Galipoli wins the Premio Velayos

Galipoli (FR, 2009), a bay colt [Sulamani-Weet Willa(Assert)], won today the Premio Velayos, with jockey Vaclav Janacek, for trainer Teo Callejo and owners Cuadra San Rafael. He beat Fortun (IRE, 2009), a bay colt [Bachelor Duke-Duckmore Bay(Titus Livius)], owned by Cuadra La Toledana, trained by J. L. Maroto by a length, with Cardolan (IRE, 2009), b. c. [Azamour-Plutonia(Sadler's Wells)] third some 5 lengths behind.

The Premio Velayos (2,200 m, 3yo, 15,000 euros for the winner) is a traditional prep race for the Premio Villapadierna (Spanish Derby).

Galipoli (Sulamani) beats Fortun in the Premio Velayos. Photo courtesy of http://turfarganda.blogspot.com

Here is the video: Premio Velayos 2012  and here is a 11 min video:: Premio Velayos 2012

Thsi is the third win in as many starts for Galipoli, half brother to the Group 3 winners Holberg and Undermine. His dam, Sweet Willa is own sister to the G1W Willa on the Move (Ashland Stakes, 2nd Spinster Stakes, Gazelle Stakes).

The other highlight of the meeting was the 3rd race, Premio La Razón - Premio Andrés Covarrubias , a 1,400 m race for 4yo, won by Mil Azul (SPA, 2008), a bay colt [Russian Blue-Cuittled(Charismatic)] , owned by Cuadra Urdiñ-Oriya, trained by J. L. Salas and ridden by J. L. Borrego, who beat As de Trébol (Tapit) and Volcánico (Refuse to Bend), with S Grillo fourth. Here is the video: Premio La Razón - Andrés Covarrubias

In the first race (1,400 m, 4yo+, split handicap,  2nd part), the winner was Vega de Castilla (Golan), wih Pedreña (Dyhim Diamond) second

The 2nd race, Premio Cruzcampo (1,600 m, amateur jockeys) was won by Libertino (Daliapour), with Sandoval (Ishiguru) 2nd.

In the first part of the 1,400 m split handicap, the winner was Liniberto (Bertolini), with As de Thomas (Bahri) 2nd.

In the last race, a 2,400 m race for 4yo+, the winner was Meneldor (Barathea), with Porquenotecallas (Fantastic Light) second

Galileus won the sprint (Premio Vertice 360)

There was a meeting yesterday at the La Zarzuela racetrack, with 4 races on dirt and one race on turf, the Premio Vértice (1,200 m, 7,200 m euros for the winner).

And the Premio Vértice 360 was won by the only 3yo, Galileus (SPA, 2009) [Sorcerous-Zone Spirit(Wild Zone), property of Cuadra Río Cubas, trained by J. C. Fernández and ridden by D. A. Sarabia, beating Tashqeel(Medicean) by a head, with Makaamen (Selkirk) third.

This is the video: Premio Vertice 360

Other winners of the meeting were:

Aratz (Ishiguru) in the 1,800 m race for 3yo+ fillies, with Lisselan Grace (Refuse to Bend) second

Castellana (Yorik) in the 1,600 m race for Spanish bred 3yos, with Henares (Fol Parade) second

Covelo (Kashwan) in the 2nd part of the 1,900 m split handicap for 4yo+, with Blanca de Navarra(Limpid) 2nd and

Esquío (Baptize) in the 1st part of the handicap, with Indian Drums (Tapit) 2nd

Esquío and Covelo meant a double for owner Pereira S.A.T. and trainer J. C. Lopera

Abdel won the Memorial Duque de Alburquerque

The 2nd running of the GP Memorial Duque de Alburquerque (2,100 m, 4yo+, 17,400 euros for the winner), was won by Abdel (FR, 2008), [Dyhim Diamond-Leonor de Guzmán(Glauco)],  the bay colt owned and trained by J. M. Osorio, the current Duque de Alburquerque. Abdel was ridden by J. E. Jarcovsky, who had him in the second position after the frontrunner Nelson Groom (Charming Groom) for most of the race. Abdel found himself boxed in the home stretch when Plantagenet attacked Nelson Groom and Jarcovsky had a difficult time finding the way out, although, once in the clear, Abdel showed a remarkable turn of foot to surpasse Nelson Groom by a length, with Arnuero (Sakhee) third and Plantagenet fourth.

This is the 6th win in 10 starts for Abdel, who has performed at the highest level in 1,400 m (Antonio Blasco), 1,600 GP Hispanidad), 2,400 m (Copa de Oro) and now 2,100 m.

