The big chestnut 3 yo colt Eltso (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Katherine(Don Roberto)], one of the best 3 yo of the year and who was entered in the upcoming GP Memorial Duque de Toledo (2,400 m, 3yo+) next 16 of October, has been injured in a tendon and may not run again.
Eltso is owned by Cuadra San Cristóbal and trained by Jesús López
With only 4 starts, Eltso won his debut and then was second to Festeiro in the GP Nacional and also in the Villapadierna (Derby) to Ayanz. After a summer rest, he was third last Sunday in the Premio Cadena Ser, prep race for the Memorial.
Source: http://www.revistagrupouno.com/?p=5173
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Meetings in Mijas, Madrid ...and Nigrán beach (Vigo)
There will be three meetings this weekend in Spain, with races in Mijas Saturday 1st of October, Madrid next Sunday and the first meeting ever in the Nigrán beach, near Vigo, Galicia.
The five races of Mijas include a 1,300 m race for 2 yo that includes, among its 6 partants: Bentayga (IRE, 2009), a ch.geld. [Strategic Prince-Barbera(Night Shift)], winner in his only start, in Mijas. Also winner in her only start is Coco Palm (SPA, 2009) [Fol Parade-Chista(Green Tune)] (see here his win: Premio Cría Nacional
There is also a 1,300 m race (Premio Aryon) for 3 yo+, with Compton Park, Camuray, Corcubión, Laazem, Barking, Valle and Medeside
In the Sunday meeting of Madrid, the main race is a 1,100 sprint with 7 partants:
As de Trébol (USA, 2006), a grey horse [Tapit-Adelphi(Danzig)], owned by Cuadra Chicago, trained by M. Delcher S, that will be ridden by Jorge Horcajada (for the first time). He won in his last start, a 1,200 m race in San Sebastián: Premio Albañilería Vertical (beating S Grillo and Rayo Negro)
El Incendio (IRE, 2008) [Clodovil-Duckmore Bay(Titus Livius)], owned by Cuadra Becares, trained by J L. Maroto, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina.
Golfo Pérsico (IRE, 2008) [Diamond Green-Bajan Belle(Efisio)], owned by Los Toneles-Pazooki, trained by F. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J. Grosjean.
Rayo Negro (IRE, 2007), a bay colt [Shinko Forest-Chaste(Groom Dancer)], owned by Cuadra San Cristóbal, trained by Jesús López, will be ridden by J. C. Cerqueira.
Risby (IRE, 2008), a bay colt. [Big Shuffle-Lonicera(Charmer)], ownend by Cuadra Viguria, trained by J.M. Osorio, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille.
S Grillo (GB, 2008), a black colt, [Val Royal-Santiago Blue(Relaunch], owned by Cuadra Ussía-Figueroa, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by V. Janacek.
Usaquen (FR, 2008), a bay colt, [Layman-Gold Mine(Gold Away)], owned and trained by J. M. Osorio, Duque de Alburquerque, will be ridden by J- E. Jarcovsky.
In the rest of the meeting, there is the debut of Cuadra Quinto Real's Alduides (IRE, 2009, a colt by Rock of Gibraltar ex Misdirect(Darshaan) in a 1,500 m race for 2yo; a 1,400 m race for 2 yo fillies and an interesting 2,100 m race for 3yo Spanish breds, featuring Azamor (2nd in the Beamonte - Oaks).
The first meeting in Playa América (Nigrán, Galicia) will include 3 races for amateur jockeys.
The five races of Mijas include a 1,300 m race for 2 yo that includes, among its 6 partants: Bentayga (IRE, 2009), a ch.geld. [Strategic Prince-Barbera(Night Shift)], winner in his only start, in Mijas. Also winner in her only start is Coco Palm (SPA, 2009) [Fol Parade-Chista(Green Tune)] (see here his win: Premio Cría Nacional
There is also a 1,300 m race (Premio Aryon) for 3 yo+, with Compton Park, Camuray, Corcubión, Laazem, Barking, Valle and Medeside
In the Sunday meeting of Madrid, the main race is a 1,100 sprint with 7 partants:
As de Trébol (USA, 2006), a grey horse [Tapit-Adelphi(Danzig)], owned by Cuadra Chicago, trained by M. Delcher S, that will be ridden by Jorge Horcajada (for the first time). He won in his last start, a 1,200 m race in San Sebastián: Premio Albañilería Vertical (beating S Grillo and Rayo Negro)
El Incendio (IRE, 2008) [Clodovil-Duckmore Bay(Titus Livius)], owned by Cuadra Becares, trained by J L. Maroto, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina.
Golfo Pérsico (IRE, 2008) [Diamond Green-Bajan Belle(Efisio)], owned by Los Toneles-Pazooki, trained by F. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J. Grosjean.
Rayo Negro (IRE, 2007), a bay colt [Shinko Forest-Chaste(Groom Dancer)], owned by Cuadra San Cristóbal, trained by Jesús López, will be ridden by J. C. Cerqueira.
