Caseda (IRE, 2008), a bay filly [Celtic Swing-Lina Story(Linamix)], trained by M. Augelli and ridden by V. Janacek, beat Opus (SPA) [British Open] to win the Premio Memorial Javier Piñar Hafner, in Dos Hermanas (Seville) in Jan 30th. Caseda is owned by Cuadra Roncesvalles. This was her fifth start and her first win. In her previous run, she was defeated by Opus over a 1,800 m distance. Suddenside was third and Fabiello, fourth.
This is the race:
Premio Memorial Javier Piñar Hafner (Caseda: blue and pink body).
In the first race of the meeting, a 1,800 m race for Spanish breds, El Chulapo [2006], a colt by Kalanisi-Manilia, was faster than Navarón [Baptize] and High Iker [Denver County]: Premio Cría Nacional
Monday, January 31, 2011
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Opus (SPA), favourite in the Premio Memorial Javier Piñar Hafner
Opus [2008, SPA] [British Open-Taeuber], bred by Yeguada Cortiñal, owned by Cuadra Romalu and trained by B. Recio is the favourite for the main race this Sunday, a 2,100 m race for 3 y/o, Premio Memorial Javier Piñar Hafner. He has 2 wins in his last 2 starts, both in Dos Hermanas. Here is his last race:
http://www.pasionporelturf.es/CarrerasDiferido.aspx?id=290
Black Moon (IRE, 2008), a bay filly by High Chaparral-Charmed Lady (Rainbow Quest), with only one start, in which she was sixth in the Premio Carlos Sobrino won by Clunia and Barathea Bay (IRE, 2008) [Barathea-Fritta Mista] a bay colt, slightly raced, owned by cuadra Tiziano and trained by M. Delcher Sánchez, are two of his rivals.
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In France, Un Monde (SPA, 2008) [Baptize-Tymoon] owned by cuadra Alisares and trained by Ana Imaz won today (Jan 29th) a 1,900 m claiming race for 3 y/o in Pau.
Salsarix (Fr, 2005), a gray gelding [Kingsalsa-Alharixa], owned by Cuadra Nanina and trained by E. Olgado, won also a 1,900 claiming race for 5 y/o+ in Pau.
Nova Med (IRE, 2007) [Whipper-Prima Volta], who was second in the Gran Critérium 2009 and third in the Premio Villapadierna (Spanish Derby) in 2010 for the cuadra SafSaf, now owned by Mme. France Fertillet, won a 2,400 race (January 27th) in Cagnes sur Mer.
Calafate (FR) [Septieme Ciel-Chamba], bred by Yeguada HV, won the Prix Sterrebeek (2,000 m) in Cagnes sur Mer (dirt).
http://www.pasionporelturf.es/CarrerasDiferido.aspx?id=290
Black Moon (IRE, 2008), a bay filly by High Chaparral-Charmed Lady (Rainbow Quest), with only one start, in which she was sixth in the Premio Carlos Sobrino won by Clunia and Barathea Bay (IRE, 2008) [Barathea-Fritta Mista] a bay colt, slightly raced, owned by cuadra Tiziano and trained by M. Delcher Sánchez, are two of his rivals.
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In France, Un Monde (SPA, 2008) [Baptize-Tymoon] owned by cuadra Alisares and trained by Ana Imaz won today (Jan 29th) a 1,900 m claiming race for 3 y/o in Pau.
Salsarix (Fr, 2005), a gray gelding [Kingsalsa-Alharixa], owned by Cuadra Nanina and trained by E. Olgado, won also a 1,900 claiming race for 5 y/o+ in Pau.
Nova Med (IRE, 2007) [Whipper-Prima Volta], who was second in the Gran Critérium 2009 and third in the Premio Villapadierna (Spanish Derby) in 2010 for the cuadra SafSaf, now owned by Mme. France Fertillet, won a 2,400 race (January 27th) in Cagnes sur Mer.
Calafate (FR) [Septieme Ciel-Chamba], bred by Yeguada HV, won the Prix Sterrebeek (2,000 m) in Cagnes sur Mer (dirt).
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Spanish connections in the Arqana Mixed Sale
There are some Spanish links in the Arqana Mixed Sale of February 14th.
Trainer Guillermo Arizkorreta presents Lot 193, Libia (IRE, 2006), Singspiel-Omara (Storm Cat), a bay filly. This is the page:Lot 193. Her last starts were a win and a third place. Here is her last win: Premio Manzanilla Gabriela (dark green body, orange sleeves and orange cap). And here is her last start: third behind Mr. Rigsby and Atlántico.
Puntilla Bay (IRE, 2005) presented by Haras des Marais,Lot number 48, Diktat-Classy Slewpy (CAN), won the Premio Carlos Sobrino 2007, the main race for 2 y/o fillies: Here is the race (black and red body, white sleeves with red hoop, red cap). Puntilla Bay is in foal to Doctor Dino (three times Gr.1 winner).