Abdel (Dyhim Diamond) and Jarcovksy, winners of the GP Memorial Duque de Alburquerque. Photo courtesy of http://turfarganda.blogspot.com

Here is the video (including parts of the 2011 edition): GP Memorial Duque de Alburquerque 2011

In the rest of the meeting:
Teobaldo (Singspiel) won the 2,100 m race for maiden 3yo, with Biladi (Authorized) second.

Cañadio (Dyhim Diamond) won the first part of the 1,600 m split handicap, with Viva A Franca (Storm Cat) 2nd

In the 1,600 m race for amateur jockes, the winner was Cielo Canarias (Exceed adn Excel), with Muñeca Brava (Noverre) second.

In the 2,100 m race for maiden 3yo fillies, the winner was the half sister to Faramir (GP Ciudad de Madrid), Sportside (Refuse to Bend), with Azafata (Motivator) 2nd. Here is the video: Premio Loterías y Apuestas del Estado

And in the 2nd half of the split handicap,. Dyhim Diamond made a treble as a sire with Diamante Blanco

Dyhim Diamond sired a total of 5 winners out of 11 races in the weekend

Valiant Blue won the Nouvel An

Valiant Blue (IRE, 2009), a bay colt [Moss Vale-Tiltili(Spectrum)] won last Friday the Premio Nouvel An (1,800 m, 3yos) at the La Zarzuela racetrack, beating Kadmios (FR, 2009) [Kavafi-Eriza(Distant Relative)], after a long fight in the home stretch, with the favourite Monte Napoleone (Fol Parade) third.

Here is the video: Premio Nouvel An 2012

Valiant Blue is owned by Cuadra Agrado, trained by Teo Callejo and was ridden by V, Janacek. This is his second consecutive win.

In the rest of the meeting, Tafadhali (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Laida (Slip Anchor) won the Premio Vértice (2,200 m, 4yo+ fillies), beating Clunia (Silent Times) and Vergara (Halling). Video: Premio Vértice Tafadhali is owned by Cuadra Lajorquín and trained by J. López and was ridden by F. Jiménez

Madrugar (Poliglote) won the first race (2,300 m, 4y+, handicap, dirt)
Gimena (Baptize) won the claiming race for 3yo fillies over 1,800 m and Aluvión (Dyhim Diamond) won the equivalent for colts (making a double for sire Dyhim Diamond).

Memorial Duque de Alburquerque, Sunday 22 April 2012

The Sunday 22 meeting at the La Zarzuella racecourse of Madrid features the Memorial Duque de Alburquerque (2,100 m, 4yo+, 17,400 euros for the winner), in its second edition.

And there is a top level field, that includes no less than 4 Classic winners (Domeside, Karluv Most, Plantagenet, Achtung), 2 Mijas Cup winners (Nelson Groom and HOY Entre Copas), along with the versatile Abdel (2nd in the Copa de Oro and winner of the Hispanidad), Arnuero (the half brother to Harbinger, and 2nd in the Memorial Duque de Toledo in autumn), etc.


This is the field:

Abdel (FR, 2008), bay colt [Dyhim Diamond-Leonor de Guzmán(Glauco)], owned and trained by J. M. Osorio, Duke of Alburquerque and ridden by J. E. Jacoksky. 2nd in the Copa de Oro de San Sebastián (2,400 m, weight for age), he won the GP Hispanidad and the Antonio Blasco and was fourth in the Listed Prix Tantieme in his last start in 2011.

Achtung (SPA, 2008), bay colt [Sulamani-Aurea(Silvano)], owned by Cuadra Enalto, trained by R. López, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina. Winner of the Villamejor (Spanish St. Leger) in 2011.

Arnuero (GB, 2008), bay colt [Sakhee-Penang Pearl(Bering)], owned by Cuadra Medreal, trained by M, Delcher, will be ridden by J. Horcajada. The half brother to King George winner Harbinger was 2nd to Ayanz in his last start, the GP Memorial Duque de Toledo, in the autumn

Casar (IRE, 2008), chestnut colt [Hurricane Run-Thoroughly (Woodman)], owned by Cuadra Medreal, trained by M. Delcher, will be ridden by Borja Fayos. 2nd in the Villamejor

Domeside (GB, 2006), bay colt [Domedriver-Buck's Fizz(Kris)], owned by Cuadra Safsaf, trained by M. Delcher, will be ridden by J. Grosjean. Winner of the 2009 Villapadierna, and winner of the first edition of this race last year.