Risby (IRE, 2008), a bay colt. [Big Shuffle-Lonicera(Charmer)], ownend by Cuadra Viguria, trained by J.M. Osorio, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille.
S Grillo (GB, 2008), a black colt, [Val Royal-Santiago Blue(Relaunch], owned by Cuadra Ussía-Figueroa, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by V. Janacek.
Usaquen (FR, 2008), a bay colt, [Layman-Gold Mine(Gold Away)], owned and trained by J. M. Osorio, Duque de Alburquerque, will be ridden by J- E. Jarcovsky.
In the rest of the meeting, there is the debut of Cuadra Quinto Real's Alduides (IRE, 2009, a colt by Rock of Gibraltar ex Misdirect(Darshaan) in a 1,500 m race for 2yo; a 1,400 m race for 2 yo fillies and an interesting 2,100 m race for 3yo Spanish breds, featuring Azamor (2nd in the Beamonte - Oaks).
The first meeting in Playa América (Nigrán, Galicia) will include 3 races for amateur jockeys.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
ACPSIE-SBA joint yearling sale in Madrid, October 8th 2011
The Spanish Breeders Association (website: ACPSIE and the company SBA-Sales (website: SBA-Sales will hold an joint auction in the La Zarzuela racetrack, Madrid, October 8th at 15,30. There are 52 lots from the ACPSIE and 38 lots from SBA Sales, totalling 90 lots catalogued.
Some lots from the ACPSIE part of the sale are:
Lot 3. N (SPA, 2010) a bay filly by Wagon Master and Femme Epanouie(Sillery). Femme Epanouie is the dam of Buxo (colt, by Kashwan), 2nd in the GP Nacional.
Lot 13. N (SPA, 2010) is a chestnut filly by Dyhim Diamond and Marianella(Grand Lodge). Marianella is the dam of Falaris (filly, 2003, by Humool), winner of the GP Nacional in 2006.
Lot 16, N (SPA, 2010) is a bay filly by Fragrant Wells and Nasriyda(Darshaan), half sister to Nizamabad, 2nd in the Swiss Derby (L) and in the Prix Georges Trabaud (L), with a French rating of 44.5.
Lot 16, New Parade, is a chestnut filly by Fol Parade and New Vert(Vert Amande), thus, full sister to Festeiro, winner of the Cimera (2000 Guineas) and the GP Nacional this year. She is also half sister to Listed placed Newango (Okawango) and Vert Helice (Helissio).
Lot 21 is a bay colt, by Dyhim Diamond and Pashmiyna(Highest Honor), half brother to Cambalache GR, the promising colt who won 4 out of 6 starts, including the GP Nacional, to be injured afterwards.
Lot 23, a bay colt by Wagon Master and Quiet Splendor(Unbridled) is a half brother to Listed performers Whisperor (Linamix) and Kazlian (Sinndar).
Lot 29 is a bay filly by Jeremy and Society Fair(Always Fair), half sister to Lorgan (IRE, 2004), one of the best milers of recent years in Spain.
Lot 43 is a bay colt by Fragrant Wells and Bricoleuse(AP Indy). This lot is a half brother to Bling (2007), by Kingsalsa, 3rd in the Grand Prix de la Riviere Cote d'Azur (Listed).
Lot 48 is a chestnut colt, by Visindar and Chloe(Green Desert), thus half brother to Doende (SPA, 2006), by Wagon Master, one of the best Spanish breds of last years.
Here is the catalogue (PDF) of the ACPSIE part of the sale:
http://www.criadorespsi.es/images/stories/catlgsubastaacpsieoct11.pdf
And here is the catalogue of the SBA part of the sale: SBA yearling sale 2011.
Some lots from the ACPSIE part of the sale are:
Lot 3. N (SPA, 2010) a bay filly by Wagon Master and Femme Epanouie(Sillery). Femme Epanouie is the dam of Buxo (colt, by Kashwan), 2nd in the GP Nacional.
Lot 13. N (SPA, 2010) is a chestnut filly by Dyhim Diamond and Marianella(Grand Lodge). Marianella is the dam of Falaris (filly, 2003, by Humool), winner of the GP Nacional in 2006.
Lot 16, N (SPA, 2010) is a bay filly by Fragrant Wells and Nasriyda(Darshaan), half sister to Nizamabad, 2nd in the Swiss Derby (L) and in the Prix Georges Trabaud (L), with a French rating of 44.5.
Lot 16, New Parade, is a chestnut filly by Fol Parade and New Vert(Vert Amande), thus, full sister to Festeiro, winner of the Cimera (2000 Guineas) and the GP Nacional this year. She is also half sister to Listed placed Newango (Okawango) and Vert Helice (Helissio).
Lot 21 is a bay colt, by Dyhim Diamond and Pashmiyna(Highest Honor), half brother to Cambalache GR, the promising colt who won 4 out of 6 starts, including the GP Nacional, to be injured afterwards.
Lot 23, a bay colt by Wagon Master and Quiet Splendor(Unbridled) is a half brother to Listed performers Whisperor (Linamix) and Kazlian (Sinndar).
