Silverside (USA, 2006) [Pleasantly Perfect-Lyrical Ghost] the bay colt property of Cuadra SafSaf, trained by F. Sánchez and ridden by Julien Grosjean won today the Goldene Peitsche Gr. 2 in the German racetrack of Baden Baden, a 1,200 m race for 3 yo+, beating Smooth Operator (Big Shuffle) by two and a half lengths, with Amico Fritz (Fasliyev) third.
Silverside was second in the Polar Cup (Gr. 3, Norway) in his previous start and was fourth in his last start in Spain, in the Gran Premio Claudio Carudel (1600 m, 3yo+, Madrid).
Silverside won the Premio Cimera (Spanish Guineas) and some other big 1600 m races in Spain and has now run in Spain, France, Germany, Turkey, Norway and Dubai.
Report (in Spanish) and photo: Silverside gana un grupo 2 en Baden Baden and
Report from the Racing Post: http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/germany-silverside-lands-surprise-in-goldene-peitsche/906562/latest/
And here is the video: Goldene Peitsche 2011
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Doende and Monteagudo Ebro win in Mijas
The meeting of last Friday night in Mijas, the last of the summer season in this racetrack had as its most important race the Gran Premio Cría Nacional - MMAMRM, a 1,300 m race for 3yo+ Spanish breds.
And the winner was Doende (SPA, 2006) [Wagon Master-Chloe], owned by Cuadra Río Cubas, trained by J. C. Fernández and ridden by Ivan López, who beat Risby (SPA, 2008) [Big Shuffle-Lonicera], property of Cuadra Viguria, trained by J. M. Osorio and ridden by J. Crocquevieille, wih Volapie (Multazem) third and Camuray (Slipstream King) fourth. Here is the race: GP Cría Nacional
This is the seventh win for Doende, who has 23 starts, 7 wins and 12 placings, totalling more than 100,000 euros in earnings.
In the first part of the split Handicap (Premio Cabopino), a 1,800 m race, the winner was Monteagudo Ebro (SPA, 2008) [Statue of Liberty-Magic Flight], (Cuadra San Cristóbal, tr.: J. López, joc.: Borja Fayos) who entered the finish line one lenght before Un Monde (later discualified) with Flow Boy (IRE, 2004) [Daliapour-Lost Ring] second after the disqualifying of Un Monde. Monteagudo Ebro has 8 starts with 5 wins and 0 placings.
The video: Premio Cabopino
In the 2 y/o 1,300 m race, the winner was the debutant Precious Rose (USA, 2009) [Elusive Quality-Libre] (Cuadra Bloke, tr: J. A. Rodríguez; joc.: D. Delgado), beating the already winner Pippa Snudge (IRE, 2009) [Strategic Prince-River Grande], with Galaxy (SPA, 2009) [Verglas-Yafoul] third. This is the race: Premio Barney Curley in association with Daimon Group Spain
And the winner was Doende (SPA, 2006) [Wagon Master-Chloe], owned by Cuadra Río Cubas, trained by J. C. Fernández and ridden by Ivan López, who beat Risby (SPA, 2008) [Big Shuffle-Lonicera], property of Cuadra Viguria, trained by J. M. Osorio and ridden by J. Crocquevieille, wih Volapie (Multazem) third and Camuray (Slipstream King) fourth. Here is the race: GP Cría Nacional
This is the seventh win for Doende, who has 23 starts, 7 wins and 12 placings, totalling more than 100,000 euros in earnings.
In the first part of the split Handicap (Premio Cabopino), a 1,800 m race, the winner was Monteagudo Ebro (SPA, 2008) [Statue of Liberty-Magic Flight], (Cuadra San Cristóbal, tr.: J. López, joc.: Borja Fayos) who entered the finish line one lenght before Un Monde (later discualified) with Flow Boy (IRE, 2004) [Daliapour-Lost Ring] second after the disqualifying of Un Monde. Monteagudo Ebro has 8 starts with 5 wins and 0 placings.
The video: Premio Cabopino
In the 2 y/o 1,300 m race, the winner was the debutant Precious Rose (USA, 2009) [Elusive Quality-Libre] (Cuadra Bloke, tr: J. A. Rodríguez; joc.: D. Delgado), beating the already winner Pippa Snudge (IRE, 2009) [Strategic Prince-River Grande], with Galaxy (SPA, 2009) [Verglas-Yafoul] third. This is the race: Premio Barney Curley in association with Daimon Group Spain
Friday, August 26, 2011
Albret (IRE) wins the Criterium International
Albret (IRE, 2009) [Clodovil-Piccelina], a gray colt, owned by Cuadra Quinto Real, trained by G. Arizcorreta, ridden by I. Mendizábal won yesterday the Criterium International, 1,500 m race for 2 y/o in the San Sebastián racetrack, by a length, with Celtic Rock (GB, 2009), a chestnut colt, [Rock of Gibraltar-Luna Celtica] owned by Cuadra Habit, trained by J. C. Fernández, second under jockey J. Crocquevieille.
Extreme Cara (FR, 2009), bay colt [Hurricane Cat-Magic Cara], owned by Guy Cherel, trained by Ana Imaz and ridden by Jorge Horcajada was third a head behind Celtic Rock, after commanding the race in the last turn.
Albret was unplaced in his previous start, a Listed race at La Teste de Buch (France) in which he didn't enjoy a comfortable travel. That race was won by Vladimir, who was later third in the Prix Morny (Gr. 1 - France).
Cuadra Quinto Real, owners of Albret, are also owners of Ayanz, the Villapadierna (Derby) winner, who hasn't run since that win.
The San Sebastián racecourse organized a tribute to Ioritz Mendizábal (4 times winner of the jockey standings in France), in his first visit to San Sebastián for a long time and it couldn't turn out better, since he won the Gran Criterium along with another race of the meeting.
Here is the race: Gran Criterium 2011. Albret's jockey wears pink. He takes the outermost part of the track in the far stretch.
