The Premio Omenoni is a
Listed flat horse race
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in
Italy
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open to
thoroughbred
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s aged three years or older. It is run at
Milan
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over a distance of 1,000 metres (about 5 furlongs), and it is scheduled to take place each year in October. It was formerly contested at Group 3 level before being downgraded in 2016.
Records
Most successful horse since 1986 (2 wins):
* Arranvanna – ''1992, 1993''
* Leap for Joy – ''1995, 1996''
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Leading
jockey
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since 1986 (3 wins):
* Fabio Branca - ''Dagda Mor (2011), Harlem Shake (2014), Intense Life (2016)''
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Leading
trainer since 1986 (4 wins):
* Armando Renzoni – ''Arranvanna (1992, 1993), Armando Carpio (1997), Le Cadre Noir (2007)''
Winners since 1986
The 2008 running was cancelled because of a strike.
See also
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List of Italian flat horse races
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References
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Racing Post
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galopp-sieger.de– ''Premio Omenoni.''
horseracingintfed.com– ''International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Premio Omenoni (2015).''
pedigreequery.com– ''Premio Omenoni – Milano San Siro.''
Horse races in Italy
Open sprint category horse races
Sport in Milan