The highlight of the last Sunday meeting of the La Zarzuela spring season is the GP Ciudad de Madrid (2,500 m, 3yo+, weight for age, 40,600 euros for the winner)
The participants of this edition are:
Achtung (SPA, 2008), a bay colt [Sulamani-Aurea(Silvano)], owned by Cuadra Enalto, trained by Roberto López. will be ridden by Borja Fayos Winner of the Premio Villamejor (Spanish St. Leger)
last year.
Arnuero (GB, 2008), bay colt [Sakhee-Penang Pearl(Bering)], owned by Cuadra Medreal, trained by M. Delcher S. Will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina. He was second to Ayanz in the Memorial Duque de Toledo last year, and was 3rd and 2nd in his previous starts.
Domeside (GB, 2006), bay colt [Domedriver-Buck's Fizz(Kris)], owned by Cuadra Safsaf, trained by M. Delcher S., will be ridden by J. Grosjean. Winner of the 2009 Villapadierna (Spanish Derby), he won the Premio Corpa in his last start, beating Entre Copas, Karluv Most and Achtung.
Entre Copas (GB, 2004), ch. gelding [Sakhee-Priena(Priolo)], owned by Cuadra África, trained by J. M. Osorio, will be ridden by V. Janacek. Horse of the Year in Spain in 2011, he won this race last year. Second to Domeside in the Premio Corpa
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 Charles Nora. Winner of the 2010 edition, he won his last start, beating Arnuero
Plantagenet (SPA, 2007) [Trade Fair-Crafty Buzz(Crafty Prospector)], owned by Cuadra Whylar, trained by G Arizkorreta and ridden by Ioritz Mendizábal. Winner of the 2010 GP Villapadierna (Spanish Derby)
Señor Miranda (GB, 2007), bay colt [Fantastic Light-Ringing Hill(Carhmwood Forest)], owned by Cuadra Los Toneles, trained by F. Rodríguez
Aspasia de Mileto (GB, 2008), bay filly [Hurricane Run-Fabulous Speed(Silver Hawk)], owned and trained by J. M. Osorio, Duque de Alburquerque. Winner of the Valderas (1000 Guineas) last year, he was also third in the Derby. Afterwards, she was transferred to trainer Carlos Laffon in Paris and he was 2nd in the Listed Prix Liancourt
Azafata (SPA, 2009) [Motivator-Anysheba(Alysheba)]. owned by Cuadra Chamartín, trained by J. López. She has won her last 2 starts.
Previous winners of the GP Ciudad de Madrid have been: Entre Copas (2011), Karluv Most (2010), Faramir (2009), Bannaby (2008), Premier Galop (2007) and Baldoria (2006).
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Friday, June 22, 2012
Matusalén won the GP Claudio Carudel
Matusalen (SPA, 2009), bay colt [Caradak-Bixaare(Xaar)], owned by Cuadra Miranda, trained by M. Delcher S and ridden by Charles Nora, won last Sunday the GP Claudio Carudel (1,600m, 3yo+, 25,500 euros for the winner) at the La Zarzuela racetrack of Madrid, beating Mil Azul (SPA, 2008), bay colt [Russian Blue-Cuittled(Charismatic)], owned by Yeguada Urdiñ-Oriya, trained by J. L. de Salas and ridden by J. L. Borrego, with Weststow (GB, 2008), ch. colt [Medicean-Summer Sunset(Grand Lodge)], owned by Cuadra Viguria, trained by J. M. Osorio in third place and Bellaside fourth.
The rest of the participants were Ariete Arrollador, Jokan, Volcánico, Tirion, Shumookh and Risby
The pace was very fast, with Shumookh and Risby putting some distance between them and the rest of the field. In the straight, Mil Azul was the first to attack, with Bellaside and Weststow, but Matusalén closed very strongly to win by a length.
Matusalén was the unbeaten champion 2 yo in Spain and then travelled to Dubai, where he encountered some problems, including a respiratory illness. Back in Spain he had two disappointing performances in the Cimera and GP Nacional.
