Azafata won the Villamejor

[Slightly updated news, but written for the record]

Azafata (SPA, 2009) bay filly [Motivator-Anysheba(Alysheba)]. owned by Cuadra Chamartín, trained by J. López and ridden by Jorge Horcajada, won the Premio Villamejor (Spanish St. Leger, 2,800 m, 3yos, 20,000 euros for the winner), at the La Zarzuela racetrack Sunday 18 Nov, beating Ranyan (SPA, 2009), ch. gelding [Gold Away-Triple Two(Pivotal)], owned by Cuadra Agrado, trained by Teo Callejo and ridden by F. Jiménez by 4 lengths, with Teobaldo (Singspiel) third and Avante (Shamardal) fourth
Here is the race: Premio Villamejor 2012


Another highlight of the meeting was the Premio Gladiateur (4,000 m, 4yo+,. 10,000 euros for the winner). And the winner was Achtung (SPA, 2008), a bay colt [Sulamani-Aurea(Silvano)], owned by Cuadra Enalto, trained by Roberto López and ridden by Vaclav Janacek., beating Domeside (Domedriver) and Entre Copas (Sakhee). Achtung won the Premio Villamejor last year.

Video: Premio Gladiateur 2012

 In the rest of the meeting , the winners were:

Minolto (Barathea) in the 1,400 m race for 2yos

Laura Moon (Russian Blue) in the 1,000 m race for 3yo+-

Blantor (Clodovil) in the 1,600 m split handicap (2nd part A), Callside (Pyrus) in the 2nd Part B and Don Fernando Hab (Intikhab) in the 1st part.

This was the last meeting of the La Zarzuela autumn season. Racing now continues in the Dos Hermanas (Seville) racetrack.

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

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).

GP Ciudad de Madrid, Sunday 24 June 2012

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).

Domeside won the Premio Corpa

Domeside (GB, 2006), bay colt [Domedriver-Buck's Fizz(Kris)], owned by Cuadra Safsaf, trained by M. Delcher S. and ridden by J. Grosjean won last Sunday the Premio Corpa (3,000 m, 4yo+, 15,000 euros for the winner) at the La Zarzuela racetrack, beating Entre Copas (Sakhee) and Karluv Most (Della Francesca).

The race had a very slow pace, lead by Entre Copas until the last turn, in which Domeside and Achtung surpassed him. However, Entre Copas managed to come back for second, while Domeside won comfortably.

Domeside beating EntreCopas in the Premio Corpa 2012. Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com

Here is the video: Premio Corpa 2012

This is the ninth win for Domeside, who won the GP Villapadierna (Spanish Derby) in 2009. He totalls more than 150,000 euros in prize money


In the rest of the meeting, the 1,800 m race for 3yo+ Spanish breds was won impressively by the heavy favourite Abdel (Dyhim Diamond), with Baronia (Bahhare) 2nd. See the video here: Premio Cría Nacional Plans for Abdel are eagerly awaited.

In the 1,000 m race for Spanish bred 2yo, the winner was Caramoon (Caradak), with Dubrovnik (Dyhim Diamond) 2nd.

Barullo (Fol Parade) won the 2nd part of the 2,100 m split handicap, with Bailongo (Egeo) 2nd

In the first part, the winner was Azafata (Motivator), with Barrocco (Luna Ridge) 2nd.

Jokan (Zamindar) won the 1,600 m race for 3yo+, beating Arrebato (City on a Hill)

Premio Corpa this Sunday

The Sunday meeting at LZ features the Premio Corpa, a traditional 3,000 m race for 4yo+ that has big names among its winners.


There is a field of only 5 horses this year:

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 Premio Corpa last year: Premio Corpa, beating Karluv Most

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

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.

Casar (IRE, 2008), ch. colt [Hurricane Run-Thoroughly(Woodman)], owned by Cuadra Medreal, trained by M. Delcher S, will be ridden by J. Horcajada. 2nd to Achutung in the Premio Villamejor (St. Leger)

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. 2nd to Entre Copas in the 2011 running.

 Recent winners of the Premio Corpa have been: Entre Copas (2011), Bannaby (2010), Faramir (2009),
Artium (2008), Palamoss (2007) and Guadalmedina (2006).

