Races in Dos Hermanas this Saturday 31th

There will be 5 races in Dos Hermanas in the last meeting of the year, day 31 of December 2011. The main race is a 1,600 m race for 3 yo+ (Premio Hipódromos de Andalucía), with 9,000 euros for the winner. There are 6 participants:

Corcubión (SPA, 2005), bay geld. [Kashwan-Loureira], owned by Cuadra Pereira SAT, trained by J. C. Lopera, will be ridden by A. Gómez

Bottega (USA, 2007), ch. colt [Mineshaft-Sun is Up], owned by Cuadra Madroños, trained by M. Delcher S. will be ridden by J. L. Martínez

Brave Prospector (GB, 2005) ch. colt. [Oasis Dream-Simply Time], owned by Cuadra Los Aspirantes-Dos Tumbos, trained by T. Callejo, will be ridden by J. Croquevieille.

Laazem (IRE, 2007), bay geld. [Piccolo-Untimely], owned by Hermanos García y Vega, trained by O. Anaya, will be ridden by I. López.

Blaise Tower (GB, 2006), ch. geld. [Fantastic Light-Blaise Castle], owned by Cuadra Castillo de Chareta, trained by B. Rama, will be ridden by F. Alvarado.

Makaamen (GB, 2006), ch. gelding [Selkirk-Bird Key] owned and trained by T. Callejo, will be ridden by J. C. Cerqueira.


The rest of the meeting includes a 1,800 m race for 2 yo [Premio Canal Sur Radio, 7,000 euros for the winner], with 10 participants, including the winners Galego (Wagon Master), Alfacar (Fol Parade) and El Tibet (Governor Brown).

Volapie wins the Premio Cajasol

Volapié (SPA, 2007), bay geld. [Multazem-Bassaver(Bass)], owned by Cuadra Romana Alta, trained by M. J. Pérez and ridden by R. Huayas won the Premio Cajasol Banca Cívica (2,200 m, 9,000 euros) at the Dos Hermanas racetrack (Seville), beating Karluv Most (FR, 2006) (Della Francesca), with Jimmy Falabella (Mull of Kintyre) third, Lisselan Grace fourth and Kuruchet fifth and last in his return to racing. Cabo Cañaveral did not run.

Jimmy Falabella and Lisselan Grace commanded the race until the home stretch in which Volapie and Karluv Most fighted until the line, with Volapie winning by a half length. This is the second consecutive win for Volapié, who totals 65,000 euros in prize money. He aims at the Mijas Cup, next March in Mijas.

Here is the video: Premio Cajasol Banca Cívica

In the 1,500 m race for Spanish bred 2 yo fillies, the winner was Extrañeza (SPA, 2009) [Caradak-Watchkeeper(Rudimentary)], owned by cuadra St. Rio Quenquen, trained and ridden also by M. J. Pérez and R. Huayas, with Pompon Coeur (SPA, 2009) [Green Tune-Villa Sonata(Mozart)] second and Azafata (SPA, 2009) [Motivator-Anysheba(Alysheba)] third. Video: Premio Cría Nacional

Other winners of the meeting were: Secretside (Bachelor Duke), Luthjet (Luth Dancer) and Rubens (Fragrant Wells).

More stallions: Denver County, Egeo, Newango, Ski Wells

There are three stallions property of Cuadra Madroños at the Yeguada El Palomar, Povedilla, Albacete, Spain.

Denver County (USA, 1992) , a bay horse [Mr. Prospector-Colorado Dancer(Shareef Dancer)], owned by Cuadra Madroños, will stand with a stud fee of 1,200 euros.
Denver County is a half brother to Dubai Millenium and is the sire of Group winners in Chile, including G1W Paso al Frente. In Spain, he is the sire of Atlántico, High Iker, Jakemate.

Egeo (FR, 1993) [Kris-Robertiya(Don Roberto)] is a chestnut horse, half brother to G1W Volvoreta (Suave Dancer). He was second in the Prix Greffulhe (Gr. 2) in France. He is the sire of Vergeo, Vegia, Verdana. His fee is 1,200 euros.

Newango (SPA, 2004) [Okawango (SPA) - New Vert(Vert Amande)] is a black horse, half brother to Festeiro (2008, Fol Parade), Listed placed in France and winner of the GP Nacional in Spain, with multiple placings in important races in Spain. Stud fee: 1,000 euros

Meanwhile, Ski Wells (GB, 1998) [Sadler's Wells-Jet Ski Lady(Vaguely Noble)]. will stand at Laredo, Cantabria, Spain, with a stud fee of 150 euros. His dam was winner of the Epsom Oaks and 2nd in the Yorkshire Oaks. Among his limited production, there are winners like Skiland

Karluv Most and Kuruchet

There will be 5 races in Dos Hermanas (Seville) this Saturday 24, with the main race being the Premio Cajasol, Banca Cívica, a 2,200 m race with six participants:

Volapié (SPA, 2007), bay geld. [Multazem-Bassaver(Bass)], owned by cuadra Romana Alta, trained by M. J. Pérez, will be ridden by R. Huayas. He won the Gran Premio Ciudad de Dos Hermanas (for Spanish breds) (video) one month ago and is aiming at the Mijas Cup.

Kuruchet (ARG, 2007), bay colt [Beat Hollow-Karlaska(Lashkari)], owned by Cuadra San Acacio, trained by J. Calderón, will be ridden by V. Janacek. Kuruchet did an outstanding season back in December 2010-January 2011 in this racecourse, including his win in the Gran Premio Cruzcampo, he was then injured in the Mijas Cup and sustained a different injury last summer.

Cabo Cañaveral (FR, 2005), bay col [Sendawar-Napeta(Woodman)], owned by Salvador Márquez, trained by J. López, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille

Jimmy Falabella (IRE, 2005), bay geld. [Mull of Kintyre-Super Value(Polar Falcon)], owned by Los Aspirantes, trained by T. Callejo, will be ridden by J. C Cerqueira.

Karluv Most (FR, 2006), bay colt [Della Francesca-La Vltava(Grand Lodge)], owned by Cuara Cholaica, trained by J. L. Maroto, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina. He was the best stayer in 2010, winning both the GP Ciudad de Madrid and the Memorial Duque de Toledo. However, he has not won in 2011.

Lisselan Grace (IRE, 2007), grey filly [Refuse to Bend-Questina(Sternkoenig)], owned by Lisselan Farms, trained by A. R. Acosta, will be ridden by S. Martín

The rest of the meeting includes a 1,500 m race for 2yo fillies, with a field of ten, including the debutant Gamela (SPA, 2009) [Turtle Bowl-Quiet Splendor(Unbridled)], half sister to the Stakes performer for the Aga Khan Kazlian (Sinndar).

Federal Trial stands at Almería

Federal Trial (USA, 1995) [Skip Trial-Royal Angelique(Diplomat Way)] owned by Yeguada Finca Cas Sant, will stand at Almería for the 2012 season, with a stud fee of 300 euros.

Federal trial won 7 out of 14 starts in the USA and Canada, including Hialeah Turf Cup Handicap (Gr. 2), the Canadian Turf H (Gr. 3), finishing second in the Manhattan Turf H (Gr.1) and third in the Man O'War Stakes (Gr. 1). He set a track record at Gulfstream Park with 1'39"08 for 1,1/16 miles (1,700 m), with a Speed Figure of 126.

Federal Trial (USA, 1995) [Skip Trial-Royal Angelique(Diplomat Way)].

With a limited number of runners in Spain, Federal Trial has two winners to date: Prince Trial and Ramallah. His top performer in the USA is Yankee Pilot

Federal Trial has his own blog: federaltrial.blogspot.com

Ariete Arrollador, Matusalén, Plantagenet, As de Trébol to run in Meydan

The Spanish representation in the Dubai Carnival 2012 will include:

As de Trébol (USA, 2006) [Tapit-Adelphi(Danzig)], who already ran in Meydan in 2011, being third in the Business Banking Handicap and also third in the Gr. 3 Emirates Burj Nahar, is owned by Cuadra Chicago and trained by M. Delcher S.

Also trained by M. Delcher is Matusalén (SPA, 2009) [Caradak-Bixaare(Xaar)], the top 2yo in Spain, unbeaten in 4 starts, including the Gran Criterium. He is owned by Cuadra Aller and comes from the first crop of Caradak. He was entered in the 2,000 m Criterium at Saint Cloud, but did not finally run.


There will be two horses trained by Guillermo Arizkorreta in the Dubai season:

Ariete Arrollador (GB, 2007) [Kingsalsa-Proud Douna] won the Premio Cimera (2,000 Guineas) at three and recently won the Listed Prix Luthier at Deauville. He is owned by Cuadra Albero.

Plantagenet (SPA, 2007) [Trade Fair-Crafty Buzz(Crafty Prospector)] won the Villapadierna (Spanish Derby). He is owned by Cuadra Whylar.

2012 Stud fees for the Antela (Ourense) stallions

The stallions standing at the Antela stud station (Ourense, Galicia, Spain) for 2012 will be: Fol Parade (2,500 euros), Delfos (1,500 euros), Fragrant Wells (1,000 euros), Wagon Master (1,000 euros) and Multazem (2,000 euros).

Fol Parade (ARG, 2002) [Parade Marshall-Sadler's Folie(Careafolie)] won the Copa de Oro de San Sebastián in 2005 (see an amateur video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9XA8r521Yo) and is the sire of Festeiro (winner of the Cimera and the GP Nacional and third in the Copa de Oro de San Sebastián) and also of Monte Napoleone (FR, 2009), recently placed in the Listed Criterium de Bourdeaux
The fee of Fol Parade will be 2,500 euros


Wagon Master (FR, 1990) [Rainbow Quest-Sunny Flower(Dom Racine)] won the Princess of Wales Stakes (Group 2) at 4 and was third in the King George 1994, with a total of 11 starts, 5 wins, 3 seconds and 2 thirds.

Wagon Master (FR, 1990) [Rainbow Quest-Sunny Flower(Dom Racine)]

Among his Spanish runners, Doende is the top earner, totalling more than 100,000 euros in prize money.

