The Premio Chiusura 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 two years or older. It is run at
Milan
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over a distance of 1,400 metres (about 7 furlongs), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late October or early November.
The event is traditionally held during Milan's last flat racing fixture of the year. The English translation of its title is ''Closing Prize''.
The Premio Chiusura was given Group 2 status in the 1970s. It was relegated to Group 3 level in 1988 and downgraded to Listed status in 2017. Downgraded to conditioning staus in 2022.
Records
Most successful horse since 1971 (3 wins):
* Salselon – ''2001, 2002, 2003''
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Leading
jockey
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since 1986 (3 wins):
* Giovanni Forte – ''Lavinia Fontana (1994, 1995), Salselon (2001)''
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Leading
trainer since 1986 (4 wins):
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John Dunlop – ''Efisio (1987), Alquoz (1989), Lavinia Fontana (1994, 1995)''
Winners since 1986
Earlier winners
* 1971: Alcamo
* 1972: Calahorra
* 1973: Brook
* 1974: Carnauba
* 1975: Raga Navarro
* 1976: Ovac
* 1977: Capo Sunion
* 1978: Croda Alta
* 1979: Absalom
* 1980: Esclavo
* 1981: Emkar
* 1982: ''no race''
* 1983: Nandino
* 1984: Capricorn Belle
* 1985: Life on Mars
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 Chiusura.''
horseracingintfed.com– ''International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Premio Chiusura (2016).''
pedigreequery.com– ''Premio Chiusura – Milano San Siro.''
Horse races in Italy
Open mile category horse races
Sport in Milan