Extreme Cara (FR, 2009), bay colt [Hurricane Cat-Magic Cara], owned by Guy Cherel, trained by Ana Imaz and ridden by Jorge Horcajada was third a head behind Celtic Rock, after commanding the race in the last turn.
Albret was unplaced in his previous start, a Listed race at La Teste de Buch (France) in which he didn't enjoy a comfortable travel. That race was won by Vladimir, who was later third in the Prix Morny (Gr. 1 - France).
Cuadra Quinto Real, owners of Albret, are also owners of Ayanz, the Villapadierna (Derby) winner, who hasn't run since that win.
The San Sebastián racecourse organized a tribute to Ioritz Mendizábal (4 times winner of the jockey standings in France), in his first visit to San Sebastián for a long time and it couldn't turn out better, since he won the Gran Criterium along with another race of the meeting.
Here is the race: Gran Criterium 2011. Albret's jockey wears pink. He takes the outermost part of the track in the far stretch.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Gran Criterium today in San Sebastián
The main race of today in San Sebastian is the Criterium Internacional, a 1,500 m race for 2yo and the most important race for 2yo in the summer.
The partants are:
Albret (IRE, 2009) [Clodovil-Piccelina], a gray colt, owned by Cuadra Quinto Real, trained by G. Arizcorreta, ridden by I. Mendizábal. Three starts, one win, one placing
Celtic Rock (GB, 2009), a chestnut colt, [Rock of Gibraltar-Luna Celtica] owned by Cuadra Habit, trained by J. C. Fernández, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Two starts, one win and one placing.
Donosti (IRE, 2009) a bay colt [King's Best-Lady Circe], trained by A. Imaz, will be ridden by J. B. Hamel. Two starts, one placing
Extreme Cara (FR, 2009), bay colt [Hurricane Cat-Magic Cara], owned by Guy Cherel, trained by Ana Imaz, will be ridden by Jorge Horcajada. He has four starts with one win and one placing.
Garajonay (FR, 2009), a bay colt [First Samurai-Hapster] owned by Cuadra SafSaf, trained by F. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J. Grosjean. Four starts, three placings.
Leitzarán (SPA, 2009) a bay colt [Dyhim Diamond-Maria Teresa]. Owned by Cuadra Eva, trained by Ana Imaz, will be ridden by G. Madero. He has two starts, with one win and one placing
Sheila (SPA, 2009) is a bay filly [Kingsalsa-Golden Hue], owned by Cuadra Rober, trained by R. Avial and ridden by A. Gómez. She has three starts, with one placing
Last year, the winner was Clunia (IRE) (Silent Times), who won the Premio Beamonte this year.
The partants are:
Albret (IRE, 2009) [Clodovil-Piccelina], a gray colt, owned by Cuadra Quinto Real, trained by G. Arizcorreta, ridden by I. Mendizábal. Three starts, one win, one placing
Celtic Rock (GB, 2009), a chestnut colt, [Rock of Gibraltar-Luna Celtica] owned by Cuadra Habit, trained by J. C. Fernández, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Two starts, one win and one placing.
Donosti (IRE, 2009) a bay colt [King's Best-Lady Circe], trained by A. Imaz, will be ridden by J. B. Hamel. Two starts, one placing
Extreme Cara (FR, 2009), bay colt [Hurricane Cat-Magic Cara], owned by Guy Cherel, trained by Ana Imaz, will be ridden by Jorge Horcajada. He has four starts with one win and one placing.
Garajonay (FR, 2009), a bay colt [First Samurai-Hapster] owned by Cuadra SafSaf, trained by F. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J. Grosjean. Four starts, three placings.
Leitzarán (SPA, 2009) a bay colt [Dyhim Diamond-Maria Teresa]. Owned by Cuadra Eva, trained by Ana Imaz, will be ridden by G. Madero. He has two starts, with one win and one placing
Sheila (SPA, 2009) is a bay filly [Kingsalsa-Golden Hue], owned by Cuadra Rober, trained by R. Avial and ridden by A. Gómez. She has three starts, with one placing
Last year, the winner was Clunia (IRE) (Silent Times), who won the Premio Beamonte this year.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Volcánico (IRE) wins the Gobierno Vasco
Volcánico (IRE, 2008) [Refuse to Bend-Zayana], owned by Cuadra Los Toneles, trained by Francisco Rodríguez, ridden by Julien Grosjean won by two and a half lengths the Premio Gobierno Vasco, one of the most important mile races in the Spanish calendar, beating Bellaside (IRE, 2007) [La Vie dei Colori-Brockton Saga], property of Grupo Bolaños Gran Canaria, trained by Enrique León and ridden by J L. Martínez, with As de Trébol (USA, 2006) [Tapit-Adelphi(Danzig)], owned by Cuadra Chicago, trained by M. Delcher S, with jockey Borja Fayos third and Shumookh (IRE, 2003) [Mujahid-Midway Lady] Cuadra Los Aspirantes-Dos Tumbos, trained by T. Callejo, with J. C. Cerqueira, fourth. As de Trébol led with a fast pace, with Shumookh some 3-4 lengths behind, until the home stretch. Volcánico, who was third for most of the race, catched the two frontrunners and held off easily the final charge of Bellaside.
This is a 13-minute video of the race: Premio Gobierno Vasco 2011, Lasarte racetrack. Volcánico adds this race to his impressive curriculum, winner of the Gran Criterium at 2 and winner of the Torre Arias, the GP Claudio Carudel and the Gobierno Vasco at three. He has never run above 1,600 m. The double Carudel-Gobierno Vasco represents two of the three most prestigious 1,600 m races for 3y/o+, the third being the GP Hispanidad, to be held in Madrid in October. This is the second Gobierno Vasco for jockey Julien Grosjean, winner in 2009 with Aranel.
