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You are invited · Sun 26 Sept 2027

Gran Premio Merano Alto Adige

Ippodromo di Maia, Merano, Italy

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Italy's great steeplechase in the South Tyrol, where the course says its 'eleganza e glamour' peaks; the Sunday programme includes the election of 'Lady Fashion' ('la Signora più elegante') and 'Mister Fashion'.

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard
Smart
Millinery
encouraged
Season
Autumn

Women

No dress code published. The Lady Fashion contest rewards the most elegant lady at the Maia races.

Encouraged

  • Elegant autumn outfit
  • Hat

Men

No dress code published. A 'Mister Fashion' is elected on Gran Premio day.

Encouraged

  • Jacket; Tyrolean loden is common

Styling notes

Alpine elegance: loden, tweed, felt hats, with Tyrolean touches.

Weather

About 9–21°C, sunny days, cool evenings.

History

2027 is the 88th Gran Premio Merano Alto Adige, over 5,000 metres of fences. Saturday 25 September carries the 83rd Premio delle Nazioni – Crystal Cup.

Fashions on the Field

  • Elezione Lady Fashion ('la Signora più elegante') – on Gran Premio Sunday
  • Elezione Mister Fashion – on Gran Premio Sunday

Check the official details before you go: ippodromomerano.it ↗

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