Volcánico (IRE) wins the Premio Torre Arias

Volcánico (IRE) winner of the Gran Criterium last year, won today the Premio Torre Arias, a 1,400 m race for colts in La Zarzuela, traditional trial for the Premio Cimera (Spanish 2,000 Guineas), over a very heavy going. Barking was first for most of the way and stayed well advanced the home stretch, and Volcanico had to fight hard to beat Barking and resist the final charge of Cielo Canarias.

Cielo Canarias (IRE) [Exceed and Excel-Summer Dance(Sadler's Wells)] was second, with Sergei (IRE) [Gulch-Seasonal Style(Generous)] third and Barking (IRE) [Bahri-Pivot-d'Amour(Pivotal)] fourth.
Volcánico [Refuse to Bend-Zayana(Darshaan)]is owned by Cuadra Los Toneles and trained by Francisco Rodríguez and was ridden by Julien Grosjean.

Volcánico (number 2) beating Cielo Canarias (5). Photo courtesy of cortacabeza.wordpress.com

Here is the race: Premio Torre Arias 2011. Volcánico: dark blue body with yellow epaulettes, yellow cap.

Meanwhile, in the first race, a 1,800 m maiden race for colts, the winner was Arnuero (GB, 2008) [Sakhee-Penang Pearl(Bering)] half brother to none other than Harbinger, the highest rated horse in the world in 2010. It was the second start (after a second place last year) for this bay colt, owned by Cuadra Bering, trained by M. Delcher S. and ridden by Borja Fayos.

Three out of 15 lots sold in the breeze-up auction in Madrid

Three of the 15 two year olds presented in the breeze-up auction Saturday 26th were sold:
Lot. 2, Blade Runner, a chestnut colt by Fol Parade and La Chata(Barathea) was bought by Les Eyre (13,500 euros)
Lot. 8, a bay filly by Motivator and Anysheba(Alysheba) was sold to Dehesa de Milagro for 8,000 euros.
and Lot 15, a chestnut colt by Modigliani and Tarwilla(In the Wings) was sold to J. L. Salas for 5,000 euros

Lot 8, a bay filly by Motivator-Anysheba(Alysheba> (8,000 euros)

Four of the remaining two year olds did not reach the reserve price and the rest had no bids.

Four of the horses in training were sold: Herri Irratia (14,000 euros), Alabama (7,000) both sold to Roman Martín Vidania, Leonardo (1,000 euros) to Jorge Rodríguez and S Grillo (7,500 euros)

An image of the breeze-up

Summer season 2011 for San Sebastián announced

The manager of the San Sebastián racecourse (at Lasarte) has announced the summer season of this year, that has, as its major novelty, four meetings through an agreement with the French PMU, meaning that the PMU will offer bettings in these four days of racing (August 11, 15 and 25 and September 7).

This will give a total of 14 days of races (up from 12 last year) with a total of 74 races. The days will be:
July: Sundays 10, 17, 24, 31
August: 7, 11 (Thursday), 15 (Monday), 21, 25 (Thursday), 28
September: 1 (Thursday), 4, 7 (Wednesday), 11

All meetings will be broadcasted by TV (TVE, Equidia - the PMU meetings - or La 10).

The San Sebastián racecourse is home, among other races, of the Copa de Oro de San Sebastián, a 2,400 m race for 3 y/o+ in Summer, the Premio Gobierno Vasco (1,600 m, 3 y/o+), the Premio Kutxa (2,200 m, 3 y/o+, fillies)and the Critérium Internacional (1,500 m 2 y/o).

Volcánico (IRE) to reappear in the Premio Torre Arias this Sunday

Volcánico (IRE) [Refuse to Bend-Zayana], the best 2 y/o in Spain in 2010 (after Irish Field), will reappear this Sunday in the Premio Torre Arias, a 1,400 m race for colts, traditional trial for the Premio Cimera (Spanish 2,000 guineas) at the La Zarzuela track (Madrid).

