The Premio Federico Tesio is a

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s aged three years or older. It is run at

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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 raci ...

(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'' ---- Leading

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since 1987 (6 wins): * Mirco Demuro – ''Noel (1999), Voila Ici (2008, 2009, 2010), Sneak a Peek (2011), Orsino (2012)'' ---- 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

References

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History

Records

Winners since 1987

Earlier winners

See also

References