A “special day” in San Rossore – Chronicle
by Renzo Castelli
Enriched also by the presence of the world champion Frankie Dettori, the 132nd “Pisa” prize will be contested in four days, crossing a date – April 3, precisely – which has an almost magical significance since it is the day in which 166 years ago , that is, in 1854, the adventure of the San Rossore racecourse began. The city in recent weeks has been involved in the approach to this event. “San Rossore in vetrina” has seen numerous shops set up shop windows with memorabilia from the world of horses. The winner will be awarded on Sunday morning in the Sala delle Balearic during the ceremony in which the municipality of Pisa and the hippodrome celebrate the “Pisa” award. The general manager of Alfea, Emiliano Piccioni, says on the event of 3 April and on the role of the racecourse in the social life of the city. ”
With the day of Sunday 3 April the racing season reaches its most significant moment in which the racecourse will see the close relationship with the city develop. The proximity of the public in recent months rewards Alfea in his effort to keep an ancient tradition high. Alfea comes to this appointment after two difficult and very suffered years due to the health emergency and related restrictions. Even if at a national level ours is going through considerable difficulties in looking to the future with optimism, an optimism that even in this racing season Alfea has shown by making the racecourse more and more attractive every Sunday. It was an all-round commitment with which we tried to involve enthusiasts and families on always different afternoons. “Sunday will be a” special day “, with big stars, beautiful races and authentic attractions. at the rehearsals for the ponies, the equestrian Horse Show Laura, an international artist who performs his numbers by changing costumes and choreographies, horses and disciplines. At the entrance to the racecourse, the Luca Battistini Trio band will welcome the public and the parterre will then be a stage. Three street artists – Fire Aida – will perform with unique choreographies I Grains of Grapes will be clearly visible even from far away because they will climb on their stilts. Finally, elegance. The “Pisa” award is also “San Rossore Hats Giorno”.
Ladies and gentlemen are invited to participate in the day of racing wearing a hat because a pinch of charm never hurts. In collaboration with Rinaldelli Modisteria who will give away a purchase voucher for the winner (or winner) of the contest “the most elegant or original hat”. Entry to the racecourse for hat-wearing ladies is free.