The Premio Guido Berardelli was given its present title following the death of Guido Berardelli in 1985 and was contested over 2,000 metres and classed at Group 2 level for a certain period.
The race was given its present title following the death of Guido Berardelli in 1985. For a period the race was contested over 1,600 metres and classed at Group 2 level. It was extended to 2,000 metres in 1988, and shortened to 1,800 metres in 1995. 
