The Premio Carlo Vittadini is a
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s aged three years or older. It is run at
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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.
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.
The Premio Carlo Vittadini is currently held at the same meeting as the
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. The race was downgraded from Group 2 to Group 3 in 2016.
Records
Most successful horse since 1960 (2 wins):
* Chiese – ''1965, 1966''
* Misil – ''1991, 1992''
* Pressing – ''2009, 2010''
* Kaspersky - ''2015, 2016''
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Leading
jockey since 1986 (4 wins):
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Gianfranco Dettori
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– ''Svelt (1987), Jurado (1988), Misil (1991, 1992)''
* Mirco Demuro – ''Stanott (1999), Marbye (2004), Nordhal (2005), Worthadd (2011)''
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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
Earlier winners
* 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
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List of Italian flat horse races
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References
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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.''
Horse races in Italy
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