Merano Race 3

2M 1/2F Stakes

Prize Money: -

MAXSTAR (4) First up after 34 weeks and got the cash when winning first up last preparation at this venue. Recent form of Zdenek Semenka is strong. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive. WOODS (8) Resuming after a spell. Was dominant when winning last run at Pisa and has the ideal draw. Expecting to settle positively. Jan Kratochvil rates highly. Has to be included. SAINT PATRICE (5) Back after a break. Dominant winner last run in a chase at Fontainebleau. Winnable race. SCARP DE TENNIS (6) Resuming after a break of 34 weeks. Gave them a lesson when winning last time at this track and good career start. This field suits.

Distance: 3300m
Track:
Weather: -
Surface: Turf
Class: -

April Moon (4) 521
Trainer: Jana Novakova()
Jockey: A Pollioni
Weight: 66kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 33% / 66%

4 yo Grey Horse

Sire: Kendargent

Dam: April Eighteen

Stats

Career

3: 1-1-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Track

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

Turf

3: 1-1-0

Good

2: 1-1-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

3300m - 3500m

Comments

Solid effort when winning last time at this track and promising career start. Showing positive results since returning from a spell and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Limited possibility.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 6	12/4/26	Merano	3300m		3	S Ferhanov	64kg	GOOD TO SOFT		-	1.25L	-	$4.00	-	$0	-	1. April Moon 2. Balayaged 3. Guapa De Ceres
2nd of 10	8/3/26	Treviso	3500m		10	J Bartos	66kg	GOOD		-	5L	-	$13	-	$0	-	1. Arizona Dreaming 2. April Moon 3. Angel Cross
5th of 5	15/2/26	Pisa	3500m		4	Ga Volpe	66kg	HEAVY		-	75L	-	$101	-	$0	-	1. Woods 2. Ladise 3. Pontbriand

Belle Etincelle (8) X86733154X
Trainer: Josef Jr Vana()
Jockey: L Matusky
Weight: 68.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 11% / 33%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Martinborough

Dam: Bells

Dam's Sire: Irish Wells

Stats

Career

9: 1-0-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-1

Turf

6: 1-0-2

Good

1: 0-0-0

Soft

2: 0-0-1

Heavy

5: 1-0-1

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

3499m - 3599m

Comments

First up. Was $9.50 and ran 4th last run in a chase at Auteuil. Might be ridden for luck. Others make far more appeal.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 9	23/2/26	Auteuil	3499m	4Y CL3 CHASE	-	Leo Paul Brechet	65kg	HEAVY		-	9.25L	-	$9.50	-	$53,000	-	1. Tavaco 2. Folie Golith 3. Ouno De L'abbaye
5th of 10	14/2/26	Auteuil	3599m	CL2	-	Angelo Zuliani	69kg	HEAVY		-	26.75L	-	$6.50	-	$51,000	-	1. Azote 2. Macarena Du Rib 3. Mention Bien
1st of 8	20/1/26	Pau	3499m	CL3	-	Angelo Zuliani	68kg	HEAVY8		-	8L	-	$2.10	-	$32,470	-	1. Belle Etincelle 2. Madelina 3. Ovalie
3rd of 11	11/1/26	Pau	3500m	4yo	-	Angelo Zuliani	67kg	HEAVY8		-	11.89L	-	$6.00	-	$30,560	-	1. Marigny 2. Merveilleuse 3. Belle Etincelle
3rd of 12	31/12/25	Pau	3499m	3Y CLASS 2 H	-	Anthony Renard	66kg	SOFT7		-	1.55L	-	$9.00	-	$35,335	-	1. Mayka Du Reponet 2. Mention Bien 3. Belle Etincelle
7th of 12	10/12/25	Pau	3499m	3YO MDN FILL	-	Angelo Zuliani	68kg	HEAVY8		-	19.25L	-	$8.50	-	$32,470	-	1. Elle A Tout Ca 2. Merveilleuse 3. Walis Du Mazet

Macarena Du Rib (5) 0X2411243
Trainer: Lagneste & Macaire Sas()
Jockey: Q Defontaine
Weight: 67.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 25% / 62%

0 yo

Sire:

Dam:

Stats

Career

8: 2-2-1

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

Turf

2: 0-0-1

Good

2: 1-0-0

Soft

1: 1-0-0

Heavy

4: 0-2-1

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

3599m - 3900m

Comments

Honest race when 3rd last run in a chase at Compiegne. Looking sharp on the track since returning from a break.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 7	21/4/26	Compiegne	3899m	Grade 3	-	Lucas Zuliani	64kg	HEAVY		-	24L	-	$15	-	$130,000	-	1. Metronomique 2. Opera Light 3. Macarena Du Rib
4th of 8	1/4/26	Compiegne	3900m	4yo	-	Lucas Zuliani	64kg	HEAVY		-	8.78L	-	$3.50	-	$82,000	-	1. Opera Light 2. Never Seen 3. Diamant Du Rheu
2nd of 10	14/2/26	Auteuil	3599m	CL2	-	Quentin Defontaine	68kg	HEAVY		-	0.75L	-	$4.60	-	$51,000	-	1. Azote 2. Macarena Du Rib 3. Mention Bien
1st of 6	9/12/25	Fontainebleau	3599m	3Y CL2 CHASE	-	Lucas Zuliani	70kg	SOFT7		-	3L	-	$3.25	-	$26,740	-	1. Macarena Du Rib 2. Matador Forez 3. Etxean Egina
1st of 7	11/11/25	Compiegne	3449m	3Y CHASE	-	T Figueira	68kg	GOOD3		-	7L	-	$1.80	-	$23,875	-	1. Macarena Du Rib 2. Binisegarra 3. Molina
4th of 8	1/10/25	Toulouse	3499m	3yo	-	Kilian Dubourg	69kg	GOOD		-	12.5L	-	$3.75	-	$23,998	-	1. Kenmada 2. Mon Idee 3. Mentalo

Maxstar (7) 116X
Trainer: Zdenek Semenka()
Jockey: M Novak Jr
Weight: 66kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 66% / 66%

Track Specialist

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Maxios

Dam: Maid In Manhattan

Stats

Career

3: 2-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

3: 2-0-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

3: 2-0-0

Good

1: 1-0-0

Soft

1: 1-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 1-0-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Comments

First up after 34 weeks and scored a victory first up last preparation around here. Have to respect the recent stable form. Should go close.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 6	28/9/25	Merano	3300m		6	Ga Volpe	67.5kg	HEAVY		-	52L	-	$2.75	-	$0	-	1. La Knight 2. Help Me 3. Ladise
1st of 5	17/8/25	Merano	3000m		3	Gab Agus	68.5kg	GOOD TO SOFT		-	0.75L	-	$4.20	-	$0	-	1. Maxstar 2. La Knight 3. Country Comfort
1st of 5	27/7/25	Merano	3000m		2	M Novak Jr	65kg	SOFT		-	2.5L	-	$3.25	-	$0	-	1. Maxstar 2. Country Comfort 3. Sandhill Dancer

Saint Patrice (6) 06X7051X
Trainer: Zdenek Semenka()
Jockey: J Faltejsek
Weight: 66kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 16% / 16%

0 yo

Sire:

Dam:

Stats

Career

6: 1-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

3: 0-0-0

Soft

2: 1-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

3599m

Comments

Racing fresh after a break. Had a comfortable win last run in a chase at Fontainebleau. Capable type.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 6	2/12/25	Fontainebleau	3599m	3Y CLAIMING	-	M Zuliani	65kg	SOFT7		-	10L	-	$3.50	-	$23,875	-	1. Saint Patrice 2. Mairygarde De Mee 3. Dofida
5th of 7	11/11/25	Compiegne	3449m	3Y CHASE	-	M Zuliani	66kg	GOOD3		-	13L	-	$8.50	-	$23,875	-	1. Macarena Du Rib 2. Binisegarra 3. Molina
10th of 11	1/10/25	Auteuil	3499m	3yo	-	Lucas Vandamme	62kg	UNKNOWN		-	18.85L	-	$41	-	$59,000	-	1. Miki Billy 2. Hamilton Air 3. Shabrack
7th of 10	31/8/25	Dieppe	3399m	3Y C&G CL3 H	9	Lucas Zuliani	64kg	HEAVY		-	15L	-	$14	-	$33,999	-	1. Boulevard Bourdon 2. Messie Des Mottes 3. Blanc Pain
6th of 10	3/5/25	Auteuil	3000m	3yo	1	Clement Guitraud	69kg	SOFT7	03:46.90	NaN km/h	26.7L	-	$10	-	$24,830	-	1. Woods 2. Roman Skies 3. Golden Crack
99th of 12	10/4/25	Auteuil	2999m	3yo	9	Christopher Riou	67kg	GOOD	03:38.10	NaN km/h	L	-	$17	-	$48,000	-	1. Nicos Invicta 2. Shannon Maestro 3. Mastar

Scarp De Tennis (3) 5423X1X
Trainer: Francesco Contu()
Jockey: Ga Volpe
Weight: 66kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 12% / 37%

