During the race, do the horses and jockeys sustain injuries?
Yes. The race takes place in Siena’s main square – the Piazza del Campo. The race course is shaped like a mussel shell: flat on one size and rounded on the other. There are 2 very sharp turns: San Martino (95 degrees) and Del Casato (92 degrees). Race organizers install padding on both turns to avoid injuries. Nonetheless, horses often fall or jockeys are thrown during the race, sustaining minor injuries.
