Premio Antonio Blasco and Copas de Criadores tomorrow at LZ

This Sunday, the highlight of the La Zarzuela meeting is the Premio Antonio Blasco (1,400 m, 2yo+, 12,000 euros for the winner), with the following participants (no 2yos this year):


Ariete Arrollador (GB, 2007), bay colt [Kingsalsa-Proud Douna(Kaldoun)], owned by Cuadra Albero, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by J. L. Martínez. Scratched.

As de Trébol (USA, 2006), gray colt [Tapit-Adelphi(Danzig)], owned by Cuadra Chicago, trained by M. Delcher, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina Comes from his 6th place in the Nearctic Stakes G1 (Canada).

Mil Azul (SPA, 2008), bay colt [Russian Blue-Cuittled(Charismatic)], owned by Yeguada Urdiñ-Oriya, trained by J. L. de Salas, will be ridden by Jorge Horcajada

Risby (IRE, 2008), bay gelding [Big Shuffle-Lonicera(Charmer), owned by Cuadra Viguria, trained by J. M. Osorio, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille

S Grillo (GB, 2008), gray gelding [Val Royal- Santiago Blue(Relaunch)], owned by Cuadra Ussía-Figueroa, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by V. Janacek.

Negrete (SPA, 2009), bay colt [Hold that Tiger-Helena Smile(Southern Halo)], owned by Cuadra Jarilla, trained by F. Pérez, will be ridden by J. L. Borrego

The winner last year was Abdel

There are also two 1,500 m races for Spanish bred 2yos, the Copas de Criadores, one for colts and the other one for fillies, with 9,500 euros for the winner of each race:

The Copa de Criadores for colts has the following participants:


Aarhus (SPA, 2010), chestnut colt [Dyhim Diamond-Ensis(Zieten)], owned by Cuadra El Molino, trained by J. López, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina. Was 2nd in his only start. His dam Ensis was Listed performer.

Dubrovnik (SPA, 2010), bay colt [Dyhim Diamond-Delta(Istoriato)[, owned byY. Las Cuevas, trained by J. Calderón, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Winner of 2 races.

Duendecillo (SPA, 2010), ch. colt [Visindar-Chloe(Green Desert), owned by Cuadra Isabel, trained by I. Gómez, will be ridden by A. Gómez, Unbeaten in 2 starts, half brother to Doende (Wagon Master)

Labros (SPA, 2010), bay colt [Dyhim Diamond-Sunset Fily (Lil's Lad)], owned by Cuadra Dosemes, trained by M. Delcher S, will be ridden by J. Horcajada. Winner in his 2nd start.

Mayo (SPA, 2010), bay colt [Sakhee-Abril(Anabaa)], owned by Cuadra Ussía-Figueroa, trained by G. Arizcorreta, will be ridden by V. Janacek. Winner in his last start.

Pikerson (SPA, 2010), bay colt [Dyhim Diamond-Pashmiyina(Highest Honor)]. owned by Cuadra Cielo dr Madrid, trained by O. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J. L. Borrego. He is half brother to Cambalache GR (winner of the GP Nacional)

Recent winners have been Nuredyn (2011), Banbu (2010), Jakemate (2009), Tirillas (2008), Sideside (2007), Newango (2006), Boabdil (2005).

In the Copa de Criadores for fillies, participants are:

Alabarda (SPA, 2010), bay filly [Dyhim Diamond-Eiren Surprise(Danetime)], owned by Cuadra Il Padrino, trained by R. López, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina.

Albuhera (SPA, 2010), bay filly [Devil Moon-Lili d'Aubois(Lycius)], owned by Cuadra Cacharela, trained by J. A. Rodríguez, will be ridden by Nieves García

Artesa (GB, 2010), chestnut filly [Medecis-Pas le Temps(Be My Guest)], owned by Cuadra Bloke, trained by J. A. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J. L. Martínez

Briseida (SPA, 2010), gray filly [Keltos-Tiviski(Desert Style)], owned by Cuadra Los Toneles, trained by F. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille.