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: Arcano

Dam: Sunset Key

Stats

Career

8: 1-1-1

Track

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

Turf

1: 1-0-0

Good

4: 0-0-1

Soft

2: 0-1-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Comments

Resumes after a 34 week spell. Was a comprehensive winner last time at this venue and solid career start. One of the value chances in this race.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 5	27/9/25	Merano	3000m		4	Jan Faltejsek	67.5kg	-		-	8L	-	$2.35	-	$0	-	1. Scarp De Tennis 2. Ale 3. Io Ti Racconto
- of 16	28/5/25	Milano	1600m		3	L Maniezzi	55.5kg	SOFT		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Lightofshadows 2. Halchi 3. Elegant Power
- of 8	1/5/25	Milano	2000m		7	L Maniezzi	56.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Luzak 2. Queen Of Ice 3. Crigae
- of 11	20/4/25	Milano	1501m		4	D Dario	57kg	HEAVY		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Far Above Mary 2. Blaze Of Glory 3. Fascinoso
3rd of 11	9/4/25	Milano	1600m		1	D Dario	57kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Rhodreego 2. Far Above Mary 3. Scarp De Tennis
2nd of 7	22/3/25	Milano	1600m		2	Dario Vargiu	57kg	SOFT		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. L'Impressionista 2. Scarp De Tennis 3. Aegean Sea

Troubadour (2) 4X52141
Trainer: Veronika Lempochnerova()
Jockey: J Bartos
Weight: 67.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 33% / 50%

0 yo

Sire:

Dam:

Stats

Career

6: 2-1-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

5: 2-1-0

Good

3: 2-1-0

Soft

2: 0-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

3299m - 3599m

Comments

Fresh today. Game effort to win narrowly last start in a hurdle at Compiegne and can find a nice position from the draw. Can run into the placings.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 8	11/3/26	Compiegne	3599m	4yo	-	Gabin Meunier	70kg	UNKNOWN		-	0.2L	-	$1.83	-	$25,001	-	1. Troubadour 2. So Risky 3. Proportionnaly
4th of 7	24/2/26	Angers	3400m	2	-	Maxime Behocaray	67kg	HEAVY		-	6.17L	-	$2.60	-	$28,001	-	1. Victory Wind 2. April Flower 3. Latina Dance
1st of 13	23/1/26	Pau	3299m	4yo	-	Maxime Behocaray	71kg	GOOD3		-	11L	-	$7.50	-	$18,145	-	1. Troubadour 2. Mozambique 3. Major Du Large
2nd of 9	9/1/26	Pau	3400m	4yo	-	Maxime Behocaray	72kg	GOOD3		-	0.69L	-	$4.50	-	$18,145	-	1. Pontbriand 2. Troubadour 3. Helios Du Luy
5th of 9	31/12/25	Pau	3399m	3Y CLASS 3 C	-	Maxime Behocaray	66kg	SOFT7		-	16L	-	$19	-	$32,470	-	1. Magot Des Mottes 2. Maverik 3. Moment De Grace
4th of 11	22/4/25	Compiegne	3200m	3yo	7	Gabin Meunier	66kg	SOFT7	03:59.26	NaN km/h	13.5L	-	$7.00	-	$53,000	-	1. Its Now 2. Vol Au Vent 3. Anaconda

Woods (1) 24X357311X
Trainer: Josef Jr Vana()
Jockey: J Kratochvil
Weight: 69kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 25% / 50%

Unbeaten Jockey / Horse Combo

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Birchwood

Dam: Geriba

Dam's Sire: Redoute's Choice

Stats

Career

16: 4-1-3

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

3: 0-1-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-2

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-1

Turf

11: 3-1-2

Good

5: 1-1-0

Soft

9: 2-0-3

Heavy

2: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 2-0-0

Trainer

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Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

3200m - 3500m

Comments

Back from a break. Made a mess of them when winning last run at Pisa and will appreciate a good draw. Has plenty of early speed. Very tidy performer.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 5	15/2/26	Pisa	3500m		2	Jan Kratochvil	66kg	HEAVY		-	9L	-	$1.70	-	$0	-	1. Woods 2. Ladise 3. Pontbriand
1st of 5	25/1/26	Pisa	3200m		2	Jan Kratochvil	68kg	GOOD		-	30L	-	$2.62	-	$0	-	1. Woods 2. Ladise 3. Stellina Rose
3rd of 9	4/1/26	Cagnessurmer	3500m	4yo	-	J Kratochvil	66kg	SOFT7		-	5.25L	-	$26	-	$63,985	-	1. Isaac Of York 2. Bellina Du Berlais 3. Woods
7th of 7	17/12/25	Cagnessurmer	3499m	3Y CL1 HURDL	-	J Kratochvil	70kg	GOOD3		-	46L	-	$18	-	$42,975	-	1. Melinos De Charnie 2. Bandjo 3. Muloughboy
5th of 14	11/12/25	Cagnessurmer	3399m	3yo	-	Jb Breton	69kg	SOFT7		-	2.45L	-	$4.00	-	$42,300	-	1. Zayed The Great 2. Wutzelito 3. Proctor
3rd of 11	1/12/25	Cagnessurmer	3500m	3Y CL2 HURDL	-	Jb Breton	67.5kg	SOFT7		-	0.05L	-	$9.50	-	$35,335	-	1. Film Director 2. Bellina Du Berlais 3. Woods

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked