Thursday, December 29, 2011

Races in Dos Hermanas this Saturday 31th

There will be 5 races in Dos Hermanas in the last meeting of the year, day 31 of December 2011. The main race is a 1,600 m race for 3 yo+ (Premio Hipódromos de Andalucía), with 9,000 euros for the winner. There are 6 participants:

Corcubión (SPA, 2005), bay geld. [Kashwan-Loureira], owned by Cuadra Pereira SAT, trained by J. C. Lopera, will be ridden by A. Gómez

Bottega (USA, 2007), ch. colt [Mineshaft-Sun is Up], owned by Cuadra Madroños, trained by M. Delcher S. will be ridden by J. L. Martínez

Brave Prospector (GB, 2005) ch. colt. [Oasis Dream-Simply Time], owned by Cuadra Los Aspirantes-Dos Tumbos, trained by T. Callejo, will be ridden by J. Croquevieille.

Laazem (IRE, 2007), bay geld. [Piccolo-Untimely], owned by Hermanos García y Vega, trained by O. Anaya, will be ridden by I. López.

Blaise Tower (GB, 2006), ch. geld. [Fantastic Light-Blaise Castle], owned by Cuadra Castillo de Chareta, trained by B. Rama, will be ridden by F. Alvarado.

Makaamen (GB, 2006), ch. gelding [Selkirk-Bird Key] owned and trained by T. Callejo, will be ridden by J. C. Cerqueira.


The rest of the meeting includes a 1,800 m race for 2 yo [Premio Canal Sur Radio, 7,000 euros for the winner], with 10 participants, including the winners Galego (Wagon Master), Alfacar (Fol Parade) and El Tibet (Governor Brown).

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Volapie wins the Premio Cajasol

Volapié (SPA, 2007), bay geld. [Multazem-Bassaver(Bass)], owned by Cuadra Romana Alta, trained by M. J. Pérez and ridden by R. Huayas won the Premio Cajasol Banca Cívica (2,200 m, 9,000 euros) at the Dos Hermanas racetrack (Seville), beating Karluv Most (FR, 2006) (Della Francesca), with Jimmy Falabella (Mull of Kintyre) third, Lisselan Grace fourth and Kuruchet fifth and last in his return to racing. Cabo Cañaveral did not run.

Jimmy Falabella and Lisselan Grace commanded the race until the home stretch in which Volapie and Karluv Most fighted until the line, with Volapie winning by a half length. This is the second consecutive win for Volapié, who totals 65,000 euros in prize money. He aims at the Mijas Cup, next March in Mijas.

Here is the video: Premio Cajasol Banca Cívica

In the 1,500 m race for Spanish bred 2 yo fillies, the winner was Extrañeza (SPA, 2009) [Caradak-Watchkeeper(Rudimentary)], owned by cuadra St. Rio Quenquen, trained and ridden also by M. J. Pérez and R. Huayas, with Pompon Coeur (SPA, 2009) [Green Tune-Villa Sonata(Mozart)] second and Azafata (SPA, 2009) [Motivator-Anysheba(Alysheba)] third. Video: Premio Cría Nacional

Other winners of the meeting were: Secretside (Bachelor Duke), Luthjet (Luth Dancer) and Rubens (Fragrant Wells).

Friday, December 23, 2011

More stallions: Denver County, Egeo, Newango, Ski Wells

There are three stallions property of Cuadra Madroños at the Yeguada El Palomar, Povedilla, Albacete, Spain.

Denver County (USA, 1992) , a bay horse [Mr. Prospector-Colorado Dancer(Shareef Dancer)], owned by Cuadra Madroños, will stand with a stud fee of 1,200 euros.
Denver County is a half brother to Dubai Millenium and is the sire of Group winners in Chile, including G1W Paso al Frente. In Spain, he is the sire of Atlántico, High Iker, Jakemate.

Egeo (FR, 1993) [Kris-Robertiya(Don Roberto)] is a chestnut horse, half brother to G1W Volvoreta (Suave Dancer). He was second in the Prix Greffulhe (Gr. 2) in France. He is the sire of Vergeo, Vegia, Verdana. His fee is 1,200 euros.