Friendly Warning (GB, 1995) Warning-Dedara (Head for Heights) is one of the 9 broodmares presented by Dehesa de Milagro in this sale. She is the dam, among other winners, of Amadeo Rey [Intikhab], second by a neck in the Premio Cimera (Spanish 2,000 guineas) and Indiwark (colt, 2008, Indian Haven], who has 1 win and two places in four starts. Here is Indiwark, in his win in San Sebastián: Video beating Volcánico, then winner of the Gran Critérium. This is the catalogue page Lot number 59. Friendly Warning is in foal to Diktat.
Trainer Guillermo Arizkorreta presents Lot 193, Libia (IRE, 2006), Singspiel-Omara (Storm Cat), a bay filly. This is the page:Lot 193. Her last starts were a win and a third place. Here is her last win: Premio Manzanilla Gabriela (dark green body, orange sleeves and orange cap). And here is her last start: third behind Mr. Rigsby and Atlántico.
Puntilla Bay (IRE, 2005) presented by Haras des Marais,Lot number 48, Diktat-Classy Slewpy (CAN), won the Premio Carlos Sobrino 2007, the main race for 2 y/o fillies: Here is the race (black and red body, white sleeves with red hoop, red cap). Puntilla Bay is in foal to Doctor Dino (three times Gr.1 winner).
Friendly Warning (GB, 1995) Warning-Dedara (Head for Heights) is one of the 9 broodmares presented by Dehesa de Milagro in this sale. She is the dam, among other winners, of Amadeo Rey [Intikhab], second by a neck in the Premio Cimera (Spanish 2,000 guineas) and Indiwark (colt, 2008, Indian Haven], who has 1 win and two places in four starts. Here is Indiwark, in his win in San Sebastián: Video beating Volcánico, then winner of the Gran Critérium. This is the catalogue page Lot number 59. Friendly Warning is in foal to Diktat.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Official ratings (V): Narya (IRE)
Narya (IRE, 2007) a bay filly by Halling-Badran (Danzig) is the second highest rated 3 y/o filly in Spain in 2010. Owned by Cuadra Miranda and trained by M. Delcher and bred by Darley Stud, she won the Premio Beamonte (Spanish Oaks) in May in Madrid. This is the race: http://www.pasionporelturf.es/CarrerasDiferido.aspx?id=43. (blue body and sleeves, red cap and red epaulettes)
In the summer, she was unplaced in a Listed race in Longchamp and then she won the Premio Kutxa (2,200 m, 3y/o+ fillies), the main race for fillies in San Sebastián. Again in a front-running style, here is the Premio Kutxa won by Narya.
Narya is a full sister to Eastern Aria, winner of the Park Hill Stakes in 2010.
In the summer, she was unplaced in a Listed race in Longchamp and then she won the Premio Kutxa (2,200 m, 3y/o+ fillies), the main race for fillies in San Sebastián. Again in a front-running style, here is the Premio Kutxa won by Narya.
Narya is a full sister to Eastern Aria, winner of the Park Hill Stakes in 2010.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Impressive Kuruchet (ARG) in the Gran Premio Cruzcampo
Kuruchet (ARG, 2007) Beat Hollow-Karlaska (Lashkari), the bay colt owned by Cuadra San Acacio and trained by J. calderón won today the Gran Premio Cruzcampo. Ridden by J. E. Jarcokvsky, he took command just before the home stretch and pulled away, winning by a comfortable margin. Rayen (SPA) was second, with Blackberry Boy
(GB) third and Domeside (GB) fourth. Here is the race: Video. This is his seventh victory in 12 starts. Winner of five of his last starts.
In the third race, a 1,800 m race reserved for Spanish breds, Don Hernando Hab won easily, making it 3 winners from 4 runners for the 2008 crop of Delfos. Here is the race: http://principeduero.blogspot.com/2011/01/20110123-n-22-dh-cria-nacional-3a-nac.html
Meanwhile, in France, Verdana (SPA, 2005) by Egeo-Vraivert, bred by Cuadra Madroños, won again in a claiming race. She has already 10 wins and 97,300 euros in prize money.
(GB) third and Domeside (GB) fourth. Here is the race: Video. This is his seventh victory in 12 starts. Winner of five of his last starts.
In the third race, a 1,800 m race reserved for Spanish breds, Don Hernando Hab won easily, making it 3 winners from 4 runners for the 2008 crop of Delfos. Here is the race: http://principeduero.blogspot.com/2011/01/20110123-n-22-dh-cria-nacional-3a-nac.html
Meanwhile, in France, Verdana (SPA, 2005) by Egeo-Vraivert, bred by Cuadra Madroños, won again in a claiming race. She has already 10 wins and 97,300 euros in prize money.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Gran Premio Cruzcampo
Six runners (after Smartside (USA) was scratched) will try to win the Gran Premio Cruzcampo (2,200 m, 4 y/o+), the main race in the Dos Hermanas meeting in January 23th.
