Torino: European Trotting Capital for Derby Day and UET Finals

Torino now stands as Europe's trotting capital. The Mole Antonelliana lit up green, projecting the Derby Day and UET Finals logos into the city center. These events are scheduled for Sunday, October 11th, at the Vinovo Racecourse.

This striking visual brings equestrian sport beyond the racecourse and into the heart of the city. It mirrors the kind of public outreach seen at major international sporting events, from ATP Finals to football matches. This initiative heralds what is expected to be a peak moment in the racing season.

The Mole serves as a large urban announcement for a day packed with significant numbers: four Grand Prix races, a total prize pool exceeding 2 million euros, and some of Europe's top trotters. While figures don't tell the whole story, the scale of the 2026 Derby Day promises an exceptional event at Vinovo.

For the first time, the Turin racecourse will host not only the Italian Trotting Derby but also its accompanying Oaks for three-year-old fillies. Additionally, the Grand Prix de l’UET for four-year-olds and the UET Elite Circuit final – effectively the Champions League of European trotting – will take place on the same day.

This concentration of major races brings the continent's best trotters to Turin, making October 11th an unprecedented day for Vinovo. The UET Élite Circuit final will be named in honor of Varenne, the legendary horse who propelled Italian trotting to global prominence and remains an iconic figure in equestrian history.

The Mole's green illumination foreshadows Sunday's events: Torino and Vinovo taking center stage internationally. The Derby Day is set to be more than just a day of racing; it's shaping up to be a significant sporting spectacle for the city and for European trotting.