Here is the video, with footage also of the 2011 edition : GP Claudio Carudel 2012
In the rest of the meeting:
Collio Side (Caradak) won the 1,200 m race for 2yos, with Zahora and Yakarak 2nd and 3rd, getting a 1-2-3 for Caradak
The 1,200 m race for 3yo+ Spanish breds was won by Azabache (Iceman), with Tagomago (Dyhim Diamond) second
Bipolar (Denver County) won the first part of the split handicap (1,800 m) with Literario (Devil Moon) 2nd
Bouquetot Belle (Graeme Hall) won the 2nd part, with Draco (Baptize) 2nd.
Patricio (Sulamani) won the 1,600 m handicap, with Sharp Eye (Okawango) 2nd.
The rest of the participants were Ariete Arrollador, Jokan, Volcánico, Tirion, Shumookh and Risby
The pace was very fast, with Shumookh and Risby putting some distance between them and the rest of the field. In the straight, Mil Azul was the first to attack, with Bellaside and Weststow, but Matusalén closed very strongly to win by a length.
Matusalén was the unbeaten champion 2 yo in Spain and then travelled to Dubai, where he encountered some problems, including a respiratory illness. Back in Spain he had two disappointing performances in the Cimera and GP Nacional.
Here is the video, with footage also of the 2011 edition : GP Claudio Carudel 2012
In the rest of the meeting:
Collio Side (Caradak) won the 1,200 m race for 2yos, with Zahora and Yakarak 2nd and 3rd, getting a 1-2-3 for Caradak
The 1,200 m race for 3yo+ Spanish breds was won by Azabache (Iceman), with Tagomago (Dyhim Diamond) second
Bipolar (Denver County) won the first part of the split handicap (1,800 m) with Literario (Devil Moon) 2nd
Bouquetot Belle (Graeme Hall) won the 2nd part, with Draco (Baptize) 2nd.
Patricio (Sulamani) won the 1,600 m handicap, with Sharp Eye (Okawango) 2nd.
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Fortun wins the Villapadierna (Spanish Derby)
Fortun (IRE, 2009), a bay colt [Bachelor Duke-Duckmore Bay(Titus Livius)], owned by Cuadra La Toledana, trained by J. L. Maroto and ridden by J. Crocquevieille, was the winner of today's GP Villapadierna (Spanish Derby), (2,400 m, 3yos), beating Kadmios (Kavafi) by a neck, with the favourite Galipoli (Sulamani) third two lengths behind and Campillo (Lando) fourth.
Campillo, first and Arsalan afterwards commanded the field form most of the race. In the beginning of the home stretch, Jeremy Crocquevieille found a gap along the rail inside Arsalan, who was more tired and was the first to attack, helding off the final charge or Kadmios, who didn't keep a straight line, perhaps losing some ground.
Here is the video: GP Villapadierna 2012 and a 20 minutes video including footage of the previous edition: Premio Villapadierna 2012
Fortun was second to Galipoli in his previous start, the Premo Velayos won by Galipoli.
In the rest of the meeting, the results were:
Albuhera (Devil Moon) won the first, for 2yo, beating Yakarak (Caradak). It's the second win for Albuhera.
Karluv Most (Della Francesca) won the 2nd, beating Arnuero (Sakhee). Karluv Most won the GP Ciudad de Madrid and the GP Memorial Duque de Toledo in 2010, but had an unsuccessful streak since then.
Risby (Big Shufffle) won the third (1,400 m, 3yo+) , with Shumookh (Mujahid) 2nd.
Alfred (Egeo) won the 1st part of the split handicap, with Dime que Sí 2nd
Bailongo (Egeo) and Lodosa )(Dyhim Diamond) were 1st and 2nd in the 2nd part of the split handicap.
And Mou the Special (Refuse to Bend) won the last race, for 2yo, beating Caramoon (Caradak)
Campillo, first and Arsalan afterwards commanded the field form most of the race. In the beginning of the home stretch, Jeremy Crocquevieille found a gap along the rail inside Arsalan, who was more tired and was the first to attack, helding off the final charge or Kadmios, who didn't keep a straight line, perhaps losing some ground.