Lot 29 is a bay filly by Jeremy and Society Fair(Always Fair), half sister to Lorgan (IRE, 2004), one of the best milers of recent years in Spain.
Lot 43 is a bay colt by Fragrant Wells and Bricoleuse(AP Indy). This lot is a half brother to Bling (2007), by Kingsalsa, 3rd in the Grand Prix de la Riviere Cote d'Azur (Listed).
Lot 48 is a chestnut colt, by Visindar and Chloe(Green Desert), thus half brother to Doende (SPA, 2006), by Wagon Master, one of the best Spanish breds of last years.
Here is the catalogue (PDF) of the ACPSIE part of the sale:
http://www.criadorespsi.es/images/stories/catlgsubastaacpsieoct11.pdf
And here is the catalogue of the SBA part of the sale: SBA yearling sale 2011.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Irish Cliff (IRE) wins the Criterium de Potrancas, Arnuero wins the prep race for the Memorial
Irish Cliff (IRE, 2009), the bay filly property of Cuadra Chicago, trained by M. Delcher S. and ridden by Jorge Horcajada, won the Criterium de Potrancas (1,400 m, 2yo fillies) in the La Zarzuela racecourse, beating Laura Moon (FR, 2009) [Russian Blue-Partageuse(Green Tune)], by half a length after a long fight in the stretch, leaving far behind the third, Galaxy (SPA, 2009) [Verglas-Yafoul(Torrential)] third, with She Rules (FR, 2009) [Aussie Rules-Barannia(Barathea)] fourth.
Irish Cliff (IRE) [Marju-Miss Corinne] (number 3) winning the Criterium de Potrancas 2011. Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com
This is the second win in three startsd for Irish Cliff.
Here is the race: Criterium de Potrancas
In the second race of the meeting, the winner was Arnuero (GB, 2008) [Sakhee-Penang Pearl(Bering)], owned by Cuadra Medreal, trained by M. Delcher S. and ridden by Jorge Horcajada, with Plantagenet (SPA, 2007) [Trade Fair-Crafty Buzz(Crafty Prospector)] second and Eltso (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Katherine(Don Roberto)] third. This is the third win for Arnuero (half brother to Harbinger) in five starts.
Here is the race: Premio Cadena Serz.
This is the second win in three startsd for Irish Cliff.
Here is the race: Criterium de Potrancas
In the second race of the meeting, the winner was Arnuero (GB, 2008) [Sakhee-Penang Pearl(Bering)], owned by Cuadra Medreal, trained by M. Delcher S. and ridden by Jorge Horcajada, with Plantagenet (SPA, 2007) [Trade Fair-Crafty Buzz(Crafty Prospector)] second and Eltso (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Katherine(Don Roberto)] third. This is the third win for Arnuero (half brother to Harbinger) in five starts.
Here is the race: Premio Cadena Serz.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Vagabond Shoes included in the Arqana Arc Sale
The chestnut colt Vagabond Shoes (GB, 2007) [Beat Hollow-Atiza(Singspiel)], recent winner of the Gr. 3 Prix Messidor (beating Biondetti and Polytechnicien), has been added, along with three other horses, to the Arqana Arc sale, to be held in St. Cloud in October 1st.
Vagabond Shoes was previously second in the Prix du Chemin de fer du Nord, beaten by Byword.
A half brother of Vagabond Shoes, by Tiger Hill, didn't reach his reserve price in the recent Dehesa de Milagro Sale and he also has a half sister 3 yo (by Noverre) named Noviza, unplaced in three starts to date.
Vagabond Shoes was previously second in the Prix du Chemin de fer du Nord, beaten by Byword.
A half brother of Vagabond Shoes, by Tiger Hill, didn't reach his reserve price in the recent Dehesa de Milagro Sale and he also has a half sister 3 yo (by Noverre) named Noviza, unplaced in three starts to date.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Also this Sunday, Eltso, Arnuero, Señor Miranda, Plantagenet
Apart from the Criterium de Potrancas, the meeting of this Sunday includes the Premio Cadena Ser, a 2,200 m race for 3yo+, a prep race for the Memorial Duque de Toledo.