Delfos (IRE, 2001), property of Dehesa de Milagro, will stand next year for the first time in Antela, with a fee of 1,500 euros. The chestnut stallion [Green Tune-Akhla(Nashwan)] is the sire of the winners Creyente, Carlsson, Delfoside, Don Hernando Hab, Milagres, Plata de Ley.

Delfos won the Prix du Prince d'Orange (Gr. 3) and the Prix La Force (Gr. 3) at three and the Prix d'Harcourt (Gr. 2) at 4 in France.

Multazem (USA, 2000) [Kingmambo-Spirit of Tara(Sadler's Wells)] was Listed placed at 3 and 5 and is half brother to Echo of Light. His best runners are Krilin, Volapié, Kayseri... He will stand for 2,000 euros.


Fragrant Wells (FR, 1999). [Sadler's Wells-Fragrant Hill(Shirley Heights)]. Owned by Yeguada Cortiñal, he stood in Spain in 2003 and 2004, in France 2005-2007 and back in Spain from 2008. Among his best performers are: Nadal, Revelation, Rubens, Osado, Schumacher. He will stand for 1,000 euros.

Fragrant Wells (FR, 1999)

Mijas racetrack announces its meetings for 2012

The Hipódromo de Costa del Sol (Mijas, Málaga) has announced its 2012 meetings, which are the following:

February 19th (Sunday) and 26th (Sunday).
March 4th (Sunday, with the Mijas Cup)
April 6th (Friday) and 13th (Friday)

June 30th (Saturday, nocturnal meeting)
July 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th (All in Saturday, nocturnal meetings)

August: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th (Fridays, nocturnal meetings)

Camuray wins the sprint at Dos Hermanas

Camuray (SPA, 2005), black colt [Slipstream King-Reina Blanca(Highest Honor)], owned by Yeguada Cortiñal, trained by Enrique León and ridden by J. L. Martínez, won the main race of the Sunday meeting at Dos Hermanas (Seville), a 1,000 m claiming race, beating Sergei (IRE, 2008) [Gulch-Seasonal Style(Generous)], with Carioka (SPA, 2008)(grey filly) [Devil Moon-Lady Woo(Woodman)] third.

Here is the video: Premio Erres Restauraciones

Dime que Sí (IRE, 2009) bay filly [Shirocco-Sculpted(Orpen)] won the 1,500 m race for maiden 2yo. She is owned by Cuadra Di Benischi and trained by Barbara Valenti and was ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina. She won by a length, with Esgues (SPA, 2009) ch. c. [Dyhim Diamond-Mar(Luth Dancer)] second and Indian Victory b. c. (SPA, 2009) [Sleeping Indian-Adventuress(Singspiel)]
This is the race: Premio Diario de Sevilla

Other winners were Angel Melody (Johan Quatz), Indian Lou (Indian Haven) and High Iker (Denver County)

Dehesa de Milagro stallion fees for 2012: Caradak 4,000 euros, Diktat 3,000 euros, Dyhim Diamond 3,000 euros

Dehesa de Milagro announced the 2012 fees for their three stallions:

Caradak (IRE, 2001) [Desert Style-Caraiyma(Shahrastani)] will stand for a fee of 4,000 euros, after an outstanding year for his first crop, with 4 winners out of 8 runners. His winners include the top 2yo Matusalén, unbeaten in four starts, including the Gran Criterium.

Diktat (GB, 1995) [Warning-Arvola(Sadle's Wells) will have a fee of 3,000 euros (down from 4,000 in 2011). The sire of Dream Ahead won the the Stanley Leisure Sprint Cup (Gr. 1) and the Prix Maurice de Gheest (Gr. 1).

Dyhim Diamond (IRE, 1994) [Night Shift-Happy Landing(Homing)] will stand for a fee of 3,000 euros. The sire of Gr. 1 winners and stallions Turtle Bowl and Bannaby has had a very good 2011, with Eltso as runner up in the Villapadierna and Abdel winner of the GP Hispanidad and second in the Copa de Oro de San Sebastián, apart from a good number of winners. He was moved from Ulzama this year

Delfos will stand at the Diputación de Orense and plans for Leadership have not been revealed.

Porquenotecallas wins in a muddy track at Mijas

Porquenotecallas (GB, 2006) the ch. colt [Fantastic Light-Ganga(Generous)] won today the Premio Germania Iberica Estates-Your Dream Home, beating Bottega (Mineshaft) by one and a half length, with Seminole Cry (War Chant) third over a muddy track in the Mijas racecourse.

Porquenotecallas shares owner-breeder (Cuadra África), trainer (J.M. Osorio) and jockey (J. Crocquevieille) with Casaca and Entre Copas, and this win adds up to the wonderful year of these connections.

Here is the race: Premio Germania Iberica Estates- Your Dream Home

Other winners of the Mijas meeting were: Galego (SPA, 2009) (Wagon Master-Ma Marseillaise(Theatrical)] in the 2 yo race (being his third win in a row); Lisselan Nymhp (Great Pyramid-Seasprite(Opening Verse)] in the 2nd part of the handicap; Laazem (Piccolo-Untimely(Inchinor)] in the 1st part of the handicap and Panacea (With Approval-Menta(Finissimo)] in the 1,800 m race for 3yo+ fillies. Panacea is also trained (and is owned) by J. M. Osorio - Duque de Alburquerque.

Races in Mijas this Saturday

The Saturday meeting of Mijas has 5 races scheduled and its main attraction is a 2,200 m race for 3 yo+ (Premio Germanica Iberica Estates - Your Dream Home) with the following participants:
Le Feu du Ciel (FR, 2006), a ch. gelding [Johan Quatz-Gialla(Le Nain Jaune)], owned by Cuadra Sayago, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by V. Janacek.
Bottega (USA, 2007), ch. col [Mineshaft-Sun is Up(Sunday Silence)], owned by Cuadra Madroños, trained by M. Delcher S, will be ridden by J. L. Martínez
Seminole Cry (USA, 2005), bay geld. [War Chant-Teakabu(Woodman)], owned by Carreras Int., trained by J. L. Eyre, will be ridden by I. López.
Porquenotecallas (GB, 2006), ch. colt [Fantastic Light-Ganga(Generous)], Cuadra África, J. M. Osorio, ridden by J Crocquevieille.
Red Barcelona (IRE, 2007), ch. colt [Indian Haven-Purepleasureseeker(Grand Lodge)], Cuadra C. de Chareta, trained by B. Rama, will be ridden by F. Alvarado
Albur (GB, 2008), ch. colt. [Noverre-Priena(Priolo)], Cuadra África, trained by J. M. Osorio, will be ridden by J. E. Jarcoksky. Albur is half brother to Entre Copas and Casaca and this is his second start (unplaced in his debut)

Le Feu du ciel will be the favourite.

Abdel was fourth in the Prix Tantieme (Listed)

Abdel (FR, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Leonor de Guzmán(Glauco)], ridden by Thierry Thulliez, was fourth yesterday in the Listed Prix Tantieme (1,600 m, 3yo+, St. Cloud). The winner was No Risk At All (My risk), with Stand my Ground (Cape Cross) second and Celebrissime (Peintre Celebre) third.

Volcánico was ninth.

The video can be seen here: http://www.porunpeloturf.es/?p=1676

Abdel and Volcánico to run in the Listed Prix Tantieme this Thursday 17th

Abdel (FR, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Leonor de Guzmán(Glauco)] a bay colt, bred, owned and trained by J.M.Osorio (Duque de Alburquerque) and Volcánico (IRE, 2008) [Refuse to Bend-Zayana(Darshaan)], a bay colt owned by Cuadra Los Toneles and trained by Francisco Rodríguez, are entered in the Prix Tantieme (Listed race 1,600 m, 3yo+, St. Cloud racecourse - France).

Abdel has won the most important mile race for 3yo+ in the Autumn season in Madrid, the P Hispanidad and also the Premio Antonio Blasco, after competing at a high level in 2,400 m races (second in the Copa de Oro de San Sebastián).

Abdel (Dyhim Diamond), winner of the GP Hispanidad. Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com"


Volcánico won the Gran Premio Claudio Carudel last spring and also the Premio Gobierno Vasco (1,600 m, 3yo, weight for age, San Sebastián). He was the best 2yo of 2010 and has never run above 1,600 m.

Volcánico (Refuse to Bend), winner of the GP Claudio Carudel and the GP Gobierno Vasco. Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com"

Entre Copas wins the Gladiateur

One day after his half sister Casaca placed third in the Prix Fille de L'Air, Entre Copas (GB, 2004) won his sixth win in seven starts this year, winning the Premio Gladiateur (4,000 m, 4yo+). The ch. gelding by Sakhee and Priena(Priolo), owned and bred by Cuadra África, trained by J. M. Osorio and ridden by J. Crocquevieille, was the first by three quarters of a length, witj Domeside (GB, 2006) [Domedriver-Buck's Fizz], with Duke third and Karluv Most fourth, both far behind and Pazifiksturm last.

Duke was the front runner, along with his stable mate Karluv Most, for the first half of the race. In the second pass along the stretch, Pazifiksturm took the command, only to lose it in the last turn. After that, Entre Copas launched his attack, follwed by Domeside, and the race became a match race, with Entre Copas winning.

Here is the video: Premio Gladiateur 2011.

This is the third Gladiateur for Entre Copas, who was second to Carmanor last year.

In the race for 2yo debutants (premio Cadena Ser), the winner was Cascabel (SPA, 2009), a ch. filly [Dyhim Diamond-Channel(Sharp n'Early)], owned by Cuadra Pincal, trained by Angel Sánchez and ridden by M. Borrego, with Iune (USA, 2009) a bay filly [Proud Citizen-Jacira(Sillery)] second with jockey Jorge Horcajada for Cuadra Madroños and trainer M. Delcher. Here is the race: Premio Cadena Ser.

Jacira (dam of Iune) won the Copa de Oro de San Sebastián, had a yearling filly (by Arch) for sale at Arqana, sold in 65,000 euros. Jacira is also the dam of Royal Imari (Royal Academy), who won yesterday.