The rest of the Sunday meeting includes:
A 1,800 m race for Spanish bred 3yo+, with the presence of Abdel (Dyhim Diamond), Doende (Wagon Master), Don Fernando Hab (Intikhab), Turrialba (Trade Fair), Baronia (Bahhare),

A 1,000 m race for Spansih bred 2yos

The two parts of a 2,100 m split handicap for 4yo+ and

A 1,600 m race for 3yo+

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)

Domeside beats Achtung in the Premio Cajasol Banca Cívica

Domeside (GB, 2006) [Domedriver-Buck's Fizz] briliantly won the 2,800 m race of the Dos Hermanas meeting today, beating Achtung (SPA, 2008) by 5 lengths. Domeside is owned by Safsaf and trained by M. Delcher S and was ridden by Julien Grosjean. The race was led by Don Hernando Hab until the last turn, in which Domeside launched his attack, followed by Achtung. Soon it became clear that Domeside was going to win and he did so by a comfortable margin. Seminole Cry was third and Calamargo fourth

Domeside has now run 23 times, with 7 wins and 11 placings in Spain.

Here is the video: Premio Cajasol Banca Cívica

Other winners were: Juan Daniel (Baptize) in the 1,400 m race for 2yo, Green Night (Governor Brown), Padrón (Baptize) and Saltergate (Avonbridge).

Five races in Dos Hermanas with Achtung and Domeside

The five races of the January 8th meeting in Dos Hermanas have as main attractive the presence of two classic winners: Achtung, winner of the 2011 Premio Villamejor (St. Leger) and Domeside (winner of the 2009 Premio Villapadierna - Derby).

The Premio Cajasol Banca Cívica (2,800 m, 7,000 euros) for 4yo+ wil have the following field:
Domeside (GB, 2006), bay colt [Domedriver-Buck' Fizz]. Cuadra Safsaf, tr.: M. Delcher S, ridden by J. Grosjean.

Domeside (GB, 2006), winner of the Villapadierna 2009. Photo: turfarganda.blogspot.com

Achtung (SPA, 2008), bay colt [Sulamani-Aurea], Cuadra Enalto. Tr.: R. López, ridden by V. Janacek. Winner of the Premio Villamejor
Calamargo (IRE, 2007), bay colt. [Arakan-Rain of Flanders]. Cuadra Jimena, tr.: A. F. Sánchez, ridden by J. L. Borrego
Ilusionista (SPA, 2006), bay geld. [Humool-Brevaya], Cuadra Odisea, tr. I. Gómez, ridden by A. Gómez
Le Courlis (FR, 2003), bay geld. [Broadway Flyer-Blue Lure], cuadra El Swing, tr.: B. J. Recio, ridden by R. Ramos
Red Barcelona (IRE, 2007), ch. colt [Indian Haven-Purepleasureseeker], owned by Cuadra Castillo de Chareta, tr. by B. Rama, will be ridden by S. Martín.
Seminole Cry (USA, 2005), bay geld. [War Chant-Teakabu], owned by Carreras Int., trained by J. L. Eyre, will be ridden by J. L. Martínez
Don Hernando Hab (SPA, 2008), ch. colt [Delfos-Cuddles], owned by Gonzalo Hernando-Aboin, tr. by A. Carrasco, will be ridden by F. Jiménez.
Manly Dream (FR, 2007), bay filly [Highest Honor-Irish Jig]. owned by Cuadra Internorte, trained by T. Martins, will be ridden by R.H. Huayas.
Volcán Canarias (IRE, 2008), bay colt. [High Chaparral-Touch of Magic], owned by Grupo Bolaños-Gran Canaria, trained by Enrique León, will be ridden by M. Gomes.

There is also a 1,400 m race for 3 yo, with 7 participants: Ladykin (Holy Roman Emperor), Via Meydan (Sir Percy), Bentayga (Strategic Prince), Galego (Wagon Master), Indian Victory (Sleeping Indian), Juan Daniel (Baptize) and Canela Fina (Baptize).

The other three races are the three parts of the split handicap

Achtung wins the Premio Villamejor (St. Leger)

Achtung (SPA, 2008) [Sulamani-Aurea(Silvano)], a bay colt owned by Cuadra Enalto, trained by Roberto López and ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina, won today the last of the Spanish Classic races, the Premio Villamejor (2,800 m, 3 yo) (Spanish St. Leger) in the La Zarzuela racetrack over a soft going.

Casar (IRE, 2008) [Hurricane Run-Thoroughly(Woodman)], a ch. colt, Cuadra Quinto Real, trained by M. Delcher and ridden by J. Horcajada, was second by half a length, with Lionel Star (FR, 2008) [Silent Times-Lady Cree(Medicean)] third and Francesco Cara fourth.

Lionel Star, ridden by J. L. Martínez, was the front runner, followd by Labrit for most of the race. In the home stretch, Lionel Star retained strength to fight, beaten only by the closers Achtung and Casar.