Entre Copas (GB, 2004), chestnut gelding [Sakhee-Priena(Priolo)], owned by Cuadra Äfrica, trained by J. M. Osorio, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille.Reigning horse of the year 

Karluv Most (FR, 2006), bay colt, [Della Francesca-La Vlatava(Grand Lodge)], owned by Cuadra Cholaica, trained by J. L. Maroto, will be ridden by J. L. Borrego.

Nelson Groom (FR, 2006), gray colt [Charming Groom-Slot Machine(Highest Honor)], owned by Reza Pazzoki, trained by F. Rodríguez, will be ridden by M. Borrego. Won in his last start, Premio Día Mundial del Teatro

Plantagenet (SPA, 2007), chestnut colt [Trade Fair-Crafty Buzz(Crafty Prospector)], owned by Cuadra Whylar, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by J. L. Martínez. Winner of the 2010 Villapadierna (Derby), he comes from Dubai, where he was the first Spanish bred to win

Risquillo (FR, 2006), bay colt [Ballingarry-Ringing Wood(Charmwood Forest)], owned by Cuadra El Risquillo, trained by A. Carrasco, will be ridden by F. Jiménez.

Señor Miranda (GB, 2007), bay colt [Fantastic Light-Ringing Hill (Charmwood Forest)]. owned by Cuadra Los Toneles, trained by F. Rodríguez, will be ridden by M. Gomes

Zona Cero (IRE, 2005), bay gelding [Noverre-Thoroughly(Woodman)], owned by Cuadra Popular, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by V. Janacek.  Half to Casar and Midnight Beauty. (winner of the G3 Prix Condé in France)


The rest of the meeting includes:
A 2,100 m race for maiden 3yo (with 3 debutants)
A 1,600 m split handicap with two parts
A 1,600 m race for gentlemen/women riders
A 2,100 m race for maiden 3yo fillies (4 of them, debutants)

Meeting this Friday 20 in LZ with Premio Nouvel An

There are two meetings this week in Madrid, the first one on Friday beginning at 17.30.

This meeting includes five races, being the most important the Premio Nouvel An (1,800 m, 3yos, 9,000 euros for the winner), with six participants:

Illunbe (FR, 2009), ch. colt [Archange d'Or-Koningin von Saba(Ela Mana Mou)], owned by Cuadra Cielo de Madrid, trained by O. Rodríguez and ridden by J. Horcajada.
Makalali (IRE, 2009), bay colt [Kodiac-Hawattef(Mujtahid)]., owned by Cuadra Martel Sánchez, trained by O. Anaya, ridden by I. López
Monte Napoleone (FR, 2009), ch. colt.  [Fol Parade-Kyria(Grand Lodge)], owned by Cuadra San Ignacio, trained by Roberto López, ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina. He was second in the Listed Criterium de Bourdeaux at 2, but his seasonal comeback in France this year was disapppointing.
Gomariz (SPA, 2009), bay colt [Fragrant Wells-Astarlina(Astarabad)], owned by Cuadra Padronesa, trained by J. A. Roidríguez, ridden by Borja Fayos.
Kadmios (FR, 2009), bay colt [Kavafi-Erika(Distant Relative)], owned by Cuadra Nakata, trained and ridden by J. L. Martínez. Winner in his only start.
Valiant Blue (IRE, 2009), bay colt [Moss Vale-Tiltili(Spectrum)], owned by Cuadra Agrado, trained by Teo Callejo, ridden by V. Janacek.

The winner last year was: Happy Few

Also interesting is the Premio Vértice, a 2,200 m race for 4yo+ fillies, with Beamonte winner Clunia (Silent Times) and also Azamor (Slickly) (2nd in that race). Also participants: Hello Tomorrow (Forest Wildcat), Ramallah (Federal Trial), Tafadhali (Dyhim Diamond), Tasha Linda (Where or When) and Vergara (Haling).

A 2,300 m Handicap on dirt, and two claiming races over 1,800 m for 3yo (one for fillies and one for colts) complete the racecard.

Nuredyn wins the Premio Cimera

Nuredyn (FR, 2009) [Dyhim Diamond-Nurenieva(Enrique)], the bay colt owned by Cuadra Zurraquín and trained by Mariano Hernández, won yesterday the Premio Cimera (Spanish 2,000 Guineas, 1,600 m, 3yo colts, 24,000 euros for the winner) with jockey Oscar Ortiz de Urbina, beating Riky Rock (Invincible Spirit) by two and a half lengths and Celtic Rock (Rock of Gibraltar), with Joropo (Kheleyf) fourth.

