Trial races for the Memorial tomorrow Sunday

The Sunday meeting at La Zarzuela includes  2 races as preparatory races for the Memorial Duque de Toledo (October 21th). Both are 2,200 races with 8,000 euros for the winners

These are the participants in the race for 4yo+ (Premio Cruzcampo-Chacal):

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).

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. He won the GP Ciudad de Madrid in his last start and won the Memorial Duque de Toledo in 2010.


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 2nd to Ayanz in the last Memorial Duque de Toledo

Coside (USA, 2008), gray colt [Cozzene-Fairy Heights(Fairy King)], owned by Cuadra Safsaf, trained by M. Delcher S, will be ridden by J. Horcajada

Kurdo (FR, 2008), bay colt [Baptize-La Sayida(Fairy King)], owned by Yeguada AGF, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by V. Janacek

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

Red Soles (IRE, 2008), bay filly [Barathea-Inchoate(Machiavellian)], owned by Cuadra Internorte, trained by T. Martins will be ridden by J. L. Borrego

In the equivalent race for 3yo (Premio Royal Gait), participants are:

Galipoli (FR, 2009), bay colt [Sulamani-Sweet Willa(Assert)], owned by Cuadra San Rafael, trained by Teo Callejo, will be ridden by J. B. Hamel
Winner of the Premio Velayos 2012.


Arsalan (GB, 2009), bay colt [Halling-Kali(Linamix)], owned by Reza Pazooki, trained by F. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J. Grosjean

Cuentista (SPA, 2009), ch. colt [Halling-Clever Cloggs(Nashwan)], owned by Cuadra Odisea, trained by I. Gómez, will be ridden by A. Gómez

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. L. Martínez

Gran Chipi (FR, 2009), bay colt [Green Tune-Cerita(Woodman)], owned by Cuadra Popular, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by V. Janacek.

Krann (GB, 2009), bay colt [Trade Fair-Musical Score(Blushing Flame)],owned by Cuadra Dos Hermanas, trained by J. M. Osorio, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieile

Ranyan (SPA, 2009), ch. gelding [Gold Away-Triple Two(Pivotal)], owned by Cuadra Agrado, trained by Teo Callejo, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina


There is also an interesting 1,500 m race for 2yos, Premio Asociación de Propietarios and the three parts of a split handicap over 1,800 m.

Skinside wins the Benitez de Lugo

Skinside (FR, 2009), bay filly, [Gentlewave-Anais Filly(Verglas)], owned by Cuadra Safsaf, trained by Ch. Delcher and ridden by Julien Grosjean, won yesterday the Premio Ricardo Ruiz Benítez de Lugo (2,200 m, 3yo+ fillies, 20,000 euros for the winner), the most important race of the meeting and one of the highlights of the autumn season.

Skinside came from last in the stretch, along the rail, to beat the favourite and winner of the 2011 edtion, Casaca (Medicean) by a length, Azafata (Motivator) was 3rd and Relámpago (Observatory), 4th.

Amorebieta led the race with Ketala second, with a comfortable pace, until the final turn, in which there was a sudden increase in the speed. Casaca attacked along the outer side of the field, while Skinside went along the rail and held off Casaca.

Skinside along the rail beating Casaca. Photo courtesy of Hipódromo de La Zarzuela

Here is the video: Premio Ricardo Ruiz Benítez de Lugo 2012

In the other races of the meeting:
Duendecillo (SPA, 2010) [Visindar-Chloe(Green Desert)], easily won the Premio Asociación de Criadores, a 1,400 m race for 2yos who were presented at the ACPSIE sales. He beat Sol Dyhim (Dyhim Diamond) by three lengths, with Cotonio (Multazem) third. Here is the race: Premio Asociación de Criadores  . This is the 2nd win in two starts for Duendecillo, who is the first product of Visindar to win.

Negrete (Hold that Tiger) won the 1st part of the split handicap over 1,400 m, beating Altamir One (Act One) and Aguamarina (Ifraaj).

In the 2nd part, the winner was Pichuca (Silent Times), with El Africano (Luth Dancer) 2nd and Ariza (Diktat) 3rd.

Muñeca Brava (Noverre) won the Premio Cruzcampo-Memorial Luis Maroto (claiming, amateur jockeys, 1,600 m, 3yo+), beating Turrialba (Trade Fair) and Blaise Tower (Fantastic Light),

And in the Premio Cría Nacional-Revirado (2,100 m, Spanish bred 3yo), the results were: 1st Gimena (Baptize), 2nd Nonalass (Fol Parade) and 3rd Sukarrieta (Leadership)

Premio Ricardo Ruiz Benítez de Lugo next Sunday

The highlight of this Sunday's meeting (2nd meeting of the autumn season) is the Premio Ricardo Ruiz Benítez de Lugo, a traditional race for 3yo+ fillies over 2,200 m and one of the most important races for fillies of the Spanish turf. There is a purse of 20,000 euros for the winner.