The Premio Veil Picard (1,800 m, 2yo) was won by Arsalan (GB, 2009) a bay colt [Halling-Kali(Linamix)], owned by Reza Pazooki, trained by F. Rodríguez and ridden by J. B. Hamel. Gran Chipi (Green Tune) was second and Giggolo Star (Dyhim Diamond) was third. Video: Premio Veil Picard 2011

This Sunday, Premio Gladiateur (4,000 m, 4yo+) and Premio Veil Picard (1,800 m 2yo) in Madrid

The Premio Gladiateur, as its homonymous in France, is a long distance race for 4 yo+. The field of five of thie year include three Classic winners: the Derby winner Domeside and the Villamejor (St Leger) winners Karluv Most and Pazifizturm.

Domeside (GB, 2006) [Domedriver-Buck's Fizz]. Owned by Cuadra Safsaf, trained by M. Delcher S, will be ridden by J. Grosjean. He did a good spring season, to disappoint in the GP Ciudad de Madrid. In his last start, he was third to Ayanz and Arnuero in the Memorial Duque de Toledo

Duke (GER, 2006) is a bay gelding [Second Set-Deborah(Law Society)], owned by Cuadra Cholaica, trained by J.L. Maroto and will be ridden by M. Borrego.

Entre Copas (GB, 2004), chestnut gelding [Sakhee-Priena(Priolo)] Owned by Cuadra África, trained by J. M. Osorio, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Winner of the 2008 and 2009 editions of this race. He is having an outstanding year. He was fifth in the Memorial Duque de Toledo, his last outing.

Karluv Most (FR, 2006), bay colt [Della Francesca-La Vltava(Grand Lodge)]. Owned by Cuadra Cholaica, trained by J. L. Maroto, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina. Winner of the Villamejor (St. Leger) in 2009, he won also the GP Ciudad de Madrid and the Memorial Duque de Toledo in 2010, although he was repeatedly beaten by Entre Copas this year.

Pazifiksturm (GER, 2007), ch. colt. [Samum-La Parabol(Trempolino)], owned by Cuadra Martul, trained by Ana Imaz, will be ridden by J. B. Hamel. Winner of the Villamejor and second to Bannaby in the Copa de Oro de San Sebastián in 2010, his performances this year have been disappointing so far.

Recent winners of the Gladiateur have been: Carmanor (2010), Entre Copas (2008 and 2009), Bannaby (2007) and Lourival


The other important race of the seven races of the meeting is the Premio Veil Picard, a 1,800 m race for 2 yo. The participants are: Callside (Pyrus), Gran Chipi (Green Tune), Arsalan (Halling), Cardolan (Azamour), >Fortun (Bachelor Duke), Giggolo Star (Dyhim Diamond), Infinity One (Green Tune) and Lucciole Lol (Sorcerous)

And this will be the last meeting in Madrid for this year. Racing will continue in Dos Hermanas (Seville) and Mijas.

Casaca was third in the Prix Fille de l'Air (Gr. 3)

Casaca (Medicean), the chestnut filly of Cuadra África trained by J.M. Osorio and ridden by J. Crocquevieille, was third in the Prix Fille de l'Air, a 2,100 m Group 3 race run in the Toulouse racetrack.

With the usual colors of Cuadra África (light and dark green stripes), she travelled around sixth position, to be somehow boxed at the beginning of the home stretch. However, when she found a gap, she finished very strongly.

Bellaside, the other Spanish trained filly of the field, was unplaced.

Video can be seen here:http://www.porunpeloturf.es/?p=1663

In the same meeting, Fearside was last in the Criterium de Languedoc, Señor Miranda was fourth and Flash McQueen (Dyhim Diamon) was second in a race for 2 yos.

Casaca, Bellaside, Matusalen to run Group races in France

Casaca (GB, 2006) [Medicean-Priena(Priolo)], a chestnut filly, owned by Cuadra África and trained by J.M. Osorio, has been entered in the Prix Fille de l'Air (Group III), a 2,100 m race for 3yo+ fillies in the Toulouse racecourse, next November 11th.

Casaca is arguably the best filly in Spain, since she has won both the Premio Kutxa in San Sebastián (summer) and the Premio Benítez de Lugo in Madrid (autumn). She was second in both classics (Valderas and Beamonte) in 2009, and she has repeatedly beaten this year both the 2010 and 2011 Oaks winners (Narya and Clunia). She is half sister to Entre Copas, winner of the Mijas Cup and the GP Ciudad de Madrid

Casaca after winning the Benítez de Lugo. Photo courtesy of Turfarganda.blogspot.com


Bellaside (IRE, 2007) [La Vie dei Colori-Brockton Saga], owned by Cuadra Bolaños and trained by Enrique León, is also entered in the Prix Fille de l'Air. She won the Listed Pietro Bessero (1,600 m) in Milan this year. Bellaside is property of Cuadra Bolaños and is trained by Enrique León.

Meanwhile, Matusalen (SPA, 2009) [Caradak-Bixaare(Xaar)] is entered in the Gran Criterium (St. Cloud), a Gr. 1 race for 2yo, over a distance of 2,000 m to be run November 12th at St. Cloud. Matusalen has won his 4 starts, including the Gran Criterium, the most important race for 2 yo in Spain. Matusalen belongs to the first crop of Caradak. He is owned by Cuadra Aller and trained by M. Delcher S.

Also from the first crop of Caradak is Fearside, who will run in the Criterium de Languedoc, Toulouse, Nov. 11th.

Achtung wins the Premio Villamejor (St. Leger)

Achtung (SPA, 2008) [Sulamani-Aurea(Silvano)], a bay colt owned by Cuadra Enalto, trained by Roberto López and ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina, won today the last of the Spanish Classic races, the Premio Villamejor (2,800 m, 3 yo) (Spanish St. Leger) in the La Zarzuela racetrack over a soft going.

Casar (IRE, 2008) [Hurricane Run-Thoroughly(Woodman)], a ch. colt, Cuadra Quinto Real, trained by M. Delcher and ridden by J. Horcajada, was second by half a length, with Lionel Star (FR, 2008) [Silent Times-Lady Cree(Medicean)] third and Francesco Cara fourth.

Lionel Star, ridden by J. L. Martínez, was the front runner, followd by Labrit for most of the race. In the home stretch, Lionel Star retained strength to fight, beaten only by the closers Achtung and Casar.

Achtung beating Casar in the Villamejor. Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com


This is the video: Premio Villamejor 2011

Achtung is the first product of the Listed placed Aurea (GER, 2003) [Silvano-Alula(Monsun)], who was third in the Prix de la Cochere (L) and in the HSBC,Trinhaus Burkhardt Riemer Meile (L).

Mijas tomorrow

There will be races this Saturday in Mijas

The Mijas meeting includes five races and the most important is a 1,300 m race for 3yo+, with the following participants: Compton Park (GB, 2007), ch. colt. [Compton Place-Corps de Ballet], Tirion [Royal Academy-Domenica's Dream], Corcubión (SPA, 2005) [Kashwan-Loureira], Ariza (SPA, 2007) [Diktat-Conquete] and Laazem (IRE, 2007), bay gelding, [Piccolo-Untimely]

In the 1,200 m 2yo race will have as runners:
Bentayga (IRE, 2009), ch. geld. [Strategic Prince-Barbera(Night Shift)]
Henares (SPA, 2009), bay colt [Fol Parade-Nadjy(Verglas)]
Victor's Bet (SPA, 2009), bay colt [Leadership-Marmaria(Limpid)]
Golden (SPA, 2009), bay colt [Fragrant Wells-Karada(Crack Regiment)]

Favourites As de Trébol, Bottega and Le Feu du Ciel won in Pineda

Le Feu du Ciel (FR, 2006), [Johan Quatz-Gialla] the chestnut gelding property of Cuadra Sayago, trained by G. Arizkorreta, ridden by V. Janacek, won the Premio Excelentísimo Ayuntamiento de Sevilla (2,400 m, 7,000 euros), the main race of yesterday meeting in the Pineda racetrack, Pineda, Seville, leaving far behind Seminole Cry, second, with Ilusionista third. Le Feu du Ciel has won the Grand Prix de Pompadour three times and was one of the favourites in the Mijas Cup this year.

As de Trébol (USA, 2006) [Tapit-Adelphi] won the Premio Coca Cola-GP de Velocidad (1,600 m). He is owned by Cuadra Chicago and trained by M. Delcher and was ridden by Diana López. Whistleinthewind was second by five lengths and Liniberto was third.

Diana López also rode Bottega (USA, 2007) [Mineshaft-Sun is Up], winner of the Premio Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla (1,750 m) for Cuadra Madroños and trained by M. Delcher, with Singapore Guy second and Alhaprince third.

Galego (SPA, 2009) [Wagon Master-Ma Marsellaise] won the 2 yo race and La Bailarina (SPA, 2008) [Doyen-Massina] won the 3yo race.

Races in Pineda (Seville) tomorrow

There will be a meeting in the Pineda racetrack (dirt) tomorrow Tuesday, November 1st, with 5 races.

The meeting will have as one of the main points of interest the presence of As de Trébol, who will run the GP de Velocidad (1,600 m), facing Camuray, Boreas (the half brother to Abdel), Flying Blue, Liniberto, Whistleinthewind, La Rubia, Davay, Perfectamente and Betty Dibel

There will also be a 1,750 m race for gentlemen riders (Premio Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla), including as participants, among others Monteagudo Ebro and Bottega

The fifth race will be a 2,400 m race (GP Excelentísimo Ayuntamiento de Sevilla), with Le Feu du Ciel as favourite.

First product of Blue Ridge View, for sale at Osarus

Blue Ridge View (FR, 2004) [Lomitas-Ashby Gap(Caller ID)] won the GP Memorial Duque de Toledo (2,400 m, 3 yo+, autumn, weight for age, in 2008 Video) in her best performance in Spain, beating Synergy (afterwards, Group 3 winner in France), Newango (winner of the GP Nacional and Listed placed in France) and Jade (winner of the Memorial in 2006).