Cariñosa (SPA, 2010), bay filly [Fol Parade-Emerald Princess(Even Top)], owned by Cuadra Donalfa, trained by M. J. Pérez, will be ridden by J Horcajada.

La Bopperia (SPA, 2010), chestnut filly [Dyhim Diamond-Katherine(Don Roberto)], owned by Cuadra Bolak, trained by J. C. Fernández, will be ridden by  A. Gómez, own sister to Eltso.

Napa Side (SPA, 2010), ch. filly [Dyhim Diamond-Free Lunch(Vettori)], owned by Cuadra Saf Saf, trained by F. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J. Grosjean

Sol Dyhim (SPA, 2010), ch. filly [Dyhim Diamond-Solin(Songlines)], owned by Cuadra Manola, trained by A. Sánchez, will be ridden by J. L. Borrego

Winners in recent years have been Vraivita (2011), Ventura (2010), Cris Cross (2009), Desdella (2008), Sorayah (2007) and Casbah (2006)


The Premio Veil Picard (2yos, 1,800 m), the Premio Victoria Eugenia (Hdcp, 1,800 m, 3yo+) and a claming race for 3yo+ over 2,200 m complete the card

Other races of the Sunday meeting

Besides the Premio Beamonte, the Sunday meeting at La Zarzuela, Madrid, includes two mile races, one for 4yo+ and for 3yo, preps for the GP Claudio Carudel


The race for elder horses, Premio Marca (1,600 m, 9,000 euros for the winner), has the following participants:

Ariete Arrollador (GB, 2007), bay colt [Kingsalsa-Proud Douna(Kaldoun)], owned by Cuadra Albero, trained by G. Arizkorreta. Ariete reappears in Spain after his good performances in Dubai (twice second)
As de Trébol (USA, 2006), gray colt [Tapit-Adelphi(Danzig)], owned by Cuadra Chicago, trained by M. Delcher, will be ridden by Borja Fayos.The winner of the Gran Criterium in 2008, also run this year in Dubai.

Volcánico (IRE, 2008), bay colt [Refuse to Bend-Zayana(Darshaan)], owned by Cuadra Los Toneles, trained by F. Rodríguez, Winner of the GP Claudio Carudel 2011

Bellaside (IRE, 2007), bay filly [Vie dei Colori-Brockton Saga(Perugino)], owned by Cuadra Grupo Bolaños, trained by E. León. Will be ridden by A. Gómez. Reappears.

Risquillo (FR, 2006), bay colt [Ballingarry-Alexia Fedorovna(Steinlen)], owned by Cuadra El Risquillo, trained by A. Carrasco.

Weststow (GB, 2008), ch. colt [Medicean-Summer Sunset(Grand Lodge)], owned by Cuadra iguria, trained by J. M. Osorio. Will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille

In the 3yo race, Premio Folie (1,600 m, 9,000 euros for the winner) the field is:

Azabache (SPA, 2009) [Iceman-Tiviski(Desert Style)], owned by Cuadra Los Toneles, trained by F. Rodríguez. Will be ridden by O. Ortiz de Urbina.

Stratvs Canarias (IRE, 2009), bay colt [Soviet Star-Hekayaat(Sinndar)], owned by Cuadra Grupo Bolaños Gran Canaria, trained by E. León. Will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille. The winner of the Handicap Opcional 2012 was 7th in the Cimera (2,000 Guineas)

Valiant Blue (IRE, 2009), bay colt [Moss Vale-Tiltili(Spectrum)], owned by Cuadra Agrado, trained by Teo Callejo, ridden by B, Fayos.

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


Alduides (IRE, 2009), ch. colt [Rock of Gibraltar-Misdirect], owned by Cuadra Quinto Real, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by V. Janacek. Winner of his last start, beating Celtic Rock

Dakside (SPA, 2009), bay filly [Caradak-La Lola(Zafonic)], owned by Cuadra Safsaf, trained by F. Rodríguez. Will be ridden by J. Grosjean.

