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Showing posts with label Horse Racing. Show all posts

Showing posts with label Horse Racing. Show all posts

3 October 2022

Francesco Bianchini - jockey

19th century rider who contested Palio di Siena 55 times The Palio di Siena has been taking place in the Tuscan city of Siena since the earl...

8 April 2017

Federico Caprilli - equestrian pioneer

Study of horses revolutionised jumping techniques Federico Caprilli in his cavalry uniform Federico Caprilli, the Italian cavalry o...

15 December 2016

Frankie Dettori - champion jockey

Milan-born horseman among all-time greats Frankie Dettori goes to post in the 2015 Derby on Golden Horn, which he considers the best h...

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