Here is the video: GP Villapadierna 2012 and a 20 minutes video including footage of the previous edition: Premio Villapadierna 2012
Fortun was second to Galipoli in his previous start, the Premo Velayos won by Galipoli.
In the rest of the meeting, the results were:
Albuhera (Devil Moon) won the first, for 2yo, beating Yakarak (Caradak). It's the second win for Albuhera.
Karluv Most (Della Francesca) won the 2nd, beating Arnuero (Sakhee). Karluv Most won the GP Ciudad de Madrid and the GP Memorial Duque de Toledo in 2010, but had an unsuccessful streak since then.
Risby (Big Shufffle) won the third (1,400 m, 3yo+) , with Shumookh (Mujahid) 2nd.
Alfred (Egeo) won the 1st part of the split handicap, with Dime que Sí 2nd
Bailongo (Egeo) and Lodosa )(Dyhim Diamond) were 1st and 2nd in the 2nd part of the split handicap.
And Mou the Special (Refuse to Bend) won the last race, for 2yo, beating Caramoon (Caradak)
Pazifiksturm wins the GP Sa Majesté Le Roi Mohammed VI at Casablanca, Moroco
Pazifizsturm (GER. 2007) [Samum-La Parabol(Trempolino)], owned by
Cuadra Martul, trained by Ana Imaz Ceca and ridden by J. Auge, won
yesterday the GP Sa Majesté Le Roi Mohammed VI (2,400 m, 4yo+, approx.
89,000 euros total purse) at the Casablanca racetrack by ona an three
quarter lenghts from Plantagenet (SPA, 2007) [Trade Fair-Crafty
Buzz(Crafty Prospector)], owned by Cuadra Whylar, trained by G
Arizkorreta and ridden by J. L. Martínez, who closed strongly to be
second by a nose, with Last Crusade third and Mayar fourth.
Pazifiksturm won the Mijas Cup 2012 in his last start in Spain. He was previously winner of the Premio Villamejor (Spanish St. Leger) in 2012 and second to Bannaby in the 2010 Copa de Oro de San Sebastián.
Plantagenet is also a Spanish Classic winner, since he won the 2010 GP Villapadierna (Spanish Derby). He was fourth in the Memorial Duque de Alburquerque after winning in Dubai
The video of the race can be seen here: http://www.porunpeloturf.es/?p=2618
Pazifiksturm won the Mijas Cup 2012 in his last start in Spain. He was previously winner of the Premio Villamejor (Spanish St. Leger) in 2012 and second to Bannaby in the 2010 Copa de Oro de San Sebastián.
Plantagenet is also a Spanish Classic winner, since he won the 2010 GP Villapadierna (Spanish Derby). He was fourth in the Memorial Duque de Alburquerque after winning in Dubai
The video of the race can be seen here: http://www.porunpeloturf.es/?p=2618
Friday, June 1, 2012
Premio Villapadierna (Spanish Derby), Sunday 3 of June 2012
The Sunday 3 meeting at the La Zarzuela racecourse of Madrid incluids in its racecard the Premio Villapadierna (Spanish Derby), [2,400 m, 3yos, 34,800 euros for the winner]. This edition is, as always a crossroad to test horses coming from different lines, namely the Premio Velayos (won by the unbeaten Galipoli, with Fortun second), the GP Nacional (Alonso, the winner is absent from the Villapadierna, but 2nd, 3rd and fourth will run), the Cimera (Guineas), represented by Nuredyn - 4th in the GP Nacional - and Riky Rock and also raiders from France (Around the Moon, Campillo), etc.
This is the field:
Around the Moon (IRE, 2009), bay colt [Danehill Dancer-Moon Flower(Sadler's Wells)], owned by Cuadra Chicago, trained by M. Delcher S. Will be ridden by J. Horcajada. Recntly bought in FRance.
Arsalan (GB, 2009), bay colt [Halling-Kali(Linamix)], owned by Reza Pazooki, trained by F. Rodríguez. Will be ridden by R- C. Montenegro.