This is a 13-minute video of the race: Premio Gobierno Vasco 2011, Lasarte racetrack. Volcánico adds this race to his impressive curriculum, winner of the Gran Criterium at 2 and winner of the Torre Arias, the GP Claudio Carudel and the Gobierno Vasco at three. He has never run above 1,600 m. The double Carudel-Gobierno Vasco represents two of the three most prestigious 1,600 m races for 3y/o+, the third being the GP Hispanidad, to be held in Madrid in October. This is the second Gobierno Vasco for jockey Julien Grosjean, winner in 2009 with Aranel.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Premio Gobierno Vasco today in San Sebastián
The Premio Gobierno Vasco is a 1,600 race, weight for age, for 3 yo+, and one of the most important races in the San Sebastián season, with 28,000 euros for the winner
The partants this year are:
As de trébol (USA, 2006) [Tapit-Adelphi(Danzig)], owned by Cuadra Chicago, trained by M. Delcher S, will be ridden by Borja Fayos.
Bottega (USA, 2007) [Mineshaft-Sun is Up(Sunday Silence)], owned by Cuadra Madroños, trained by M. Delcher S, will be ridden by Jorge Horcajada.
Flying Blue (FR, 2005) [Fly to the Stars-Viking's Cove], owned by Cuadra Urdiñ-Oriya, trained by F. Pérez, will be ridden by J. L. Borrego
Salpado (FR, 2006) [Royal Applause-Moonbaby], owned by Cuadra Ehun, trained by R. Martín S, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille.
Shumookh (IRE, 2003) [Mujahid-Midway Lady] owned by Cuadra Los Aspirantes-Dos Tumbos, trained by T. Callejo, will be ridden by J. C. Cerqueira. Winner of the last edition, beating Silverside
Bellaside (IRE, 2007) [La Vie dei Colori-Brockton Saga], owned by Grupo Bolaños Gran Canaria, trained by Enrique León, will be ridden by J L. Martínez
Don Fernando Hab (SPA, 2008) [Intikhab-Flying Fulmar], owned by Cuadra Vadillo, trained by Alberto Carrasco, will be ridden by J. E. Jarkovsky
Volcánico (IRE, 2008) [Refuse to Bend-Zayana], owned by Cuadra Los Toneles, trained by Francisco Rodríguez, will be riden by J. L. Martínez
Some winners in recent years are Shumookh, who won in 2010, Aranel (Hawk Wing), winner in 2009, Chalusset, French raider who won in 2007 and 2008, Trip to the moon, the outstanding filly, later Group performer in Turkey, winner of the 2006 edition. (Trip to the moon has a yearling in the next Arqana sale). Okawango won twice, 1996 and 1997, like Primer Amor (1991, 1992) (ridden the second time by Willie Carson)
The partants this year are:
As de trébol (USA, 2006) [Tapit-Adelphi(Danzig)], owned by Cuadra Chicago, trained by M. Delcher S, will be ridden by Borja Fayos.
Bottega (USA, 2007) [Mineshaft-Sun is Up(Sunday Silence)], owned by Cuadra Madroños, trained by M. Delcher S, will be ridden by Jorge Horcajada.
Flying Blue (FR, 2005) [Fly to the Stars-Viking's Cove], owned by Cuadra Urdiñ-Oriya, trained by F. Pérez, will be ridden by J. L. Borrego
Salpado (FR, 2006) [Royal Applause-Moonbaby], owned by Cuadra Ehun, trained by R. Martín S, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille.
Shumookh (IRE, 2003) [Mujahid-Midway Lady] owned by Cuadra Los Aspirantes-Dos Tumbos, trained by T. Callejo, will be ridden by J. C. Cerqueira. Winner of the last edition, beating Silverside
Bellaside (IRE, 2007) [La Vie dei Colori-Brockton Saga], owned by Grupo Bolaños Gran Canaria, trained by Enrique León, will be ridden by J L. Martínez
Don Fernando Hab (SPA, 2008) [Intikhab-Flying Fulmar], owned by Cuadra Vadillo, trained by Alberto Carrasco, will be ridden by J. E. Jarkovsky
Volcánico (IRE, 2008) [Refuse to Bend-Zayana], owned by Cuadra Los Toneles, trained by Francisco Rodríguez, will be riden by J. L. Martínez
Some winners in recent years are Shumookh, who won in 2010, Aranel (Hawk Wing), winner in 2009, Chalusset, French raider who won in 2007 and 2008, Trip to the moon, the outstanding filly, later Group performer in Turkey, winner of the 2006 edition. (Trip to the moon has a yearling in the next Arqana sale). Okawango won twice, 1996 and 1997, like Primer Amor (1991, 1992) (ridden the second time by Willie Carson)
Monday, August 15, 2011
Jo All the Way wins the Copa de Oro Donostia (San Sebastián) 2011
Jo All the Way, (Gold away-Secret Question) the French raider owned by Gerard Agustin Normand, ridden by P Sogorb, and trained by Eli Lellouche for won the Copa de Oro Donostia 2011, by three lengths, with Abdel (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Leonor de Guzmán(Glauco)] second and Festeiro (SPA, 2008) [Fol Parade-New Vert(Vert Amande)] a close third. Young Tiger (FR, 2001) was fourth.
The race was led by Pazifiksturm (GER, 2007) (Samum), second in the 2010 edition, with Domeside (GB, 2006) (Domedriver) following him and Señor Miranda (GB, 2007) (Fantastic Light) third. In the far straight, Pazifiksturm was led to the outer part of the track (following the same strategy as last year, like his stable mate Dunnboinee, who was in the rear part of the field. However, this time, Domeside took the lead and, with a strong pace, put some distance and Pazifiksturm couldn't regain his position. Domeside (for blinkers for the first time) entered the home stretch first, but Abdel and (along the rail) Jo All the Way surpassed him, with Young Tiger behind them. Jo All the Way was clearly the best, and Abdel seemed a clear second until Festeiro, although disturbed by Young Tiger in his late charge, closed strongly and almost surpassed Abdel in the finish line.