Nuredyn with Oscar Ortiz de Urbina, winners of the Cimera. Photo courtesy of http://turfarganda.blogspot.com

Stratvs Canarias and Albret jointly lead the race, with a fast pace, with favourite Matusalén in a comfortable position in the middle of the field and Nuredyn last. In the home straight, Riky Rock attacked in what seemed a decisive way, but Nuredyn came very strongly from the outside to win easily.

Here is the video: http://www.hipodromodelazarzuela.es/carreras/carrera/video/34793 and here is a 15 minutes video (including footage of the previous edition): Premio Cimera 2012

The dam of Nuredyn, Nurenieva, was herself a Classic winner of the Spanish 1,000 Guineas in 2006 and was also second to Jade in the Memorial Duque de Toledo and third in the Premio Villamejor (Spanish St. Leger), for the same owners, Cuadra Zurraquín, breeders of the Nuredyn. It's the third Classic for Cuadra Zurraquín that also won the Spanish Derby with Premier Galop. And it's the second Classic win for Dyhim Diamond, sire also of Bannaby, who won the Villamejor.

In the rest of the meeting, Giggolo Star (also by Dyhim Diamond) won the 2,200 m race for Spanish bred 3yo, Paniside (Panis) won the 1,400 m race for maiden 3yo, Ranyan (Gold Away) won the 2,100 m race for maiden 3yo, Don Hernando Hab (Delfos) won the 2,000 m claiming race for 4yo+ and Eco Jar (Wagon Master) won the 2,100 m handicap for 4yo+

Premio Cimera (2,000 Guineas), Sunday 15, La Zarzuela

The highlight of the meeting of this Sunday at La Zarzuela, Madrid ,is the Premio Cimera (1,600 m, 3yo colts, 24,000 euros for the winner) that this year will have a field of 9 colts, after one of the entries (Oberón) died this week in the training track.

The nine participants are:

Albret (IRE, 2009), gray colt [Clodovil-Piccelina(Piccolo)], owned by Cuadra Quinto Real, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by Vaclav Janacek. He won the Critérium Internacional last summer in San Sebastián and was second to Spahirside in the Torre Arias


Celtic Rock (GB, 2009), chestnut colt [Rock of Gibraltar-Luna Celtica(Celtic Swing)], owned by Cuadra Habit, trained by J. C. Fernández, will be ridden by J. L. Martínez.

Joropo (FR, 2009), bay colt [Kheleyf-Noble World(Winged Love)], owned by R. Cocheteaux, trained by X. Thomas, will be ridden by R. C. Montenegro.

Matusalen (SPA, 2009), bay colt [Caradak-Bixaare(Xaar)], owned by Cuadra Miranda, trained by M. Delcher, will be ridden by J. Horcajada. He was champion 2yo in 2011, winning the Gran Critérium and has run in Meydan, being fifth in the Meydan Classic  with a disappointing performance in his second race there.

Matusalén, champion 2yo in 2011, with Jorge Horcajada.  Photo courtesy of http://turfarganda.blogspot.com

Nuredyn (FR, 2009), bay colt [Dyhim Diamond-Nurenieva(Enrique)], owned by Cuadra Zurraquín, trained by M. Hernández, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina. 2nd in the Gran Criterium, third in the Torre Arias.

Otro Gintonic (GB, 2009), bay colt [Trade Fair-Nuit Sans Fin(Lead on Time)], owned by Cuadra Factor Sorpresa, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by J. L. Borrego.

Riky Rock (IRE, 2009), a bay colt [Invincible Spirit-Hataana(Robellino)] owned by Cuadra Bloke, trained by J. A. Rodríguez, will be ridden by Borja Fayos.

Saphirside (IRE, 2009), a bay colt [Elusive City-Silirisa(Sillery)], owned by Cuadra SafSaf, trained by M. Delcher, will be ridden by J. Grosjean. Winner of the Premio Torre Arias , beating Albret, Nuredyn and Celtic Rock.

