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1676 was a turning point in the history of the Palio. The Biccherna, who organized the Palio, decided to give all districts, including the less prosperous, the same chance of victory. They introduced the draw of the horses. Previously, districts…
This morning at 11:00 a meeting was scheduled between the 10 captains of the participating contrade and the mayor, Nicoletta Fabio. The list of horses that had passed the medical examination was reviewed. A dozen horses were removed from the…
The list of horses registered for the previsite has been released yesterday. These will take place on August 6 and 7, 2023 at Clinica Veterinaria Il Ceppo (Loc. Monteresi, Monteriggioni). All registered horses will be medically examined. So we count…
This morning, at 5.30 am Prove di Notte were driven again. Today there were 4 rehearsals. Today’s horses had their first experience in the Piazza. So they would definitely not participate in the Tratta.
The list of the 35 horses that may particpate at the Tratta tomorrow were just shared by the city of Siena. Tale e Quale is also present. On to a big Palio! CAVALLO – PROPRIETARIO
A lot of people in the stands, the Palio is coming and there is a lot of will to make it a feast as always. On the tufo the horses showed their potential, the captains observed and will take their…
Tonight at 7 pm the Palio of August 16, 2022 will be driven. We would like to give an overview of the 10 participants. Who is the favourite? Who are the outsiders? And who are the unknowns? Favorites: Chiocciola: Fantino…
Below the reports of the two days of the Prove di Notte of the Palio of August 16, 2022.
Tomorrow at 9.00 five batteries will be ridden. The list of horses that will ride the tratta tomorrow has just been released. ABBASANTESA – Nicola Dessì ANI’ DE MARCHESANA – Brando Mariotti Bonucci ANTELIOS – Paolo Bossini ANTINE DAY –…
78 horses were registered by their owner for the preliminary visit. They will undergo a medical examination on August 6 and 7. Then a new list follows; one with horses that go to the prove regolamentate (prove di notte) and…
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…
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…