Jo All the Way is three times Listed placed in France and had an official French rating of 47 before the race.
Both Abdel and Festeiro come from families related to the Copa de Oro, since the dam of Abdel is half sister to Ceremonioso (2nd in the 1996 edition) and Newango, half brother to Festeiro was second in 2007 and third in 2008.
Here is the race: Copa de Oro Donostia 2011
The race was led by Pazifiksturm (GER, 2007) (Samum), second in the 2010 edition, with Domeside (GB, 2006) (Domedriver) following him and Señor Miranda (GB, 2007) (Fantastic Light) third. In the far straight, Pazifiksturm was led to the outer part of the track (following the same strategy as last year, like his stable mate Dunnboinee, who was in the rear part of the field. However, this time, Domeside took the lead and, with a strong pace, put some distance and Pazifiksturm couldn't regain his position. Domeside (for blinkers for the first time) entered the home stretch first, but Abdel and (along the rail) Jo All the Way surpassed him, with Young Tiger behind them. Jo All the Way was clearly the best, and Abdel seemed a clear second until Festeiro, although disturbed by Young Tiger in his late charge, closed strongly and almost surpassed Abdel in the finish line.
Jo All the Way is three times Listed placed in France and had an official French rating of 47 before the race.
Both Abdel and Festeiro come from families related to the Copa de Oro, since the dam of Abdel is half sister to Ceremonioso (2nd in the 1996 edition) and Newango, half brother to Festeiro was second in 2007 and third in 2008.
Here is the race: Copa de Oro Donostia 2011
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Copa de Oro de San Sebastián this Monday
The races of this Monday in San Sebastián include the most important race of the summer season, the Copa de Oro de San Sebastián, a 2,400 m race for 3 y/o+, weight for age, one of the races of the Defi du Galop and a race that has among its winners big names in the history of Spanish racing, like Chacal (IRE), winner in 1974 and 1975, Rheffissimo (SPA), winner in 1976, El Señor (GB), winner in 1978, Akelarre, who won in 1990, the half brothers Kashwan (1998) and Persian Ruler (1999 and 2001) or, in recent years, the Prix du Cadran winner and now stallion in Spain Bannaby (FR), winner in 2008 (Video and 2010 (video) and Young Tiger (FR), winner in 2009.
This year, the favourite is Young Tiger, who won the 2009 edition and current holder of the title of the Defi du Galop
Here are the 10 partants:
Domeside (GB, 2006) [Domedriver-Buck's Fizz], owned by Cuadra Safsaf, trained by M. Delcher, will be ridden by J. Grosjean. Winner of the Villapadierna in 2009, he sustained an injury afterwards and reappeared this winter in Dos Hermanas (Seville). He then won brilliantly twice in Madrid, but his last two outings were disappointing.
Jo All the Way (GB, 2007) [Gold Away-Secret Question] owned by Gerard Agustin Norman, trained by E. Lellouche, will be ridden by P. Sogorb. Three times Listed placed in France, French rating of 47.
Karluv Most (FR, 2006) [Della Francesca-La Vltava], owned by Cuadra Cholaica, trained by J. L. Maroto, ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina. Winner of the GP Ciudad de Madrid in 2010, second this year. He doesn't seem to like this track, performing below expectations last year in this race. However, he ran well in the prep race for 4 yo, being second to Señor Miranda.
Pazifiksturm (GER, 2007) [Samum-La Parabol], owned by Cuadra Martul, trained by Ana Imaz, will be ridden by F Veron. He was second to Bannaby in the 2010 edition (with a bold movement of his jockey, going to the outer and drier side of the track in the far stretch. He then won the Villamejor (St. Leger) in Madrid. Although his connections have pointed to this race since last year, his performances so far have been well below expectations.
Plantagenet (SPA, 2007) [Trade Fair-Crafty Buzz] owned by Cuadra Whylar, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by J. L. Martínez. Villapadierna (Derby) winner in 2010, has not lived up to his promise. Third in the GP Ciudad de Madrid. He refused to enter the starting gates last year.
Señor Miranda (GB, 2007) [Fantastic Light-Ringing Hill], owned by Cuadra Los Toneles, trained by F. rodríguez, will be ridden by R. C. Montenegro. Señor Miranda has placed in almost all big races in Spain for stayers, although never winning. He has won the prep race for 4 y/o, beating Karluv Most, he likes the track and will probably be the front runner.
Young Tiger (FR, 2001) [Tiger Hill-Youngolina] owned by Javier Gispert, trained by Rohaut, will be ridden by F. X. Bertras. Multiple listed winner, winner of this race in 2009, winner twice of the Defi du Galop, this bay gelding keeps winning at 10 and is the favourite.
Abdel (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Leonor de Guzmán], owned and trained by J. M. Osorio, Duque de Alburquerque, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Third in the GP Nacional, he skipped the Villapadierna and won the prep race for this race for 3 y/o.
Dunnboinee (IRE, 2008) [King's Best-For Starters], owned by Cuadra Martul, trained by Ana Imaz, will be ridden by JJ. B. Hamel. Fourth in the Villapadierna, was beaten by Abdel in the Premio Diputación (although giving weight)
Festeiro (SPA, 2008) [Fol Parade-New Vert], owned by Cuadra Negredo, trained by M. Delcher (Senior), will be ridden by Jorge Horcajada. The sire of Festeiro, Fol Parade, won this race in 2005. Festeiro's half brother Newango was injured in this in 2009 and could not race again. Maurice Delcher Senior is retiring from training. So, the win of Festeiro, winner of the Cimera (1,000 guineas) and the GP Nacional would be very emotive. He was fifth in the Villapadierna (Derby) in his last start and has not run since then.
