Drago triumphs after just after four years of "digiuno" with Andrea Mari aka Brio (verve) who wins his sixth Palio on deb horse Rocco Nice. After a nerve wrecking endless mossa the duo took the lead and maintained it quite undisturbed for the entire three neck breaking laps. The magnificent drappellone banner they conquered, now proudly hanging in their Contrada HQ's (below) was painted by a famous Italian cartoonist. Giannelli is not just from Siena, he also happens to be a member of the Drago Contrada! My beloved Bruco (Caterpillar) wasn't in this event meaning that we are definitely racing next July. I will find out if we are in the upcoming August Palio this coming Sunday...keep your fingers crossed! |