Horse Racing: Derby Italiano

Favoured Ardakan (GB) (Reliable Man {GB}) rewarded the Capannelle faithful with a narrow score in the G2 Derby Italiano over 2200 metres on Sunday. Tanking up to sit in midpack while glued to the rail, the Markus Klug-trained colt was a bit keen nearing the bend, but eventually settled down. He edged toward the front under his own power while still…

Alessandro Gocciadoro had a great day when the $825000 Italian Derby was held in Rome on Sunday (Oct. 8) afternoon. Gocciadoro's 3-year-old top trotter Expo Wise As (Ready Cash), who won the first edition of the E3 in Sweden in July, was the heavy favorite in the Derby in Rome and when early leader Ector Francis handed over the front position to…

This will be the first time that operators in both regions will be able to accept fixed-odds wagers on the event. Bettors will be able to wager on the Italian Gallop Derby's nine races, including three group contests - the Italian Gallop Derby, the President of the Republic Grand Prix and the Carlo D'Alessio Grand Prix. "The Italian Derby is one of…