The Gran Premio Merano (german: Großer Preis von Meran) is an annual

horse racing Horse racing is an equestrian performance sport, typically involving two or more horses ridden by jockeys (or sometimes driven without riders) over a set distance for competition. It is one of the most ancient of all sports, as its basic p ...

event which takes place in September in Pferderennplatz Meran, Meran/

Merano Merano (, , ) or Meran () is a city and ''comune'' in South Tyrol, northern Italy. Generally best known for its spa resorts, it is located within a basin, surrounded by mountains standing up to above sea level, at the entrance to the Passeier V ...

, Italy. First run in 1935, it quickly became

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's most prestigious and valuable

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and the attendance is roughly 13,000 People. The race, 5,000 meters long, includes twenty-four obstacles and is run over a twisting, figure-of-eight course. The purse in 2018 was € 250.000.

Winners since 2000

Records

* 1st winner: Roi de Trèfle * Most victories for a horse: 3 ( Or Jack) * Most victories for a jockey: 4 ( Christophe Pieux)

References

Galopp-Sieger.de
– ''Gran Premio Merano''

External links

Official website
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