# Palio di Asti horse racing competition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/palio-di-asti-horse-racing-competition
> Updated: 2026-09-06T15:04:59.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Preparations for the Palio di Asti began with veterinary inspections led by Fulvio Brusa. During these examinations, all participating horses from various committees, including Castell’Alfero, Tanaro, Montechiaro, Nizza Monferrato, and Borgo Don Bosco, were deemed suitable for competition.

The event transitioned to the first heat of the race, which was officially started by Mayor Maurizio Rasero. The heat was characterized by technical issues, including a malfunction with the starting rope and eight false starts. During the chaotic proceedings, jockey Mattia Chiavassa of San Paolo was thrown to the ground.

Ultimately, Cattedrale, Tanaro, and San Silvestro secured the three qualifying positions for the final, while other contestants such as Montechiaro, Nizza Monferrato, San Paolo, and Moncalvo failed to advance.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Palio di Asti 2026: Cattedrale, Tanaro, and San Silvestro qualify in first heat

The first heat of the 2026 Palio di Asti saw Cattedrale, Tanaro, and San Silvestro qualify for the final after a race marked by eight false starts and technical disruptions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palio-di-asti-2026-cattedrale-tanaro-and-san-silvestro-qualify-in-first-heat

### 2026-09-03: Palio di Asti: All horses pass veterinary inspections

All horses inspected during the recent veterinary checks for the Palio di Asti have passed, with no disqualifications reported as the commission continues its fitness evaluations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palio-di-asti-all-horses-pass-veterinary-inspections

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