The race will be featured in the French channel Equidia
This year, the favourite is Young Tiger, who won the 2009 edition and current holder of the title of the Defi du Galop
Here are the 10 partants:
Domeside (GB, 2006) [Domedriver-Buck's Fizz], owned by Cuadra Safsaf, trained by M. Delcher, will be ridden by J. Grosjean. Winner of the Villapadierna in 2009, he sustained an injury afterwards and reappeared this winter in Dos Hermanas (Seville). He then won brilliantly twice in Madrid, but his last two outings were disappointing.
Jo All the Way (GB, 2007) [Gold Away-Secret Question] owned by Gerard Agustin Norman, trained by E. Lellouche, will be ridden by P. Sogorb. Three times Listed placed in France, French rating of 47.
Karluv Most (FR, 2006) [Della Francesca-La Vltava], owned by Cuadra Cholaica, trained by J. L. Maroto, ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina. Winner of the GP Ciudad de Madrid in 2010, second this year. He doesn't seem to like this track, performing below expectations last year in this race. However, he ran well in the prep race for 4 yo, being second to Señor Miranda.
Pazifiksturm (GER, 2007) [Samum-La Parabol], owned by Cuadra Martul, trained by Ana Imaz, will be ridden by F Veron. He was second to Bannaby in the 2010 edition (with a bold movement of his jockey, going to the outer and drier side of the track in the far stretch. He then won the Villamejor (St. Leger) in Madrid. Although his connections have pointed to this race since last year, his performances so far have been well below expectations.
Plantagenet (SPA, 2007) [Trade Fair-Crafty Buzz] owned by Cuadra Whylar, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by J. L. Martínez. Villapadierna (Derby) winner in 2010, has not lived up to his promise. Third in the GP Ciudad de Madrid. He refused to enter the starting gates last year.
Señor Miranda (GB, 2007) [Fantastic Light-Ringing Hill], owned by Cuadra Los Toneles, trained by F. rodríguez, will be ridden by R. C. Montenegro. Señor Miranda has placed in almost all big races in Spain for stayers, although never winning. He has won the prep race for 4 y/o, beating Karluv Most, he likes the track and will probably be the front runner.
Young Tiger (FR, 2001) [Tiger Hill-Youngolina] owned by Javier Gispert, trained by Rohaut, will be ridden by F. X. Bertras. Multiple listed winner, winner of this race in 2009, winner twice of the Defi du Galop, this bay gelding keeps winning at 10 and is the favourite.
Abdel (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Leonor de Guzmán], owned and trained by J. M. Osorio, Duque de Alburquerque, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Third in the GP Nacional, he skipped the Villapadierna and won the prep race for this race for 3 y/o.
Dunnboinee (IRE, 2008) [King's Best-For Starters], owned by Cuadra Martul, trained by Ana Imaz, will be ridden by JJ. B. Hamel. Fourth in the Villapadierna, was beaten by Abdel in the Premio Diputación (although giving weight)
Festeiro (SPA, 2008) [Fol Parade-New Vert], owned by Cuadra Negredo, trained by M. Delcher (Senior), will be ridden by Jorge Horcajada. The sire of Festeiro, Fol Parade, won this race in 2005. Festeiro's half brother Newango was injured in this in 2009 and could not race again. Maurice Delcher Senior is retiring from training. So, the win of Festeiro, winner of the Cimera (1,000 guineas) and the GP Nacional would be very emotive. He was fifth in the Villapadierna (Derby) in his last start and has not run since then.
The race will be featured in the French channel Equidia
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Casaca wins the Kutxa
Casaca (GB, 2006) [Medicean-Priena(Priolo)], the chestnut filly, property of Cuadra África and trained by J. M. Osorio, won today the Premio Kutxa ridden by J. Crocquevieille, beating Clunia (IRE, 2008) by two lengths, with Narya third three lengths behind Clunia and Azamor fourth.
Here is the race: Premio Kutxa 2011
This is the third win in four starts this year for Casaca, whose trainer and jockey (and also breeders-owners) are having an outstanding year, winning the Mijas Cup, the Premio Corpa and the GP Ciudad de Madrid with Casaca's half brother Entrecopas and now this Premio Kutxa (the most important race for fillies in San Sebastián) with Casaca.
There was a fall, involving Monyaar and Manivela. Marco Secci, jockey of Monyaar is OK and Oscar Ortiz de Urbina has been transfered to the hospital.
Here is the race: Premio Kutxa 2011
This is the third win in four starts this year for Casaca, whose trainer and jockey (and also breeders-owners) are having an outstanding year, winning the Mijas Cup, the Premio Corpa and the GP Ciudad de Madrid with Casaca's half brother Entrecopas and now this Premio Kutxa (the most important race for fillies in San Sebastián) with Casaca.
There was a fall, involving Monyaar and Manivela. Marco Secci, jockey of Monyaar is OK and Oscar Ortiz de Urbina has been transfered to the hospital.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Premio Kuxta tomorrow in San Sebastián
The main race of this Sunday in San Sebastián is the Premio Kutxa, a 2,200 m race for 3yo+ fillies, one of the milestones in the selection of fillies in Spain, with 22,000 euros for the winner
The partants this year are:
Casaca (GB, 2006) [Medicean-Priena(Priolo)], owned by Cuadra África, trained by J.M. Osorio, ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Casaca won the trial race for this Premio Kutxa and is the main favourite. She was 2nd both in the Valderas (Guineas) and the Beamonte (Oaks) in 2009 and is half sister to Entre Copas. Casaca has 13 starts with 3 wins and 51,463 euros in earnings.
Lisselan Beauty (USA; 2006) [Black Mambo-ike to Shimmy], owned by Lisselan Farms, trained by A. R. Acosta, ridden by V. Janacek. She has 7 starts with 2 wins.
Monyaar (FR, 20907) [Montjeu-Ikhteyaar] owned by Cuadra Ussía-Figueroa, trained by G. Arizkorreta, ridden by M. Secci. Eight starts one win and 5 placings.