Habby Blue is a chestnut filly foal, the first foal of Blue Ridge View and from the first crop of the Jockey Club (Group 1) winner Le Havre who stands at the Haras la Cauviniere. Habby Blue will be presented for sale in the first day of the Osarus November Sale, November 2nd and 3rd, at the Hippodrome L'Isle Briand, Lion d'Angers, France. Habby Blue is consigned by Ilka Gansera-Leveque.

Habby Blue, foaled 2010. [Le Havre-Blue Ridge View(Lomitas)]

There is a bonus of 100,000 euros offered for the first Group winner by Le Havre.

Abdel wins the Antonio Blasco in an impressive performance

The heavy favourite, Abdel (FR, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Leonor de Guzmán(Glauco)], the bay colt owned and trained by J.M. Osorio, duque de Alburquerque and ridden by Jeremy Crocquevieille, won today the Premio Antonio Blasco (1,400 m, 2yo+), leaving five lenghts behind Mil Azul (SPA, 2008) [Russian Blue-Cuittled(Charismatic)] second and Risby (SPA, 2008) [Big Shuffle-Lonicera(Charmer)] third by a head.

This is the fifth win in eight starts for Abdel, who totals 79,000 euros in prize money. Abdel has been third in the GP Nacional (2,200 m), won the prep race for 3yo for the Copa de Oro de San Sebastián, was second in the Copa de Oro de San Sebastián (2,400 m) and, running now in shorter distances, he has done two great performances, winning the GP Hispanidad (1,600 m, 3yo+, the most important mile in the autumn) and now this Premio Antonio Blasco (1,400 m) with a fantastic performance again.

Here is the video: Premio Antonio Blasco 2011. Abdel's colors are: blue body, red sleeves and cap (the popular silks of the Duque de Alburquerque).

Besides Abdel, Dyhim Diamond, had two winners today: Tagomago, winner of the first part of the Handicap and Diamant du Soleil (SPA, 2008), ch. colt, [Dyhim Diamond-Solina], who won his first race, the 7th of the meeting (Handicap Infanta Isabel).

In the first race of the program, for 2 yo, there was a 1-2 for Caradak, when Fearside beat El Crack. Both are owned by Cuadra Safsaf.

In the race for 2yo debutants, the winner was Stratus Canarias (IRE, 2009) a bay colt, [Soviet Star-Hekayaat(Sinndar)], owned by Cuadra Grupo Bolaños, trained by Enrique León and ridden by Alvaro Gómez, beating Vereda (Kheleyf)(half sister to Lorgan), Vallarta (Devil Moon) and Paniside (Panis).
Video: Premio Marca. The 2nd dam of Stratus Canarias (who left a very good impression with this 4 lengths win) is 3/4 sister to Sakhee.

Stratus Canarias (IRE, 2009) [Soviet Star-Hekayaat(Sinndar)]. Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com

Premio Antonio Blasco (1,400 m, 2yo+) Sunday 30th

The Premio Antonio Blasco is a 1,400 m race that represents the first important race for 2 yo+. It is named after the great owner-breeder Antonio Blasco Oller, one of the most important figures in racing in the twentieth century in Spain. He owned the Cuadra Rosales which means he was the owner of some of the best horses in the second half of the century, like Chacal, Teresa, Takala, My Mourne, Casualidad, Richal, Lorgot, Dual Sea, Barilone, Clamor and a very long etc.

He also had horses out of Spain, being the most prominent the Prix de L'Opera winner Dona Barod and Pharly, second to Blushing Groom in the Poule d'Essai des Poulains.

The last winners of the Premio Antonio Blasco have been: Peñalén (2010), Mariscal (2009), Lorgan (2008), Lessing (2007) and Prince d'Orange

The partans this year are:

Lince ch. c (GB, 2007) [Singspiel-Cuclone Connie(Dr. Devious)], owned by Cuadra Los Toneles, trained by F. Rodríguez, ridden by M. Borrego.

Abdel bay c (FR, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Leonor de Guzmán(Glauco)], owned and trained by J. M. Osorio, Duque de Alburquerque, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille. He won the GP Hispanidad 2011, and was second in the Copa de Oro de San Sebastián.

Cielo Canarias, bay geld. (IRE, 2008) [Exceed and Excel-Summer Dance(Sadler's Wells)] owned by Cuadra Grupo Bolaños, trained by E. León, will be ridden by J. L. Martínez

Golfo Pérsico, bay colt (IRE, 2008) [Diamond Green-Bajan Belle(Efisio)], owned by Toneles-Pazooki, trained by F. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J. Grosjean.

Mil Azul, bay colt., [Russian Blue-Cuittled(Charismatic)], owned by Yeguada Urdiñ-Oriya, trained by J. L. de Salas, will be ridden by J. L. Borrego.

Risby, bay geld. (IRE, 2008) [Big Shuffle-Lonicera(Charmer)], owned by Cuadra Viguria, trained by J.M. Osorio, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina

S Grillo, black colt (GB, 2008) [Val Royal-Santiago Blue(Relaunch)], owned by Cuadra Ussía-Figueroa, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by V. Janacek. He won his last start: Premio AEPCC, a 1,100 m sprint, beating Golfo Pérsico by a nose.

Pippa Snudge, bay filly (IRE, 2009) [Strategic Prince-River Grand(Grand Lodge)] owned by Sunshin Racing, trained by P. Haley, will be ridden by A. Gómez. The only 2yo and the only filly of the race. She has four starts with two wins and two seconds.

Matusalén wins the Gran Critérium

Matusalén (SPA, 2009) [Caradak-Bixaare(Xaar)], owned by Cuadra Aller, trained by M. Delcher S and ridden by Jorge Horcajada, won today the Gran Critérium (1,600 m, 2yo) in the La Zarzuela racetrack, with Nuredyn (FR, 2009) [Dyhim Diamond-Nurenieva(Enrique)] (Cuadra Zurraquín, tr. by M. Hernández, ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina) second, one and a half lengths behind and Plenipotenciario (IRE, 200) [Caradak-Poliaurea(Poliglote)] (Cuadra Ussía-Hinojosa, trained by J. L. de Salas, ridden by Ryan Moore) third another length behind. Gran Chipi was fourth.

Saphirside took the lead and maintained it until the beginning of the home stretch. Nuredyn launched his attack (with somewhat immature ways), but a more serious Matusalen catch him to win. Plenipotenciario came from behind to finish third.

Matusalen (SPA, 2009) [Caradak-Bixaare(Xaar)], winning the Gran Criterium. Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com


Matusalén remains unbeaten in four starts, and his wins include the Criterium Nacional (San Sebastián, Spanish bred 2yos, the Premio Dehesa de Milagro (bonus race for the Milagro Sale) and this Gran Critérium, the top race for 2yo. His win represents the first win in the Gran Critérium for a Spanish bred since the reopening of La Zarzuela in 2005.

Caradak wins the most important race for 2yo with his first crop, scoring also the third place of Plenipotenciario.

Here is the video:
Gran Critérium 2011

Gran Critérium, 1,600 m, 2 yo, Sunday 23th in Madrid

One of the highlights of the autumn season in Madrid (La Zarzuela) is the Gran Criterium, a 1,600 m race for 2 yo, the most important race for two year olds, that will be run this next Sunday. The 2011 edition has the added interest of the presence of one of the leading jockeys in England, Ryan Moore, who will ride Plenipotenciario.

The partants this year, next Sunday are all colts:

Celtic Rock (GB, 2009) [Rock of Gibraltar-Luna Celtica], owned by Cuadra Habit, trained by J. C. Fernández, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Second to Albret in the Criterium Internacional in San Sebastián.

Gran Chipi (FR, 2009) [Green Tune-Cerita], owned by Cuadra Popular, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by J. L. Borrego. Gran Chipi is half sister to Abril (Anabaa), a very good filly (Dual Classic placed and winner of the Premio Kutxa)

Matusalen (SPA, 2009) [Caradak-Bixaare], owned by Cuadra Aller, trained by M. Delcher S., will be ridden by J. Horcajada. Unbeaten in three starts, including the Criterium Nacional in San Sebastián and the Premio Dehesa de Milagro, beating the then Listed placed Monte Napoleone

Nuredyn (SPA, 2009) [Dyhim Diamond-Nurenieva], owned by Cuadra Zurraquín, trained by M. Hernández, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina. He won the Copa de Criadores in his last start.

Otro Gintonic (GB, 2009) [Trade Fair-Nuit Sans Fin], owned by Cuadra Factor Sorpresa, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by V. Janacek.

Plenipotenciario (IRE, 2009) [Caradak-Poliaurea], owned by Cuadra Ussía-Hinojosa, trained by J L. de Salas, will be ridden by Ryan Moore. Winner of his only start: video beating Saphirside and Nuredyn.

Saphirside (IRE, 2009) [Elusive City-Silirisa], owned by Cuadra Safsaf, trained by M. Delcher S, will be ridden by J. Grosjean. Beaten by Plenipotenciario, he won his next start.

Last winners of the Gran Critérium have been: Volcánico (2010), Adjuge (2009), As de Trébol (in 2008), Rituss (2007), What a Caper (2006) and Baldoria (2005).

Races in Mijas this Saturday

There will be 5 races in the Mijas racecourse this Sunday.

In the first one, a 1,300 m race for Spanish breds, Rubens (SPA, 2005) , the bay colt [Fragrant Wells-Sodoma] returns to competition after more than a year of inactivity due to an injury. He has 11 starts, with seven wins and four placings and 89,000 euros in prize money. Rubens will face Corcubión (Kahswan), Katire (Green Tune), Ariza (Diktat), Banbú (Wagon Master) and Partovia (Baptize).

The third race is a 1,200 m maiden race for 2 yo with 11 partants: Arkadin (Captain Rio), Calixto (Diamond Green), Gnomo (Baptize), Golden (Fragrant Wells), Henares (Fol Parade), Mondoñedo (Wagon Master), Emiraty Cup (Just Time), Lunchside (Dyhim Diamond), Scarlatti (Devil Moon), Tysun (Ventalle), Longueiron (Baptize).