The nine partants include the 4yo+ Calamargo (IRE, 2007) [Arakan-Rain of Flanders(Ranbow Quest)], the twice Classic second Señor Miranda (GB, 2007) [Fantastc Light-Ringing Hill(Charnwood Forest)], Loch Etive (GB, 2006)[Rock of Gibraltar-Amazing Krisjen(Kris S)],the 2010 Derby winner Plantagenet (SPA, 2007) [Trade Fair-Crafty Buzz(Crafty Prospector)], Porquenotecallas (IRE, 2006) [Fantastic Light-Ganga(Generous)] and the 3 yos Eltso (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Katherine(Don Roberto)], who was second in the GP Nacional and in the Spanish Derby won by Ayanz, Arnuero (GB, 2008) [Sakhee-Penang Pearl(Bering)] for his new stable, Diamant du Soleil (FR, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Solina(Acatenango)] and Rio Duerna (SPA, 2008) [Okawango-Berona(Policy Matter)]
Arnuero (gray and yellow) and Diamant du Soleil, last spring in Madrid. Photo courtesy of Turfarganda.blogspot.com
The nine partants include the 4yo+ Calamargo (IRE, 2007) [Arakan-Rain of Flanders(Ranbow Quest)], the twice Classic second Señor Miranda (GB, 2007) [Fantastc Light-Ringing Hill(Charnwood Forest)], Loch Etive (GB, 2006)[Rock of Gibraltar-Amazing Krisjen(Kris S)],the 2010 Derby winner Plantagenet (SPA, 2007) [Trade Fair-Crafty Buzz(Crafty Prospector)], Porquenotecallas (IRE, 2006) [Fantastic Light-Ganga(Generous)] and the 3 yos Eltso (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Katherine(Don Roberto)], who was second in the GP Nacional and in the Spanish Derby won by Ayanz, Arnuero (GB, 2008) [Sakhee-Penang Pearl(Bering)] for his new stable, Diamant du Soleil (FR, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Solina(Acatenango)] and Rio Duerna (SPA, 2008) [Okawango-Berona(Policy Matter)]
Arnuero (gray and yellow) and Diamant du Soleil, last spring in Madrid. Photo courtesy of Turfarganda.blogspot.com
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Criterium de Potrancas (2 yo fillies) this Sunday
The Criterium de Potrancas (or Premio Carlos Sobrino, as it was called) is a 1,400 m race for 2yo fillies, run at the La Zarzuela racetrack, Madrid.
The seven partants this year are:
Cattiva(FR, 2009), bay, [Zieten-Byre Bird(Diesis)], owned by Cuadra Di Benischi, trained by Bárbara Valenti, ridden by V. Janacek. 3 starts, 1 win, 1 placing
Galaxy (SPA, 2009), grey [Verglas y Yafoul(Torrential)], Owned by Cuadra San José, trained by J.A. Rodríguez, ridden by D. Delgado. 2 starts, 2 placings.
Irish Cliff (IRE, 2008), bay, [Marju-Miss Corinne(Mark of Esteem)], owned by Cuadra Chicago, trained by M. Delcher S, ridden by J. Horcajada. Two starts, one win, one placing.
Laura Moon(FR, 2009), bay, [Russian Blue-Partageuse(Green Tune)], owned by Cuadra Manola, trained by A. Sánchez C, ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Two starts, one win (Premio Primer Paso, one second (in France: Prix Pawneese).
Laura Moon (IRE) after winning the Primer Paso. Photo courtesy of Turfarganda.blogspot.com
Lucciole Lol (FR, 2009), bay, [Sorcerous-Sarayah(Danehill)], owned by Cuadra Cielo de Madrid, trained by O. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J.L. Borrego. One start, one placing
Precious Rose (USA, 2009), bay, [Elusive Quality-Libre(Fly so Free)], owned by Cuadra Bloke, trained by J. A. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J. L. Martínez, one start, one win, in Mijas, Premio Barney Curley
She Rules (SPA, 2009), grey, [Aussie Rules-Barannia(Barathea)], owned by Cuadra Zurraquin, trained by M. Hernández, will be ridden by Julien Grosjean. Three starts, one win, one placing
Winners of the last editions of the Criterium de Potrancas (called Premio Carlos Sobrino) are Clunia (2010, video here: Premio Carlos Sobrino 2010), Ercolini (2009), Aiboa (2008), Puntilla Bay (2007) and Nachita.
And in previos editions, some important fillies won this race: Robertiya (in 1989), Teresa (in 1986, video here:Premio Carlos Sobrino 1986) and Manola (in 1982)
The seven partants this year are:
Cattiva(FR, 2009), bay, [Zieten-Byre Bird(Diesis)], owned by Cuadra Di Benischi, trained by Bárbara Valenti, ridden by V. Janacek. 3 starts, 1 win, 1 placing
Galaxy (SPA, 2009), grey [Verglas y Yafoul(Torrential)], Owned by Cuadra San José, trained by J.A. Rodríguez, ridden by D. Delgado. 2 starts, 2 placings.
Irish Cliff (IRE, 2008), bay, [Marju-Miss Corinne(Mark of Esteem)], owned by Cuadra Chicago, trained by M. Delcher S, ridden by J. Horcajada. Two starts, one win, one placing.
Laura Moon(FR, 2009), bay, [Russian Blue-Partageuse(Green Tune)], owned by Cuadra Manola, trained by A. Sánchez C, ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Two starts, one win (Premio Primer Paso, one second (in France: Prix Pawneese).