Extrañeza (SPA, 2009), bay filly [Caradak-Watchkeeper(Rudimentary)], owned by MG Racing, trained by M. J. Pérez. Will be ridden by J. Horcajada

There is also a 1,500 m split handicap and a 1,000 m race for debutant 2yos

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

Ariete Arrollador, As de Trébol and Silverside tomorrow in Meydan

Three Spanish trained horses will run tomorrow in the Dubai meeting

Ariete Arrollador (GB, 2007) [Kingsalsa-Proud Dounna(Kaldoun)], owned by Cuadra Albero, trained by G. Arizkorreta will take part in the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise (1,200 m, All Weather, 110,000 USD, 1st race of the card). He was second to Barbecue Eddie in his debut in Meydan: Elisalat My Plan
He will be ridden again by Mirco Demuro. Ariete Arrollador won the Premio Cimera (Guineas) in 2010 and is one of the top milers in Spain.

As de Trébol (USA, 2006) [Tapit-Adelphi(Danzig)] owned by Cuadra Chicago and trained by M. Delcher will run in the Dubai Duty Free Foundation (1,400 m, all-weather, 120,000 USD, 2nd race of the card). He was fourth in his previous outing and is a veteran of the Meydan racecourse, this 2012 being his second year. He will be ridden by Borja Fayos

Silverside (USA, 2006) [Pleasantly Perfect-Lyrical Ghost], owned by Cuadra Safsaf (winner of the owner's title in Spain in 2011) and now trained in France by F. Sánchez, will be the top weight in the third race of the card (Dubai Duty Free Handicap, 1,400 m, turf, 175,000 USD). He will be ridden by Olivier Peslier. This is the first race for Silverside this year in Meydan. He also took part in the 2011 Dubai Carnival. Like Ariete Arrollador, Silverside won the Premio Cimera (Spanish 2,000 Guineas) in 2001, beating As de Trébol.

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.

Favourites As de Trébol, Bottega and Le Feu du Ciel won in Pineda

Le Feu du Ciel (FR, 2006), [Johan Quatz-Gialla] the chestnut gelding property of Cuadra Sayago, trained by G. Arizkorreta, ridden by V. Janacek, won the Premio Excelentísimo Ayuntamiento de Sevilla (2,400 m, 7,000 euros), the main race of yesterday meeting in the Pineda racetrack, Pineda, Seville, leaving far behind Seminole Cry, second, with Ilusionista third. Le Feu du Ciel has won the Grand Prix de Pompadour three times and was one of the favourites in the Mijas Cup this year.

As de Trébol (USA, 2006) [Tapit-Adelphi] won the Premio Coca Cola-GP de Velocidad (1,600 m). He is owned by Cuadra Chicago and trained by M. Delcher and was ridden by Diana López. Whistleinthewind was second by five lengths and Liniberto was third.

Diana López also rode Bottega (USA, 2007) [Mineshaft-Sun is Up], winner of the Premio Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla (1,750 m) for Cuadra Madroños and trained by M. Delcher, with Singapore Guy second and Alhaprince third.

Galego (SPA, 2009) [Wagon Master-Ma Marsellaise] won the 2 yo race and La Bailarina (SPA, 2008) [Doyen-Massina] won the 3yo race.

Races in Pineda (Seville) tomorrow

There will be a meeting in the Pineda racetrack (dirt) tomorrow Tuesday, November 1st, with 5 races.

The meeting will have as one of the main points of interest the presence of As de Trébol, who will run the GP de Velocidad (1,600 m), facing Camuray, Boreas (the half brother to Abdel), Flying Blue, Liniberto, Whistleinthewind, La Rubia, Davay, Perfectamente and Betty Dibel

There will also be a 1,750 m race for gentlemen riders (Premio Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla), including as participants, among others Monteagudo Ebro and Bottega

The fifth race will be a 2,400 m race (GP Excelentísimo Ayuntamiento de Sevilla), with Le Feu du Ciel as favourite.

