Andrea Mari, a jockey representing the Drago contrada, or Dragon district, races on his horse Rocco Nice during the Palio di Siena. Vincenzo Pinto / AFP
An Italian Carabinieri police falls down from his horse during their parade prior the Palio di Siena. Stefano Rellandini / Reuters
A jockey and his horse prepare to compete in the race. Vincenzo Pinto / AFP
Spectators stand on a roof to get a good view of the race. Stefano Rellandini / Reuters
A parade before the race. Stefano Rellandini / Reuters
Andrea Mari, the winning jockey, celebrates with the crowd. Vincenzo Pinto / AFP
Race action. Stefano Rellandini / Reuters
Race action. Vincenzo Pinto / AFP
The winning jockey waves his whip to the crowd. Claudio Giovanni / EPA