Kuruchet (ARG) has already won this winter and then run a good second by a neck to Blackberry Boy (giving him 2.5 kg) and beating another partant, Ilusionista (SPA), after a very strong finish next to the rail. Here is the race: http://www.pasionporelturf.es/CarrerasDiferido.aspx?id=288.
The other race relevant to this Gran Premio is the 2,800 m race won by Duke (now absent) two weeks ago over Domeside (USA) and Rayen (SPA), two of the partants this Sunday.
Kuruchet (ARG) has already won this winter and then run a good second by a neck to Blackberry Boy (giving him 2.5 kg) and beating another partant, Ilusionista (SPA), after a very strong finish next to the rail. Here is the race: http://www.pasionporelturf.es/CarrerasDiferido.aspx?id=288.
The other race relevant to this Gran Premio is the 2,800 m race won by Duke (now absent) two weeks ago over Domeside (USA) and Rayen (SPA), two of the partants this Sunday.
Official ratings: (IV) Clunia (IRE)
Clunia (IRE, 2008) a chestnut filly by Silent Times-Doohulla (Stravinsky) is the highest rated two year old filly of 2010 in Spain. She is Owned by Cuadra Brazacorta, Trained by G. Villarta and was bred by Dehesa Milagro. Her jockey is Borja Fayos.
She won her debut and next he won the Premio Tattersalls Martorell (body and sleeves in red with black hoop, red cap). After this win, she ran in France (Aug 1st, 2010) in the Criterium du Bequet (Listed race, La Teste de Buch) finishing 5th.
Back in Spain she won again in San Sebastian in the Criterium International (Aug 19th), beating Dunboinnee and El Incendio. Here is the race: Criterium Internacional
Her last win was in Madrid, in the Premio Carlos Sobrino (1,400 m, 2yo fillies) and then she was third in the Gran Criterium won by Volcánico
Silent Times, who stood at Dehesa Milagro in 2007, has been represented in 2010 by five winners (including Clunia) out of seven runners at two.
She won her debut and next he won the Premio Tattersalls Martorell (body and sleeves in red with black hoop, red cap). After this win, she ran in France (Aug 1st, 2010) in the Criterium du Bequet (Listed race, La Teste de Buch) finishing 5th.
Back in Spain she won again in San Sebastian in the Criterium International (Aug 19th), beating Dunboinnee and El Incendio. Here is the race: Criterium Internacional
Her last win was in Madrid, in the Premio Carlos Sobrino (1,400 m, 2yo fillies) and then she was third in the Gran Criterium won by Volcánico
Silent Times, who stood at Dehesa Milagro in 2007, has been represented in 2010 by five winners (including Clunia) out of seven runners at two.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Delfos (IRE)
Delfos has begun well his career as a stallion. His first crop (2008) includes four runners in Spain with already two winners: Carlsson owned by DelaFuente Stud, won in his debut, then failed in the Copa de Criadores and then was second to Victory (SPA) in the Premio Veil Picard (1,800 m, 2 y/o). Here is Carlsson (SPA) winning in his debut: http://www.pasionporelturf.es/CarrerasDiferido.aspx?id=228. (red and white stripes)
The filly Creyente (Delfos-Yafoul), was second in her debut and then won her next two starts, including the Premio Dehesa de Milagro, reserved for products sold at the Dehesa de Milagro sale. Afterwards, she was sold and won a claiming race in Longchamp in the "Arc weekend". Coming next to the rail in the stretch, jockey in blue, here is Creyente: Prix Racing Abroad, Longchamp, October 2nd, 2010.
She was then 2nd in the Prix de La Cité (Longchamp) and 6th in the Gr. 1 Criterium de Saint Cloud, won by Coolmore's Recital.
Both his non-winners, "Don Hernando Hab" and "El Pipa Hi" will run this Sunday in Dos Hermanas in a 1,800 m race.
Delfos (IRE, 2001) is a chestnut horse, son of the recently deceased Green Tune ex Akhla (Nahswan). Delfos ran at 3, 4 and 5, winning the Prix de la Force (Gr. 3), the Prix Prince d'Orange (Gr.3) and the Prix Harcourt (Gr. 2). He stands at Dehesa de Milagro, with a fee of 2,500 euros (special live foal)
The filly Creyente (Delfos-Yafoul), was second in her debut and then won her next two starts, including the Premio Dehesa de Milagro, reserved for products sold at the Dehesa de Milagro sale. Afterwards, she was sold and won a claiming race in Longchamp in the "Arc weekend". Coming next to the rail in the stretch, jockey in blue, here is Creyente: Prix Racing Abroad, Longchamp, October 2nd, 2010.
She was then 2nd in the Prix de La Cité (Longchamp) and 6th in the Gr. 1 Criterium de Saint Cloud, won by Coolmore's Recital.
Both his non-winners, "Don Hernando Hab" and "El Pipa Hi" will run this Sunday in Dos Hermanas in a 1,800 m race.