Assorted news: Silverside, Ryan Moore, Pazifiksturm, Jacira

Silverside (USA, 2006), who won the Golden Peitsche (Gr. 2) some weeks ago, was last in the Qipco British Champion Sprint Stakes (Gr. 2) at Ascot last Saturday. The winner was Deacon Blues
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Ryan Moore will ride Plenipotenciario (IRE, 2009) [Caradak-Poliaurea], owned by Cuadra Ussía-Hinojosa and trained by J. L. Salas in the Gran Critérium (1,600 m, 2 yo), to be run this next Sunday in the La Zarzuela racetrack. Plenipotenciario has won his only start.

Pazifiksturm (Samum), owned by Cuadra Martul and trained by Ana Imaz, was second in his last start, an E race over 2,500 m for 4 yo+.

The yearling filly by Arch and Jacira presented in the Arqana sales realized 65,000 euros

Ayanz wins the Memorial Duque de Toledo

Ayanz (GB, 2008) [Tiger Hill-Got to go(Shareef Dancer)], trained by G. Arizkorreta and ridden by V. Janacek for Cuadra Quinto Real, won today the GP Memorial Duque de Toledo (2,400 m, 3yo+] at the La Zarzuela racetrack, beating Arnuero (GB, 2008) [Sakhee-Penang Pearl(Bering)] by a length, with Domeside (GB, 2006) [Domedriver-Buck's Fizz(Kris)] a head behind. Karluv Most, winner of the 2010 edition, was fourth.

The stable mate of Entre Copas, Porquenotecallas was the frontrunner, followed by Clunia, who replaced him in the far straight. In the home turn, Karluv Most, Señor Miranda and Entre Copas launched their attacks, but it was in the home straight when the first three in the wire came from behind.

Ayanz and Vaclav Janacek, winners of the Memorial Duque de Toledo 2011. Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com


This is the fourth win in six starts for Ayanz, who won the Spanish Derby (Premio Villapadierna) in his previous start, back in june.

Here is the race: Memorial Duque de Toledo 2011

GP Memorial Duque de Toledo, Sunday 16th October

The Memorial Duque de Toledo ("el Memorial" for Spanish racing fans) is a 2,400 m race for 3 yo+, weight for age, run in the La Zarzuela racetrack and the most important race of the autumn in Spain.

Partants this year are:
Domeside (GB, 2006) [Domedriver-Buck's Fizz], owned by Cuadra Safsaf, trained by M Delcher S, will be ridden by J. Grosjean. He won the Memorial Duque de Alburquerque last spring.

Entre Copas (G, 2004) [Sakhee-Priena(Priolo)], owned by Cuadra África, trained my J. M. Osorio, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Unbeaten in 5 starts this year, he has won the Mijas Cup, the GP Ciudad de Madrid, the Premio Corpa and the GP de San Sebastián.

Karluv Most (FR, 2006) [Della Francesca-La Vlatava], owned by Cuadra Cholaica, trained by J. L. Maroto, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina. He won this race last year.

Plantagenet (SPA, 2007) [Trade Fair-Crafty Buzz], owned by Cuadra Whylar, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by J. L. Borrego.

Porquenotecallas (IRE, 2006) [Fantastic Light-Ganga], owned by Cuadra África, trained by J. M. Osorio, will be ridden by J. E. Jarcovsky.

Señor Miranda (GB, 2007) [Fantastic Light-Ringing Hill], owned by Cuadra Los Toneles, trained by F. Rodríguez, will be ridden by S. Ruis.

Arnuero (GB, 2008) [Sakhee-Penang Pearl], owned by Cuadra Medreal, trained by M. Delcher S, will be ridden by Jorge Horcajada. Winner of the prep race. Three wins in five starts.

Arnuero (left, jockey with orange sleeves) surpassing Plantagenet in the trial race, Premio Cadena Ser. Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com


Ayanz (GB, 2008) [Tiger Hill-Got to Go], owned by Cuadra Quinto Real, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by V. Janacek. Winner of the Villapadierna (Spanish Derby), has not run since then.

Clunia (IRE, 2008) [Silent Times-Doohulla], owned by Cuadra Brazacorta, trained by G. Villarta, will be ridden by J. L. Martínez. Winner of the Beamonte

The winner of the last edition was Karluv Most, who will try to repeat in 2011. Here is the video: Memorial Duque de Toledo 2010


UPDATE: Results of the race

Nekkar, a 2yo filly by Caradak, wins in the USA

Nekkar (FR, 2009), a bay filly by Caradak and Imperiossa(Imperial Ballet), won yesterday a 1,100 maiden race at the Calder racetrack (Florida), in her second start.

This is the fourth winner out of seven runners in the first crop of Caradak, the Gr. 1 winner who stands at the Dehesa Milagro and the first product of Caradak to win out of Spain. The other winners of Caradak are the unbeaten Matusalen and Fearside and Plenipotenciario.

Nekkar's dam, Imperiossa (IRE, 2004), won in her first start in Spain, to be unplaced in her second and last start (Premio Valderas - 1,000 Guineas) and is half sister to Afriketa, winner of the Premio Benítez de Lugo (the top race for fillies in the autumn).

Source:http://www.revistagrupouno.com/?p=5448

Monte Napoleone, second in the Criterium de Bordeaux (Listed race)

Monte Napoleone (FR, 2009) [Fol Parade-Kyria(Grand Lodge)], the bay colt owned by Cuadra San Ignacio and trained by Roberto López was 2nd today in the Listed Criterium de Bordeaux, a 1,600 m race in the Bordeaux-Le Bouscat racecourse, beaten by the favourite Dear Lavinia (Grand Slam)

This was the fifth start for Monte Napoleone, who was third to Laura Moon and Galileus in his debut, won his next start and then was second to Vladimir (later placed in the Gr. 1 Prix Morny and exported to Hong Kong) beating Albret (who then won the Criterium Internacional) and second to the unbeaten Matusalen (Caradak) in the Premio Dehesa de Milagro.

Here is the race: Grand Criterium de Bordeaux 2011

This is the first black type performer for the Argentinian stallion Fol Parade (ARG, 2002) [Parade Marshall-Sadlers Folie(CAreafolie)], who run in Spain and stands at the Diputación de Orense.

Abdel wins the GP de la Hispanidad

Abdel (FR, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Leonor de Guzmán(Glauco)], bred, owned and trained by J.M. Osorio (Duque de Alburquerque), won last Sunday the GP de la Hispanidad, a 1,600 m race for 3yo+, weight for age, and one of the highlights of the Madrid Autumn season. He was ridden by Jeremy Crocquevieille. Abdel went second behind Tirión for most of the race, and he won easily by two and a half lengths. Ariete Arrollador (GB, 2007) [Kingsalsa-Proud Douna(Kaldoun)] was second, with Bellaside third and Weststow fourth.

Abdel and Jeremy Crocquevieille, winner of the GP Hispanidad 2011. Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com

This is the fourth win in seven starts for Abdel, who was second last time out in the GP Copa de Oro de San Sebastián (2,400 m) in the summer and third in the GP Nacional (2,200) in the spring. This is also the biggest win for stallion Dyhim Diamond since the wins of the French bred Bannaby.

Here is the video: GP Hispanidad 2011

Dyhim Diamond scored also in the Copa de Criadores for Spanish bred colts, when Nuredyn (FR-asim., 2009) [Dyhim Diamond-Nurenieva(Enrique)] beat Dakside (Caradak) by three quarters of a length. Nuredyn is owned and was bred by Cuadra Zurraquín, his trainer is Mariano Hernández and was ridden by J. Crocquevieille (leader of the jockey standings, who won three times this Sunday). Nuredyn's dam, Nurenieva won the Poule de Potrancas - 1000 Guineas, was fourth in the Beamonte (Oaks), second in the Memorial Duque de Toledo and in the Premio Kutxa and third in the Villamejor (St. Leger). Here is the race: Copa de Criadores (potros) 2011

The equivalent for fillies was won byVraivita (SPA, 2009) [Fol Parade-Vraivert(Vert Amande)], owned by Cuadra Luxemburgo, trained by Roberto López and ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina, with Castellana (SPA, 2009) [Yorik-Fellinia(War Chant)] second.

Here is the video: Copa de Criadores (potrancas) 2011

New Parade (Fol Parade) tops the ACPSIE sale

There were 14 lots sold out of the 43 finally presented (52 were catalogued) in the ACPSIE yearling sale, in Madrid, Saturday 8th of October, with a total result of 102,500 euros, giving a mean price of lots sold of 7,321 euros. Six lots didn't reach the reserve price. The top price was paid by Cuadra El Negredo for the full sister to Festeiro, New Parade, a chestnut filly by Fol Parade and New Vert. The second highest price was for a bay colt [Fragrant Wells-Bricoleuse], half sister to the Stakes performer Bling, who went to Gonzalo Hernando Aboin for 13,000 euros.

New Parade, a ch. filly [Fol Parade-New Vert(Vert Amande)], own sister to Festeiro, was the top of the ACPSIE sale

A bay filly [Caradak-Orletta(GER)], sold by 3,000 euros to Reza Pazooki

Here are the provisional results in Excel format: http://www.criadorespsi.es/images/stories/resultadossubasta11o.xls


Meanwhile, in the SBA part of the sale, the top lot was a bay filly [Whipper-Diner de Lune] sold in 28,000 euros to Safsaf-Los Toneles. There were 15 out of 24 lots sold in this part of the sale, with a total of 145,000 euros (mean of 9,666 euros for each yearling sold).

Copas de Criadores also this Sunday 9th

This weekend, apart from the ACPSIE-SBA joint yearling sale and the GP Hispanidad, there will be the two Copas de Criadores, 1,500 m races for 2yo (colts and fillies).