Volcánico, 2010. Photo courtesy of cortacabeza.wordpress.com


His rivals will be:
Barking (IRE) [Bahri-Pivot d'Amour], owned by Cuadra BP San Mateo, trained by O. Anaya, who will be ridden by Iván López, comes from three consecutive wins in the last of his 11 starts, two in Dos Hermanas and the last one in Mijas.

Golfo Pérsico (IRE) [Diamond Green-Bajan Belle] is a dark bay colt, half brother to Ercolini, owned by Los Toneles-Reza Pazooki and trained by F. Rodríguez, who has 5 starts with one win and four placings.

El Incendio (IRE) [Clodovil-Duckmore Bay(Titus Livius)] was second to Volcánico in the Gran Criterium and then third in Maisons Laffite in November. He is trained by J. L. Maroto and owned by Cuadra Becares. He will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina.

Valle (USA) [E Dubai-Azelna(Tropular)] won in his second start in Mijas. His owner is Cuadra Bering and he is trained by M. Delcher S. Borja Fayos will be his jockey.

Other partants are: Sergei (IRE), Cielo Canarias (IRE), Don Pablos (IRE) and Gran Duque (IRE).

Among the previous winners of the Premio Torre Arias is As de Trébol (USA), who will race in the Godolphin Mile this Saturday. Here is As de Trébol (USA) winning the Premio Torre Arias 2009

As de Trébol (USA) in the Godolphin Mile

As de Trébol (USA) [Tapit-Adelphi(Danzig)] will run in the Godolphin Mile (Gr. 2) the day of the Dubai World Cup, Saturday March 26 2011. The 5 y/o grey colt, owned by Cuadra Chicago and trained by M. Delcher Sánchez, will be ridden by Olivier Peslier.

The Godolphin Mile will be run in the all-weather track of the Meydan racecourse, with a purse of 1,000,000 USD. All partants will carry 57 kg.

His 13 rivals will include Red Jazz (USA), Rileyskeepingfaith (GB), Premio Loco (USA), Mufarrh (IRE), Conveyance (USA), Imbongi (SAF), Crowded House (GB), Zafeen Speed (GB), Make music for me (USA), I want revenge (USA), Hearts of Fire (GB), Skysurfers (GB), Le Drakkar (AUS)

As de Trébol was already third in Meydan this year, in the Emirates Burj Nahar (Gr. 3), beaten by Mendip and Zabeel Speed (also partant in the Godolphin Mile).

Pichuca (GB) wins the Premio Atlántida

Pichuca (GB, 2008) [Silent Times-Milady's Pride] ridden by J. L. Borrego won this Sunday 20th the Premio Atlántida at La Zarzuela (Madrid) for trainer M. J. Pérez and owner Cuadra Pegaso. The Premio Atlántida is a 1,400 m race reserved for 3 y/o fillies. The chestnut filly took the lead early in the race and commanded until the end. Bucovina (SPA) [Dyhim Diamond-Spette Thon(Marathon)] was second in a late charge, with Azamor (SPA) [Slickly-Red Bravo(Red Ransom)] third and the favourite Clunia fourth. This is the second consecutive win for Pichuca, who has a two year full sister entered in the Breeze-Up sale in Madrid next Saturday. Here is the race: Premio Atlántida 2011.

In the first race, a 1,600 m for 3 y/o maidens, the winner was Happy Few [Ballingbarry-Ventolera(Gulch)] a bay colt owned by Cuadra Odisea, ridden by Alvaro Gómez and trained by I. Gómez. Flash Val (SPA, 2008) [Denver County-Lake Coinsance(Lake Coniston)] was second, with Llanes (USA) [Giant's Causeway-Coachella(Danehill)] third.

