Gran Premio di Trotto Internazionale
European Union 2022
Since 1928, a tradition that has seen the best 4-year-old horses on the continent compete against each other.
Sunday 20 November 2022
In favour of the
ASEOP children
The proceeds of the 2022 European Grand Prix were donated to ASEOP, a non-profit organization founded in Modena in 1988.
The aim of ASEOP is to help children in need of cancer treatment, supporting families during and after the period of hospitalization.
The Ghirlandina Hippodrome and ASEOP collaborated for the first time during the 3rd edition of Modena nel Cuore, held on May 15th. It is a great pleasure for us to have supported their noble commitment again.
Shows dedicated to children
Entertainment for everyone: at the Hippodrome we have set up an area dedicated entirely to children
Pony Riding
A unique experience to get closer to the splendid world of horses.
Inflatable Area
Unlimited admissions to the inflatables, set up at the dedicated play area.
Green Screen Photography
Choose backgrounds and costumes to immerse yourself in the reality of your choice.
Firefighter City
Become a firefighter for a day!
Face painting
Face decoration by a professional make-up artist.
Take part in the charity auction
We sincerely thank the teams of Modena FC and Modena Volley for supporting the charity initiative of the European Union Grand Prix in favor of ASEOP.
Take part in the auction to win their jerseys
Food and beverage area by ASEOP
ASEOP volunteers had a dedicated space to prepare a selection of typical products, including food and drinks.
- Polenta with meat sauce and cheese;
- Empty Fried Dumpling
- Fried Dumplings with Raw Ham
- Crescentina with raw ham
- Borlengo
- Lard and cheese
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Nutella
- Roasted chestnut foil
- Mulled wine by the glass
- Still/sparkling water in 1/2 bottle
- Coca Cola
- Menabrea Beer
Great success for the Gala Lunch
over 150 participants
The gala lunch was prepared by the La Pradella rotisserie in Modena, organized and served in 8 finger food courses including appetizer, first course, second course and dessert.
The menu has been prepared for both adults and children.
The proceeds of the lunch will be donated to ASEOP: thank you all for contributing!
- Appetizers: encore of mixed fried Modenese flavors;
- First courses: lasagna with vegetables; tortellini with butter and pepper;
- Second courses: roasted ham with grilled vegetables and baked potatoes; roasted chestnuts wrapped in cinta ham;
- Dessert: trifle; blueberry panna cotta;
- Coffee and liqueurs.
- First: Vegetable lasagna;
- Second: Roasted ham and baked potatoes;
- Dessert: Blueberry panna cotta.
- Fraeli Blanc de Blanc Classic Method: Azienda Agricola Villa Di Corlo S.A.S.
- Belmount 2017 Chardonnay: Soc. Agr. Frignano Winery
- Francesco Bellei Cuvée Brut Classic Method: Francesco Bellei and C
- Classic Method Sparkling Wine Terrebianche Extra Brut 2018: TerraQuilia- The Cellar
Shows and entertainment of the day
Sandro Damura
Event presenter
Carla Mazzola
Interviews
Grand Prix
European Union '22
The European Union Grand Prix sees the best 4-year-old Italian trotters compete with their foreign peers and represents the third “generational exam” for horses specialized in trotting, after the three-year-old Orsi Mangelli Grand Prix and the two-year-old Gran Criterium.
Military Academy
Cadets in parade and flag-raising
A great honor to return to host the Military Academy of Modena. After the 2021 edition of the European Grand Prix, the Academy will also be present at the 2022 edition. The cadets will return for a splendid parade on horseback with a flag-raising.
Rossini Choir
Italian Choral Society
The Rossini Choral Association offers a rich repertoire ranging from opera, classical, sacred, to traditional and folk music. With the Serial Singers, Diapasonica and Giovane Rossini, the Association has expanded its offer with gospel, pop, rock and film music.
Totò and Luana
Musical duo
Totò and Luana are a musical duo born in 2002. Their musical feeling has led them to highlight a vast repertoire capable of ranging between various Italian and international musical genres with touches of classical music on the piano and Argentine tango on the accordion.
Walter and Olimpia
Argentine Tango
Walter and Olimpia are a well-known couple of Argentine tango masters, and have been a stable couple since 2014. Walter began his journey to discover Argentine tango and its culture in 2008. Olimpia was born and raised in the world of classical and contemporary dance.
Guests of honor who contributed to the event
Giancarlo Muzzarelli
Giuseppe Molinari
Michela Montevecchi
SENATOR
Secretary of the Presidency of the Senate and Secretary of the Commission for Public Education, Cultural Heritage.
Local realities on display
Not only races, but also shows and tastings! Some of the best realities of the area exhibited at the Ghirlandina Hippodrome.
The day’s program
Sunday 20 November 2022
12:55 pm
ASEOP LA CASA DI FAUSTA AWARD
Race award ceremony and interview
CESARE GAVIOLI MEMORIAL PANATHLON AWARD
Race award ceremony and interview
Start of Gala Lunch
Raising of the Academy's flag and National Anthem (Rossini Choir)
Greetings from Mayor Giancarlo Muzzarelli
MODENA MILITARY ACADEMY AWARD
Race award ceremony and interview
Tango Show
FILLY EUROPEAN UNION AWARD
Race award ceremony and interview
Rossini Choir
Show – Song: Ode to Joy
MODENA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARD
Race award ceremony and interview
Totò and Luana Show
EUROPEAN UNION AWARD
Race award ceremony
Rossini Choir
Show – Song: Nessun dorma
TRADITIONAL BALSAMIC VINEGAR CONSORTIUM AWARD
Race award ceremony and interview
End-of-day thanks and greetings
Sponsor evento
Enti patrocinatori
The Modena Hippodrome: a show for over 140 years
The current structure of the Ghirlandina racecourse was inaugurated in 1974, but the foundation of the first racecourse by the glorious Modenese Society of Exhibitions, Fairs and Horse Races, dates back to 1875.
The racecourse is located south of the city of Modena and occupies an area of 337,000 square meters.
The stables house about 290 boxes, and include all the necessary services for the training and stables of the horses.
The running track measures just over 1000 meters at one meter from the internal rope.
The public can take advantage of a covered grandstand with a capacity of 2,500 seats and 400 standing.
At the east end of the grandstand there is a playground, from which it is still possible to watch the races. Near the areas equipped for children there is also a pony area, where children can approach the world of horse racing.