Narya (IRE, 2007) [Halling-Badraan], owned by Cuadra Miranda, trained by M. Delcher S, ridden by J. Horcajada. Champion 3 y/o filly in Spain in 2010, winning the Beamonte (Oaks) and the previous edition of this Premio Kutxa. Narya is full sister to Group performer Eastern Aria and has 6 starts with 3 wins and 1 placing.
Spain Blues (IRE, 2006) [Anabaa Blue-Strike Alight], owned by Cuadra Ardal, trained by X. Thomas D, ridden by R. C. Montenegro. Nineteen starts, 3 wins, 8 placings.
Tasha Linda (IRE, 2007) [Where or When-Triple Two], owned by Cuadra Paganini, trained by T. Callejo, ridden by J- C. Cerqueira. Eigh starts, 1 win, 4 placings.
Vivement Dimanche (GB, 2005) [Royal Applause-Goodwood Blizzard], owned by Celso Méndez, trained by Ch. Delcher, ridden by D. Morisson. Has run 46 times, 4 wins, 26 placings, 14,025 euros in earnings.
Azamor (SPA, 2008) [Slickly-Red Bravo], owned by Cuadra El Herrojo, trained by G. Arizkorreta, ridden by J. B. Hamel. Seven starts, 1 win, 2nd to Clunia in the Beamonte.
Clunia (IRE, 2008) [Silent Times-Doohulla], owned by Cuadra Brazacorta, trained by G. Villarta, will be ridden by Borja Fayos. Champion 2 y/o filly in Spain, winner of the Beamonte, well adapted to the track, although only 4th in the tral race. 90,450 euros in earnings.
Manivela (SPA, 2008) [Baptize-Cayena], owned by Cuadra Fantasía, trained by T. Callejo, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina. Eleven starts, 2 wins (including Premio Comunidad de Madrid), 2 placings.
Tafadhali (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Laida]. Owned by Cuadra Lajorquín, trained by J. López, ridden by J. Grosjean. Four starts, one win.
The partants this year are:
Casaca (GB, 2006) [Medicean-Priena(Priolo)], owned by Cuadra África, trained by J.M. Osorio, ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Casaca won the trial race for this Premio Kutxa and is the main favourite. She was 2nd both in the Valderas (Guineas) and the Beamonte (Oaks) in 2009 and is half sister to Entre Copas. Casaca has 13 starts with 3 wins and 51,463 euros in earnings.
Lisselan Beauty (USA; 2006) [Black Mambo-ike to Shimmy], owned by Lisselan Farms, trained by A. R. Acosta, ridden by V. Janacek. She has 7 starts with 2 wins.
Monyaar (FR, 20907) [Montjeu-Ikhteyaar] owned by Cuadra Ussía-Figueroa, trained by G. Arizkorreta, ridden by M. Secci. Eight starts one win and 5 placings.
Narya (IRE, 2007) [Halling-Badraan], owned by Cuadra Miranda, trained by M. Delcher S, ridden by J. Horcajada. Champion 3 y/o filly in Spain in 2010, winning the Beamonte (Oaks) and the previous edition of this Premio Kutxa. Narya is full sister to Group performer Eastern Aria and has 6 starts with 3 wins and 1 placing.
Spain Blues (IRE, 2006) [Anabaa Blue-Strike Alight], owned by Cuadra Ardal, trained by X. Thomas D, ridden by R. C. Montenegro. Nineteen starts, 3 wins, 8 placings.
Tasha Linda (IRE, 2007) [Where or When-Triple Two], owned by Cuadra Paganini, trained by T. Callejo, ridden by J- C. Cerqueira. Eigh starts, 1 win, 4 placings.
Vivement Dimanche (GB, 2005) [Royal Applause-Goodwood Blizzard], owned by Celso Méndez, trained by Ch. Delcher, ridden by D. Morisson. Has run 46 times, 4 wins, 26 placings, 14,025 euros in earnings.
Azamor (SPA, 2008) [Slickly-Red Bravo], owned by Cuadra El Herrojo, trained by G. Arizkorreta, ridden by J. B. Hamel. Seven starts, 1 win, 2nd to Clunia in the Beamonte.
Clunia (IRE, 2008) [Silent Times-Doohulla], owned by Cuadra Brazacorta, trained by G. Villarta, will be ridden by Borja Fayos. Champion 2 y/o filly in Spain, winner of the Beamonte, well adapted to the track, although only 4th in the tral race. 90,450 euros in earnings.
Manivela (SPA, 2008) [Baptize-Cayena], owned by Cuadra Fantasía, trained by T. Callejo, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina. Eleven starts, 2 wins (including Premio Comunidad de Madrid), 2 placings.
Tafadhali (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Laida]. Owned by Cuadra Lajorquín, trained by J. López, ridden by J. Grosjean. Four starts, one win.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Dehesa Milagro yearling sale, sept 10th in Milagro, Spain
Dehesa de Milagro has published its catalogue for the yearling sale to be held in September 10th in the Dehesa Milagro (Milagro, Pamplona, Spain).
A total of 93 yearlings have been catalogued, with the notable presence of a colt by Dalakhani and Exclusive (Gr. 1 winner and Gr. 1 producer) with lot numner 84.
Stallions represented are: Caradak (20 products), Dyhim Diamond (5 products), Delfos (4), Keltos (4), Honours List (4), Halling (4), Oratorio (3), Sakhee (3), Gold Away (3), Leadership (3), Tiger Hill (3), Majestic Missile (2), Observatory (2), Kheleyf (2), Elnamid (2), Captain Marvelous (2), Diamond Green (2) and Arakan, Clodovil, Dalakhani, Dutch Art, Elusive City, Holy Roman Emperor, Hurricane Run, Ishiguru, Manduro, Medicean, Motivator, Mount Nelson, Notnowcato, Peintre Celebre, Pyrus, Refuse to Bend, Rock of Gibraltar, Shamardal, Shirocco, Slickly, Visindar, Whipper and Zamindar.