Gran Critérium, 1,600 m, 2 yo, Sunday 23th in Madrid

One of the highlights of the autumn season in Madrid (La Zarzuela) is the Gran Criterium, a 1,600 m race for 2 yo, the most important race for two year olds, that will be run this next Sunday. The 2011 edition has the added interest of the presence of one of the leading jockeys in England, Ryan Moore, who will ride Plenipotenciario.

The partants this year, next Sunday are all colts:

Celtic Rock (GB, 2009) [Rock of Gibraltar-Luna Celtica], owned by Cuadra Habit, trained by J. C. Fernández, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Second to Albret in the Criterium Internacional in San Sebastián.

Gran Chipi (FR, 2009) [Green Tune-Cerita], owned by Cuadra Popular, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by J. L. Borrego. Gran Chipi is half sister to Abril (Anabaa), a very good filly (Dual Classic placed and winner of the Premio Kutxa)

Matusalen (SPA, 2009) [Caradak-Bixaare], owned by Cuadra Aller, trained by M. Delcher S., will be ridden by J. Horcajada. Unbeaten in three starts, including the Criterium Nacional in San Sebastián and the Premio Dehesa de Milagro, beating the then Listed placed Monte Napoleone

Nuredyn (SPA, 2009) [Dyhim Diamond-Nurenieva], owned by Cuadra Zurraquín, trained by M. Hernández, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina. He won the Copa de Criadores in his last start.

Otro Gintonic (GB, 2009) [Trade Fair-Nuit Sans Fin], owned by Cuadra Factor Sorpresa, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by V. Janacek.

Plenipotenciario (IRE, 2009) [Caradak-Poliaurea], owned by Cuadra Ussía-Hinojosa, trained by J L. de Salas, will be ridden by Ryan Moore. Winner of his only start: video beating Saphirside and Nuredyn.

Saphirside (IRE, 2009) [Elusive City-Silirisa], owned by Cuadra Safsaf, trained by M. Delcher S, will be ridden by J. Grosjean. Beaten by Plenipotenciario, he won his next start.

Last winners of the Gran Critérium have been: Volcánico (2010), Adjuge (2009), As de Trébol (in 2008), Rituss (2007), What a Caper (2006) and Baldoria (2005).

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.

Meetings in Mijas, Madrid ...and Nigrán beach (Vigo)

There will be three meetings this weekend in Spain, with races in Mijas Saturday 1st of October, Madrid next Sunday and the first meeting ever in the Nigrán beach, near Vigo, Galicia.

The five races of Mijas include a 1,300 m race for 2 yo that includes, among its 6 partants: Bentayga (IRE, 2009), a ch.geld. [Strategic Prince-Barbera(Night Shift)], winner in his only start, in Mijas. Also winner in her only start is Coco Palm (SPA, 2009) [Fol Parade-Chista(Green Tune)] (see here his win: Premio Cría Nacional

There is also a 1,300 m race (Premio Aryon) for 3 yo+, with Compton Park, Camuray, Corcubión, Laazem, Barking, Valle and Medeside

In the Sunday meeting of Madrid, the main race is a 1,100 sprint with 7 partants:

As de Trébol (USA, 2006), a grey horse [Tapit-Adelphi(Danzig)], owned by Cuadra Chicago, trained by M. Delcher S, that will be ridden by Jorge Horcajada (for the first time). He won in his last start, a 1,200 m race in San Sebastián: Premio Albañilería Vertical (beating S Grillo and Rayo Negro)

El Incendio (IRE, 2008) [Clodovil-Duckmore Bay(Titus Livius)], owned by Cuadra Becares, trained by J L. Maroto, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina.

Golfo Pérsico (IRE, 2008) [Diamond Green-Bajan Belle(Efisio)], owned by Los Toneles-Pazooki, trained by F. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J. Grosjean.