The participants of this year's edition are:

Amorebieta (SPA, 2008), bay filly [Leadership-Premiere Melody(Night Shift)], owned by Cuadra Madelaine, trained by R. H. Huayas, will be ridden by R. H. Huayas

Casaca (GB, 2007), ch. filly [Medicean-Priena(Priolo)], owned by Cuadra África, trained by J. M. Osorio, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille. She won this race last year and will be the favourite. She was 3rd in her last start, the Premio Kutxa (beaten by Baronía and Relámpago)

Manivela (SPA, 2008), bay filly [Baptize-Cayena(Indian Danehill)], owned by Cuadra Fantasía, trained by Teo Callejo, will be ridden byV. Janacek.

Relámpago (GB, 2007), bay filly [Observatory.-River City Moon (Riverman)], owned by Cuadra Tres Y Medio, trained by B. Valenti, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina.

Azafata (SPA, 2009) [Motivator-Anysheba(Alysheba)]. owned by Pilotos 747, trained by J. López, will be ridden by J. Horcajada

Ketala (SPA, 2009), bay filly [Gold Away-Afriketa(Desert Story)], owned by Cuadra LAC, trained by J. López, will be ridden by M. Secci. Ketala won the Premio Valderas but has not won since then. The dam of Ketala, Afriketa, won this race in 2006 (Video)

She Rules (FR, 2009), gray filly [Aussie Rules-Barannia (Barathea)], owned by Cuadra Zurraquín, trained by M. Hernández, will be ridden by J. L-. Borrego

Skinside (FR, 2009), bay filly, [Gentlewave-Anais Filly(Verglas)], owned by Cuadra Safsaf, trained by Ch. Delcher, will be ridden by J. Grosjean.

Recent winners of the Benítez de Lugo are: Casaca (2011), Para Elisa (2010), Fresneda (2009), Synergy (2008), Jade (2007) and Afriketa (2006).


The rest of the meeting includes a claiming race for 3yo+ over 1,600 m, a 2,100 m race for 3yo  Spanish breds, a 1,400 m split Handicap (with two parts) and the race reserved for horses presented in sales of the Breeders Association (2yo, 1,400 m).

Joint yearling sale ACPSIE-SBA, Madrid, La Zarzuela racetrack, Sept 29th

The SBA company and the ACPSIE (Spanish Breeders Association) will hold their annual yearling sales next Saturday 29 of September at the La Zarzuela racetrack. As in 2011, the sales will take place in the same place, at the same time, but each one under its own conditions.

The ACPSIE part of the sale includes a total of 39 lots, by stallions:Baptize, Diktat, Dyhim Diamond, Faramir, Federal Trial, Fol Parade, Fragrant Wells, Keltos, Martaline, Medecis, Multazem, Palamoss, Premier Galop, Pyrus, Sir Percy, Visindar, Vison Celebre and Wagon Master

Some of the lots are:

Lot 2 Solana is a chestnut filly by Dyhim Diamond and Amalur (Green Tune).

Lot 2 Solana, ch. filly by Dyhim Diamond and Amalur

Lot 3 Zuloaga is a chestnut colt by Multazem and Baldoria (In the Wings). Baldoria won the GP de Madrid, the Gran Critérium, the Premio Kutxa, etc. and this is her first product. Here is Zuloaga as a foal

Zuloaga, chestnut colt by Multazem and Baldoria(In the Wings). Photo courtesy of Origenes

Lot 5 is a bay filly by Federal Trial and Bricoleuse(A. P. Indy). She is half sister to Listed performer Bling (Kingsalsa). Her 2nd dam is Brilliance (Prix Saint Alary - G1, Prix Penelope G3, 3rd Prix Diane- G1, Prix Vermeille - G1)

Lot 5, bay filly by Federal Trial and Bricoleuse(A.P. Indy). Photo courtesy of Origenes

Lot 7 is a bay colt by Diktat and Chloe (Green Desert), half brother to Doende (7 wins, > 100,000 euros)

Lot 7. a bay colt by Diktat and Chloe(Green Desert). Photo courtesy of Origenes

Lot 9  Darakhan is a bay colt by Wagon Master and Espagnola (Entrepreneur)

Lot 9 Darakhan, bay colt by Wagon Master and Espagnola

Lot 13 Golden Dynasty is a bay fily by Medecis and Golden World (Spinning World).