Delfos (IRE, 2001) is a chestnut horse, son of the recently deceased Green Tune ex Akhla (Nahswan). Delfos ran at 3, 4 and 5, winning the Prix de la Force (Gr. 3), the Prix Prince d'Orange (Gr.3) and the Prix Harcourt (Gr. 2). He stands at Dehesa de Milagro, with a fee of 2,500 euros (special live foal)
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Official ratings (III): Ercolini (IRE), Plantagenet (SPA), Pazifiksturm (GER)
The filly Ercolini (2007, IRE) (Pyrus-Bajan Belle) is the highest rated 3 year old of 2010 in the classification issued by the Spanish handicappers. Owned by Reza Pazooki and trained by Francisco Rodríguez, Ercolini won the Premio Atlántida and the Premio Valderas (Spanish 1,000 guineas) in La Zarzuela, Madrid in the spring. Here is the Premio Valderas: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xd2pu9_sport (white body with blue spots, white and blue sleeves, white cap).
She also ran in France being second in the Prix Bagatelle (Listed race) and unplaced in the Gr. 3 Prix Leiurey in Deauville (in August).
At two (2009), Ercolini had been third in the Prix Miesque (France, Gr. 3) and won the Premio Carlos Sobrino (main race for 2 yo fillies in autumn).
Ercolini after winning the Premio Valderas (Spanish 1,000 guineas). Photo courtesy of cortacabeza.wordpress
Plantagenet (SPA, 2007) a chestnut colt by Trade Fair and Crafty Buzz, owned by Cuadra Plantagenet, trained by G. Arizcorreta and bred by Dehesa de Milagro is, along with Pazifiksturm (GER), the highest rated 3 year old colt in Spain. He has been always ridden by J.L. Borrego.
He won the Premio Nacional (2,200 m for Spanish breds) and the (Premio Villapadierna) Video in the spring. (Plantagenet's jockey: black body with red spots, black sleeves, red cap)
He refused to enter the starting gates in the Copa de Oro de San Sebastián (August 7th, 2,400 m 3yo+) in San Sebastián and in the fall, back in Madrid, although he ran well and won a prep race for the Memorial Duque de Toledo he finished a disappointing 7th in the Memorial (what we may call the Spanish "Arc", 2,400 m 3 y/o +). Whether he had a bad day or the hard pace tested his stamina remains to be seen in his next starts.
Pazifiksturm (GER, 2007) (Samum-La Parabol), a chestnut colt, owned by Cuadra Martul and trained by Ana Imaz, has had a proggressive campaign. He was fifth in the Spanish Derby, second to Bannaby in the Copa de Oro, then he won the Prix Soledad de Moratalla in France (Tarbes) and finally he won the Premio Villamejor (Spanish St. Leger, 2,800 m, 3 y/o). He was born in May and consequently may still show more progress.
Here is the Copa de Oro de San Sebastian (2,400 3yo+):
http://www.pasionporelturf.es/CarrerasDiferido.aspx?id=159. Plantagenet refused to enter the gates and Pazifiksturm made Gr. 1 winner Bannaby work to win the Copa de Oro in a thrilling finish. Pazifiksturm colors: body with green and black hoops, white sleeves, white cap
Pazifiksturm also has this collection of photos in youtube
She also ran in France being second in the Prix Bagatelle (Listed race) and unplaced in the Gr. 3 Prix Leiurey in Deauville (in August).
At two (2009), Ercolini had been third in the Prix Miesque (France, Gr. 3) and won the Premio Carlos Sobrino (main race for 2 yo fillies in autumn).
Ercolini after winning the Premio Valderas (Spanish 1,000 guineas). Photo courtesy of cortacabeza.wordpress
Plantagenet (SPA, 2007) a chestnut colt by Trade Fair and Crafty Buzz, owned by Cuadra Plantagenet, trained by G. Arizcorreta and bred by Dehesa de Milagro is, along with Pazifiksturm (GER), the highest rated 3 year old colt in Spain. He has been always ridden by J.L. Borrego.
He won the Premio Nacional (2,200 m for Spanish breds) and the (Premio Villapadierna) Video in the spring. (Plantagenet's jockey: black body with red spots, black sleeves, red cap)
He refused to enter the starting gates in the Copa de Oro de San Sebastián (August 7th, 2,400 m 3yo+) in San Sebastián and in the fall, back in Madrid, although he ran well and won a prep race for the Memorial Duque de Toledo he finished a disappointing 7th in the Memorial (what we may call the Spanish "Arc", 2,400 m 3 y/o +). Whether he had a bad day or the hard pace tested his stamina remains to be seen in his next starts.
Pazifiksturm (GER, 2007) (Samum-La Parabol), a chestnut colt, owned by Cuadra Martul and trained by Ana Imaz, has had a proggressive campaign. He was fifth in the Spanish Derby, second to Bannaby in the Copa de Oro, then he won the Prix Soledad de Moratalla in France (Tarbes) and finally he won the Premio Villamejor (Spanish St. Leger, 2,800 m, 3 y/o). He was born in May and consequently may still show more progress.
