Czech wins in Merano
Josef Vana-trained Sherento finished only 2nd in the feature race of yesterday's Meran meeting -Premio Pollio, a steeple chase over 3,550 m. However, in the Premio Zivago over fences, the Czech dominance proved absolute. The race was captured by Wrbna Racing -owned Jam-Bella (trainer C. Olehla, jockey J. Faltejsek) who preceded Gilmour (V. Luka- B. Matl) and Charley (Vana-Bartos).August in Meran offers racing every Sunday (but a meeting is fixed for Saturday Aug15th too), culminating in a Gr 3 steeple chase on Aug 31st.