Rayo Negro (IRE, 2007), a bay colt [Shinko Forest-Chaste(Groom Dancer)], owned by Cuadra San Cristóbal, trained by Jesús López, will be ridden by J. C. Cerqueira.

Risby (IRE, 2008), a bay colt. [Big Shuffle-Lonicera(Charmer)], ownend by Cuadra Viguria, trained by J.M. Osorio, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille.

S Grillo (GB, 2008), a black colt, [Val Royal-Santiago Blue(Relaunch], owned by Cuadra Ussía-Figueroa, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by V. Janacek.

Usaquen (FR, 2008), a bay colt, [Layman-Gold Mine(Gold Away)], owned and trained by J. M. Osorio, Duque de Alburquerque, will be ridden by J- E. Jarcovsky.


In the rest of the meeting, there is the debut of Cuadra Quinto Real's Alduides (IRE, 2009, a colt by Rock of Gibraltar ex Misdirect(Darshaan) in a 1,500 m race for 2yo; a 1,400 m race for 2 yo fillies and an interesting 2,100 m race for 3yo Spanish breds, featuring Azamor (2nd in the Beamonte - Oaks).


The first meeting in Playa América (Nigrán, Galicia) will include 3 races for amateur jockeys.

Volcánico (IRE) wins the Gobierno Vasco

Volcánico (IRE, 2008) [Refuse to Bend-Zayana], owned by Cuadra Los Toneles, trained by Francisco Rodríguez, ridden by Julien Grosjean won by two and a half lengths the Premio Gobierno Vasco, one of the most important mile races in the Spanish calendar, beating Bellaside (IRE, 2007) [La Vie dei Colori-Brockton Saga], property of Grupo Bolaños Gran Canaria, trained by Enrique León and ridden by J L. Martínez, with As de Trébol (USA, 2006) [Tapit-Adelphi(Danzig)], owned by Cuadra Chicago, trained by M. Delcher S, with jockey Borja Fayos third and Shumookh (IRE, 2003) [Mujahid-Midway Lady] Cuadra Los Aspirantes-Dos Tumbos, trained by T. Callejo, with J. C. Cerqueira, fourth. As de Trébol led with a fast pace, with Shumookh some 3-4 lengths behind, until the home stretch. Volcánico, who was third for most of the race, catched the two frontrunners and held off easily the final charge of Bellaside.

This is a 13-minute video of the race: Premio Gobierno Vasco 2011, Lasarte racetrack. Volcánico adds this race to his impressive curriculum, winner of the Gran Criterium at 2 and winner of the Torre Arias, the GP Claudio Carudel and the Gobierno Vasco at three. He has never run above 1,600 m. The double Carudel-Gobierno Vasco represents two of the three most prestigious 1,600 m races for 3y/o+, the third being the GP Hispanidad, to be held in Madrid in October. This is the second Gobierno Vasco for jockey Julien Grosjean, winner in 2009 with Aranel.

Mil Azul (SPA) and As de Trébol (USA) win the preps for the Gobierno Vasco

Mil Azul (SPA, 2008) [Russian Blue-Cuittled(Charismatic)], the bay colt owned by Yeguada Urdiñ-Oriya, trained by J. L. Salas and ridden by J. L. Borrego, won this Sunday the Premio Real Sociedad de Fútbol (1,400 m, 3 yo) in the Lasarte racecourse in San Sebastián, beating the favourites Volcánico (IRE, 2008) and Don Fernando Hab, with La Llanura fourth.

Here is the race: Premio Real Sociedad de Fútbol

In the other prep race for the Premio Gobierno Vasco, the Premio Coca-Cola (1,400 m, 4yo+) , the winner was the globetrotter As de Trébol (USA, 2006) [Tapit-Adelphi(Danzig)], ridden by Borja Fayos for Cuadra Chicago and trainer M. Delcher S, with Shumookh second and Salpado third.