In the third race, a 1,600 m for unraced Spanish-bred 3 y/o, the winner was Eltso (SPA, 2008), a chestnut colt [Dyhim Diamond-Katherine(Don Roberto)] owned by Cuadra San Cristóbal and trained by J. López, ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina. Eltso, in a thrilling finish, along with Don Fernando Hab [Intikhab] (second), caught Aljarafe in the post. Aljarafe, [Russian Blue-Noche(Night Shift)] is a half brother to Sam Winner, recent 4th in the JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) at Cheltenham and Grade 2 winner in hurdles last November.
Here is the race: Premio Cría Nacional


Meanwhile, the sixth race was the first victory in Spain for the stallion Federal Trial (USA), who stands in Orense, when Prince Trial (SPA, 2008] [Federal Trial-Vagabunda(Don Roberto)] found a gap to push through in the stretch, beating the favourite Coside (USA, 2008) [Cozzene-Fairy Heights(Fairy King)]. Prince Trial is owned by Cuadra Zalduendo and trained by J. C. Fernández and was ridden by Alvaro Gómez [who made a hat trick in this meeting]. Here is the race: Premio Sociedad Estatal de Participaciones Industriales

Prince Trial (SPA) beats Coside (USA). Photo courtesy of Cortacabeza.wordpress.com

Breeze-up and HIT sale in Madrid, Saturday March 26th

The Spanish Thoroughbred Breeders Association (ACPSIE) (website: Criadorespsi.es) will conduct the first breeze-up sale ever conducted in Spain in the La Zarzuela racetrack, Saturday March 26th. The number of 2 y/o presented will be 15 (16, with an additional sale of 7 (8) horses in training. The breeze-up will take place at 11.00 h and the sale will begin at 13.00 h

Photo: a sale in Madrid, 2009

The 2 y/o catalogue includes sons/daughgters of Motivator, Panis, Modigliani, Caradak, Visindar, Hawk Wing, Wagon Master, Federal Trial, Generous, Silent Times, Fol Parade and Fragrant Wells. Here is the catalogue (PDF)

The two year olds are:

Lot 1 Obla Da, (SPA) bay filly, 13 may 2009 [Fragrant Wells-Jacapaca(Sharp n'early)]

Lot 2 Blade Runner (SPA) chestnut colt, 5 feb 2009 [Fol Parade-La Chata(Barathea)]

Lot 3 Micerous (SPA), chestnut colt, 16 Mar 2009 [Generous-Lonicera(Charmer)]

Lot 4 Henares (SPA), bay colt, 13 Feb 2009 [Fol Parade-Nadjy(Verglas)]

Lot 5 Arwen (SPA), chestnut filly, 4 may 2009 [Silent Times-Milady's Pride(Machiavellian)]

Lot 6 Silent Hab (SPA), chestnut filly, 15 Mar 2009 [Silent Times-Scala da Vinci(Acatenango)]

Lot 7 Valkiria (SPA), bay filly, 7 Feb 2009 [Visindar-Snow Dream(Sagacity)]

Lot 8 Agora (SPA) bay filly, 7 Apr 2009 [Federal Trial-Zarallana(Don Roberto)]

Lot 9 N (SPA) bay filly, 1 Mar 2009, [Motivator-Anysheba(Alysheba)]

Lot 10 Tadi's Hab (SPA) bay filly, 13 Mar 2009 [Caradak-Astuce(Groom Dancer)]

Liza (SPA) bay filly, 8 Feb 2009 [Egeo-Brevaya(Neverneyev)]

Lot 11 Obla di (SPA) chestnut colt, 15 Mar 2009 [Wagon Master-Brillantina(Silver Cape)]

Lot 12 El Infante (SPA) bay colt, 25 Mar 2009 [Wagon Master-Emerald Princess(Even Top)]

Lot 13 Pank (SPA), bay filly, 24 Mar 2009 [Panis-Espagnola(Entrepreneur)]

Lot 14 N (SPA), chestnut colt, 10 Apr 2009 [Hawk Wing-Harda Arda(Nureyev)]

Lot 15 N (SPA), chestnut colt, 20 Apr 2009 [Modigliani-Tarwila(In the Wings)]

The horses in training presented will be (here is the Cataogue (PDF):

Lot 16 Sudafricana Hab (GB, 2008) is a chestnut filly [Silent Times-Poison Pen(In the Wings)] with 7 starts and 6 placings. Trained by D. Diez.