Laura Moon (IRE) after winning the Primer Paso. Photo courtesy of Turfarganda.blogspot.com
Lucciole Lol (FR, 2009), bay, [Sorcerous-Sarayah(Danehill)], owned by Cuadra Cielo de Madrid, trained by O. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J.L. Borrego. One start, one placing
Precious Rose (USA, 2009), bay, [Elusive Quality-Libre(Fly so Free)], owned by Cuadra Bloke, trained by J. A. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J. L. Martínez, one start, one win, in Mijas, Premio Barney Curley
She Rules (SPA, 2009), grey, [Aussie Rules-Barannia(Barathea)], owned by Cuadra Zurraquin, trained by M. Hernández, will be ridden by Julien Grosjean. Three starts, one win, one placing
Winners of the last editions of the Criterium de Potrancas (called Premio Carlos Sobrino) are Clunia (2010, video here: Premio Carlos Sobrino 2010), Ercolini (2009), Aiboa (2008), Puntilla Bay (2007) and Nachita.
And in previos editions, some important fillies won this race: Robertiya (in 1989), Teresa (in 1986, video here:Premio Carlos Sobrino 1986) and Manola (in 1982)
Monday, September 19, 2011
A filly by Jacira for sale in Arqana and other connections to Spanish turf
The Arqana October yearling sale includes, with lot number 58, a yearling filly by Arch and Jacira [Sillery-Vol Sauvage(Always Fair)]. Jacira was one of the best fillies in Spain in the last decade, winning the Premio Kutxa and the Copa de Oro de San Sebastián (one of the only 4 fillies to win this race). She totalled 10 wins and 7 placings in Spain and France and was also second in the Premio Paolo Mezzanotte, (Gr. 3) in Italy.
Here is Jacira winning the Premio Kutxa 2003, beating the Listed and Gr. 3 placed Northern Blue Premio Kutxa 2003 and here is the Jacira winning the Copa de Oro de San Sebastián 2004
An in depth analysis of Jacira's pedigree can be found here: http://www.pedigreepost.net/archives/JacirabyManueldeLuque.html.
This is the fourth product of Jacira, with only two to run: Janaflix (2006, by johannesburg, unplaced in two starts) and Royal Imari (2007, by Royal Academy, with one win and 7 placings in 9 starts). She has also a 2 yo filly by Proud Citizen, unraced to date.
Source: http://www.revistagrupouno.com/?p=4898
And there is also a half brother to Jacira, Lot 529, by Stormy River
Also related to Spanish turf is Lot 250, a chestnut colt by Medicean and Barreda. His second dam is Teresa, one of the best fillies of the twentieth century in Spain, who won both Classics (Valderas and Beamonte), the Benítez de Lugo and was unbeaten in Spain. She also run in France, being third in the Prix Corrida (Gr. 3) and unplaced in the Arc won by Trempolino.
Lot 11, Satiny, a bay filly by Desert Style and Crusch Alva and Lot 576 a filly by One Cool Cat and Beltza, share, as 2nd dam, the mare Kalawelsh, (who died recently, dam of the Group performers Persian Ruler and Kashwan and also of the Spanish Oaks placed Robertville.
The third dam of Lot 541 is Robertiya, champion filly in Spain at 2, 3 and 4 and dam of Volvoreta, placed in the Arc de Triomphe, 2nd dam of this bay filly by Elusive City and Volvoreta's Rainbow
Here is Jacira winning the Premio Kutxa 2003, beating the Listed and Gr. 3 placed Northern Blue Premio Kutxa 2003 and here is the Jacira winning the Copa de Oro de San Sebastián 2004
An in depth analysis of Jacira's pedigree can be found here: http://www.pedigreepost.net/archives/JacirabyManueldeLuque.html.
This is the fourth product of Jacira, with only two to run: Janaflix (2006, by johannesburg, unplaced in two starts) and Royal Imari (2007, by Royal Academy, with one win and 7 placings in 9 starts). She has also a 2 yo filly by Proud Citizen, unraced to date.
Source: http://www.revistagrupouno.com/?p=4898
And there is also a half brother to Jacira, Lot 529, by Stormy River
Also related to Spanish turf is Lot 250, a chestnut colt by Medicean and Barreda. His second dam is Teresa, one of the best fillies of the twentieth century in Spain, who won both Classics (Valderas and Beamonte), the Benítez de Lugo and was unbeaten in Spain. She also run in France, being third in the Prix Corrida (Gr. 3) and unplaced in the Arc won by Trempolino.
Lot 11, Satiny, a bay filly by Desert Style and Crusch Alva and Lot 576 a filly by One Cool Cat and Beltza, share, as 2nd dam, the mare Kalawelsh, (who died recently, dam of the Group performers Persian Ruler and Kashwan and also of the Spanish Oaks placed Robertville.
The third dam of Lot 541 is Robertiya, champion filly in Spain at 2, 3 and 4 and dam of Volvoreta, placed in the Arc de Triomphe, 2nd dam of this bay filly by Elusive City and Volvoreta's Rainbow
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Casaca wins the Benítez de Lugo
Casaca (GB, 2006) [Medicean-Priena(Priolo)], the chestnut filly owned by Cuadra África, trained by J. M. Osorio and ridden by Jeremy Crocquevieille, won today the Premio Ricardo Ruiz Benítez de Lugo (2,200 m, 3yo+ fillies) at the La Zarzuela racetrack in Madrid. Narya (IRE, 2007) [Halling], prop. of Cuadra Miranda, trained by M. Delcher S and ridden by Jorge Horcajada was second, with Clunia (Silent Times) third and Tasha Linda (Where or When) fourth.