Here is the Copa de Oro de San Sebastian (2,400 3yo+):
http://www.pasionporelturf.es/CarrerasDiferido.aspx?id=159. Plantagenet refused to enter the gates and Pazifiksturm made Gr. 1 winner Bannaby work to win the Copa de Oro in a thrilling finish. Pazifiksturm colors: body with green and black hoops, white sleeves, white cap
Pazifiksturm also has this collection of photos in youtube
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Camuray (SPA) beats Sideside (SPA) in Dos Hermanas
Camuray (SPA, 2005, Slipstream King-Reina Blanca), owned and bred by Yeguada Cortiñal, and trained by Enrique León, who had already won this winter (see post here has beaten Sideside (SPA, 2005, Docksider-Marylou Whitney) in the 1,500 m race (Premio Cría Nacional) reserved for Spanish breds today in Dos Hermanas (Seville). The filly Arousa (Baptize-Benimoda) was third. See video here: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xgle3n_sport. Camuray: red jacket, yellow cap.
Apart from the usual meeting in Dos Hermanas, this Sunday there were three races in Vilaseca. Carmanor (SPA, Slip Anchor-Menta), winner of the Gladiateur in La Zarzuela (see video here blue jacket with red sleeves and cap), owned and trained by the Duque de Alburquerque, has won the main (2,500 m) of the three races.
In France, Jordan Water (SPA, Baptize-Brevaya), half brother to Ilusionista (SPA), owned by Sayago, trained by G. Arizcorreta and bred by LAC International, won a claiming race in 2,400 m and is showing progress with age, just like his brother.
See the video here: "http://www.porunpeloturf.es/?p=389
, second video, Jordan Water jockey in orange jacket with black sleeves. Eusebio PS (SPA), also by Baptize, was third.
Apart from the usual meeting in Dos Hermanas, this Sunday there were three races in Vilaseca. Carmanor (SPA, Slip Anchor-Menta), winner of the Gladiateur in La Zarzuela (see video here blue jacket with red sleeves and cap), owned and trained by the Duque de Alburquerque, has won the main (2,500 m) of the three races.
In France, Jordan Water (SPA, Baptize-Brevaya), half brother to Ilusionista (SPA), owned by Sayago, trained by G. Arizcorreta and bred by LAC International, won a claiming race in 2,400 m and is showing progress with age, just like his brother.
See the video here: "http://www.porunpeloturf.es/?p=389
, second video, Jordan Water jockey in orange jacket with black sleeves. Eusebio PS (SPA), also by Baptize, was third.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
2011 fee for Diktat: 4,000 euros
Dehesa de Milagro has published the 2011 fee for Diktat, 4,000 euros (special live foal).
Diktat (GB) is a bay horse, by Warning-Arvola (Sadler's Wells). He won the Stanley Leisure Sprint Cup (Gr. 1) and the Prix Maurice de Gheest (Gr. 1).
Diktat [GB 1995, Warning-Arvola(Sadler's Wells)]
Diktat is the sire of Dream Ahead (2008) (winner Prix Morny Gr.1 and Prix Middle Park Gr 1), of Rajeem (Falmouth Stakes, Gr.1) and other group winners
Although his first Spanish crop will be born in 2011, he already has had some runners in Spain, including Puntilla Bay (Premio Carlos Sobrino), Zenside (Premio Valderas - Spanish 1,000 guineas).
Here is his page in the Racing Post web:
Diktat
Also standing at Dehesa de Milagro: Keltos (1998, FR) by Kendor and Loxandra (Last tycoon), at 2,500 euros, Caradak (IRE, 2001) by Desert Style-Caraiyma (Shahrastani), 2,500 euros, Delfos and Leadership
UPDATE: Diktat fee for 2012 is 3,000 euros: http://thoroughbredsinspain.blogspot.com/2011/11/dehesa-de-milagro-stallion-fees-for.html
Diktat (GB) is a bay horse, by Warning-Arvola (Sadler's Wells). He won the Stanley Leisure Sprint Cup (Gr. 1) and the Prix Maurice de Gheest (Gr. 1).
Diktat [GB 1995, Warning-Arvola(Sadler's Wells)]
Diktat is the sire of Dream Ahead (2008) (winner Prix Morny Gr.1 and Prix Middle Park Gr 1), of Rajeem (Falmouth Stakes, Gr.1) and other group winners
Although his first Spanish crop will be born in 2011, he already has had some runners in Spain, including Puntilla Bay (Premio Carlos Sobrino), Zenside (Premio Valderas - Spanish 1,000 guineas).
Here is his page in the Racing Post web:
Diktat
Also standing at Dehesa de Milagro: Keltos (1998, FR) by Kendor and Loxandra (Last tycoon), at 2,500 euros, Caradak (IRE, 2001) by Desert Style-Caraiyma (Shahrastani), 2,500 euros, Delfos and Leadership
UPDATE: Diktat fee for 2012 is 3,000 euros: http://thoroughbredsinspain.blogspot.com/2011/11/dehesa-de-milagro-stallion-fees-for.html
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Official ratings (II): Volcánico (IRE)
After Irish Field (IRE, Dubawi-Turkana Girl), Gr. 2 winner in France, was sold to a Hong Kong owner, Volcánico (IRE) is the highest rated 2yo of 2010 still in training in Spain.