Lot 17 Herri Irratia (SPA, 2008) is a bay filly [Denver County-Etel Parade], with 6 starts, 5 placings, in Spain and France. Trained by M. Delcher S.

Lot 18 Alabama (SPA, 2008] [Sorcerous-Arkansas] is a bay filly, with one win (in her debut) and 5 placings. She is full sister to multiple winner Joy Division (SPA) and half sister to multiple winner New Order (SPA) [by Multazem]

Lot 19 Moly (SPA, 2008) is a bay filly [Baptize-La Umbría(Emir Abadou)] , unplaced in 5 starts. Trained by J. López.

Lot 20 Campata (SPA, 2007) is a bay filly [Wagon Master-Jacapaca(Sharp N'early)], with 12 starts and 5 placings. Trained by O. Rodríguez

Lot 21 Perfectamente (GB, 2006) is a chestnut filly [Reset-Phantastica], with 26 starts, 3 wins and 9 placings and 27,755 euros in earnings. Trained by Yan Durepaire.

Lot 22 Leonardo (SPA) is a chestnut colt [Peintre Celebre-Golden Fortune(Forzando)] unraced to date. Trained by J. A. Rodríguez

Xela (IRE, 2008) is a bay filly [Delfos-Celibataire(Saumarez)], with only a start to date (last 13 of March 2011). Trained by G. Arizcorreta.

Clunia (IRE) returns in the Premio Atlántida

Clunia (IRE, 2008) [Silent Times-Doohulla(Stravinsky)], the best 2 y/o filly of 2010 in Spain, trained by G. Villarta, ownd by Cuadra Brazacorta and ridden by Borja Fayos, will reappear after her winter rest in the Premio Atlántida, a 1,400 m race for 3 y/o fillies, traditional prep race for the Premio Valderas (Spanish 1,000 guineas), this Sunday in the La Zarzuela racecourse (Madrid).

Clunia. Photo courtesy of cortacabeza.wordpress.com

Clunia will face 7 rivals, including Queenside (USA) [Leroidesanimaux-Bragadocious], owned by Safsaf, trained by M. Delcher Sánchez, already winner this year in Mijas and second to Clunia in the Premio Carlos Sobrino and Sinapsis (GB) [Sinndar-Russian Beauty] owned by R. Cocheteaux and trained by J. M. Osorio. Also partants: Carioka (SPA) [Devil Moon], Azamor (SPA) [Slickly], Bucovina (SPA) [Dyhim Diamond], Pichuca (GB) [Silent Times] and Figueira da Foz (SPA) [Baptize]

Winners of this race in recent years have been Ercolini (2010), Wega (2009), Doraq (2008), Casbah (2007) and Afriketa (2006)

Races this Saturday in Antela, Orense

Besides the Sunday meeting in La Zarzuela, the racetrack of Antela (Orense, Spain) will also hold 6 races this Saturday,including:

A 2,400 m race for amateur jockeys, a 1,200 m race (with Alternative (GB), the recent winner in Mijas, a 1,800 m Handicap in two parts, a 1,600 m race for 3 Y/o and a 1,600 m race in which the horses will be ridden by trainers (sometimes their own trainers). So, we will see G. Arizcorreta, J. C. Lopera, T. Callejo, J. A,. Rodríguez, J. M. Borrego, A. Sánchez and J. C. Fernández remembering their past times as jockeys.

These races will be offered live by the website http://www.pasionporelturf.es/

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All horses of the Cuadra Quinto Real, including the impressive winner of the Hándicap Opcional, Ayanz, have been assigned to trainer G. Arizcorreta. Their previous trainer was M. Delcher S.

