"The historic building has been tastefully redesigned to provide an exceptional experience, and the work of local artists adds to the ambiance. Italian marble, upscale lighting and just the right music all ensure a meal to remember." If the Kentucky Derby is the greatest two minutes in horseracing, Il Palio di Siena (the Palio Horse Race) is the most infamous minute and a half. Today in Siena, Italy, riders will gather beneath the gothic city walls to await the explosive start of the hundreds-year old race which takes place just twice a year.