Campillo (FR, 2009), bay colt [Lando-Milisa(Anabaa)], owned by Cuadra Cholaica, trained by J. L. Maroto. Will be ridden by C. Nora.
Fortun (IRE, 2009), a bay colt [Bachelor Duke-Duckmore Bay(Titus Livius)], owned by Cuadra La Toledana, trained by J. L. Maroto. Will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Second to Galipoli in the Velayos.
Galipoli (FR, 2009), bay colt [Sulamani-Sweet Willa(Assert)], owned by Cuadra San Rafael, trained by Teo Callejo. Will be ridden by V. Janacek. Winner of the Premio Velayos 2012. Galipoli is unbeaten in three starts and won the Premio Velayos 2012, traditional prep race for the Villapadierna
Giggolo Star (SPA, 2009), ch.colt [Dyhim Diamond-Flamingo Star(Limpid)], owned by Cuadra Magaña, trained by J. C. Fernández R. Will be ridden by J. C. Cerqueira. He was third in the GP Nacional.
Gustei (SPA, 2009), bay colt [Baptize-Party Dress(Lahib)], owned by Cuadra Peñarroya, trained by C. Gallipoli, will be ridden by R. Ramos.
Kadmios (FR, 2009), bay colt [Kavafi-Erika(Distant Relative)], owned by Cuadra Nakata, trained and ridden by J. L. Martínez.
Monsieur Opera (FR, 2009), bay colt [Lando-Mensa Sonne(Monsun)], owned by Salvador Márquez, trained by J. López. Will be ridden by O. Ortiz de Urbina. Winner of his only start (beating Sportside, - then 2nd in the Beamonte -, and Giggolo Star).
Nuredyn (FR, 2009), bay colt [Dyhim Diamond-Nurenieva(Enrique)], owned by Cuadra Zurraquín, trained by M. Hernández, will be ridden by J. Grosjean. Winner of the Premio Cimera (2,000 Guineas), he was fourth in the GP Nacional.
Phuket (SPA, 2009), ch. colt [Multazem-New Vert(Vert Amande)], owned by María de Salas, trained by J. L. de Salas, will be ridden by J. L. Borrego. Phuket was 2nd in his last and best performance to date, in the GP Nacional. He is half brother to Cimera winner Festeiro and GP Nacional winner Newango and also to Listed performer Vert Helice.
Riky Rock (IRE, 2009), bay colt [Invincible Spirit-Hataana(Robellino], owned by Cuadra Bloke, trained by J. A. Rodríguez. He was second to Nuredyn in the Cimera
The winners of the previous runnings of the Villapadierna were Ayanz (2011), Plantagenet (2010), Domeside (2009), Tsarabi (2008), Premier Galop (2007) and Palamoss (2006). A list of the winners from 1952 can be found here
The rest of the meeting includes:
A 1,100 m race for 2yos, with 7 participants
The Premio Prosegour-Rheffissimo, a 2,200 m race for 4yo+, featuring Arnuero (GB, 2008), bay colt [Sakhee-Penang Pearl(Bering)], owned by Cuadra Medreal, trained by M. Delcher S., the half brother to Harbinger, who was 2nd in the Memorial Duque de Toledo last fall and 2nd to Abdel in his seasonal debut, Don Hernando Hab (Delfos), Meneldor (Barathea), 2011 Beamonte winner Clunia (Silent Times), Señor Miranda (Fantastic Light) and Karluv Most (Della Francesca)
The Premio Marca-Donagua (1,400 m, 3yo+), with Cielo Canarias, Shumookh, .Dunedain, Risby, El Fenix, Golfo Pérsico, Makaamen, Garajonay, Paniside and Laura Moon
And the two parts of a split handicap for 3yo+ over 2,100 m.
This is the field:
Around the Moon (IRE, 2009), bay colt [Danehill Dancer-Moon Flower(Sadler's Wells)], owned by Cuadra Chicago, trained by M. Delcher S. Will be ridden by J. Horcajada. Recntly bought in FRance.
Arsalan (GB, 2009), bay colt [Halling-Kali(Linamix)], owned by Reza Pazooki, trained by F. Rodríguez. Will be ridden by R- C. Montenegro.