This colt, by Refuse to Bend and Zayana, owned by Cuadra Los Toneles and trained by F. Rodríguez, has a total of 5 starts in Spain, with two wins, two seconds and one third. He comes from an Aga Khan family, the same of Zarkava.
Tha main reason for giving him the highest rating was his impressive win in the Gran Criterium (Video) in October 17th, the most important race for 2 yo in the autumn in Madrid, 1,600 m. Volcánico's jockey wears a dark blue jacket with a yellow cap. Here, he defeated Clunia (IRE), the Silent Times filly who had won all the previous main races for 2 year olds in 2010.
This colt, by Refuse to Bend and Zayana, owned by Cuadra Los Toneles and trained by F. Rodríguez, has a total of 5 starts in Spain, with two wins, two seconds and one third. He comes from an Aga Khan family, the same of Zarkava.
Tha main reason for giving him the highest rating was his impressive win in the Gran Criterium (Video) in October 17th, the most important race for 2 yo in the autumn in Madrid, 1,600 m. Volcánico's jockey wears a dark blue jacket with a yellow cap. Here, he defeated Clunia (IRE), the Silent Times filly who had won all the previous main races for 2 year olds in 2010.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Broodmares for sale
Dehesa de Milagro, in Navarra, Spain has 9 broodmares for sale:
- Kentucky Kaper (1994, The Prime Minister-Steattle Kaper (Seattle Slew)). Winner of Senorita Stakes, Hollywood Park Stakes (Gr. 3, USA). Dam of 4 winners. In foal to Diktat (May 28th). Asking price: 9,000 euros
Pedigree Sold at Arqana
- Bedwen (2003, Indian Ridge-Woodsia (Woodman)). Winner at 3 in Deauville. In foal to Elnadim (May 24th).
Pedigree
- Cuddles (1999 Anabaa and Palomelle (Moulin)). Winner at 2 and 3 in GB. Dam of Inkhayan (2007, by Sulamani), 2 wins in Spain. In foal to Caradak (June 4th). Pedigree. The first dam of Cuddles, Palomelle was two times Gr3. winner (Prix de Psyche, Prix des Reservoirs)
- Nayzak (2000, Silver Hawk and Memlakah (Unfuwain)). Winner at 2. Dam of 3 winners. In foal to Green Tune (March 20th). Pedigree Sold at Arqana
- Digge Park (USA, 1999, Capote and Prospect Digger (Mr. Prospector). Two wins in Milan (30,800 pounds). Dam of a winner in GB. In foal to Pyrus. (Feb. 16). Digge Park is half-sister to Famous Digger (Del Mar Oaks, Gr.1)
Pedigree of Digge Park
. Lonicera (GER 1997, Charmer-Lucelia (Standford)). Winner of 2 listed races in Germany. In foal to Halling (April 13th). Pedigree
- Famous Angel (2003, In the Wings-Fay Wray (Primo Dominie). Winner at 3 (2,400 m). In foal to Caradak (Feb. 20st)- Pedigree
- Fisola, (2003, Fasliyev-Afisiak (Efisio)). Winner in her first start at 2 in England. In foal to Visindar (April 7th).Pedigree
- Watchkeeper (1998, Rudimentary-Third Watch (Slip Anchor); winner of 2 races at 2 in England. Dam of a winner in GB. In foal to Caradak (May 9th). Pedigree. The first Dam od Watchkeeper, Third Watch, won Ribblesdales Stakes (Gr.2) and was also Gr. 2 placed.
Website of Dehesa de Milagro: www.dehesamilagro.com
E-mail: dehesademilagro@telefonica.net
- Kentucky Kaper (1994, The Prime Minister-Steattle Kaper (Seattle Slew)). Winner of Senorita Stakes, Hollywood Park Stakes (Gr. 3, USA). Dam of 4 winners. In foal to Diktat (May 28th). Asking price: 9,000 euros
Pedigree Sold at Arqana
- Bedwen (2003, Indian Ridge-Woodsia (Woodman)). Winner at 3 in Deauville. In foal to Elnadim (May 24th).