The Copa de Criadores for fillies has 9 partants:
Bambola (SPA, 2009) [Federal Trial-Coockie Crips]. Owned by Cuadra Calejaña, trained by J. C. Fernández, will be ridden by F. Jiménez

Castellana (SPA, 2009) [Yorik-Fellinia]. Owned by Yeguada Cortiñal, trained by J. C. Fernández, will be ridden by J. L. Martínez

Fearside (SPA, 2009) [Caradak-Fear to Tread]. Owned by Cuadra Safsaf, trained by F. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J. Grosjean.

Galaxy (SPA, 2009) [Verglas-Yafoul]. Owned by Cuadra San José, trained by J. A. Rodríguez, will be ridden by D. Delgado.

Infinity One (SPA, 2009 [Green Tune-Tropical Chic]. Owned by Cuadra Tres y Medio, trained by Bárbara Valenti, will be ridden by V. Janacek

Lunchside (SPA, 2009) [Dyhim Diamond-Free Lunch], owned by Cuadra Safsaf, trained by F. Rodríguez, will be ridden by M. Borrego

Maria Antonieta (SPA, 2009) [Fol Parade-La Yvie]. Owned by Cuadra La Extremeña, trained by J. A. Borrego, will be ridden by J. L. Borrego

She Rules (SPA, 2009) [Aussie Rules-Barannia]. Owned by Cuadra Zurraquín, trained by M. Hernández, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille.

Vraivita (SPA, 2009) [Fol Parade-Vraivert]. Owned by Cuadra Luxemburgo, trained by R. López, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina

The race for colts hast these partants:
Alfacar (SPA, 2009)[Fol Parade-Alfaca], owned by Cuadra El Fargue, trained by M. Delcher S, will be ridden by J. Horcajada.

Azabache (SPA, 2009) [Iceman-Tiviski], owned by Cuadra Los Toneles, trained by F. Rodríguez, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina.

Dakside (SPA, 2009) [Caradak-La Lola], owned by Cuadra Safsaf, trained by F. Rodríuez, trained by J. Grosjean.

Galileus (SPA, 2009) [Sorcerous-Zone Spirit], owned by Cuadra Río Cubas, trained by J. C. Fernández, will be ridden by J. L. Martínez

Hamelin (SPA, 2009) [Limpid-Zurriola], owned by Yeguada Militar, trained by J. P. Espinosa, will be ridden by F. Jiménez.

Helsinki (SPA, 2009) [Limpid-Villadalma], owned by Yeguada Militar, trained by J. P. Espinosa, will be ridden by A. Gómez.

Nuredyn (SPA, 2009) [Dyhim Diamond-Nurenieva], owned by Cuadra Zurraquín, trained by M. Hernández, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille.

Phuket (SPA, 2009) [Multazem-New Vert], owned by María de Salas, trained by J. L. de Salas, will be ridden by J. E. Jarcovsky.

Aspasia de Mileto, fourth in the Listed Prix Charles Laffite

Aspasia de Mileto (GB, 2008) [Hurricane Run-Fabulous Speed], the bay filly winner of the Premio Valderas, was fourth yesterday in the Listed Prix Charles Laffite, a 2,000 m race for 3yo fillies, in the French racecourse of Fontainebleu. The race was won by Andromeda Galaxy, with Splendido second and Peinture Abstraite third.

Aspasia was ridden by T. Thulliez for trainer Carlos Laffon and owner Duque de Alburquerque. This is the third start in France for Aspasia, who was fifth in her first Listed race and 2nd in her previous start, the Prix Liancourt.

The video can be seen here: http://www.porunpeloturf.es/?p=1522

GP de la Hispanidad this Sunday

One of the highlights of the Madrid autumn season is this Sunday's GP de la Hispanidad, a 1,600 m race for 3yo+, weight for age.

The partants this year are:
Ariete Arrollador (GB, 2007), a bay colt. [Kongsalsa-Proud Douna], owned by Cuadra Albero, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by J. L. Borrego. Winner of the Cimera (2000 Guineas) last year.

Volapie (SPA, 2007), bay gelding [Multazem-Bassaver], owned by Cuadra Romana Alta, trained by M. J. Pérez, will be ridden by R. H. Huayas.

Abdel (SPA, 2008), a bay colt [Dyhim Diamond-Leonor de Guzmán], owned and trained by J. M. Osorio, Duque de Alburquerque, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Has been running in 2200+ races, including his second place in the Copa de Oro de San Sebastián, now goes to the mile.

Bellaside (IRE, 2007), a bay filly [La Vie dei Colori-Brockton Saga], owned by Grupo Bolaños-Gran Canaria, E. León, will be ridden by J. L. Martínez. She was second to Volcánico in the Gobierno Vasco and then he won the Listed Premio Pietro Bessero in Milan. Was second in the 2010 edition.

Hands Up (FR, 2008), a bay colt [Panis-Bali Bloom], owned by Cuadra Nostrum, trained by J. L. Maroto, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina.

Mil Azul (SPA, 2008) a bay colt [Russian Blue-Cuittled], owned by Yeguada Ordiñ-Oriya, trained by J. L. Salas, will be ridden by J. C. Cerqueira.

Tirión (USA, 2008), a bay colt [Royal Academy-Domenica's Dream], owned by Cuadra Chicago, trained by M. Delcher S, will be ridden by Jorge Horcajada.

Volcánico (IRE, 2008), a bay colt [Refuse to Bend-Zayana], owned by Cuadra Los Toneles, trained by F. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J. Grosjean. Champion 2yo colt in 2010, he has won the GP Claudio Carudel in the spring and the Gobierno Vasco in the summer.

Weststow (GB, 2008), a bay colt, [Medicean-Summer Sunset], owned by Cuadra Viguria, trained by J. M. Osorio, will be ridden by V. Janacek.

Volcánico winning the GP Claudio Carudel. Photo courtesy of Turfarganda.blogspot.com

The Gran Premio de la Hispanidad is the most important race over a mile in the Autumn season of Madrid. The last winners were Silverside (2010 and 2009), Shumookh (2008), Solita (2007), Trip to the Moon (2006) and Young Tiger (2005).

In 1993 and 1994, the race was won by Partipral (later Group 1 winner in Hong Kong). And the 1988 edition was won by Isabena, the grand dam of Entre Copas, Casaca and Vagabond Shoes

Valle wins the sprint in Mijas, S Grillo in Madrid

Valle (USA, 2008) [E Dubai-Azelna(Tropular)] won this Saturday the main race of the Mijas meeting, a 1,300 m race for 3 yo+. Valle, now owned by Cuadra Maidón, trained by M. Delcher S, was ridden by Jorge Horcajada, and beat Compton Park (GB, 2007) [Compton Place], with Camuray [Slipstream King] third.

Meanwhile, in the 2yo race, the winner was Pippa Snudge (USA, 2009) [Strategic Prince-River Grand(Grand Lodge)], beating Coco Palm (SPA, 2009] [Fol Parade-Chista(Green Tune)]

Other winners were Nazareno Hen (IRE, 2008) [Captain Rio-Mackem Beat], Iraitzoz (SPA, 2007) [Dyhim Diamond-Mar] and Zarievich Núñez (IRE, 2007) [Governor Brown-Creme Chartreuse]

In the Madrid meeting, the main race, a 1,100 m race sprint for 3yo+ was won by S Grillo (GB, 2008) [Val Royal-Santiago Blue(Relaunch)], a black colt owned by Cuadra Ussía-Figueroa and trained by G. Arizkorreta, who was ridden by Vaclav Janacek. He beat Golfo Pérsico (IRE, 2008) [Diamond Green-Bajan Belle(Efisio)], with Rayo Negro (IRE, 2008) [Shinko Forest-Chaste(Groom Dancer) third] and As de Trébol fourth.

S Grillo was a promising 2 yo, and comes from a great family, since his third dam is Sacahuista, the dam of stallions Hussonet and Ekraar

Here is the race: Premio AEPCC


Other winners of the meeting were Saphirside (IRE, 2009) [Elusive City-Fiore d'Acciato(Thatching)] in the 1,500 m race for 2yo, Lucena (GB, 2009) [Trade Fair-Yarrita(Tragic Role)] in the 1,400 m for 2yo fillies, Achtung (SPA, 2008) [Sulamani-Aurea(Silvano)] in the 2,100 m race for 3yo Spanish breds and Tafadhali (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Laida(Slip Anchor)] and Kalanda (SPA, 2005) [Sorcerous-Kadammi(Mukkadamah)] in the handicap races.

Eltso (Dyhim Diamond) injured

The big chestnut 3 yo colt Eltso (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Katherine(Don Roberto)], one of the best 3 yo of the year and who was entered in the upcoming GP Memorial Duque de Toledo (2,400 m, 3yo+) next 16 of October, has been injured in a tendon and may not run again.

Eltso is owned by Cuadra San Cristóbal and trained by Jesús López

With only 4 starts, Eltso won his debut and then was second to Festeiro in the GP Nacional and also in the Villapadierna (Derby) to Ayanz. After a summer rest, he was third last Sunday in the Premio Cadena Ser, prep race for the Memorial.

Source: http://www.revistagrupouno.com/?p=5173

Meetings in Mijas, Madrid ...and Nigrán beach (Vigo)

There will be three meetings this weekend in Spain, with races in Mijas Saturday 1st of October, Madrid next Sunday and the first meeting ever in the Nigrán beach, near Vigo, Galicia.

The five races of Mijas include a 1,300 m race for 2 yo that includes, among its 6 partants: Bentayga (IRE, 2009), a ch.geld. [Strategic Prince-Barbera(Night Shift)], winner in his only start, in Mijas. Also winner in her only start is Coco Palm (SPA, 2009) [Fol Parade-Chista(Green Tune)] (see here his win: Premio Cría Nacional

There is also a 1,300 m race (Premio Aryon) for 3 yo+, with Compton Park, Camuray, Corcubión, Laazem, Barking, Valle and Medeside

In the Sunday meeting of Madrid, the main race is a 1,100 sprint with 7 partants:

As de Trébol (USA, 2006), a grey horse [Tapit-Adelphi(Danzig)], owned by Cuadra Chicago, trained by M. Delcher S, that will be ridden by Jorge Horcajada (for the first time). He won in his last start, a 1,200 m race in San Sebastián: Premio Albañilería Vertical (beating S Grillo and Rayo Negro)

El Incendio (IRE, 2008) [Clodovil-Duckmore Bay(Titus Livius)], owned by Cuadra Becares, trained by J L. Maroto, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina.