Lot 13. Golden Dynasty

Lot 14 Airen is a bay filly by Fragrant Wells and Guadyana (Wagon Master). Duagyana is half sister to Abdel

Lot 14 Airen

Lot 22 Castizo is a bay colt by Martaline and My Lucky day (Darshaan)

Lot 22 Castizo, bay colt by Martaline and My Lucky Day (Darshaan)

Lot 24 is a chestnut filly by Vison Celebre and Nasriyda(Darshaan), half sister to Listed performer Nizamabad (2nd Swiss Derby - L, etc.)

Lot 24, chestnut filly by Vison Celebre and Nasryida. Photo courtesy of Origenes

Lot 25 New Fol is a chestnut filly by Fol Parade and New Vert(Vert Amande). This filly is own sister to the Classic winner Festeiro (Premio Cimera 2000 Guineas), and half sister to Listed performers Vert Helice (2nd Prix Max Ricard - L), Newango (3rd GP de Bordeaux - L) and to Phuket (2nd in the Copa de Oro de San Sebastián this year).. A full sister to New Fol was the top of this sale last year

Lot 25, a chestnut filly by Fol Parade and New Vert. Photo courtesy of Origenes.

 Lot 26 Alcazar is a bay colt by Sir Percy and Pas le Temps(Be My Guest), half brother to Kiffer (winner of the GP Nacional)

Lot 26 Alcazar, bay colt by Sir Percy and Pas le Temps

Lot 27 is a bay colt by Fragrant Wells and Pashmiyina(Highest Honor), half brother to the also winner of the GP Nacional Cambalache GR

Lot 28 is a bay colt by Wagon Master and Quiet Splendor (Unbridled), half brother to Listed performers Whisperer and Kazlian

Lot 28, a bay colt by Wagon Master and Quiet Splendor (Unbriddled)

Here is the catalogue of the  ACPSIE part of the sale: catalogue

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The SBA part of the sale has 17 lots catalogued, by stallions: Amadeus Wolf, Coach, Clodovil, Pyrus, Fol Parade, Tiger Hill, Martaline, Moss Vale, Indian Haven, Shirocco, Literato, Coastal Path, Three Valleys, Caradak and Haatef

Lot 7, Nuba is a gray filly by Martaline and La Sayida (Fairy King), whose 2nd dam is the Prix Vermeille - Gr1 winner Sil Sila

Also grandaughter of Sil Sila is Lot 11 Novelada a bay filly by Literato and Serenella (Bahri), the first product of Seneralla (Bahri-Sil Sila)

And here is the catalogue of the SBA part of the sale: catalogue

Ariete Arrollador and Valiant Blue won the preps for the Hispanidad

The highlights of yesterday meeting at La Zarzuela were the prep races for the GP Hispanidad (1,600 m, 3yo+, to be run next October 12th), two races over a mile, for 4yo+ and for 3yo.

Ariete Arrollador (GB, 2007), bay colt [Kingsalsa-Proud Douna(Kaldoun)], owned by Cuadra Albero, trained by G. Arizkorreta, ridden by V. Janacek, won the Premio Young Tiger (1,600 m, 4yo+, 8,000 euros for the winner), beating by 3/4 length the frontrunner La Llanura (CAN, 2008), gray filly [El Prado-Herzblatt(Cozzene)], owned by Cuadra Tiziano, trained by M. Delcher S, who was ridden by Jorge Horcajada, with Risby (Big Shuffle) 3rd and Weststow (Medicean) 4th.

Here is the race: Premio Young Tiger

In the equivalent race for 3yo, Premio LAE-Partipral, the winner was Valiant Blue (IRE, 2009), bay colt [Moss Vale-Tiltili(Spectrum)], owned by Cuadra Agrado, trained by Teo Callejo, ridden by V. Janacek, beating Azabache (SPA, 2009) [Iceman-Tiviski(Desert Style)], owned by Cuadra Los Toneles, trained by F. Rodríguez and ridden by J. Grosjean with Laura Moon (Russian Blue) third.

Here is the race: Premio LAE-Partipral

In the first race, Premio Cruzcampo-Zalduendo, a 1,400 m race for debutant 2yo colts, the winner was Moss (SPA, 2010), ch. colt [Palamoss-Falaris(Humool)], owned by Yeguada AGF, trained by G. Arizkorreta and ridden by J L. Borrego, the first product of Palamoss (Night Shift) to run, with Rey de la Plata (Leadership) 2nd and Calamari (Turtle Bowl) 3rd. Here is the race: Premio Cruzcampo-Zalduendo

The equivalent race for fillies was won by Cariñosa (SPA, 2010) [Fol Parade-Emerald Princess(Even Top)], owned by Cuadra Donalfa, trained by M. J. Pérez and ridden by J. Horcajada, who beat Irabia (Shamardal) and Daranur One (Falco).

