Premio Roma prize money
Premio Roma is worth €242,000 for the 2016 running , €80,750 of it to the winner . That makes it the 325th richest of the 997 races on this site and the 8th richest in Italy.
Every figure here is the money the race announces, in the currency it announces it in. The currency control at the top swaps the whole page.
What the Premio Roma is
Group 2 · 2,000 metres (1¼ miles) · Turf · Capannelle Racecourse
- Racecourse
- Capannelle Racecourse
- Country
- Italy
- Grade
- Group 2
- Distance
- 2,000 metres (1¼ miles)
- Surface
- Turf
- Race type
- Flat / Thoroughbred
- Open to
- Three-years-old and up
- Direction
- Right-handed
- First run
- 1911
The winner takes 33% of the fund. The remaining €161,250 is shared between the horses behind, on a scale the racecourse sets race by race rather than a fixed one.
Run in 2:02.00 in 2025, Premio Roma pays €1,984 for every second of the race, which is 264th of the 611 races in horse racing prize money per second and 7th in Italy.
Every Premio Roma winner
47 runnings, 1979 to 2025, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Woodchuck5 · 2:02.00 | Antonio Orani | Nicolas Bellanger | David Dromard |
| 2024 | Petit Marin5 · 2:03.90 | Dario Di Tocco | Marcel Weiss | Dirk Von Mitzlaff |
| 2023 | Flag's Up5 · 2:01.00 | Mario Sanna | Stefano Botti | Roberto Saggini |
| 2022 | Cantocorale4 · 2:00.17 | Andrea Atzeni | Grizzetti Galoppo SRL | Scuderia Blueberry SRL |
| 2021 | Skalleti6 · 2:05.09 | Antonio Orani | Jerome Reynier | Jean-Claude Seroul |
| 2020 | Thunderman4 · 1:58.99 | Salvatore Sulas | Alduino Botti | Scuderia Del Giglio Sardo Srl |
| 2019 | Skalleti4 · 2:07.50 | Pierre-Charles Boudot | Jerome Reynier | Jean-Claude Seroul |
| 2018 | Va Bank6 · 2:14.60 | Eduardo Pedroza | Andreas Wöhler | Team Valor Int. & J P Zienkiewicz |
| 2017 | Anda Muchacho3 · 2:03.60 | Dario Vargiu | Nicolo Simondi | Scuderia Incolinx & Diego Romeo |
| 2016 | Potemkin5 · 2:06.80 | Eduardo Pedroza | Andreas Wöhler | Allofs & Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof |
| 2015 | Dylan Mouth4 · 1:59.70 | Fabio Branca | Stefano Botti | Scuderia Effevi |
| 2014 | Priore Philip3 · 1:58.40 | Dario Vargiu | Stefano Botti | Scuderia Ste Ma |
| 2013 | Feuerblitz4 · 1:59.14 | Thierry Thulliez | Michael Figge | Stall Evissa |
| 2012 | Hunter's Light4 · 2:03.38 | Silvestre de Sousa | Saeed bin Suroor | Godolphin |
| 2011 | Zazou4 · 2:03.40 | Mickael Barzalona | Waldemar Hickst | WH Sport International |
| 2010 | Rio de la Plata5 · 2:02.70 | Frankie Dettori | Saeed bin Suroor | Godolphin |
| 2009 | Voila Ici4 · 2:10.40 | Mirco Demuro | Vittorio Caruso | Scuderia Incolinx |
