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The Derby del Trotto Italiano is a premier Italian harness racing event for four-year-old trotters, historically held at the Tor di Valle track in Rome.
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What kind of race is the Derby del Trotto Italiano?
The Derby del Trotto Italiano is a major Italian harness-racing event for trotting horses. It is associated with the Italian trotting calendar and the Derby Italiano del Trotto name.
Why is the race associated with Tor di Valle?
Tor di Valle was the historic Rome venue closely associated with the event. The track became part of the race's identity because it hosted major Italian harness meetings in Rome.
Is the Derby del Trotto Italiano a flat race?
No. It is a harness race, so the horses compete while pulling sulkies and must maintain a trot rather than gallop. That places it in the same broad discipline as other trotting derbies.
How does it differ from the World Trotting Derby?
The Derby del Trotto Italiano belongs to the Italian harness-racing tradition and is linked with Rome. The World Trotting Derby was an American race at the Du Quoin State Fair in Illinois for three-year-old trotters.
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