The race was commanded by Lisselan Beauty with Narya second until the end of the last turn in which Narya took the lead and entered the stretch along the rail. Clunia charged but couldn't surpass Narya. Casaca came from behind to beat both by one and a half lengths.
Casaca winning the Benitez de Lugo. Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com
Here is the race: Premio Ricardo Ruiz Benítez de Lugo 2011. Casaca is a chestnut filly with white blaze and her jockey wears dark and light green vertical lines.
This is the fourth win in five starts this year for Casaca who has won both the main races for 3yo+ fillies in San Sebastián (Premio Kutxa) and Madrid (this Premio Benítez de Lugo).
And this 2011 is being a dream year for owner-breeder Cuadra África, trainer J.M. Osorio (Duque de Alburquerque), jockey Jeremy Crocquevieille .... and dam Priena (Priolo-Isabena), since the siblings Entre Copas (Sakhee) and Casaca (Medicean) have won Mijas Cup, GP de Madrid, Premio Corpa, GP de San Sebastián (Entre Copas) and the two main races for fillies (Kutxa and Benítez de Lugo).
Also in this meeting, in a 1,400 m race for debutant 2 y/os, the winner was Plenipotenciario (IRE, 2009) [Caradak-Poliaurea], owned by Cuadra Ussía-Figueroa, trained by J. L. De Salas and ridden by Marco Secci, with Saphirside (IRE, 2009) (Elusive City) second and Vraivita (SPA, 2009) [Fol Parade] third. Plenipotenciario is the third winner for Milagro's stallion Caradak, after Fearside and Matusalen (this last, unbeaten in three starts).
The race was commanded by Lisselan Beauty with Narya second until the end of the last turn in which Narya took the lead and entered the stretch along the rail. Clunia charged but couldn't surpass Narya. Casaca came from behind to beat both by one and a half lengths.
Casaca winning the Benitez de Lugo. Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com
Here is the race: Premio Ricardo Ruiz Benítez de Lugo 2011. Casaca is a chestnut filly with white blaze and her jockey wears dark and light green vertical lines.
This is the fourth win in five starts this year for Casaca who has won both the main races for 3yo+ fillies in San Sebastián (Premio Kutxa) and Madrid (this Premio Benítez de Lugo).
And this 2011 is being a dream year for owner-breeder Cuadra África, trainer J.M. Osorio (Duque de Alburquerque), jockey Jeremy Crocquevieille .... and dam Priena (Priolo-Isabena), since the siblings Entre Copas (Sakhee) and Casaca (Medicean) have won Mijas Cup, GP de Madrid, Premio Corpa, GP de San Sebastián (Entre Copas) and the two main races for fillies (Kutxa and Benítez de Lugo).
Also in this meeting, in a 1,400 m race for debutant 2 y/os, the winner was Plenipotenciario (IRE, 2009) [Caradak-Poliaurea], owned by Cuadra Ussía-Figueroa, trained by J. L. De Salas and ridden by Marco Secci, with Saphirside (IRE, 2009) (Elusive City) second and Vraivita (SPA, 2009) [Fol Parade] third. Plenipotenciario is the third winner for Milagro's stallion Caradak, after Fearside and Matusalen (this last, unbeaten in three starts).
Friday, September 16, 2011
Premio Benítez de Lugo (2,200 3yo+ fillies) this Sunday in Madrid
Racing returns to Madrid after the summer season, and the first big race is the traditional Premio Ricardo Ruiz Benítez de Lugo, a 2,200 m race for 3 yo+ fillies, with a purse of 21,000 euros for the winner.
The race this year seems like an almost exact reedition of the recent Premio Kutxa, won by Casaca in San Sebastián.
Partants are:
Casaca (GB, 2006) chestnut filly, [Medicean-Priena(Priolo)], owned by Cuadra África, trained by J. M. Osorio, ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Half to Entre Copas, has 14 starts, 4 wins, 5 placings and 73,463 euros.
Lisselan Beauty (USA, 2006), a bay filly [Black Mambo-Like to Shimmy], owned by Lisselan Farms Ltd., trained by A. R. Acosta, ridden by A. R. Acosta
Monyaar (FR, 2007), bay filly [Montjeu-Iktheyaar], owned by Cuadra Ussía-Figueroa, trained by G. Arizcorreta, ridden by M. Secci
Narya (IRE, 2007), bay filly [Halling-Badraan], owned by Cuadra Miranda, trained by M. Delcher S., ridden by J. Horcajada. Winner of the Beamonte in 2010, has been beaten repeatedly by Casaca this year.
Relámpago (GB, 2007) [Observatory-River City Moon], owned by Cuadra Tres y Medio, trained by B. Valenti, ridden by J. L. Martínez
Tasha Linda (IRE, 2007) [Where or When-Triple Two], owned by Cuadra Paganini, trained by T. Callejo, ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina
Clunia (IRE, 2008) [Silent Times-Doohulla], owned by Cuadra Brazacorta, trained by G. Villarta, ridden by Borja Fayos. Winner of the Beamonte (Oaks) and best 2yo filly in 2010. Second to Casaca in the Premio Kutxa.
