Overview

• Giuseppe Zedde (Gingillo) on Anda e Bola took the lead at the start and never relinquished it to deliver Valdimontone its first victory since 2012.
• A roughly 40-minute mossa preceded a swift three-lap carriera in which Gingillo repelled late bids from Leocorno’s Tittia and a strong run from Pantera.
• Despite rain-disrupted trials and last-minute monta switches in contrade like Bruco and Tartuca, the Palio commenced as scheduled at 19:00.
• The painted drappellone by Francesco De Grandi will join Valdimontone’s museum following the traditional post-race ceremonies in Piazza del Campo.
• Madonna celebrated her 67th birthday as a guest at Palazzo Pannocchieschi d’Elci, with La7 delivering exclusive live coverage of the event.