Pedigree
- Cuddles (1999 Anabaa and Palomelle (Moulin)). Winner at 2 and 3 in GB. Dam of Inkhayan (2007, by Sulamani), 2 wins in Spain. In foal to Caradak (June 4th). Pedigree. The first dam of Cuddles, Palomelle was two times Gr3. winner (Prix de Psyche, Prix des Reservoirs)
- Nayzak (2000, Silver Hawk and Memlakah (Unfuwain)). Winner at 2. Dam of 3 winners. In foal to Green Tune (March 20th). Pedigree Sold at Arqana
- Digge Park (USA, 1999, Capote and Prospect Digger (Mr. Prospector). Two wins in Milan (30,800 pounds). Dam of a winner in GB. In foal to Pyrus. (Feb. 16). Digge Park is half-sister to Famous Digger (Del Mar Oaks, Gr.1)
Pedigree of Digge Park
. Lonicera (GER 1997, Charmer-Lucelia (Standford)). Winner of 2 listed races in Germany. In foal to Halling (April 13th). Pedigree
- Famous Angel (2003, In the Wings-Fay Wray (Primo Dominie). Winner at 3 (2,400 m). In foal to Caradak (Feb. 20st)- Pedigree
- Fisola, (2003, Fasliyev-Afisiak (Efisio)). Winner in her first start at 2 in England. In foal to Visindar (April 7th).Pedigree
- Watchkeeper (1998, Rudimentary-Third Watch (Slip Anchor); winner of 2 races at 2 in England. Dam of a winner in GB. In foal to Caradak (May 9th). Pedigree. The first Dam od Watchkeeper, Third Watch, won Ribblesdales Stakes (Gr.2) and was also Gr. 2 placed.
Website of Dehesa de Milagro: www.dehesamilagro.com
E-mail: dehesademilagro@telefonica.net
Monday, January 10, 2011
Duke (GER) beats Domeside (GB)
Duke (bay gelding, GER, 2006) won the 2,800 m race in the Dos Hermanas racetrack (Seville) in a thrilling finish after a long fight in the stretch with Domeside (GB), over a heavy going. Ilusionista, as usual, led the way for most of the race but, just before entering the final straight, Domeside took command and looked as a winner, but couldn't resist the final attack of Duke. Rayen (SPA) was third.
Duke (second Set-Deborah) is owned by Cuadra Cholaica, trained by J.L. Maroto and was ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina. This is his second consecutive win.
Here is the race: Premio Turismo de la Provincia de Sevilla 2011
Duke (second Set-Deborah) is owned by Cuadra Cholaica, trained by J.L. Maroto and was ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina. This is his second consecutive win.
Here is the race: Premio Turismo de la Provincia de Sevilla 2011
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Official ratings (I): Silverside
The official Spanish handicappers have published their listing corresponding to December 2010
The highest rated horse in Spain is Silverside (2006 USA), a miler, who won in 2010 both the main mile in spring in Madrid (GP Claudio Carudel) and the main mile in autumn also in Madrid (GP Hispanidad), finishing second to Shumookh in the GPOP Gobierno Vasco (San Sebastian, summer).
Silverside (USA, 2006, by Pleasantly Perfect and Lyrical Ghost) is a bay colt, owned by SafSaf and trained by M. Delcher S. His usual jockey is Julien Grosjean. He also won the Premio Cimera (Spanish 2,000 guineas) and has run in Turkey and the UAE. He will also run this year in Dubai.
This is the Premio Cimera (Spanish 2,000 guineas) 2009
And this is the Premio Claudio Carudel 2010
The highest rated horse in Spain is Silverside (2006 USA), a miler, who won in 2010 both the main mile in spring in Madrid (GP Claudio Carudel) and the main mile in autumn also in Madrid (GP Hispanidad), finishing second to Shumookh in the GPOP Gobierno Vasco (San Sebastian, summer).
Silverside (USA, 2006, by Pleasantly Perfect and Lyrical Ghost) is a bay colt, owned by SafSaf and trained by M. Delcher S. His usual jockey is Julien Grosjean. He also won the Premio Cimera (Spanish 2,000 guineas) and has run in Turkey and the UAE. He will also run this year in Dubai.
This is the Premio Cimera (Spanish 2,000 guineas) 2009
And this is the Premio Claudio Carudel 2010
Friday, January 7, 2011
2011 fee for Dyhim Diamond announced: 1,800 / 2,300 euros
The Haras de Ulzama (Auza, Navarra, Spain) has announced the 2011 fee for the stallion Dyhim Diamond. It will be 1,800 euros October 1st or 2,300 euros live foal (+ 18% VAT when applicable) (payable 48 hrs after the birth).
Dyhim Diamond is the sire of Gr.1 winners Turtle Bowl (Prix Jean Prat Gr1) and Bannaby (Prix Cadran Gr1) and of a good number of winners. His first Spanish crop are now 4 years old, including winners Orgi, Guerendiain, Suarbe, etc.
Dyhim Diamond (IRE), is a chestnut horse, born in 1994. By Night Shift ex Happy Landing (Homing), he won 4 out of 18 races from 2 to 5 years, including two Gr.3 races.
Pedigree: http://www.harasdeulzama.com/semental-pedigree&idsemental=1
Products: http://www.harasdeulzama.com/semental-produccion&idsemental=1
More info here:
http://bahram1932.blogspot.com/2011/01/canon-de-dyhim-diamond-para-2011.html
UPDATE, Dec 2011: Dyhim Diamond stud fee in 2012: will be 3,000 euros
Dyhim Diamond is the sire of Gr.1 winners Turtle Bowl (Prix Jean Prat Gr1) and Bannaby (Prix Cadran Gr1) and of a good number of winners. His first Spanish crop are now 4 years old, including winners Orgi, Guerendiain, Suarbe, etc.
