Overview

• Enzo Giordano, the owner of Varenne, widely regarded as the greatest trotter in history, passed away on May 2, 2025, at the age of 71.
• Giordano purchased Varenne in 1988 after spotting his potential at Bologna’s Arcoveggio racetrack, despite an unremarkable debut performance.
• Under Giordano’s ownership and with driver Giampaolo Minnucci, Varenne achieved 62 victories in 73 starts, including wins at the Prix d’Amérique, Gran Premio della Lotteria, and Elitloppet.
• Varenne, nicknamed 'Il Capitano,' became a symbol of Italian excellence in trotting, earning over €6 million in prize money and revitalizing the sport’s popularity in Italy.
• Now nearly 30 years old, Varenne remains in retirement under professional care near Torino, continuing to embody the legacy of Giordano’s transformative vision.