The Premio del Piazzale is a Group 3 flat horse race in Italy open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Milan over a distance of 1,600 metres (about 1 mile), and it is scheduled to take place each year in October.
The event was formerly classed at Listed level, and it used to be held in September. For a period it was contested over 1,800 metres.
The race was given Group 3 status and switched to October in 2011.
Records
<div style="font-size:90%"> Most successful horse since 1997 (2 wins):
- Embody â 1998, 1999
- Anda Muchacho - 2017, 2019
- Lord Americo - 1988, 1989
Leading jockey (3 wins):
- Cristiano Demuro - Nabucco (2013), Voice Of Love (2016), Anda Muchacho (2017)
- Fabio Branca - Douce Vie (2012), Attimo Fuggente (2021), Aggenstein (2023)
Leading trainer (3 wins):
- Ralf Rhone - Estejo (2010), Nabucco (2013), Aggenstein (2023)
- Alduino Botti - Scabiun (2004), Attimo Fuggente (2021), Bahja Del Sol (2022)
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Winners since 2002
The 2021 races took place at Capannelle.
Earlier winners
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- 1956: Ribot
- 1975: Carnauba
- 1976: Strasburgo
- 1977: Eran
- 1985: Capo Nord
- 1987: Jurado
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- 1988: Lord Americo
- 1989: Lord Americo
- 1990: Wild Grouse
- 1991: Sure Sharp
- 1992: Inner City
- 1994: Visto Si Stampi
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- 1995: Thomire
- 1997: Kierkegaard
- 1998: Embody
- 1999: Embody
- 2000: Montestefano
- 2001: As You Like
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See also
References
- Racing Post / www.labronica.it:
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