Achtung beating Casar in the Villamejor. Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com


This is the video: Premio Villamejor 2011

Achtung is the first product of the Listed placed Aurea (GER, 2003) [Silvano-Alula(Monsun)], who was third in the Prix de la Cochere (L) and in the HSBC,Trinhaus Burkhardt Riemer Meile (L).

Valle wins the sprint in Mijas, S Grillo in Madrid

Valle (USA, 2008) [E Dubai-Azelna(Tropular)] won this Saturday the main race of the Mijas meeting, a 1,300 m race for 3 yo+. Valle, now owned by Cuadra Maidón, trained by M. Delcher S, was ridden by Jorge Horcajada, and beat Compton Park (GB, 2007) [Compton Place], with Camuray [Slipstream King] third.

Meanwhile, in the 2yo race, the winner was Pippa Snudge (USA, 2009) [Strategic Prince-River Grand(Grand Lodge)], beating Coco Palm (SPA, 2009] [Fol Parade-Chista(Green Tune)]

Other winners were Nazareno Hen (IRE, 2008) [Captain Rio-Mackem Beat], Iraitzoz (SPA, 2007) [Dyhim Diamond-Mar] and Zarievich Núñez (IRE, 2007) [Governor Brown-Creme Chartreuse]

In the Madrid meeting, the main race, a 1,100 m race sprint for 3yo+ was won by S Grillo (GB, 2008) [Val Royal-Santiago Blue(Relaunch)], a black colt owned by Cuadra Ussía-Figueroa and trained by G. Arizkorreta, who was ridden by Vaclav Janacek. He beat Golfo Pérsico (IRE, 2008) [Diamond Green-Bajan Belle(Efisio)], with Rayo Negro (IRE, 2008) [Shinko Forest-Chaste(Groom Dancer) third] and As de Trébol fourth.

S Grillo was a promising 2 yo, and comes from a great family, since his third dam is Sacahuista, the dam of stallions Hussonet and Ekraar

Here is the race: Premio AEPCC


Other winners of the meeting were Saphirside (IRE, 2009) [Elusive City-Fiore d'Acciato(Thatching)] in the 1,500 m race for 2yo, Lucena (GB, 2009) [Trade Fair-Yarrita(Tragic Role)] in the 1,400 m for 2yo fillies, Achtung (SPA, 2008) [Sulamani-Aurea(Silvano)] in the 2,100 m race for 3yo Spanish breds and Tafadhali (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Laida(Slip Anchor)] and Kalanda (SPA, 2005) [Sorcerous-Kadammi(Mukkadamah)] in the handicap races.

Some results from the three meetings this weekend in Spain

This weekend there wasn't any big race in Spain, but there were three meetings (thursday night in Madrid [dirt], saturday afternoon in Antela [Ourense] and Sunday morning in Madrid [turf])

In the Sunday meeting, the first race , a 1,000 m race for 2 yo debutants was won by Irish Cliff (IRE, 2009) [Marju-Miss Corinne(Mark of Esteem)], a bay filly of Cuadra Chicago, trained by M. Delcher S. and ridden by Jorge Horcajada. She won by a head over Hiru (FR, 2008) a chestnut colt [Delfos-Nayzak(Silver Hawk)] who finished strongly under F. Lynch for Cuadra La Milla and trainer J. L. de Salas. Also partant, Mencey (SPA, 2009), a full brother to Amadeo Rey, second in the Spanish 2,000 guineas 2010. Mencey is owned by Cuadra Los Toneles. Here is the race: Premio SEPI

In the fourth race, Premio Lototurf, a 2,100 m race for 3 y/o, the winner was the favourite Arnuero (GB, 2008) [Sakhee-Penang Pearl(Bering)] by half a length to Diamant du Soleil (FR, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Solita(Acatenango)], with Kurdo (FR, 2008) [Baptize-La Sayida(Fairy King)] third and Achtung (SPA, 2008) [Sulamani-Aurea(Silvano)] fourth. Sibila (IRE, 2008) [Sulamani-Menta(Finissimo)], half sister to Carmanor (Premio Gladiateur, 2nd in the Memorial Duque de Toledo 2010) made her debut for owner-trainer J. M. Osorio. This is the video: Premio Lototurf

In the Saturday meeting in Antela, the 6th race, a 2,200 race for fillies, was won by Kyra (SPA, 2008) [Egeo-Jazri], ridden by Marco Secci and trained by G. Arizkorreta for owners Yeguada AGF. This is the first race for this stable, who owns only another horse, Kurdo. She caught the favourtite Herri Irratia (Denver County) in the home stretch. Here is the race: Premio Villablanca