A follow-up titled Febbre da cavallo – La mandrakata was released in 2002, directed by Carlo Vanzina and starring Gigi Proietti once again.
The story follows the misadventures of three friends— (Gigi Proietti), Pomata (Enrico Montesano), and Felice (Francesco De Rosa)—who are hopelessly addicted to horse race betting. Despite their constant failures and mounting debts, they spend their days at the Tor di Valle racetrack in Rome , concocting elaborate scams to find the money for "the next big bet". Key Elements of the Film Febbre da cavallo
In 2017, the film was adapted into a theatrical musical at the Sistina Theatre in Rome, featuring a score co-composed by Fabio Frizzi. A follow-up titled Febbre da cavallo – La