| 2008 | Estejo4 · 2:06.70 | Daniele Porcu | Ralf Rohne | Giovanne Martone |
| 2007 | Pressing4 · 2:02.10 | Neil Callan | Michael Jarvis | Gary Tanaka |
| 2006 | Cherry Mix5 · 1:59.40 | Ted Durcan | Saeed bin Suroor | Godolphin |
| 2005 | Soldier Hollow5 · 2:04.20 | William Mongil | Peter Schiergen | Gestüt Park Wiedingen |
| 2004 | Soldier Hollow4 · 2:02.70 | William Mongil | Peter Schiergen | Gestüt Park Wiedingen |
| 2003 | Imperial Dancer5 · 2:01.60 | Ted Durcan | Mick Channon | Imperial Racing |
| 2002 | Sunstrach4 · 2:02.70 | Frankie Dettori | Emilio Borromeo | Scuderia Rencati |
| 2001 | Shibuni's Falcon4 · 2:05.90 | Mario Esposito | Maurizio Guarnieri | Scuderia Athena |
| 2000 | Elle Danzig5 · 2:09.30 | Andrasch Starke | Andreas Schütz | Gestüt Wittekindshof |
| 1999 | Elle Danzig4 · 2:07.10 | Andrasch Starke | Andreas Schütz | Gestüt Wittekindshof |
| 1998 | Taipan6 · 2:03.30 | Pat Eddery | John Dunlop | Exors of Lord Swaythling |
| 1997 | Taipan5 · 2:06.40 | John Reid | John Dunlop | 4th Baron Swaythling |
| 1996 | Flemensfirth4 · 2:00.80 | Frankie Dettori | John Gosden | Sheikh Mohammed |
| 1995 | Slicious3 · 2:00.80 | Mario Esposito | Vittorio Caruso | Scuderia Laghi |
| 1994 | Big Tobin5 · 2:07.50 | Maurizio Pasquale | Luigi Camici | Lady Costanza Stable |
| 1993 | Knifebox5 · 2:07.60 | Pat Eddery | John Gosden | Sheikh Mohammed |
| 1992 | Misil4 · 2:07.40 | Frankie Dettori | Vittorio Caruso | Scuderia Laghi |
| 1991 | Sikeston5 · 2:06.50 | Michael Roberts | Clive Brittain | Luciano Gaucci |
| 1990 | Legal Case4 · 2:02.30 | Frankie Dettori | Luca Cumani | Sir Gordon White |
| 1989 | Highland Chieftain6 · 2:02.60 | Willie Carson | John Dunlop | Derek Hunnisett |
| 1988 | Welsh Guide3 · 2:02.70 | Michael Kinane | Michael Jarvis | L. Monaldi |
| 1987 | Orban4 · 2:55.50 | Steve Cauthen | Henry Cecil | Prince A. A. Faisal |
| 1986 | Fire of Life4 · 2:58.60 | Michel Jerome | Luigi Camici | Allevamento White Star |
| 1985 | Old Country6 · 3:05.40 | Lester Piggott | Luca Cumani | Mrs O. Abegg |
| 1984 | Yawa4 · 3:03.00 | Joe Mercer | Geoff Lewis | Elisha Holding |
| 1983 | High Hawk3 · 3:03.90 | Willie Carson | John Dunlop | Sheikh Mohammed |
| 1982 | Campero5 · 3:11.50 | Alain Lequeux | David Smaga | Ignacio Correas |
| 1981 | Dentz3 · 3:04.50 | Vittorio Panici | Federico Regoli | Razza di Vedano |
| 1980 | Mariella3 · 3:13.10 | Philippe Paquet | François Boutin | Gerry Oldham |
| 1979 | Noble Saint3 · 3:22.00 | Lester Piggott | Robert Armstrong | Raymond Guest |
47 of the 47 runnings name the rider, 47 name the trainer and 47 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to.
