Siena, 30 June 2024 – Two experts, Brigand on Tobacco in the Wavefirst to the flag in a test, the third of the Palio di Provenzano, which tonight will make the captains think. And the stables too. Because the unknown of the debutants – six barbers, even if all well trained and prepared – is the stone guest of this Carriera. How much will they influence the evening of July 2nd when the tension will inevitably rise for everyone? How much cool blood will the jockeys have – even the debutants who have done well so far – in a Palio in which it is still difficult to read the balance exactly?
Questions that arise from the sum of what was seen in this morning’s test and in tonight’s test, the third. Where it was that he made the move Gabriele Puligheddu on Ardeglina in the Giraffe. A move that many have raised doubts about, while it was still hot. «It should have been cancelled», was the idea of many. Because the horses between the ropes had not created problems such as to recommend going away quickly by force. On the contrary.
Ready to go, however, Upheaval in Valdimontone he sent a message: he wants to leave in the lead, then we’ll see if the others will take him back. He especially tried the Civetta, Tamurè on the debutant Criptha, who slipped for a moment at the Casato, recovering immediately. L’Onda took the lead and went on to win, followed by Tittia nell’Oca. Who studies and takes measurements of his colleagues. The captains are right when they say that, even if the ‘peaks’ of the Palio are identified, the balance they don’t appear entirely clear. And with them the same values. There are still many unknowns. Perhaps too many, to be resolved between now and when, rain permitting (there could also be some showers on the 2nd evening), the Palio will be.
