the Palio: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Corsa del Palio • Parade of the Banner

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Jockeys in colorful uniforms race horses around a dirt track lined with cheering crowds at the Palio di Siena in Piazza del Campo, Siena, Italy.

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Assorted sports balls including a basketball, football, soccer ball, tennis ball, baseball and others.

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Field of race horses at the clubhouse turn during the 133rd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville Kentucky May 5, 2007. Thoroughbred horse racing

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