Manivela (SPA, 2008) [Baptize-Cayena], owned by Cuadra Fantasia, trained by T. Callejo, ridden by J. C. Cerqueira. Won the Premio Comunidad de Madrid back in May.
Tafadhali (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Laida], owned by Cuadra Lajorquín, trained by J. López, ridden by J. Grosjean.
Recent winners of the Benitez de Lugo were: Para Elisa (2010), Fresneda (2009), Synergy (2008), Jade (2007) and Afriketa.
The race this year seems like an almost exact reedition of the recent Premio Kutxa, won by Casaca in San Sebastián.
Partants are:
Casaca (GB, 2006) chestnut filly, [Medicean-Priena(Priolo)], owned by Cuadra África, trained by J. M. Osorio, ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Half to Entre Copas, has 14 starts, 4 wins, 5 placings and 73,463 euros.
Lisselan Beauty (USA, 2006), a bay filly [Black Mambo-Like to Shimmy], owned by Lisselan Farms Ltd., trained by A. R. Acosta, ridden by A. R. Acosta
Monyaar (FR, 2007), bay filly [Montjeu-Iktheyaar], owned by Cuadra Ussía-Figueroa, trained by G. Arizcorreta, ridden by M. Secci
Narya (IRE, 2007), bay filly [Halling-Badraan], owned by Cuadra Miranda, trained by M. Delcher S., ridden by J. Horcajada. Winner of the Beamonte in 2010, has been beaten repeatedly by Casaca this year.
Relámpago (GB, 2007) [Observatory-River City Moon], owned by Cuadra Tres y Medio, trained by B. Valenti, ridden by J. L. Martínez
Tasha Linda (IRE, 2007) [Where or When-Triple Two], owned by Cuadra Paganini, trained by T. Callejo, ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina
Clunia (IRE, 2008) [Silent Times-Doohulla], owned by Cuadra Brazacorta, trained by G. Villarta, ridden by Borja Fayos. Winner of the Beamonte (Oaks) and best 2yo filly in 2010. Second to Casaca in the Premio Kutxa.
Manivela (SPA, 2008) [Baptize-Cayena], owned by Cuadra Fantasia, trained by T. Callejo, ridden by J. C. Cerqueira. Won the Premio Comunidad de Madrid back in May.
Tafadhali (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Laida], owned by Cuadra Lajorquín, trained by J. López, ridden by J. Grosjean.
Recent winners of the Benitez de Lugo were: Para Elisa (2010), Fresneda (2009), Synergy (2008), Jade (2007) and Afriketa.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
A filly by Zamindar tops the Milagro yearling sale 2011
A bay filly by Zamindar and the Gr. 3 winner Kentucky Kaper (The Prime Minister9 was the highest price of the Dehesa de Milagro yearling sale 2011, held in Milagro, Navarra, last Saturday 10 of September. She was sold by 43,000 euros to trainer Francisco Rodríguez for Los Toneles stable.
Both next highest prices, 34,000 euros each, were paid by trainer Guillermo Arizkorreta acting for Cuadra Ussía Figueroa. One of them is a gray colt by Halling and Private Dancer and the other one is a bay colt by Sakhee and Abril (winner of the Premio Kutxa).
A bay filly also by Sakhee and Levantina was sold to B. H. Bloodstock in 26,000 euros. The half brother to Spanish Guineas winner Ariete arrollador, a bay colt by Caradak and Proud Douna realized 27,000 euros paid by Stamina agency. And the half sister to Clunia (best 2yo filly of 2010 and Spanish Oaks winner) went for 32,000 euros to trainer Francisco Rodríguez for cuadra Safsaf.
There was a highest bid of 16,000 euros for the half brother to Vagabond Shoes and also 30,000 euros offered for the first product of Ensis, but neither reached the reserve price.
In total, there were 93 catalogued products, 22 withdrawn (some might be presented in Madrid in October), 20 with no bids, 9 didn't make the reserve price and 42 sold, with a total volume of the sale of 662,000 euros.
Source: La subasta de Milagro superó las expectativas
Complete results in PDF: Subasta Milagro 2011
Also: Vendimia en Milagro
Both next highest prices, 34,000 euros each, were paid by trainer Guillermo Arizkorreta acting for Cuadra Ussía Figueroa. One of them is a gray colt by Halling and Private Dancer and the other one is a bay colt by Sakhee and Abril (winner of the Premio Kutxa).
A bay filly also by Sakhee and Levantina was sold to B. H. Bloodstock in 26,000 euros. The half brother to Spanish Guineas winner Ariete arrollador, a bay colt by Caradak and Proud Douna realized 27,000 euros paid by Stamina agency. And the half sister to Clunia (best 2yo filly of 2010 and Spanish Oaks winner) went for 32,000 euros to trainer Francisco Rodríguez for cuadra Safsaf.