Here is the catalogue (in PDF): Dehesa Milagro yearling sale, 2011
Some lots are:
Lot n. 3 Love is the answer (FR) is a bay colt, by Honours List (IRE) and Jade (PER). Jade was Gr. 1 winner in Perú and winner in Spain of the GP Memorial Duque de Toledo, Premio Benítez de Lugo, 3rd in the GP Ciudad de Madrid, etc. This is her first product.
Lot. n 5 is a bay colt, by Oratorio and Johanie Cara. This is the second product of Johanie Cara, winner in Spain, and third in the Premio Beamonte (Spanish Oaks).
Lot 6 is a bay filly by Zamindar and Gr 3 winner Kentucky Kaper (USA, 1994) (The Prime Minister)
Lot 7 is a chestnut colt by Delfos and Keraka (USA, 1991) by Storm Bird. Keraka is Gr.3 winner in Ireland (EBF Anglesey Stakes, Curragh).
Lot 27 is a bay colt by Caradak and Proud Dounna, half brother to Ariete Arrollador (GB, 2007) (Kingsalsa), winner of the Premio Cimera 2010 (Spanish 2,000 guineas).
Lot 58 is a bay colt by Sakhee and Abril (FR). Abril won the Gran Premio Kutxa (the main race for 3yo+ fillies in San Sebastián and was second in the Premio Valderas (Spanish 1,000 Guineas and 3rd in the Premio Beamonte (Oaks). This is her first product.
Lot 66 is a bay colt, by Tiger Hill and Atiza(Singspiel), half brother to Vagabond Shoes (GB, 2007, by Beat Hollow), winner of the Gr. 3 Prix Messidor and 2nd in the Prix du Chemin de Fer du Nord this year.
Lot 71 is a bay colt, by Captain Marvelous and Bright and Early, dam of Adjuge (bay colt, 2007, by Pyrus) , winner of the Gran Criterium (the most important race for 2 yo in Spain) in 2009
Lot 76 is a chestnut filly, by Sir Percy and Cuddles. Cuddles is the dam of Inkhayan (SPA, 2007, Sulamani), 2 wins and 4 placings including third in the Premio Villamejor (Spanish St. Leger) and Don Hernando Hab (SPA, 2008, Delfos), 2 wins and 3 placings, including 4th in the GP Nacional.
Lot 78 is a bay filly by Kheleyf and Doohulla(Stravinsky). Doohulla is the dam of Clunia(Silent Times), best 2 yo filly in Spain in 2010 and winner in 2011 of the Premio Beamonte (Spanish Oaks).
Lot 82, by Dyhim Diamond, is a chestnut colt, first product of Ensis (SPA, 2005, Zieten), winner of the Premio Martorell in Spain and 2nd in the Prix Saraca (LIsted) and 4th in the Prix Miesque (Gr. 3) in France
Lot 84 is a grey colt, by Dalakhani and Exclusive (GB, 1995, Polar Falcon). Exclusive won the Coronation Stakes, Royal Ascot, Gr.1, and was placed in the Fillies Mile, Ascot Gr. 1 and 3rd in the Sagitta 1000 Guineas, Newmarket. Gr. 1 and is the dam of the also Gr. 1 winner Echelon (Danehill), 9 wins, Matron Stakes, Leopardstown, Gr. 1, Celebration Mile, Goodwood Gr. 2 etc. and of the Gr.2 winner and Gr. 1 placed Chic (Machiavellian).
Lot 92 is a bay filly, by Caradak and Guadalmedina. Guadalmedina (IRE, 2002, Zafonic) won the Premio Corpa and was 4th in the GP Ciudad de Madrid.
International attendance will include Newmarket based bloodstock agent and veterinarian Ilka Gansera-Leveque
Photos and results of the 2010 Sale at Milagro: http://www.equijar.com/public/equiblog/?p=667
UPDATE: Here are the results of the Dehesa Milagro yearling sale 2011:
http://thoroughbredsinspain.blogspot.com/2011/09/filly-by-zamindar-tops-milagro-yearling.html
A total of 93 yearlings have been catalogued, with the notable presence of a colt by Dalakhani and Exclusive (Gr. 1 winner and Gr. 1 producer) with lot numner 84.
Stallions represented are: Caradak (20 products), Dyhim Diamond (5 products), Delfos (4), Keltos (4), Honours List (4), Halling (4), Oratorio (3), Sakhee (3), Gold Away (3), Leadership (3), Tiger Hill (3), Majestic Missile (2), Observatory (2), Kheleyf (2), Elnamid (2), Captain Marvelous (2), Diamond Green (2) and Arakan, Clodovil, Dalakhani, Dutch Art, Elusive City, Holy Roman Emperor, Hurricane Run, Ishiguru, Manduro, Medicean, Motivator, Mount Nelson, Notnowcato, Peintre Celebre, Pyrus, Refuse to Bend, Rock of Gibraltar, Shamardal, Shirocco, Slickly, Visindar, Whipper and Zamindar.
Here is the catalogue (in PDF): Dehesa Milagro yearling sale, 2011
Some lots are:
Lot n. 3 Love is the answer (FR) is a bay colt, by Honours List (IRE) and Jade (PER). Jade was Gr. 1 winner in Perú and winner in Spain of the GP Memorial Duque de Toledo, Premio Benítez de Lugo, 3rd in the GP Ciudad de Madrid, etc. This is her first product.
Lot. n 5 is a bay colt, by Oratorio and Johanie Cara. This is the second product of Johanie Cara, winner in Spain, and third in the Premio Beamonte (Spanish Oaks).
Lot 6 is a bay filly by Zamindar and Gr 3 winner Kentucky Kaper (USA, 1994) (The Prime Minister)
Lot 7 is a chestnut colt by Delfos and Keraka (USA, 1991) by Storm Bird. Keraka is Gr.3 winner in Ireland (EBF Anglesey Stakes, Curragh).