Dyhim Diamond (IRE), is a chestnut horse, born in 1994. By Night Shift ex Happy Landing (Homing), he won 4 out of 18 races from 2 to 5 years, including two Gr.3 races.
Pedigree: http://www.harasdeulzama.com/semental-pedigree&idsemental=1
Products: http://www.harasdeulzama.com/semental-produccion&idsemental=1
More info here:
http://bahram1932.blogspot.com/2011/01/canon-de-dyhim-diamond-para-2011.html
UPDATE, Dec 2011: Dyhim Diamond stud fee in 2012: will be 3,000 euros
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Premio Turismo de la Provincia de Sevilla, 2,800 m, Dos Hermanas, January 9th 2011
This race has an interesting field, including a Derby winner
Domeside (GB 2006), a bay colt, by Domedriver and Buck's Fizz, won the Premio Villapadierna (Spanish Derby) in 2009. Afterwards, he has been inactive until recently. His last race, he was third. Probably still not in his best shape
His Derby win: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPesl73eYYI
Domeside is owned by Safsaf stable and trained by M. Delcher S.
Rayen (2006, SPA), filly by Sorcerous and Astrid Phone is one of the best Spanish bred fillies and has won 6 out of her 19 starts, with a total of 46,000 euros. She is owned by Kif-kif stable and trained by Yan Durepaire and was bred by Cuadra Madroños. Rayen is half sister to Atlántico (SPA), second in the mile one week ago. Her last start was a win in La Zarzuela (Madrid) in a 2,000 race reserved to Spanish fillies:
http://www.pasionporelturf.es/CarrerasDiferido.aspx?id=259
Ilusionista (gelding, SPA, 2006) [Humool-Brevaya] was third two weeks ago, behind Blackberry Boy and Kuruchet.
Domeside (GB 2006), a bay colt, by Domedriver and Buck's Fizz, won the Premio Villapadierna (Spanish Derby) in 2009. Afterwards, he has been inactive until recently. His last race, he was third. Probably still not in his best shape
His Derby win: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPesl73eYYI
Domeside is owned by Safsaf stable and trained by M. Delcher S.
Rayen (2006, SPA), filly by Sorcerous and Astrid Phone is one of the best Spanish bred fillies and has won 6 out of her 19 starts, with a total of 46,000 euros. She is owned by Kif-kif stable and trained by Yan Durepaire and was bred by Cuadra Madroños. Rayen is half sister to Atlántico (SPA), second in the mile one week ago. Her last start was a win in La Zarzuela (Madrid) in a 2,000 race reserved to Spanish fillies:
http://www.pasionporelturf.es/CarrerasDiferido.aspx?id=259
Ilusionista (gelding, SPA, 2006) [Humool-Brevaya] was third two weeks ago, behind Blackberry Boy and Kuruchet.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Mr. Rigsby (GB) wins the mile (Gran Premio Cajasol)
Favourite Mr. Rigsby (GB) with jockey Borja Fayos aboard, won the main race of the January 2nd 2001 meeting at Dos Hermanas, a mile. It is the 16th win for the gray gelding. Mr. Rigsby is trained by Blas Rama.
Atlántico (SPA) was second and Libia was third.
See the race here: http://www.pasionporelturf.es/CarrerasDiferido.aspx?id=293
There were also Spanish wins in France. Verdana (SPA, 2005) (Egeo-Vraivert) won a race in Deauville. The 6 year old filly has a record of 39 races with 9 wins and more than 90,000 euros in prize money.
Atlántico (SPA) was second and Libia was third.
See the race here: http://www.pasionporelturf.es/CarrerasDiferido.aspx?id=293
There were also Spanish wins in France. Verdana (SPA, 2005) (Egeo-Vraivert) won a race in Deauville. The 6 year old filly has a record of 39 races with 9 wins and more than 90,000 euros in prize money.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
A mile to begin 2011
The racing year in Spain begins with a 1,600 m race as the main race for the January 2nd meeting.
Among the favourites, Mr. Rigsby (GB, 2003) a gray gelding by Forzando and Rain Splash, with a record of 52 races and 15 wins. His trainer is Blas Rama.
Atlántico (SPA, 2005), a gelding by Denver County and Astrid Phone is also favourite. He has a record of 24 races with 6 wins and more then 80,000 euros in prize money. He is trained by Yan Durepaire.
Among the favourites, Mr. Rigsby (GB, 2003) a gray gelding by Forzando and Rain Splash, with a record of 52 races and 15 wins. His trainer is Blas Rama.
Atlántico (SPA, 2005), a gelding by Denver County and Astrid Phone is also favourite. He has a record of 24 races with 6 wins and more then 80,000 euros in prize money. He is trained by Yan Durepaire.
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