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Tonight at 7.30 pm the Palio of July 2, 2022 will be driven. It is the first time since August 16, 2019 that we will see a Palio; this because of Covid-19 that had us in its grip for no…
The Provaccia started with considerable delay because some contradaioli from Civetta had started a protest because their horse, presented as usual in the Entrone, was rejected by the municipal veterinary commission. The protest intensified and some contradaioli went on strike.…
For the first time in years, the Palio will not be broadcast via the Rai. This has some consequences since La7 cannot be received in Belgium (and perhaps other countries?). The new contract between the Consorzio Per La Tutela Del…
Yesterday evening, at the cena della Prova Generale of Valdimontone, Antonio Francesco Mula got his nickname: Shardana. Shardana is the name of the ancient warriors (Sciardana) of Sardinia. They are known for never giving up on their goal. Antonio Francesco…
The Prova Generale has just been driven. She was traditionally preceded by the Carabinieri on horseback. A minute of silence was also paid to the death of Andrea Mari (Brio) last year. Brio rode 32 palios of which he won…
A change of fantino was expected at Civetta this morning after the fall of Bighino last night. Sebastiano Murtas, detto Grandine should be driving Vankook. This morning, after the Veterinary Commission’s evaluation, Civetta’s horse was exempted from taking part in…
The order of entry between the ropes, still under the command of mossiere Renato Bircolotti, followed that of the assignment of the horses: Valdimontone, Civetta, Leocorno, Torre, Istrice, Drago, Bruco , Pantera , Lupa and Chiocciola as rincosa. The fantini…
Just now, at 9 am, the Seconda Prova of the Palio of July 2, 2022 was driven. We did not see any changes with the fantini. The horses were called between the ropes in reverse order from last night: Torre,…
Tonight the Prima prova of the Palio of July 2, 2022 was held at 7.45 pm. After the horses were distributed at 2 pm this afternoon, the captains took action to find the right fantino that suits the strategy they…
The horses have just been drawn. In a lot with only two experienced horses (Schietta and Una Per Tutti) we see no fewer than eight debutants. Only Istrice cheers, but among the debutants there are certainly unprecedented ‘bomboloni’ for the…
This morning at 9 o’clock the batterie were driven. This is the first part of the tratta for the Palio of July 2, 2022. 34 horses took part, because Lauretta Mia was not brought by the owner. We also saw…
Today at least 5 batteria will be ridden with 6 to 7 horses per batteria. A possible ‘Batteria di recupero’ cannot be ruled out. Batteria 1 1 27 Zio Frac 2 31 Reo Confesso 3 7 Takatursa 4 21 Zentile…