Campillo (FR, 2009), bay colt [Lando-Milisa(Anabaa)], owned by Cuadra Cholaica, trained by J. L. Maroto. Will be ridden by C. Nora.
Fortun (IRE, 2009), a bay colt [Bachelor Duke-Duckmore Bay(Titus Livius)], owned by Cuadra La Toledana, trained by J. L. Maroto. Will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Second to Galipoli in the Velayos.
Galipoli (FR, 2009), bay colt [Sulamani-Sweet Willa(Assert)], owned by Cuadra San Rafael, trained by Teo Callejo. Will be ridden by V. Janacek. Winner of the Premio Velayos 2012. Galipoli is unbeaten in three starts and won the Premio Velayos 2012, traditional prep race for the Villapadierna
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| Galipoli bearting Fortun in the Premio Velayos. Photo courtesy of http://turfarganda.blogspot.com |
Giggolo Star (SPA, 2009), ch.colt [Dyhim Diamond-Flamingo Star(Limpid)], owned by Cuadra Magaña, trained by J. C. Fernández R. Will be ridden by J. C. Cerqueira. He was third in the GP Nacional.
Gustei (SPA, 2009), bay colt [Baptize-Party Dress(Lahib)], owned by Cuadra Peñarroya, trained by C. Gallipoli, will be ridden by R. Ramos.
Kadmios (FR, 2009), bay colt [Kavafi-Erika(Distant Relative)], owned by Cuadra Nakata, trained and ridden by J. L. Martínez.
Monsieur Opera (FR, 2009), bay colt [Lando-Mensa Sonne(Monsun)], owned by Salvador Márquez, trained by J. López. Will be ridden by O. Ortiz de Urbina. Winner of his only start (beating Sportside, - then 2nd in the Beamonte -, and Giggolo Star).
Nuredyn (FR, 2009), bay colt [Dyhim Diamond-Nurenieva(Enrique)], owned by Cuadra Zurraquín, trained by M. Hernández, will be ridden by J. Grosjean. Winner of the Premio Cimera (2,000 Guineas), he was fourth in the GP Nacional.
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| Nuredyn (Dyhim Diamon) winning the Premio Cimera. Photo courtesy of http://turfarganda.blogspot.com |
Phuket (SPA, 2009), ch. colt [Multazem-New Vert(Vert Amande)], owned by María de Salas, trained by J. L. de Salas, will be ridden by J. L. Borrego. Phuket was 2nd in his last and best performance to date, in the GP Nacional. He is half brother to Cimera winner Festeiro and GP Nacional winner Newango and also to Listed performer Vert Helice.
Riky Rock (IRE, 2009), bay colt [Invincible Spirit-Hataana(Robellino], owned by Cuadra Bloke, trained by J. A. Rodríguez. He was second to Nuredyn in the Cimera
The winners of the previous runnings of the Villapadierna were Ayanz (2011), Plantagenet (2010), Domeside (2009), Tsarabi (2008), Premier Galop (2007) and Palamoss (2006). A list of the winners from 1952 can be found here
The rest of the meeting includes:
A 1,100 m race for 2yos, with 7 participants
The Premio Prosegour-Rheffissimo, a 2,200 m race for 4yo+, featuring Arnuero (GB, 2008), bay colt [Sakhee-Penang Pearl(Bering)], owned by Cuadra Medreal, trained by M. Delcher S., the half brother to Harbinger, who was 2nd in the Memorial Duque de Toledo last fall and 2nd to Abdel in his seasonal debut, Don Hernando Hab (Delfos), Meneldor (Barathea), 2011 Beamonte winner Clunia (Silent Times), Señor Miranda (Fantastic Light) and Karluv Most (Della Francesca)
The Premio Marca-Donagua (1,400 m, 3yo+), with Cielo Canarias, Shumookh, .Dunedain, Risby, El Fenix, Golfo Pérsico, Makaamen, Garajonay, Paniside and Laura Moon
And the two parts of a split handicap for 3yo+ over 2,100 m.
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