Newango (SPA, 2004) [Okawango (SPA) - New Vert(Vert Amande)] is a black horse, half brother to Festeiro (2008, Fol Parade), Listed placed in France and winner of the GP Nacional in Spain, with multiple placings in important races in Spain. Stud fee: 1,000 euros

Meanwhile, Ski Wells (GB, 1998) [Sadler's Wells-Jet Ski Lady(Vaguely Noble)]. will stand at Laredo, Cantabria, Spain, with a stud fee of 150 euros. His dam was winner of the Epsom Oaks and 2nd in the Yorkshire Oaks. Among his limited production, there are winners like Skiland

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Karluv Most and Kuruchet

There will be 5 races in Dos Hermanas (Seville) this Saturday 24, with the main race being the Premio Cajasol, Banca Cívica, a 2,200 m race with six participants:

Volapié (SPA, 2007), bay geld. [Multazem-Bassaver(Bass)], owned by cuadra Romana Alta, trained by M. J. Pérez, will be ridden by R. Huayas. He won the Gran Premio Ciudad de Dos Hermanas (for Spanish breds) (video) one month ago and is aiming at the Mijas Cup.

Kuruchet (ARG, 2007), bay colt [Beat Hollow-Karlaska(Lashkari)], owned by Cuadra San Acacio, trained by J. Calderón, will be ridden by V. Janacek. Kuruchet did an outstanding season back in December 2010-January 2011 in this racecourse, including his win in the Gran Premio Cruzcampo, he was then injured in the Mijas Cup and sustained a different injury last summer.

Cabo Cañaveral (FR, 2005), bay col [Sendawar-Napeta(Woodman)], owned by Salvador Márquez, trained by J. López, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille

Jimmy Falabella (IRE, 2005), bay geld. [Mull of Kintyre-Super Value(Polar Falcon)], owned by Los Aspirantes, trained by T. Callejo, will be ridden by J. C Cerqueira.

Karluv Most (FR, 2006), bay colt [Della Francesca-La Vltava(Grand Lodge)], owned by Cuara Cholaica, trained by J. L. Maroto, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina. He was the best stayer in 2010, winning both the GP Ciudad de Madrid and the Memorial Duque de Toledo. However, he has not won in 2011.

Lisselan Grace (IRE, 2007), grey filly [Refuse to Bend-Questina(Sternkoenig)], owned by Lisselan Farms, trained by A. R. Acosta, will be ridden by S. Martín

The rest of the meeting includes a 1,500 m race for 2yo fillies, with a field of ten, including the debutant Gamela (SPA, 2009) [Turtle Bowl-Quiet Splendor(Unbridled)], half sister to the Stakes performer for the Aga Khan Kazlian (Sinndar).

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Federal Trial stands at Almería

Federal Trial (USA, 1995) [Skip Trial-Royal Angelique(Diplomat Way)] owned by Yeguada Finca Cas Sant, will stand at Almería for the 2012 season, with a stud fee of 300 euros.

Federal trial won 7 out of 14 starts in the USA and Canada, including Hialeah Turf Cup Handicap (Gr. 2), the Canadian Turf H (Gr. 3), finishing second in the Manhattan Turf H (Gr.1) and third in the Man O'War Stakes (Gr. 1). He set a track record at Gulfstream Park with 1'39"08 for 1,1/16 miles (1,700 m), with a Speed Figure of 126.

Federal Trial (USA, 1995) [Skip Trial-Royal Angelique(Diplomat Way)].

With a limited number of runners in Spain, Federal Trial has two winners to date: Prince Trial and Ramallah. His top performer in the USA is Yankee Pilot

Federal Trial has his own blog: federaltrial.blogspot.com

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Ariete Arrollador, Matusalén, Plantagenet, As de Trébol to run in Meydan

The Spanish representation in the Dubai Carnival 2012 will include:

As de Trébol (USA, 2006) [Tapit-Adelphi(Danzig)], who already ran in Meydan in 2011, being third in the Business Banking Handicap and also third in the Gr. 3 Emirates Burj Nahar, is owned by Cuadra Chicago and trained by M. Delcher S.

