This Sunday 18 May, at 6:30 p.m., the Son Pardo racecourse will host the 92nd edition of the Gran Premio Nacional de Trote, the most eagerly awaited event for Mallorcan fans and one of the major fixtures on the European trotting calendar. On the track, 16 trotters from the M generation will compete for the prestigious title and a total prize fund of €100,000.
Photo: Consell de Mallorca.
The flagship race of Balearic trotting will once again make Mallorca the international epicentre of this equestrian discipline. The first-placed of the 16 competing drivers will receive €46,000, while the remainder of the prize will be distributed among the top eight, in a system designed to reward effort and encourage top-level competition.
The event is part of a weekend entirely dedicated to the world of trotting. On Saturday 17 May, the Gran Premio del Minitrot will take place, featuring the youngest drivers, and on Sunday, from the morning onwards, races will continue, including the Gran Premio Infantil, before the highlight of the day: the Gran Premio Nacional at 6:30 p.m.
The Gran Premio Nacional de Trote: a symbol of “tradition, passion, excitement and identity”
During the official presentation, the second vice-president of the Consell de Mallorca and councillor for Environment, Rural Affairs and Sports, Pedro Bestard, emphasised that this race symbolises “tradition, passion, excitement and identity”, and noted that “this year we are celebrating a very special edition that demonstrates our commitment to trotting”. Bestard highlighted the increase in the budget of the Mallorca Institute of Equestrian Sports in 2025 — almost 19% more — as well as the recovery of the race calendar with 28 more races at Son Pardo and 50 in Manacor, and an increase in prize money.
The event also featured the unveiling of the official trophy, a sculpture by artist Anatoliy Neznamov, representing the strength, elegance and cultural roots of trotting in Mallorca.
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