Ayanz wins the Handicap Opcional, Cabo Cañaveral wins the Fernán Núñez

Ayanz (GB, 2008) [Tiger Hill-Got to Go((Shareef Dancer)], ridden by Jorge Horcajada for trainer M. Delcher S and Cuadra Quinto Real, won the Handicap Opcional by eight lengths, carrying 53 kg. Betanzos (SPA) [Kahswan-Bridge Pool(First Trump)] (50 kg) was second and Festeiro [Fol Parade-New Vert(Vert Amande)] (60 kg) was third. This is the second win in three starts for Ayanz. Mil Azul, one of the favourites, didn't run.

Video: Handicap Opcional

Ayanz going to the starting gates. Photo courtesy of cortacabeza.wordpress.com

The Premio Fernán Núñez, a 2,200 m handicap for 4 y/o+ was won by the top weight, Cabo Cañaveral (FR, 2005)[Sendawar-Napeta(Woodman)], owned by Salvador Márquez, trained by J. A. Rodríguez and ridden by Vaclav Janacek, beating Duke (GER), Midgard (IRE) and Vivement Dimanche (GB). Inkhayan (SPA) was sacrified because of an injury sustained in this race.

Here is the race: Premio Fernán Núñez

Cabo Cañaveral, a 6 y/o horse, has now 30 starts with 8 wins and 79,200 euros in earnings. He is half-brother to Dink (FR), also owned by Salvador Márquez

There were also two interesting races for unraced 3 y/o. In the first one, for colts, the winner was Safsaf's Nova Cat (FR) [Hurricane Cat-Miss Fine(Kaldoun)] a grey colt trained by Yan Durepaire and ridden by Borja Fayos. Libertino (FR, 2008) [Daliapour-My Lucky Day(Darshaan)] owned by Cuadra Seta de Cubilla and trained by G. Arizcorreta was second and Francesco Cara (FR) [Della Francesca-Magic Cara(Akarad)] was third.

Tafadhali (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Laida(Slip Anchor)], a chestnut filly, ridden by F. Jiménez for trainer J. López and Cuadra Lajorquin, won the equivalent race for fillies (1,600 m, unraced fillies). Tafadhali was one of the four daughters of Dihym Diamond that made their debut in this race.

Handicap Opcional and Premio Fernán Núñez this Sunday in Madrid

The first meeting of the Spring season in Madrid features as the main of the six races the traditional Handicap Opcional (named this year "Premio Día Internacional de la Mujer - Handicap Opcional). It is a 1,600 m race reserved for winners or two-times placed 3 y/o.
The joint top-weight partants are Festeiro (SPA) [Fol Parade-New Vert(Vert Amande)], a chestnut colt owned by Cuadra El Negredo, trained by M. Delcher and Mil Azul (SPA) [Russian Blue-Cuittled(Charismatic)] a bay colt owned by Yeguada Urdiñ-Oriya and trained by J. L Salas.

Mil Azul was second to Clunia in the Premio Martorell and then won the Criterium Nacional (main race for 2 y/o Spanish breds in the summer season) but then he was a disappointing 5th in the Copa de Criadores. This is the Criterium Nacional: Premio El País-Criterium Nacional in San Sebastián, last summer.

Mil Azul in Madrid. Photo courtesy of cortacabeza.wordpress.org

The Premio Fernán Núñez is also a traditional race, a 2,200 m Handicap race for 4 y/o+. The interesting field includes, among others Cabo Cañaveral (FR) [Sendawar-Napeta(Woodman)] owned by Salvador Márquez, Inkhayan (SPA) [Sulamani-Cuddles], owned by Cuadra Santa Bárbara, third in the Premio Villamejor (Spanish St. Leger), Duke (GER) [Second Set-Deborah], winner this winter, Orgi (SPA, 2007)
[Dyhim Diamond-Attrape], Indian Lou (SPA, 2007) [Indian Haven-Marylou Whitney]

Silverside (USA) unplaced in the Zabeel Mile, Ariete arrollador (GB) wins in France

Silverside (USA) finished unplaced in the Zabeel Mile yesterday. Running in 5th position, he advanced in the last turn, but later he didn't find space and was not quick enough to pull through some openings in the final stages.