Golfo Pérsico (IRE, 2008) [Diamond Green-Bajan Belle(Efisio)], owned by Los Toneles-Pazooki, trained by F. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J. Grosjean.

Rayo Negro (IRE, 2007), a bay colt [Shinko Forest-Chaste(Groom Dancer)], owned by Cuadra San Cristóbal, trained by Jesús López, will be ridden by J. C. Cerqueira.

Risby (IRE, 2008), a bay colt. [Big Shuffle-Lonicera(Charmer)], ownend by Cuadra Viguria, trained by J.M. Osorio, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille.

S Grillo (GB, 2008), a black colt, [Val Royal-Santiago Blue(Relaunch], owned by Cuadra Ussía-Figueroa, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by V. Janacek.

Usaquen (FR, 2008), a bay colt, [Layman-Gold Mine(Gold Away)], owned and trained by J. M. Osorio, Duque de Alburquerque, will be ridden by J- E. Jarcovsky.


In the rest of the meeting, there is the debut of Cuadra Quinto Real's Alduides (IRE, 2009, a colt by Rock of Gibraltar ex Misdirect(Darshaan) in a 1,500 m race for 2yo; a 1,400 m race for 2 yo fillies and an interesting 2,100 m race for 3yo Spanish breds, featuring Azamor (2nd in the Beamonte - Oaks).


The first meeting in Playa América (Nigrán, Galicia) will include 3 races for amateur jockeys.

ACPSIE-SBA joint yearling sale in Madrid, October 8th 2011

The Spanish Breeders Association (website: ACPSIE and the company SBA-Sales (website: SBA-Sales will hold an joint auction in the La Zarzuela racetrack, Madrid, October 8th at 15,30. There are 52 lots from the ACPSIE and 38 lots from SBA Sales, totalling 90 lots catalogued.

Some lots from the ACPSIE part of the sale are:

Lot 3. N (SPA, 2010) a bay filly by Wagon Master and Femme Epanouie(Sillery). Femme Epanouie is the dam of Buxo (colt, by Kashwan), 2nd in the GP Nacional.

Lot 13. N (SPA, 2010) is a chestnut filly by Dyhim Diamond and Marianella(Grand Lodge). Marianella is the dam of Falaris (filly, 2003, by Humool), winner of the GP Nacional in 2006.

Lot 16, N (SPA, 2010) is a bay filly by Fragrant Wells and Nasriyda(Darshaan), half sister to Nizamabad, 2nd in the Swiss Derby (L) and in the Prix Georges Trabaud (L), with a French rating of 44.5.

Lot 16, New Parade, is a chestnut filly by Fol Parade and New Vert(Vert Amande), thus, full sister to Festeiro, winner of the Cimera (2000 Guineas) and the GP Nacional this year. She is also half sister to Listed placed Newango (Okawango) and Vert Helice (Helissio).

Lot 21 is a bay colt, by Dyhim Diamond and Pashmiyna(Highest Honor), half brother to Cambalache GR, the promising colt who won 4 out of 6 starts, including the GP Nacional, to be injured afterwards.

Lot 23, a bay colt by Wagon Master and Quiet Splendor(Unbridled) is a half brother to Listed performers Whisperor (Linamix) and Kazlian (Sinndar).

Lot 29 is a bay filly by Jeremy and Society Fair(Always Fair), half sister to Lorgan (IRE, 2004), one of the best milers of recent years in Spain.

Lot 43 is a bay colt by Fragrant Wells and Bricoleuse(AP Indy). This lot is a half brother to Bling (2007), by Kingsalsa, 3rd in the Grand Prix de la Riviere Cote d'Azur (Listed).

Lot 48 is a chestnut colt, by Visindar and Chloe(Green Desert), thus half brother to Doende (SPA, 2006), by Wagon Master, one of the best Spanish breds of last years.

Here is the catalogue (PDF) of the ACPSIE part of the sale:
http://www.criadorespsi.es/images/stories/catlgsubastaacpsieoct11.pdf


And here is the catalogue of the SBA part of the sale: SBA yearling sale 2011.

Irish Cliff (IRE) wins the Criterium de Potrancas, Arnuero wins the prep race for the Memorial

Irish Cliff (IRE, 2009), the bay filly property of Cuadra Chicago, trained by M. Delcher S. and ridden by Jorge Horcajada, won the Criterium de Potrancas (1,400 m, 2yo fillies) in the La Zarzuela racecourse, beating Laura Moon (FR, 2009) [Russian Blue-Partageuse(Green Tune)], by half a length after a long fight in the stretch, leaving far behind the third, Galaxy (SPA, 2009) [Verglas-Yafoul(Torrential)] third, with She Rules (FR, 2009) [Aussie Rules-Barannia(Barathea)] fourth.

Irish Cliff (IRE) [Marju-Miss Corinne] (number 3) winning the Criterium de Potrancas 2011. Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com



This is the second win in three startsd for Irish Cliff.
Here is the race: Criterium de Potrancas

In the second race of the meeting, the winner was Arnuero (GB, 2008) [Sakhee-Penang Pearl(Bering)], owned by Cuadra Medreal, trained by M. Delcher S. and ridden by Jorge Horcajada, with Plantagenet (SPA, 2007) [Trade Fair-Crafty Buzz(Crafty Prospector)] second and Eltso (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Katherine(Don Roberto)] third. This is the third win for Arnuero (half brother to Harbinger) in five starts.

Here is the race: Premio Cadena Serz.

Vagabond Shoes included in the Arqana Arc Sale

The chestnut colt Vagabond Shoes (GB, 2007) [Beat Hollow-Atiza(Singspiel)], recent winner of the Gr. 3 Prix Messidor (beating Biondetti and Polytechnicien), has been added, along with three other horses, to the Arqana Arc sale, to be held in St. Cloud in October 1st.

Vagabond Shoes was previously second in the Prix du Chemin de fer du Nord, beaten by Byword.

A half brother of Vagabond Shoes, by Tiger Hill, didn't reach his reserve price in the recent Dehesa de Milagro Sale and he also has a half sister 3 yo (by Noverre) named Noviza, unplaced in three starts to date.

Also this Sunday, Eltso, Arnuero, Señor Miranda, Plantagenet

Apart from the Criterium de Potrancas, the meeting of this Sunday includes the Premio Cadena Ser, a 2,200 m race for 3yo+, a prep race for the Memorial Duque de Toledo.

The nine partants include the 4yo+ Calamargo (IRE, 2007) [Arakan-Rain of Flanders(Ranbow Quest)], the twice Classic second Señor Miranda (GB, 2007) [Fantastc Light-Ringing Hill(Charnwood Forest)], Loch Etive (GB, 2006)[Rock of Gibraltar-Amazing Krisjen(Kris S)],the 2010 Derby winner Plantagenet (SPA, 2007) [Trade Fair-Crafty Buzz(Crafty Prospector)], Porquenotecallas (IRE, 2006) [Fantastic Light-Ganga(Generous)] and the 3 yos Eltso (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Katherine(Don Roberto)], who was second in the GP Nacional and in the Spanish Derby won by Ayanz, Arnuero (GB, 2008) [Sakhee-Penang Pearl(Bering)] for his new stable, Diamant du Soleil (FR, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Solina(Acatenango)] and Rio Duerna (SPA, 2008) [Okawango-Berona(Policy Matter)]

Arnuero (gray and yellow) and Diamant du Soleil, last spring in Madrid. Photo courtesy of Turfarganda.blogspot.com

Criterium de Potrancas (2 yo fillies) this Sunday

The Criterium de Potrancas (or Premio Carlos Sobrino, as it was called) is a 1,400 m race for 2yo fillies, run at the La Zarzuela racetrack, Madrid.

The seven partants this year are:

Cattiva(FR, 2009), bay, [Zieten-Byre Bird(Diesis)], owned by Cuadra Di Benischi, trained by Bárbara Valenti, ridden by V. Janacek. 3 starts, 1 win, 1 placing

Galaxy (SPA, 2009), grey [Verglas y Yafoul(Torrential)], Owned by Cuadra San José, trained by J.A. Rodríguez, ridden by D. Delgado. 2 starts, 2 placings.

Irish Cliff (IRE, 2008), bay, [Marju-Miss Corinne(Mark of Esteem)], owned by Cuadra Chicago, trained by M. Delcher S, ridden by J. Horcajada. Two starts, one win, one placing.

Laura Moon(FR, 2009), bay, [Russian Blue-Partageuse(Green Tune)], owned by Cuadra Manola, trained by A. Sánchez C, ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Two starts, one win (Premio Primer Paso, one second (in France: Prix Pawneese).

Laura Moon (IRE) after winning the Primer Paso. Photo courtesy of Turfarganda.blogspot.com



Lucciole Lol (FR, 2009), bay, [Sorcerous-Sarayah(Danehill)], owned by Cuadra Cielo de Madrid, trained by O. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J.L. Borrego. One start, one placing

Precious Rose (USA, 2009), bay, [Elusive Quality-Libre(Fly so Free)], owned by Cuadra Bloke, trained by J. A. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J. L. Martínez, one start, one win, in Mijas, Premio Barney Curley

She Rules (SPA, 2009), grey, [Aussie Rules-Barannia(Barathea)], owned by Cuadra Zurraquin, trained by M. Hernández, will be ridden by Julien Grosjean. Three starts, one win, one placing

Winners of the last editions of the Criterium de Potrancas (called Premio Carlos Sobrino) are Clunia (2010, video here: Premio Carlos Sobrino 2010), Ercolini (2009), Aiboa (2008), Puntilla Bay (2007) and Nachita.

