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The list of horses that must ride the Prove di Notte and those allowed to go directly to the Tratta has just been announced. You can quickly consult this via the PalioApp. Use the filters to see who is allowed,…
Finally! Palio! As you know, there are many appointments during the days of the Palio. To keep things clear, we will summarize briefly. These can also be found in the new PalioApp under the program and will disappear as the…
Siena has two regional TV channels. In addition to Canale 3, there is also SienaTV. From 27 June to 3 July, SienaTV will start a modified programming around the Palio. As in previous years, they will focus on many live broadcasts, supporting…
The days leading up to the moment when it all begins—the day of the Tratta—are filled with tension and speculation. Everything revolves around the horses: their names, their performances, the jockeys who prefer them, and the captains who do not…
Today we’re releasing the new version of the PalioApp. It’s available in six languages (Italian, Dutch, English, French, German, and Spanish), is faster and more intuitive, and has been completely revamped with a new layout. The app will provide real-time…
A full square, buzzing anticipation, and growing hope. The first act of the Palio di Provenzano 2026 took place yesterday, Sunday, May 31, with the drawing of lots for the contrade, during which four flags emerged from the windows and…
In 30 days, the Palio di Siena of 2 July 2026 will officially begin. However, so far only six of the ten contrade are known that will take part in the Palio. The next thirty days will therefore be decisive…
This time places Anda and Bola fourth in the history of the Palio. It’s even 10 hundredths faster than Pytheos’s time on August 16, 1991 (fifth) and only 1 hundredth slower than Polonski’s legendary time on August 17, 2015, when…
As always, we’re happy to share some videos of the Valdimontone festivities after the Palio, in the Piazza and towards Via Dei Servi. We also feature some interviews after the Palio with many of the key figures. We’re also sharing…
The Contrada del Valdimontone won the August 2025 Palio thanks to a convincing gallop by Giuseppe Zedde, better known as Gingillo, and Anda and Bola. Pre-race predictions were confirmed, making the Servi duo among the favorites. It was a long…
Valdimontone just won the August 2025 Palio with Gingillo on Anda e Bola.
The Palio of August 16, 2025, will be held tonight at 7:00 PM. We’re happy to provide an overview of the 10 participants. Valdimontone is ready to seize its chance, while Aquila is a definite outsider. It’s a Palio with…