There was a highest bid of 16,000 euros for the half brother to Vagabond Shoes and also 30,000 euros offered for the first product of Ensis, but neither reached the reserve price.
In total, there were 93 catalogued products, 22 withdrawn (some might be presented in Madrid in October), 20 with no bids, 9 didn't make the reserve price and 42 sold, with a total volume of the sale of 662,000 euros.
Source: La subasta de Milagro superó las expectativas
Complete results in PDF: Subasta Milagro 2011
Also: Vendimia en Milagro
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Luis Maroto died
Former trainer Luis Maroto, one of the leading trainers of the Spanish turf in the second half of last century, and father of the also trainer J. L. Maroto died yesterday at 82 years of age.
Luis Maroto was leading trainer in 1983 and 1985 and second some other years and saddled a good number of winners of the Spanish classic races, like Koku and Orbital, winners of the Cimera (2,000 guineas) in 1972 and 1985, Herves, winner of the Valderas (1,000 guineas) in 1969, Zambia, winner of the Beamonte-Oaks in 1983, Pearl Island, winner of the Beamonte in 1986, Arameo, winner of the Spanish Derby in 1984.
Other great runners trained by Luis Maroto were Raiponce, Colorines, Coloso and Lorgot
His son Juan Luis Maroto resumed his training career in 2006 and is the trainer of Karluv Most, winner of the GP Ciudad de Madrid and the Memorial Duque de Toledo.
More info: Adios Luis with a photo of Luis Maroto with Claudio Carudel and photos with the gray Colorines and the black Coloso.
Also: Falleció Luis Maroto
Luis Maroto was leading trainer in 1983 and 1985 and second some other years and saddled a good number of winners of the Spanish classic races, like Koku and Orbital, winners of the Cimera (2,000 guineas) in 1972 and 1985, Herves, winner of the Valderas (1,000 guineas) in 1969, Zambia, winner of the Beamonte-Oaks in 1983, Pearl Island, winner of the Beamonte in 1986, Arameo, winner of the Spanish Derby in 1984.
Other great runners trained by Luis Maroto were Raiponce, Colorines, Coloso and Lorgot
His son Juan Luis Maroto resumed his training career in 2006 and is the trainer of Karluv Most, winner of the GP Ciudad de Madrid and the Memorial Duque de Toledo.
More info: Adios Luis with a photo of Luis Maroto with Claudio Carudel and photos with the gray Colorines and the black Coloso.
Also: Falleció Luis Maroto
Bellaside (IRE) wins the Premio Pietro Bessero (Listed) in Milan
Bellaside, (IRE) [La Vie dei Colori-Brockton Saga] the 4 yo bay filly owned by Cuadra Grupo Bolaños Gran Canaria and trained by Enrique León, ridden by Fabio Branca, won this Sunday by a neck the Premio Pietro Bessero (Listed race) a 1,600 m race at the Milan racetrack. Although Bellaside has run in a come-from-behind style in Spain, she took the lead from the start and held off a late attack.
Bellaside was second to Silverside in the 2010 edition of the GP de la Hispanidad and was also second to Volcánico in the recent Premio Gobierno Vasco, the most important mile race in the San Sebastian season. She won the Premio Covarrubias this spring in Madrid.
Here is the race: Premio Pietro Bessero 2011
Bellaside was second to Silverside in the 2010 edition of the GP de la Hispanidad and was also second to Volcánico in the recent Premio Gobierno Vasco, the most important mile race in the San Sebastian season. She won the Premio Covarrubias this spring in Madrid.
Here is the race: Premio Pietro Bessero 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
Entre Copas wins the GP de San Sebastián
In his fifth win in five starts this year, Entre Copas (GB, 2004) [Sakhee-Priena(Priolo) won this Sunday the GP de San Sebastián, a 2,800 m race for 3 y/o in the closing meeting of the San Sebastián season this year.
Entre Copas is owned by his breeders, Cuadra Africa and trained by J.M. Osorio and was ridden by J. Crocquevieille.
Cape Point, the only 3 yo in the race, was second.
Here is the race: GP de San Sebastián 2011
Entre Copas is owned by his breeders, Cuadra Africa and trained by J.M. Osorio and was ridden by J. Crocquevieille.
Cape Point, the only 3 yo in the race, was second.
Here is the race: GP de San Sebastián 2011
Friday, September 2, 2011
Aspasia de Mileto, second in the Listed Prix Liancourt, Longchamp
Aspasia de Mileto (GB, 2008) [Hurricane Run-Fabulous Speed], owned by the Duque de Alburquerque, trained by Carlos Laffon and ridden by Olivier Peslier, was second today in the Prix Liancourt (Listed race, 2,100 m 3 yo fillies) in Longchamp, beaten by a head by the favourite Adventure Seeker (ridden by Christophe Soumillon)
Aspasia de Mileto was fifth in her previous start, also a Listed race in Longchamp. In Spain, she won the Premio Valderas (1,000 Guineas) and was third in the Spanish Derby in her last start before going to France.
Here is the race: Prix Liancourt 2011
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