Ayanz (GB) wins the Villapadierna (Spanish Derby)

Ayanz (GB, 2008) [Tiger Hill-Got to Go(Shareef Dancer)], ridden by Mirco Demuro, won today the Spanish Derby at the La Zarzuela track, for trainer Guillermo Arizkorreta and owners Cuadra Quinto Real. The Spanish bred Eltso (2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Katherine(Don Roberto)], Cuadra San Cristóbal, trained by J. López and ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina was second, with Aspasia de Mileto (GB, 2008) [Hurricane Run-Fabulous Speed(Silver Hawk)], the filly owned and trained by J. M. Osorio, third under J. Crocquevieille and Dunnboinee (IRE, 2008) [King's Best-For Starters(In the Wings)], fourth with D. Boeuf for trainer Ana Imaz and Cuadra Martul.

Ayanz (GB) with Mirco Demuro winning the Premio Villapadierna. Photo courtesy of tufarganda.blogspot.com


Tha race was led by Francesco Cara (FR, 2008) [Della Francesca-Magic Cara(Akarad)] with a very slow pace, followed by Casar (IRE, 2008) and Cape Point (FR, 2008). In the stretch, Casar was first for a moment, but Eltso first and then Ayanz launched their attacks, to finish second and first, and Aspasia came from still behind to catch the third place.

A beautiful image of the filly Aspasia de Mileto (GB, 2008) [Hurricane Run-Fabulous Speed], third in the Derby. Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com



Here is the race: Premio Villapadierna 2011 and another version: Villapadierna 2011.

And a complete photo report of the meeting, here: Turfarganda.blogspot.com. The Villapadierna (Derby) is the 5th race (5ª carrera).

And still more: http://amigosdelmoyate.blogspot.com/2011/06/fotomontaje-derby-2011.html", is a collection of photos of the race in video form.