And in previos editions, some important fillies won this race: Robertiya (in 1989), Teresa (in 1986, video here:Premio Carlos Sobrino 1986) and Manola (in 1982)

A filly by Jacira for sale in Arqana and other connections to Spanish turf

The Arqana October yearling sale includes, with lot number 58, a yearling filly by Arch and Jacira [Sillery-Vol Sauvage(Always Fair)]. Jacira was one of the best fillies in Spain in the last decade, winning the Premio Kutxa and the Copa de Oro de San Sebastián (one of the only 4 fillies to win this race). She totalled 10 wins and 7 placings in Spain and France and was also second in the Premio Paolo Mezzanotte, (Gr. 3) in Italy.

Here is Jacira winning the Premio Kutxa 2003, beating the Listed and Gr. 3 placed Northern Blue Premio Kutxa 2003 and here is the Jacira winning the Copa de Oro de San Sebastián 2004

An in depth analysis of Jacira's pedigree can be found here: http://www.pedigreepost.net/archives/JacirabyManueldeLuque.html.

This is the fourth product of Jacira, with only two to run: Janaflix (2006, by johannesburg, unplaced in two starts) and Royal Imari (2007, by Royal Academy, with one win and 7 placings in 9 starts). She has also a 2 yo filly by Proud Citizen, unraced to date.

Source: http://www.revistagrupouno.com/?p=4898

And there is also a half brother to Jacira, Lot 529, by Stormy River

Also related to Spanish turf is Lot 250, a chestnut colt by Medicean and Barreda. His second dam is Teresa, one of the best fillies of the twentieth century in Spain, who won both Classics (Valderas and Beamonte), the Benítez de Lugo and was unbeaten in Spain. She also run in France, being third in the Prix Corrida (Gr. 3) and unplaced in the Arc won by Trempolino.

Lot 11, Satiny, a bay filly by Desert Style and Crusch Alva and Lot 576 a filly by One Cool Cat and Beltza, share, as 2nd dam, the mare Kalawelsh, (who died recently, dam of the Group performers Persian Ruler and Kashwan and also of the Spanish Oaks placed Robertville.

The third dam of Lot 541 is Robertiya, champion filly in Spain at 2, 3 and 4 and dam of Volvoreta, placed in the Arc de Triomphe, 2nd dam of this bay filly by Elusive City and Volvoreta's Rainbow

Casaca wins the Benítez de Lugo

Casaca (GB, 2006) [Medicean-Priena(Priolo)], the chestnut filly owned by Cuadra África, trained by J. M. Osorio and ridden by Jeremy Crocquevieille, won today the Premio Ricardo Ruiz Benítez de Lugo (2,200 m, 3yo+ fillies) at the La Zarzuela racetrack in Madrid. Narya (IRE, 2007) [Halling], prop. of Cuadra Miranda, trained by M. Delcher S and ridden by Jorge Horcajada was second, with Clunia (Silent Times) third and Tasha Linda (Where or When) fourth.

The race was commanded by Lisselan Beauty with Narya second until the end of the last turn in which Narya took the lead and entered the stretch along the rail. Clunia charged but couldn't surpass Narya. Casaca came from behind to beat both by one and a half lengths.

Casaca winning the Benitez de Lugo. Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com


Here is the race: Premio Ricardo Ruiz Benítez de Lugo 2011. Casaca is a chestnut filly with white blaze and her jockey wears dark and light green vertical lines.

This is the fourth win in five starts this year for Casaca who has won both the main races for 3yo+ fillies in San Sebastián (Premio Kutxa) and Madrid (this Premio Benítez de Lugo).

And this 2011 is being a dream year for owner-breeder Cuadra África, trainer J.M. Osorio (Duque de Alburquerque), jockey Jeremy Crocquevieille .... and dam Priena (Priolo-Isabena), since the siblings Entre Copas (Sakhee) and Casaca (Medicean) have won Mijas Cup, GP de Madrid, Premio Corpa, GP de San Sebastián (Entre Copas) and the two main races for fillies (Kutxa and Benítez de Lugo).

Also in this meeting, in a 1,400 m race for debutant 2 y/os, the winner was Plenipotenciario (IRE, 2009) [Caradak-Poliaurea], owned by Cuadra Ussía-Figueroa, trained by J. L. De Salas and ridden by Marco Secci, with Saphirside (IRE, 2009) (Elusive City) second and Vraivita (SPA, 2009) [Fol Parade] third. Plenipotenciario is the third winner for Milagro's stallion Caradak, after Fearside and Matusalen (this last, unbeaten in three starts).

Premio Benítez de Lugo (2,200 3yo+ fillies) this Sunday in Madrid

Racing returns to Madrid after the summer season, and the first big race is the traditional Premio Ricardo Ruiz Benítez de Lugo, a 2,200 m race for 3 yo+ fillies, with a purse of 21,000 euros for the winner.

The race this year seems like an almost exact reedition of the recent Premio Kutxa, won by Casaca in San Sebastián.

Partants are:

Casaca (GB, 2006) chestnut filly, [Medicean-Priena(Priolo)], owned by Cuadra África, trained by J. M. Osorio, ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Half to Entre Copas, has 14 starts, 4 wins, 5 placings and 73,463 euros.

Lisselan Beauty (USA, 2006), a bay filly [Black Mambo-Like to Shimmy], owned by Lisselan Farms Ltd., trained by A. R. Acosta, ridden by A. R. Acosta

Monyaar (FR, 2007), bay filly [Montjeu-Iktheyaar], owned by Cuadra Ussía-Figueroa, trained by G. Arizcorreta, ridden by M. Secci

Narya (IRE, 2007), bay filly [Halling-Badraan], owned by Cuadra Miranda, trained by M. Delcher S., ridden by J. Horcajada. Winner of the Beamonte in 2010, has been beaten repeatedly by Casaca this year.

Relámpago (GB, 2007) [Observatory-River City Moon], owned by Cuadra Tres y Medio, trained by B. Valenti, ridden by J. L. Martínez

Tasha Linda (IRE, 2007) [Where or When-Triple Two], owned by Cuadra Paganini, trained by T. Callejo, ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina

Clunia (IRE, 2008) [Silent Times-Doohulla], owned by Cuadra Brazacorta, trained by G. Villarta, ridden by Borja Fayos. Winner of the Beamonte (Oaks) and best 2yo filly in 2010. Second to Casaca in the Premio Kutxa.

Manivela (SPA, 2008) [Baptize-Cayena], owned by Cuadra Fantasia, trained by T. Callejo, ridden by J. C. Cerqueira. Won the Premio Comunidad de Madrid back in May.

Tafadhali (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Laida], owned by Cuadra Lajorquín, trained by J. López, ridden by J. Grosjean.

Recent winners of the Benitez de Lugo were: Para Elisa (2010), Fresneda (2009), Synergy (2008), Jade (2007) and Afriketa.

A filly by Zamindar tops the Milagro yearling sale 2011

A bay filly by Zamindar and the Gr. 3 winner Kentucky Kaper (The Prime Minister9 was the highest price of the Dehesa de Milagro yearling sale 2011, held in Milagro, Navarra, last Saturday 10 of September. She was sold by 43,000 euros to trainer Francisco Rodríguez for Los Toneles stable.

Both next highest prices, 34,000 euros each, were paid by trainer Guillermo Arizkorreta acting for Cuadra Ussía Figueroa. One of them is a gray colt by Halling and Private Dancer and the other one is a bay colt by Sakhee and Abril (winner of the Premio Kutxa).

A bay filly also by Sakhee and Levantina was sold to B. H. Bloodstock in 26,000 euros. The half brother to Spanish Guineas winner Ariete arrollador, a bay colt by Caradak and Proud Douna realized 27,000 euros paid by Stamina agency. And the half sister to Clunia (best 2yo filly of 2010 and Spanish Oaks winner) went for 32,000 euros to trainer Francisco Rodríguez for cuadra Safsaf.

There was a highest bid of 16,000 euros for the half brother to Vagabond Shoes and also 30,000 euros offered for the first product of Ensis, but neither reached the reserve price.

In total, there were 93 catalogued products, 22 withdrawn (some might be presented in Madrid in October), 20 with no bids, 9 didn't make the reserve price and 42 sold, with a total volume of the sale of 662,000 euros.

Source: La subasta de Milagro superó las expectativas

Complete results in PDF: Subasta Milagro 2011

Also: Vendimia en Milagro

Luis Maroto died

Former trainer Luis Maroto, one of the leading trainers of the Spanish turf in the second half of last century, and father of the also trainer J. L. Maroto died yesterday at 82 years of age.

Luis Maroto was leading trainer in 1983 and 1985 and second some other years and saddled a good number of winners of the Spanish classic races, like Koku and Orbital, winners of the Cimera (2,000 guineas) in 1972 and 1985, Herves, winner of the Valderas (1,000 guineas) in 1969, Zambia, winner of the Beamonte-Oaks in 1983, Pearl Island, winner of the Beamonte in 1986, Arameo, winner of the Spanish Derby in 1984.

Other great runners trained by Luis Maroto were Raiponce, Colorines, Coloso and Lorgot

His son Juan Luis Maroto resumed his training career in 2006 and is the trainer of Karluv Most, winner of the GP Ciudad de Madrid and the Memorial Duque de Toledo.

More info: Adios Luis with a photo of Luis Maroto with Claudio Carudel and photos with the gray Colorines and the black Coloso.

Also: Falleció Luis Maroto

Bellaside (IRE) wins the Premio Pietro Bessero (Listed) in Milan

Bellaside, (IRE) [La Vie dei Colori-Brockton Saga] the 4 yo bay filly owned by Cuadra Grupo Bolaños Gran Canaria and trained by Enrique León, ridden by Fabio Branca, won this Sunday by a neck the Premio Pietro Bessero (Listed race) a 1,600 m race at the Milan racetrack. Although Bellaside has run in a come-from-behind style in Spain, she took the lead from the start and held off a late attack.

Bellaside was second to Silverside in the 2010 edition of the GP de la Hispanidad and was also second to Volcánico in the recent Premio Gobierno Vasco, the most important mile race in the San Sebastian season. She won the Premio Covarrubias this spring in Madrid.

Here is the race: Premio Pietro Bessero 2011