Stratvs Canarias (IRE, 2009),a bay colt [Soviet Star-Hekayaat(Sinndar)], owned by Cuadra Grupo Bolaños, trained by Enrique León, will be ridden by J Crocquevieille. Unbeaten in two starts, he won the Handicap Opcional  beating Otro Gintonic

Stratvs Canarias. Photo courtesy of http://turfarganda.blogspot.com

The winner of the Cimera last year was Festeiro (Fol Parade)


The rest of the Sunday meeting includes a 2,200 m race for Spanish bred 3yos, a 1,400 m race for 3yos, a 2,100 m race for 3yos, a claiming 2,000 race for 4yos and a 2,100 m handicap for 4yos,

Ketala wins the Premio Valderas

Ketala (FR, 2009) [Gold Away-Afriketa(Desert Story )] won last Sunday the first Classic of the season, the Premio Valderas (Spanish 1,000 Guineas, 1,600 m, 3yo fillies, 24,000 euros for the winner), coming from the last positions to win in an impressive fashion in her second start. She is owned by Cuadra LAC Internacional, trained by Jesús López and was ridden by Marco Secci.

Extrañeza (Caradak) was second four lengths behind Ketala, with She Rules (Aussie Rules) a closee third and Irish Cliff (Marju) fourth. Flash McQueen (Dyhim Diamond) and Castellana (Yorik) were the front runners, and the field of 14 (after the scratching of Laura Moon and Ladyin) opened wide, with Ketala, from the outside, coming strongly to win. This is the second win in two starts for Ketala, whose dam, Afriketa won the Benítez de Lugo (the most important race for 3yo+ fillies in the autumn) in 2006, beating Jade, Guadalmedina and Johanie Cara and was 3rd in the GP Hispanidad (beaten by Trip to the Moon and Prince d'Orange). Plans for Ketala may include running in France.

Ketala (Gold Away), winner of the Premio Valderas, with jockey Marco Secci. Photo courtesy of Turfarganda.blogspot.com

Here is the video:  Premio Valderas 2012. Ketala is a black filly and her jockey wears dark blue and yellow body and yellow cap.


Other winners of the meeting were: Turrialba (Trade Fair) in a 2,200m claiming race for 4yo+ Spanish breds, Band Karo (Desert Style) and Lodosa (Dyhim Diamond) in the first and second parts of the split handicap over 1,800 m, Nonalass (Fol Parade) in a 1,600 m race for 3yo fillies and Shumookh (Mujahid) in a 1,400 m race for 4yo+.

Here is the photo report of the meeting by Turfarganda.blogspot.com

Compton Park wins the Premio Habitancum, Nelson Groom repeats

Compton Park (GB, 2007) ch. colt [Compton Place-Corps de Ballet(Fasliyev)], owned by Rachel Teasdale Racing, trained by J. L. Eyre and ridden by I. López, won yestarday the Premio Habitancum (1,400 m, 4yo+), beating S Grillo (Val Royal) by a head, with Volcánico (Refuse to Bend) third and Tirion (Royal Academy) fourth.

Here is the race: Premio Habitancum 2012

In the rest of the meeting, the 1,600 m race for 4yo+ fillies, was won by Baronía (SPA, 2007) [Bahhare-Lonia(Royal Academy)], owned by Cuadra L'Etoile, trained by J. L. de Salas and ridden by V,. Janacek, who beat Cara Blanca (Beat Hollow) by a head, with Tafadhali (Dyhim Diamond) third and La Llanura (El Prado) fourth. Casaca didn't run and Clunia was last, in a disappointing performance
Premio Loterías y Apuestas del Estado: video

Nelson Groom (FR, 2006) [Charming Groom-Slot Machine(Highes Honor)], owned by Reza Pazooki, trained by F. Rodríguez and ridden by J. L. Martínez won the Premio Día Mundial del Teatro (for the second year), beating Risquillo (Ballingarry) and Festeiro (Fol Parade), with Señor Miranda (Fantastic Light) fourth.
This is the video: Premio Día Internacional del Teatro 2012

Azabache (SPA, 2009) [Iceman-Tiviski(Desert Style)] was the winner of the 1,400 m race for Spanish bred 3yo, ridden by A. Gomez for trainer F. Rodríguez (who had a treble) and  Cuadra Los Toneles. 2nd was Galileus (Sorcerous) and 3rd Negrete (Hold that Tiger)

In the last race of the meeting (Premio SEPI, 2,000 m, 3yo) the winner was Galipoli (FR, 2009) a bay colt [Sulamani-Sweet Willa(Assert)], owned by Cuadra San Rafael, trained by Teo Callejo and ridden by J. Crocquevieille, with Belagua (IRE, 2009), bay filly by Rail Link, second.
This is the second win in 2 starts for Galipoli, half brother to the Group 3 winners Holberg and Undermine
Video: http://www.hipodromodelazarzuela.es/carreras/carrera/video/34766