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Varenne, legendary trotter ‘Il Capitano’, dies at 31

Varenne, widely regarded as the greatest trotter in history, has died at the age of 31. The legendary horse, nicknamed ‘Il Capitano’, passed away during the night at the LJ breeding farm in Eboli, Salerno, due to a sudden heart attack.

Born in 1995 in Copparo, Varenne achieved an unprecedented career, winning 62 out of 73 races and earning over 6 million euros in prizes. His historic achievements include winning the Grand Slam twice in 2001 and 2002, with victories in the Prix d’Amérique, the Gran Premio della Lotteria, and the Elitloppet. He was also the first European horse to win the Breeders Crown Trot in the United States.

Owned by Enzo Giordano and driven by Giampaolo Minnucci, Varenne became a cultural icon in Italy, transcending the sport of horse racing. Following his competitive retirement in 2002, he became a highly sought-after stallion, producing over 2,000 offspring, many of whom became champions themselves.

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Eboli · Enzo Giordano · Giampaolo Minnucci · Jori Turja · LJ Breeding · LJ Breeding Farm · LJ breeding farm · Varenne

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Varenne, addio alla leggenda del trotto mondiale [informatorezootecnico.edagricole.it]
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