Tresenpunto (Delfos) and Alfred (Egeo) won the 2nd and 1st parts of the 2,100 m split Handicap

Autumn season at the La Zarzuela racetrack, Madrid

There will be races in the La Zarzuela racecourse of Madrid for the autumn season the following 11 days:

•  Sundays: 16, 23 and 30 of September, 
• Sundays 7, 14 , 21 and 28 and Friday 12 of  October
• Sundays 4, 11 and 18 of November

Some of the highlights of the season are the following races:

• Premio Ricardo Ruiz Benítez de Lugo (2,200 m, 3yo+ fillies), September 23th
• Premio Carlos Sobrino - Criterium de Potrancas (1,400 m, 2yo fillies), October 7th
• GP de la Hispanidad (1,600 m, 3yo+), October 12th
• Gran Criterium (1,600 m, 2yo), October 21th
• GP Memorial Duque de Toledo (2,400 m, 3yo+), October 21th
• Copa de Criadores - Potros (1,500 m, Spanish bred 2yo colts), November 11th
• Copa de Criadores - Potrancas  (1,500 m, Spanish bred 2yo fillies), November 11th
• Premio Villamejor (Spanish St. Leger) (2,800 m, 3yo), November 18th.

Australia Day won the GP de San Sebastián

Australia Day (IRE, 2003), gray gelding [Key of Luck-Atalina(Linamix)], owned by Skippty & TP, trained by P. Webber won the GP de San Sebastián (2,800 m, 3yo+, 18,000 euros for the winner) last Sunday, ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbin, in the last meeting of the San Sebastian summer season.
Casar (IRE, 2008), ch. gelding [Hurricane Run-Thoroughly(Woodman)], owned by Cuadra Medreal, trained by M. Delcher S, and ridden by V, Janacek, was 2nd, Achtung (SPA, 2008), a bay colt [Sulamani-Aurea(Silvano)], owned by Cuadra Enalto, trained by Roberto López. and ridden by J. Grosjean finished 3rd and Tsarabi (IRE, 2005), bay colt [Hernando-Veronica Cooper(Kahyasi)], owned by Cuadra Eva, trained by A. Imaz, was 4th.

Giggolo Star and Dansico commanded the race at the begining but, at the first pass thorugh the finish line, Australia Day was already leading the race and he was comfortable until the end, winning easily by four lengths. Casar did a chaotic late charge to be second, 4 lengths ahead of Achtung, who, in turn left Tsarabi 4 lengths behind. Entre Copas, winner of the 2011 edition, was fifth

Australia Day was third in the Copa de Oro won by Pazifizsturm.
The owner of Australia Day bought last Saturday the top lot of the Dehesa de Milagro yearling sale.

 Here is the race: GP de San Sebastián 2012



In the rest of the meeting,  there was the Dehesa de Milagro sale race, a 1,400 m race for 2yo sold at the 2011 Milagro sale, with a purse of 30,000 euros for the winner.

The race was won by French raider Show Gorb (SPA, 2010), a bay filly by Caradak and Triple Two(Pivotal)), owned by Claude Uzan and trained and ridden by P. Sogorb. She came from behind to surpass Lolita Pluma (Kheleyf), Briseida (Keltos) and Hizun (Halling).

Here is the video: Premio Dehesa de Milagro 2012

There was also the Premio European Breeder's Fund, a 1,600 m race for 3yo+ fillies, and it was won by Baronia (SPA, 2007), bay filly [Bahhare-Lonia(Royal Academy)], owned by Cuadra L'Etoile, trained by J. L. de Salas, who was ridden by Vaclav Janacek and beat by 1 3/4 lengths New Order (Multazem), with Bellaside (La Vie dei Colori) third and Silent Victory (Silent Times) 4th.
Disappointing performances of Irish Cliff (Marju) and Ketala (Gold Away).

