A field of 14 will contest the September 22 Gr. I Derby Italiano del Trotto (purse 847,000€, 2100 meters autostart) at Napoili led by the August 31 elimination winners Axl Rose, Aramis Bar and Alex Mede SM.
The elims were raced at Roma Capannelle each for a 22,000€ purse over the 2100 meter autostart course. Axl Rose (3m Love You-Linda di Casei) won the first batteria for Alessandro Gocciadoro clocked in 1.13.8kr, his ninth victory in 11 starts for 353,019€ earned. Anthony Leone (3m Libreccio Grif) and Ayrton Treb (3m Majestic Son) trailed this winner.
Batteria two saw Aramis Bar (3m Napoleon Bar-Guendalina Bar) score in 1.13.3kr for Andrea Guzzinati. He bested Al Capone Steca (3m Napoleon Bar) and Alrajah One (3m Maharajah). Aramis Bar
Batteria three went to Alex Mede SM (3m Ganymede-Non Plus SM) timed in 1.15kr with Roberto Vecchione the pilot for trainer Holger Ehlert. Argentovivo (3m Varenne) and Anthony Gar (3m Love You) chased this winner, and also qualified for the Finale.
by Thomas H. Hicks, for Harnesslink