The race was won by Godolphin's Rileyskeepingfaith (GB), ridden by Ahmad Ajtebi for trainer M. Al Zarooni, with Fareer (GB), ridden by R. Hills for E. Dunlop in second place.

This is the video: Zabeel Mile 2011

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Meanwhile, Ariete Arrollador (GB, 2007), [Kingsalsa-Proud Douna] the bay colt, winner of the Premio Cimera (Spanish 2,000 Guineas) in 2010, returned to the victory after some disappointing results, easily winning a claiming race yesterday in the dirt track of Deauville, France. Ariete arrollador was ridden by Ioritz Mendizábal. He is owned by Cuadra Albero and trained by G. Arizcorreta. Here is the race (second video, colors: orange and green):
http://www.porunpeloturf.es/?p=663

Ariete arrollador (GB) in Madrid, 2010. Photo courtesy of cortacabeza.wordpress.com

Silverside (USA) in the Zabeel Mile tomorrow in Meydan

Silverside (USA, 2006) [Pleasantly Perfect-Lyrical Ghost] will run tomorrow in the Zabeel Mile sponsored by Dubai Duty Free, a Gr. 2 race over 1,600 m in the Meydan turf track, with a purse of 250,000 USD. The SafSaf horse, trained by M. Delcher Sánchez will be ridden by Christophe Soumillon.

He will face, among other rivals, Hearts of Fire (GB), Cayman (AUS), Invisible Man (GB), Across the Rhine (USA), Fareer (GB).

Silverside in Madrid. Photo courtesy of cortacabeza.wordpress.com


Silverside was sixth in his last start in Meydan, in the Al Fahidi Fort (Gr. 2).

Spring season in Madrid from this Sunday

The Hipódromo de La Zarzuela (La Zarzuela racetrack) begins its Spring season this Sunday March 13th.

La Zarzuela opened for the first time in 1941 and held races every year from 1941 to 1996, when it was closed. It reopened in 2005. La Zarzuela is located near the A-6 motorway, some 8 km Northwest from Madrid. It has unique grandstands with roofs by the great engineer Eduardo Torroja that are studied in many Architecture Schools.

La Zarzuela is home to the Classics: Premio Valderas (1,000 Guineas), Premio Cimera (2,000 Guineas), Premio Beamonte (Spanish Oaks), Premio Villapadierna (Spanish Derby). The Spring season also features the Gran Premio Ciudad de Madrid (2,500 m 3 y/o+) and the Gran Premio Claudio Carudel (1,600 m, 3 y/o+).

More info:
EsMadrid.com

Alternative (GB) wins the Premio Onda Cero Marbella

Alternative (GB, 2004) [Dr Fong-Oatey (Master Wille)], ridden by A. Hoyeau, won the main race yesterday in Mijas, the Premio Onda Cero Marbella, over 1,300 m. Although Bahraj (USA) was the first in the finish, she was disqualified because his jockey weighted 500 grams less than the official weight. Compton Park (GB) [Compton Place-Corps de Ballet(Fasliyev)] was second (third in the line).

Alternative, a chestnut horse, is owned by Cuadra Los Toneles and is trained by Francisco Rodríguez.

Here is the race: Premio Onda Cero Marbella

In the first race, a 1,800 m race for 3 y/o, Dixlesio (IRE) [Ifraaj-Sabaah Elfull(Kris)], a bay colt, won his third race, beating Think Twice (IRE) [Choisir-Premier Bird(Bluebird)] and Splitter (SPA) [Wagon Master-Astarlina(Astarabad)]. Dixlesio is owned by Cuadra Rías Baixas and was ridden by V. Janacek for trainer Roberto López.

Video: Premio Navicopy Impresiones Digitales

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As de Trébol (USA) was withdrawn from the Emirates Racing Authority HIT sale.

Keltos (FR) to stand at Haras de Marmaria

Keltos (FR, 1998) [Kendor-Loxandra(Last Tycoon) has been transfered from Dehesa de Milagro (Navarra, Spain) to Haras de Marmaria (Membrilla, Ciudad Real, Spain).