Baronia already won this race and 2011 and won this summer the Premio Kutxa (main race for 3y+ fillies) on 2,200 m

Here is the video: Premio European Breeder's Fund

Results of the Dehesa de MIlagro yearling sale

The top price of the Dehesa de Milagro yearling sale held yesterday at San Sebastian was paid for Lot 44, a filly by Sakhee and Doohulla (Stravinsky),. half sister to Spanish Oaks winner Clunia and to Gr. 3 winner in France, Xanadou. She reached 48,000 euros

The second highest (45,000 euros) was realized by Lot 54, a bay colt by Sir Percy and Got to Go (Shareef Dancer), who is hals brother to Spanish Derby winner Ayanz

Lot 57, a bay colt by Green Tune and Ishi Adiva (Ishuguru) was sold in 31,000 euros

Next higher price was lot 22 (30,000 euros), a bay colt by Halling and Sleeping Storm (Danehill Dancer)

Lot 31, a bay filly by Le Havre and Alyousufeya(Kingmambo), was sold for 28,000 euros.


Only 4 lots received no bids and the overall results can be considered very good.

Unofficial results can be found here

Dehesa de Milagro yearling sale, Saturday 8 Sept 2012, San Sebastián racetrack

The Dehesa de Milagro will hold its annual yearling sale at the San Sebastián racetrack next Saturday September 8th. There is a total of 54 lots (after withdrawals and additions), by stallions Amadeus Wolf, Aussie Rules, Bluegrass Cat, Caradak, Country Reel, Diktat, Doctor Dino, Dutch Art, Dyhim Diamond, Green Tune, Halling, Keltos, Kheleyf, Leadership, Le Havre, Multiplex, Observatory, Pivotal, Pyrus, Sakhee, Shirocco, Sir Percy and Visindar

Some of the lots are:

Lot 1 is a bay filly by Pyrus and Johanie Cara (Johan Quatz). Johanie Cara was 3rd in the Beamonte (Oaks) and in the GP de Madrid.

Lot 16 is a bay filly by Sakhee and Poliaurea(Poliglote). Poliaurea won the Clásico Diego White - G3 in Argentina.

Lot 29 is a bay filly by Pyrus and Abril (Anabaa). Abril won the Premio Kutxa and was 2nd in the Premio Valderas (1000 Guineas) and 3rd in the Beamonte (Oaks).

Lot 37 is a bay colt by Pyrus and Bright and Early (Cadeaux Generaux), own brother to Adjuge (winner of the Gran Critérium)

Lot 44 is a chestnut filly by Sakhee and Doohulla(Stravinsky). She is half sister to Spanish Oaks winner Clunia and to Gr. 3 winner and Gr1 Placed Xanadou

Lot 54 is a bay colt by Sir Percy and Got to Go (Shareef Dancer), half brother to Premio Villapadierna (Spanish Derby) winner Ayanz.

Here is the catalogue. Lots 4, 36, 38, 46 asnd 56 have been withdrawn and there are two additions.

GP de San Sebastián this Sunday

This next Sunday, in the last meeting of the San Sebastián season, among the highlights, there is the GP de San Sebastián, a 2,800 m race for 3yo+ with 18,000 euros for the winners.
These are the participants:


Achtung (SPA, 2008), a bay colt [Sulamani-Aurea(Silvano)], owned by Cuadra Enalto, trained by Roberto López. Winner of the Villamejor (Spanish St. Leger) 2011. He will be ridden by J. Grosjean


Entre Copas (GB, 2004), ch. gelding [Sakhee-Priena(Priolo)], owned by Cuadra África, trained by J. M. Osorio, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Horse of the Year in Spain in 2011, won this GP de San Sebastián last year

Australia Day (IRE, 2003), gray gelding [Key of Luck-Atalina(Linamix)], owned by Skippty & TP, trained by P. Webber. He will be ridden by O. Ortiz de Urbina

Casar (IRE, 2008), ch. colt [Hurricane Run-Thoroughly(Woodman)], owned by Cuadra Medreal, trained by M. Delcher S, will be ridden by V, Janacek. He was 2nd to Achtung in the Premio Villamejor (St. Leger) last year

Dansico (GB, 2007), bay gelding [Dansili-Chicodove(In the Wings)], owned by Cuadra Carbial, trained by J. M. Borrego R, will be ridden by J. L. Borrego

Tsarabi (IRE, 2005), bay colt [Hernando-Veronica Cooper(Kahyasi)], owned by Cuadra Eva, trained by A. Imaz, will be ridden by G. Madero. Tsarabi won this race in 2009.

Fading Sky (FR, 2008), bay filly [Lando-Tramonto(Sri Pekan)], owned by Ec. M. García, trained by A. Imaz, will be ridden by J. B. Hamel

Vergara (GB, 2008), bay filly, owned by Cuadra Viguria, trained by J. M. Osorio, will be ridden by A. Gómez

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. L. Martinez


Recent winners of this races have been: Entre Copas (2011), Iruz (2010), Tsarabi (2009), Artium (2008), Bannaby (2007), Benta Berri (2006) and Castalia (2005).