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Palio of Siena horse race

Palio race: A horse is led through the streets of Siena, Italy
A horse is led through the streets of Siena, Italy. The Palio of Siena is a traditional horse race held twice each year (on 2 July and 16 August), where 10 horses and riders represent 10 of the 17 "contrade", the medieval Siena districts Photograph: Fabio Muzzi/AFP/Getty Images
Palio race: Jockeys rides their horse during a training session for the Palio
Jockeys ride their horses during a training session Photograph: Stefano Rellandini/Reuters
Palio race: A jockey from Montone parish rides his horse during a training session
A jockey from Montone parish rides his horse during a training session Photograph: Stefano Rellandini/Reuters
Palio race: The horse of Nicchio parish is escorted by its groom after training
The horse representing Nicchio parish is escorted by its groom after training Photograph: Stefano Rellandini/Reuters
Palio race: Jockeys compete in the Palio race in Siena
Horses compete in Siena's central square Photograph: Fabio Muzzi/AFP/Getty Images
Palio race: Jockeys compete in the Palio race in Siena
A rear view of the race Photograph: Fabio Muzzi/AFP/Getty Images
Palio race: Jockey of Selva parish Alberto Ricceri falls during the Palio race
Selva parish jockey Alberto Ricceri falls during the race Photograph: Stefano Rellandini/Reuters
Palio race: Jockey of Tartuca parish Luigi Trecciolino leads to win the Palio race
Tartuca parish jockey Luigi Trecciolino leads the pack to win the Palio race Photograph: Stefano Rellandini/Reuters
Palio race: Jockey of Selva parish Alberto Ricceri is helped after falling off
Ricceri is helped up after his fall Photograph: Stefano Rellandini/Reuters
Palio race: Luigi Trecciolino, jockey of Tartuca parish leads the pack to win
Trecciolino gains ground near the finish line Photograph: Stefano Rellandini/Reuters
Palio race: Luigi Bruschelli of The Tartuca celebrates victory
Trecciolino celebrates his victory amid the throng Photograph: Carlo Ferraro/EPA
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