The Gran Premi Nacional de Trot 2026 (National Trotting Grand Prix 2026) will take place next Sunday, 17 May at Son Pardo Racecourse, in Palma, with a day combining competition, institutional events and activities for all audiences. The main race will start at 18:00 and this year’s edition will feature a major new addition: a new permanent institutional trophy promoted by the Consell de Mallorca, the Institut de l’Esport Hípic de Mallorca (IEHM) and the Federació Balear de Trot (FBT).
A new institutional trophy for the National Trotting Grand Prix 2026
The new commemorative piece, created by sculptor Anatoliy Neznamov, will remain on permanent display at Son Pardo as a symbol of the historical legacy of one of the most important competitions in Balearic and national trotting.
Pedro Bestard, Minister for Environment, Rural Affairs and Sports, and Juan Antonio Rosselló, president of the Federació Balear de Trot, pose next to the new institutional trophy of the National Trotting Grand Prix 2026. Photo: Consell de Mallorca.
The trophy will incorporate metal plaques featuring the names of all winners of the National Trotting Grand Prix 2026 and future editions, including the driver, the winning horse and the year of victory.
In addition to this institutional sculpture, each edition will continue to include an individual trophy for the winning horse, while the main piece will be updated annually to preserve the historical record of the competition.
Programme and events of the National Trotting Grand Prix 2026
The programme will include exhibitions, activities and races throughout the weekend at the Son Pardo venue.
Sunday will host the main institutional and sporting events, including the arrival of authorities, the participants’ parade and musical entertainment with a brass band before the main race.
One of the most notable moments will take place at around 17:35, when a horse-drawn carriage will transport the trophies to the institutional area set up in front of the grandstand fountain for public display.
Prize-giving ceremony and celebrations at Son Pardo
After the National Trotting Grand Prix 2026, the prize-giving ceremony for the owners, driver, trainer and breeder of the winning horse will take place.
The event will conclude with the placement of the commemorative blanket on the winning horse and access to the track for relatives and supporters to celebrate the victory alongside the winning team, in an atmosphere accompanied by live brass band music.
Pedro Bestard, Minister for Environment, Rural Affairs and Sports, highlighted that the new institutional trophy aims to “recognise the history and prestige of trotting in Mallorca” and leave “a permanent legacy” at the Institut Hípic de Mallorca, further strengthening the recognition of this sport on the island.
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