Also trained by M. Delcher is Matusalén (SPA, 2009) [Caradak-Bixaare(Xaar)], the top 2yo in Spain, unbeaten in 4 starts, including the Gran Criterium. He is owned by Cuadra Aller and comes from the first crop of Caradak. He was entered in the 2,000 m Criterium at Saint Cloud, but did not finally run.


There will be two horses trained by Guillermo Arizkorreta in the Dubai season:

Ariete Arrollador (GB, 2007) [Kingsalsa-Proud Douna] won the Premio Cimera (2,000 Guineas) at three and recently won the Listed Prix Luthier at Deauville. He is owned by Cuadra Albero.

Plantagenet (SPA, 2007) [Trade Fair-Crafty Buzz(Crafty Prospector)] won the Villapadierna (Spanish Derby). He is owned by Cuadra Whylar.

Monday, December 19, 2011

2012 Stud fees for the Antela (Ourense) stallions

The stallions standing at the Antela stud station (Ourense, Galicia, Spain) for 2012 will be: Fol Parade (2,500 euros), Delfos (1,500 euros), Fragrant Wells (1,000 euros), Wagon Master (1,000 euros) and Multazem (2,000 euros).

Fol Parade (ARG, 2002) [Parade Marshall-Sadler's Folie(Careafolie)] won the Copa de Oro de San Sebastián in 2005 (see an amateur video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9XA8r521Yo) and is the sire of Festeiro (winner of the Cimera and the GP Nacional and third in the Copa de Oro de San Sebastián) and also of Monte Napoleone (FR, 2009), recently placed in the Listed Criterium de Bourdeaux
The fee of Fol Parade will be 2,500 euros


Wagon Master (FR, 1990) [Rainbow Quest-Sunny Flower(Dom Racine)] won the Princess of Wales Stakes (Group 2) at 4 and was third in the King George 1994, with a total of 11 starts, 5 wins, 3 seconds and 2 thirds.
Wagon Master (FR, 1990) [Rainbow Quest-Sunny Flower(Dom Racine)]

Among his Spanish runners, Doende is the top earner, totalling more than 100,000 euros in prize money.

Delfos (IRE, 2001), property of Dehesa de Milagro, will stand next year for the first time in Antela, with a fee of 1,500 euros. The chestnut stallion [Green Tune-Akhla(Nashwan)] is the sire of the winners Creyente, Carlsson, Delfoside, Don Hernando Hab, Milagres, Plata de Ley.

Delfos won the Prix du Prince d'Orange (Gr. 3) and the Prix La Force (Gr. 3) at three and the Prix d'Harcourt (Gr. 2) at 4 in France.

Multazem (USA, 2000) [Kingmambo-Spirit of Tara(Sadler's Wells)] was Listed placed at 3 and 5 and is half brother to Echo of Light. His best runners are Krilin, Volapié, Kayseri... He will stand for 2,000 euros.


Fragrant Wells (FR, 1999). [Sadler's Wells-Fragrant Hill(Shirley Heights)]. Owned by Yeguada Cortiñal, he stood in Spain in 2003 and 2004, in France 2005-2007 and back in Spain from 2008. Among his best performers are: Nadal, Revelation, Rubens, Osado, Schumacher. He will stand for 1,000 euros.

Fragrant Wells (FR, 1999)

Mijas racetrack announces its meetings for 2012

The Hipódromo de Costa del Sol (Mijas, Málaga) has announced its 2012 meetings, which are the following:

February 19th (Sunday) and 26th (Sunday).
March 4th (Sunday, with the Mijas Cup)
April 6th (Friday) and 13th (Friday)

June 30th (Saturday, nocturnal meeting)
July 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th (All in Saturday, nocturnal meetings)

August: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th (Fridays, nocturnal meetings)