The Premio Federico Tesio is a
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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 2,200 metres (about 1 mile and 3 furlongs), and it is scheduled to take place each year in September.
History
The event is named after
Federico Tesio
Federico Tesio (17 January 1869 – 1 May 1954) was an Italian breeder of Thoroughbreds for horse racing. He has been called "the only genius ever to operate in the breeding world" and "the greatest single figure in the history of Italian racin ...
(1869–1954), one of the most successful horse breeders in the sport's history.
The race was given Group 2 status in the 1970s. It was cut from 2,200 to 1,800 metres in 1985. It was relegated to Group 3 and restored to 2,200 metres in 1988.
The Premio Federico Tesio was promoted back to Group 2 level in 2011. It was cut from 2,200 to 2,000 metres in 2020.
Records
Most successful horse since 1975 (3 wins):
* Voila Ici – ''2008, 2009, 2010''
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Leading
jockey
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since 1987 (6 wins):
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Mirco Demuro
Mirco Demuro (, January 11, 1979) is an Italian jockey based in Japan. His younger brother, Cristian, as well as their sister, Pamela, is also a jockey. Their late father Giovanni was also a jockey.
Career
Mirco Demuro first earned his jockey ...
– ''Noel (1999), Voila Ici (2008, 2009, 2010), Sneak a Peek (2011), Orsino (2012)''
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Leading
trainer since 1987:
* Stefano Botti, six wins - ''Sneak a Peek (2011), Biz the Nurse (2013), Dylan Mouth (2014, 2015), Full Drago (2016, 2017)''
* Vittorio Caruso, five wins – ''Misil (1993), Slicious (1996), Voila Ici (2008, 2009, 2010)''
Winners since 1987
Earlier winners
* 1975: Veio
* 1976: Gallio
* 1977: Stateff
* 1978: Stone
* 1979: Laostic
* 1980: Marmolada
* 1981: Nemr
* 1982: Haul Knight
* 1983: My Top
* 1984: Alan Ford
* 1985: King of Clubs
* 1986: Big Reef
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 Federico Tesio.''
horseracingintfed.com– ''International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Premio Federico Tesio (2016).''
pedigreequery.com– ''Premio Federico Tesio – Milano San Siro.''
Horse races in Italy
Open middle distance horse races
Sport in Milan