This grey stallion won the Lockinge Stakes (Gr. 1) and the Prix Muguet (Gr. 2) at 4 and ran until 7. He is half brother to Group winners Loxias, Krataios and Kavafi and Group placed Iridianos.

Keltos (FR, 1998) [Kendor-Loxandra]


Keltos sire, Kendor (FR, 1986), won the Grand Criterium (Gr. 1), the Poule d'Essai des Poulains (Gr. 1), the Prix de Cabourg (Gr. 3) and the Prix de Fontainebleu (Gr. 3) and was placed in other Group races- He is the sire of 75 Stakes performers, including Literato (Gr.1 winner), Charge d'Affairs (Gr. 1) and Keltos.

Keltos is the sire of 29 runners, with 18 winners, including Stakes winners Evening Time, Kelty in Love and Stakes placed Yosolito and Ask the Chef. He will only cover mares owned by the Haras de Marmaria.

More info at the Haras de Marmaria website

As de Trébol (USA), 3rd in Gr.3 in Meydan

As de Trébol (USA) [Tapit-Adelphi(Danzig)], the 5 y/o grey colt trained by M. Delcher and owned by Cuadra Chicago was a close third today in the Emirates Burj Nahar, a Gr. 3 race over 1,600 m in the all-weather track with a purse of 200,000 USD. He was ridden by Olivier Peslier.

As de Trébol was third until the stretch and for some moments it looked as if he could even win, but was surpassed near the finish by the winner Mendip (USA) ridden by Lanfranco Dettori and Zafeen Speed (GB) with Wayne Smith.

Here is the race:
Emirates Burj Nahaar

As de Trébol was already third in the Business Banking Handicap, February 18th in Meydan: Silverside 6th and As de Trébol third

He has been entered in the Emirates Racing Authority sale, this Sunday March 6th. Here is the catalogue

First foal of Baldoria (IRE)

Baldoria (IRE, 2003) [In the Wings-Prickly Pearl(Lahib)] gave birth to a chestnut colt foal by Multazem [Kingmanbo-Spirit of Tara] in February 23th 2011 at the Haras Peláez Malvar (Orense, Spain).

Baldoria and colt foal by Multazem. Photo courtesy of Juan Miguel Gras

Owned by Felix Sanz's Cuadra Madroños, Baldoria won the Gran Criterium at 2 and the Gran Premio Ciudad de Madrid (2,500 m, 3Y/o+) at 3, in the first edition of this race since the reopening of the La Zarzuela racetrack. She also won the Premio Kutxa (the main race for fillies in the San Sebastian season) and run three times in France, being third in the Listed Prix Joubert.

Baldoria will be bred to Fol Parade (ARG) this season.

Young Tiger (FR) wins again

Young Tiger (FR), the 10 y/o bay gelding by Tiger Hill-Youngolina (Trempolino), owned by Javier Gispert and trained by F. Rohaut, keeps winning at his 10 years. He won last saturday 26th the listed race Grand Prix Du Conseil General Des Alpes Maritimes (2,500m), first race of the Defi du Galop 2011, for 4 y/o+ in Cagnes sur Mer. He was ridden by Francois-Xavier Bertras. Young Tiger is the current holder of the Defi du Galop (for the second time).

Young Tiger in Madrid. Photo courtesy of cortacabeza.wordpress.com

Young Tiger has now 36 starts, with 21 wins and 15 placings. Although he has run mostly in France, winning a number of listed races, including the 2004 Prix La Force (Gr. 3), he is well known in Spain since he won, back in the autumn of 2005, the Gran Premio Reapertura (2,000 m), the Gran Premio Hispanidad (1,600 m) and the Gran Premio Memorial Duque de Toledo (2,400 m), leaving a long lasting impression. He has been in Spain three more times, winning the Memorial Duque de Toledo for the second time in 2007, the Copa de Oro de San Sebastián in 2009 and being third in the 2010 Gran Premio Ciudad de Madrid.

This is his last race:
Grand Prix Du Conseil General Des Alpes Maritimes, 2011