Gran Premio Merano

The Gran Premio Merano ({{langx|de|Großer Preis von Meran}}) is an annual horse racing event which takes place in September in Pferderennplatz Meran, Meran/Merano, Italy. First run in 1935, it quickly became Italy's most prestigious and valuable steeplechase 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.

{{cite web|author=Francesco Rossi |work=Racing Post |url=http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/james-reveley-italy-reveley-lands-second-win-in-top-jump-contest/922086/latest/#newsArchiveTabs=last7DaysNews |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201042111/http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/james-reveley-italy-reveley-lands-second-win-in-top-jump-contest/922086/latest/#newsArchiveTabs=last7DaysNews |url-status=dead |archive-date=2016-02-01 |title=ITALY Reveley lands second win in Gran Premio Merano – Horse Racing News |date=2011-09-25 |accessdate=2012-06-17}}