The Premio Carlo Vittadini 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 late May or early June.
| Group 3 race | |
| Location | San Siro Racecourse Milan, Italy |
|---|---|
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Website | San Siro |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,600 metres (1 mile) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Right-handed |
| Qualification | Three-years-old and up |
| Weight | 54 kg (3yo); 59½ kg (4yo+) Allowances 1½ kg for fillies and mares Penalties 2 kg for Group 1 winners * 1 kg for Group 2 winners * * since August 1 last year |
| Purse | €121,000 (2015) 1st: €59,500 |
The event was formerly known as the Premio Emilio Turati. It was renamed in memory of Carlo Vittadini (1915–2007), a successful racehorse owner, in 2008.[1]
The Premio Carlo Vittadini is currently held at the same meeting as the Oaks d'Italia. The race was downgraded from Group 2 to Group 3 in 2016.[2]
Records edit
Most successful horse since 1960 (2 wins):
- Chiese – 1965, 1966
- Misil – 1991, 1992
- Pressing – 2009, 2010
- Kaspersky - 2015, 2016
Leading jockey since 1986 (4 wins):
- Gianfranco Dettori – Svelt (1987), Jurado (1988), Misil (1991, 1992)
- Mirco Demuro – Stanott (1999), Marbye (2004), Nordhal (2005), Worthadd (2011)
Leading trainer since 1986 (3 wins):
- Alduino Botti – Svelt (1987), Jurado (1988), Ramonti (2006)
- Vittorio Caruso – Misil (1991, 1992), Worthadd (2011)
- Edmondo Botti - Principe Adepto (2013), Kaspersky (2015, 2016)
Winners since 1986 edit
| Year |
Winner |
Age |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Efisio | 4 | Pat Eddery | John Dunlop | 1:39.7 |
| 1987 | Svelt | 4 | Gianfranco Dettori | Alduino Botti | 1:37.4 |
| 1988 | Jurado | 5 | Gianfranco Dettori | Alduino Botti | 1:42.7 |
| 1989 | Squill | 4 | Guy Guignard | Criquette Head | 1:38.1 |
| 1990 | Dordone | 5 | Vincenzo Mezzatesta | Mario Vincis | 1:38.3 |
| 1991 | Misil | 3 | Gianfranco Dettori | Vittorio Caruso | 1:38.5 |
| 1992 | Misil | 4 | Gianfranco Dettori | Vittorio Caruso | 1:40.8 |
| 1993 | Culture Vulture | 4 | Richard Quinn | Paul Cole | 1:39.2 |
| 1994 | Alflora | 5 | Michael Roberts | Clive Brittain | 1:37.9 |
| 1995 | Les Boyer | 4 | Edmondo Botti | Giuseppe Botti | 1:42.1 |
| 1996 | Morigi | 5 | Massimiliano Tellini | Ildo Tellini | 1:38.8 |
| 1997 | Gothenburg | 4 | Jason Weaver | Mark Johnston | 1:41.8 |
| 1998 | Waky Nao | 5 | Andrasch Starke | Andreas Schütz | 1:38.7 |
| 1999 | Stanott | 4 | Mirco Demuro | Luca Cumani | 1:36.9 |
| 2000 | Muhtathir | 5 | Frankie Dettori | Saeed bin Suroor | 1:35.4 |
| 2001 | Nicobar | 4 | Kevin Darley | Ian Balding | 1:39.4 |
| 2002 | Cornelius | 5 | Jimmy Fortune | Paul Cole | 1:37.9 |
| 2003 | Walzerkoenigin | 4 | Andreas Suborics | Peter Schiergen | 1:38.3 |
| 2004 | Marbye | 4 | Mirco Demuro | Bruno Grizzetti | 1:40.1 |
| 2005 | Nordhal | 6 | Mirco Demuro | Bruno Grizzetti | 1:39.0 |
| 2006 | Ramonti | 4 | Edmondo Botti | Alduino Botti | 1:38.7 |
| 2007 | Apollo Star | 5 | Andreas Suborics | Mario Hofer | 1:41.7 |
| 2008 | King Jock | 7 | Robert Burke | Robbie Osborne | 1:40.9 |
| 2009 | Pressing | 6 | Neil Callan | Michael Jarvis | 1:36.6 |
| 2010 | Pressing | 7 | Neil Callan | Michael Jarvis | 1:36.5 |
| 2011 | Worthadd | 4 | Mirco Demuro | Vittorio Caruso | 1:36.8 |
| 2012 | Vedelago | 3 | Mario Esposito | Luigi Polito | 1:35.0 |
| 2013 | Principe Adepto | 5 | Mario Esposito | Edmondo Botti | 1:40.8 |
| 2014 | Priore Philip | 3 | Cristian Demuro | Stefano Botti | 1:35.1 |
| 2015 | Kaspersky | 4 | Umberto Rispoli | Edmondo Botti | 1:36.2 |
| 2016 | Kasperksy | 5 | Umberto Rispoli | Edmondo Botti | 1:41.9 |
| 2017 | Circus Couture | 5 | Fabio Branca | Stefano Botti | 1:36.8 |
| 2018 | Poeta Diletto | 5 | Carlo Fiocchi | Alessandro Botti | 1:36.8 |
| 2019 | Anda Muchacho | 5 | Antonio Fresu | Nicolo Simondi | 1:35.8 |
| 2020 | Runnymede | 4 | Rene Piechulek | Sarah Steinberg | 1:35.2 |
| 2021 | Aria Importante | 3 | Mario Sanna | Alduino Botti | 1:34.6 |
| 2022 | Aria Importante | 4 | Dario Vargiu | Alduino Botti | 1:35.1 |
Earlier winners edit
- 1956: Barbara Sirani
- 1960: Malhoa
- 1961: Rio Marin
- 1962: Angri
- 1963: Rockstone
- 1964: Doney
- 1965: Chiese
- 1966: Chiese
- 1967: Prince Tady
- 1968: Ognon
- 1969: Montevideo
- 1970: Stefano di Cracovia
- 1971: Lascro
- 1972: Alcamo
- 1973: Brook
- 1974: Wayne
- 1975: Baly Rockette
- 1976: Shamsan
- 1977: Kronenkranich
- 1978: Capo Bon
- 1979: Fatusael
- 1980: Isopach
- 1981: Peloponnes
- 1982: Stifelius
- 1983: Bold Run
- 1984: Mount Bidder
- 1985: King of Clubs
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Smurthwaite, Tony (1 October 2007). "Carlo Vittadini". The Independent. Retrieved 31 May 2009.
- ^ "European Pattern Committee announces changes to the 2016 European Programme".
- galopp-sieger.de – Premio Carlo Vittadini (ex Premio Emilio Turati).
- horseracingintfed.com – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Premio Carlo Vittadini (2016).
- pedigreequery.com – Premio Emilio Turati – Milano San Siro.