ground. Others are better.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 04/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Varese | 1000m | GOOD | Ga Sanna | 53kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: I Rossi
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $9.50 and ran 4th last run at the track. Marco Gonnelli stable are in good form of late. Place best.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 19/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Merano | 2200m | GOOD TO SOFT | Ivan Rossi | 55.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 11.75L | $9.50 | |
| 0/11 | 27/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Milano | 1200m | Giada Arnese | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |