Later the horses will be blessed in their contrade too. The Palio Race . P alii were often associated with major festivals of the Roman Catholic Church. The pagentry is deceiving, as behind the colourful facade lies brutality and bloodshed. I njuries to horses and jockeys are frequent, especially round the notorious San Martino corner.
Jockeys can whip their rivals and other horses in an attempt to get round first.
Proud Winner . Victory is Sweet. After the race, the winners go back to their contrade, and even the horse enters the cathedral with its flag waving supporters . Complete with audio and video. Stroll through the site by itinerary, region, or province.