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Premio Federico Tesio

Premio Federico Tesio
Group 2 race
Location San Siro Racecourse
Milan, Italy
Race type Flat / Thoroughbred
Website San Siro
Race information
Distance 2,200 metres (1m 3f)
Surface Turf
Track Right-handed
Qualification Three-years-old and up
Weight 53 kg (3yo); 56 kg (4yo+)
Allowances
1½ kg for fillies and mares
Penalties
2 kg for Group 1 winners *
1 kg for Group 2 winners *
* since January 1
Purse €132,000 (2016)
1st: €40,375

The Premio Federico Tesio is a Group 2 flat horse race in Italy open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Milan over a distance of 2,200 metres (about 1 mile and 3 furlongs), and it is scheduled to take place each year in September.

The event is named after Federico Tesio (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.

Most successful horse since 1975 (3 wins):

Leading jockey since 1987 (6 wins):

Leading trainer since 1987 (5 wins):


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