Who wins the Premio Roma more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
Most wins by a trainer
| Horse | Wins | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Skalleti | 2 | 2019, 2021 |
| Soldier Hollow | 2 | 2004, 2005 |
| Elle Danzig | 2 | 1999, 2000 |
| Taipan | 2 | 1997, 1998 |
Races worth about the same
Either side of Premio Roma in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315 | Prix Saint-AlaryLongchamp Racecourse | France | €250,000 | €250,000 |
| 316 | Cape Metropolitan StakesKenilworth Racecourse | South Africa | €249,795 | R5,000,000 |
| 317 | Brisbane CupEagle Farm Racecourse | Australia | €247,619 | AU$400,000 |
| 318 | Crystal MileMoonee Valley Racecourse, Melbourne | Australia | €247,619 | AU$400,000 |
| 319 | Golden PendantRosehill Racecourse, Sydney, Australia | Australia | €247,619 | AU$400,000 |
| 320 | Herbert Power StakesCaulfield Racecourse | Australia | €247,619 | AU$400,000 |
| 321 | Hobartville StakesRosehill Gardens Racecourse | Australia | €247,619 | AU$400,000 |
| 322 | Moonee Valley VaseMoonee Valley Racecourse, Melbourne | Australia | €247,619 | AU$400,000 |
| 323 | WATC DerbyAscot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia | Australia | €247,619 | AU$400,000 |
| 324 | Gran Premio di MilanoSan Siro Racecourse | Italy | €242,000 | €242,000 |
| 326 | Holy Bull StakesGulfstream Park | United States | €241,917 | $275,000 |
| 327 | Al Maktoum Challenge (thoroughbreds)Meydan Racecourse | United Arab Emirates | €235,989 | AED 1,000,000 |
| 328 | Dubai Kahayla ClassicMeydan | United Arab Emirates | €235,989 | AED 1,000,000 |
| 329 | Derby Grand PrixMizusawa Racecourse | Japan | €235,872 | ¥40,000,000 |
| 330 | Nippon TV HaiFunabashi Racecourse | Japan | €235,872 | ¥40,000,000 |
| 331 | Tokyo Okan ShoOhi Racecourse | Japan | €235,872 | ¥40,000,000 |
| 332 | Arkle Challenge TrophyCheltenham Racecourse | Great Britain | €234,000 | £200,000 |
| 333 | Betfair ChaseHaydock Park | Great Britain | €234,000 | £200,000 |
| 334 | Broadway Novices' ChaseCheltenham Racecourse | Great Britain | €234,000 | £200,000 |
| 335 | Gordon StakesGoodwood Racecourse | Great Britain | €234,000 | £200,000 |
The 20 races closest to Premio Roma in what they pay, above and below it. Follow the ranking all the way up on the richest races in the world.
The rest of the money in Italy
32 races, 8th of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Premio del Jockey Club | San Siro Racecourse | Group 2 | €275,000 |
| Premio Lydia Tesio | Capannelle Racecourse | Group 2 | €275,000 |
| Premio Vittorio di Capua | San Siro Racecourse | Group 2 | €275,000 |
| Gran Premio di Milano | San Siro Racecourse | Group 3 | €242,000 |
| Premio Presidente della Repubblica | Capannelle Racecourse | Group 3 | €163,800 |
| Premio Federico Tesio | San Siro Racecourse | Group 3 | €132,000 |
| Premio Carlo Vittadini | San Siro Racecourse | Group 3 | €121,000 |
| Premio Dormello | San Siro Racecourse | Group 2 | €121,000 |
Every race in Italy we hold a purse for is on the Italy prize money list.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Premio Roma winner get?
€80,750. That is 33% of the €242,000 Premio Roma is worth, and the rest is shared down the field.
What is the total Premio Roma prize money?
€242,000, for the 2016 running.
Where does the Premio Roma rank among the richest races in the world?
325th of 997. 324 races pay more, the nearest of them Prix Saint-Alary. In Italy it is 8th of 32.
Which horse has won the Premio Roma most often?
Skalleti, 2 times, in 2019, 2021.
Which jockey has won the Premio Roma most often?
Frankie Dettori, with 5 wins between 1990 and 2010.
When was the Premio Roma first run?
1911. This page holds 47 runnings, from 1979 to 2025.
How far is the Premio Roma?
2,000 metres (1¼ miles), on turf, at Capannelle Racecourse.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money