MAIA RACECOURSE  
The Maia racecourse is located in the Italian city of Merano. Racing was first introduced in 1935 and the principal race is the Gran Premio Merano Forst which is a steeplechase contested each September over 5000 metres. In the latest running in 2009 it was won by Sharstar, ridden by R.Romano, who got the better of Royale Is by 2 1/4 lengths.
  The circuit itself is some 2000 metres in circumference and has an impressive grandstand which has the capacity to hold 8000 people.  
 
   

 

 
If you have badges, racecards, pictures of the racecourse or further details about the course, including your memories, then email johnslusar@fsmail.net