Lot 27 is a bay colt by Caradak and Proud Dounna, half brother to Ariete Arrollador (GB, 2007) (Kingsalsa), winner of the Premio Cimera 2010 (Spanish 2,000 guineas).
Lot 58 is a bay colt by Sakhee and Abril (FR). Abril won the Gran Premio Kutxa (the main race for 3yo+ fillies in San Sebastián and was second in the Premio Valderas (Spanish 1,000 Guineas and 3rd in the Premio Beamonte (Oaks). This is her first product.
Lot 66 is a bay colt, by Tiger Hill and Atiza(Singspiel), half brother to Vagabond Shoes (GB, 2007, by Beat Hollow), winner of the Gr. 3 Prix Messidor and 2nd in the Prix du Chemin de Fer du Nord this year.
Lot 71 is a bay colt, by Captain Marvelous and Bright and Early, dam of Adjuge (bay colt, 2007, by Pyrus) , winner of the Gran Criterium (the most important race for 2 yo in Spain) in 2009
Lot 76 is a chestnut filly, by Sir Percy and Cuddles. Cuddles is the dam of Inkhayan (SPA, 2007, Sulamani), 2 wins and 4 placings including third in the Premio Villamejor (Spanish St. Leger) and Don Hernando Hab (SPA, 2008, Delfos), 2 wins and 3 placings, including 4th in the GP Nacional.
Lot 78 is a bay filly by Kheleyf and Doohulla(Stravinsky). Doohulla is the dam of Clunia(Silent Times), best 2 yo filly in Spain in 2010 and winner in 2011 of the Premio Beamonte (Spanish Oaks).
Lot 82, by Dyhim Diamond, is a chestnut colt, first product of Ensis (SPA, 2005, Zieten), winner of the Premio Martorell in Spain and 2nd in the Prix Saraca (LIsted) and 4th in the Prix Miesque (Gr. 3) in France
Lot 84 is a grey colt, by Dalakhani and Exclusive (GB, 1995, Polar Falcon). Exclusive won the Coronation Stakes, Royal Ascot, Gr.1, and was placed in the Fillies Mile, Ascot Gr. 1 and 3rd in the Sagitta 1000 Guineas, Newmarket. Gr. 1 and is the dam of the also Gr. 1 winner Echelon (Danehill), 9 wins, Matron Stakes, Leopardstown, Gr. 1, Celebration Mile, Goodwood Gr. 2 etc. and of the Gr.2 winner and Gr. 1 placed Chic (Machiavellian).
Lot 92 is a bay filly, by Caradak and Guadalmedina. Guadalmedina (IRE, 2002, Zafonic) won the Premio Corpa and was 4th in the GP Ciudad de Madrid.
International attendance will include Newmarket based bloodstock agent and veterinarian Ilka Gansera-Leveque
Photos and results of the 2010 Sale at Milagro: http://www.equijar.com/public/equiblog/?p=667
UPDATE: Here are the results of the Dehesa Milagro yearling sale 2011:
http://thoroughbredsinspain.blogspot.com/2011/09/filly-by-zamindar-tops-milagro-yearling.html
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Matusalen wins the Criterium Nacional
Matusalén (SPA, 2009) [Caradak-Bixaare(Xaar)] a bay colt property of Cuadra Aller, trained by M. Delcher S. and ridden by J. Horcajada, won the Premio El País - Criterium Nacional (1,400 m, 2yo, Spanish bred) in the Lasarte-Oria racecourse (San Sebastián), beating Flash McQueen (SPA, 2009), a filly by Dyhim Diamond and Peinture D'Or (Peintre Celebre) ridden by R.C. Montenegro for trainer A. Imaz and owner C. Boutin, with Azabache (b. c., SPA, 2009) [Iceman-Tiviski(Desert Style)] third and Leitzarán (b.f., SPA, 2009, Dyhim Diamond fourth). Matusalén is one of the two winners from three runners for freshman sire Caradak, who stands at Dehesa Milagro.
Here is the race: Criterium Nacional 2011
Other races of the meeting included the first win for Francesco Cara (FR, 2008) [Della Francesca-Magic Cara(Akarad) in the Premio tax Asesoría y Gestión, a 2,200 m race for 3 y/o. Francesco Cara, who was ridden by J. C. Cerqueira for Cuadra Santa Bárbara and trained T. Callejo, is half brother to Spanish Oaks placed Johanie Cara. The filly Ramallah (SPA, 2008) [Federal Trial-Utrech(DOn Roberto)] was second, with Black Moon (b.f., IRE, 2008) (High Chaparral), third.
There was also a 2,000 race for Spanish bred 3y/0, won by Lionel Star (b. c., 2008, FR) [Silent Times-Lady Creee(Medicean)], with J. L. Borrego, for trainer M. J. Pérez and Cuadra Los Hierros, with Goimendi (OKawango-SPA) and Don Hernando Hab third.
Here is the race: Criterium Nacional 2011
Other races of the meeting included the first win for Francesco Cara (FR, 2008) [Della Francesca-Magic Cara(Akarad) in the Premio tax Asesoría y Gestión, a 2,200 m race for 3 y/o. Francesco Cara, who was ridden by J. C. Cerqueira for Cuadra Santa Bárbara and trained T. Callejo, is half brother to Spanish Oaks placed Johanie Cara. The filly Ramallah (SPA, 2008) [Federal Trial-Utrech(DOn Roberto)] was second, with Black Moon (b.f., IRE, 2008) (High Chaparral), third.
There was also a 2,000 race for Spanish bred 3y/0, won by Lionel Star (b. c., 2008, FR) [Silent Times-Lady Creee(Medicean)], with J. L. Borrego, for trainer M. J. Pérez and Cuadra Los Hierros, with Goimendi (OKawango-SPA) and Don Hernando Hab third.
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