The mayor: "Let's enjoy the party". Today the meetings with the rivals

"Visits of the horses in three days because, fortunately, there is a very large lot that will allow the captains to choose", claims the mayor Nicoletta Fabio al Ceppo. She greets the veterinarians, with her also the commander of the local police Alessandro Rossi. And adds: "Maximum confidence in the work of the team".

The main topic these days is the presence of many expert subjects.

"On paper, they should represent a guarantee and also an additional reason for safety. Moreover, we have become accustomed in times, very very recently, to important surprises even from new horses. In any case, the experience in the Piazza counts".

Mayor, when will the meetings with the rivals be held in the City Hall? An even more delicate step, also in light of the Magistrate's document.

"Tuesday afternoon (today, ed.), after those with deputies, inspectors, judges of the victory".

Are there any prominent guests expected for the Palio?

"At the moment I don't have a definitive list. There will certainly be interesting and important people. I would wait, however, also in light of the current geopolitical situation which requires some caution."

There was a meeting at the prefecture specifically on the issue of security.

"The Committee was held last week, today (yesterday, ed.) there was the technical meeting. The public entertainment commission will follow. I have no news of further steps, at least for the moment".

There was no shortage of controversy after the speech in the city council in which the mayor said 'no' to new trails and that the municipality is responsible for training.

"I told the council that we are talking about training, not racing, which is something else. Not the responsibility of the Municipality. We still have two tracks, Mociano and Monticiano. The municipal council is also a particular place, where politics is made. I was particularly sharp because the environment seemed suitable to me. Nothing prevents us from making assessments in September, even listening as I have always done, to those who are interested. To also improve the protocol? They are, if not daily, at least weekly. For the current year, however, bowls are stopped. The new season begins in September".

There had been talk of the possibility of creating a small track at Pian delle Fornaci.

"I am not a technician. For these aspects I have to rely on those who have specific skills. It is possible that they will be evaluated. But I remain firmly convinced of one thing: Piazza is Piazza. We can do all the possible approaches but it is a very particular location. Even the atmosphere. I believe the approach to Piazza is different compared to Mociano, Pian delle Fornaci. Difficult to reproduce. The vets will then tell me if they feel the need to create an additional track".

A message to the Sienese in view of the Palio?

"Let's enjoy it. I understand that there are many elements that can be a little disturbing, worrying. A moment of our identity that has been recognized by the Ministry of Culture. It's us, let's try to be ready and attentive but also to live with a minimum of lightheartedness"

The new courgettes, a safety feature.

"I have not had any formal and official news about the possibility of adopting the new courgettes since the Palio in July. We will see. As far as the Tratta is concerned, they have already been used for some time".

La.Valde.