Some photos of this meeting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAdXdvKBR_E

Here is the race: Premio Coca-Cola

Volcánico, Don Fernando Hab, Shumookh, As de Trébol

Two races of this Sunday's meeting in San Sebastián are prep races for the Premio Gobierno Vasco (the most important mile race of the season, for 3 yo+, to be held in August 21th). In first one of these two races (Premio Real Sociedad de Fútbol), over 1,400 m, Volcánico (IRE, 2008) [Refuse to Bend-Zayana)], recent winner of the GP Claudio Carudel in Madrid, will face Don Fernando Hab (SPA,2008) [Intikhab-Flying Fulmar(Bahamian Bounty)] who beat him in their only duel so far and who comes from three wins in a row out of four starts. Volcánico will be ridden by Julien Grosjean for trainer Francisco Rodríguez and owner Cuadra Los Toneles, and J. E. Jarkovswy will ride Don Fernando Hab for Cuadra Vadillo and trainer A. Carrasco. Mil Azul (SPA, 2008) [Russian Blue-Cuittled(Charismatic)], El Incendio (IRE, 2008) [Clodovil-Duckmore Bay(Titus Livius)] and La Llanura (CAN, 2008) [El Prado-Herzblatt(Cozzene)] (the only filly), complete the total 5 partants.

The Premio Cocacola is que equivalent race for 4yo+ and has Shumookh (IRE, 2003) [Mujahid-Midway Lady(Alleged)] and As de Trébol (USA, 2006) as favourites. Shumookh won the Premio Gobierno Vasco last year, holding off the attack by Silverside and will try to repeat this year, beginning with this prep race. Cerqueira, as usual, will ride Shumookh, who may reach 200,000 euros in earnings in this race. Los Aspirantes are their owners and T. Callejo is his trainer. As de Trébol will be ridden by B. Fayos for Cuadra Chicago and M. Delcher S. Lince (GB, 2006, Singspiel), Makaamen (GB, 2006, Selkirk), Salpado (FR, 2006), Washita (SPA, 2007, British Open) and Zacarías (FR, 2005, Slickly) complete the field.

As de trébol was sixth in the Prix du Palais Royal

The grey colt was the front runner and led until the final furlong, in which he was surpassed, finishing sixth. The Prix du Palais Royal is a 1,400 m race for 3 y/o+ at the Longchamp racetracjk (France).

The winnner was Sahpresa, ridden by G. Benoist, a length ahead of Moonlight Cloud (with D. Bonilla), with Evaporation third, with O. Peslier.

Some images can be seen here:
As de trébol, solo sexto

As de trébol (USA) and Laura Moon (FR) in France

As de Trébol (USA, 2006) [Tapit-Adelphi(Danzig)], the globetrotter grey colt of Cuadra Chicago, trained by M. Delcher, has been supplemented to run this Saturday the Prix de Palais Royal in Longchamp, a Gr. 3 race over 1,400 m. He already was the first in the mirror in this race at 3, two years ago, but was disqualified to the second place. He was owned then by Cuadra Le Club and trained by G. Arizkorreta. He will face 9 rivals: Sahpresa (USA), African Story (GB), Pink Gin (FR), Yangon (USA), Konig Bernard (FR), Personified (GER), Pyrrha (GB), Evaporation (FR) and Moonlight Cloud (GB).

As de Trébol comes from some remarkable performances in Dubai (including a placing in a Gr. 3 race) and he was fourth and then a brilliant winner in his two outings in La Zarzuela, Madrid this spring.

As de Trébol (USA, 2006)[Tapit-Adelphi(Danzig)] winning in his last start in Madrid. Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com


Meanwhile, Laura Moon (IRE) [Russian Blue-Partageuse(Green Tune)], trained by A. Sánchez for Cuadra Manola, winner of the Premio Primer Paso (the first race for 2 y-os in Spain), will face five other fillies in the Prix Pawneese in Maisons Laffitte (France) this Friday. She will be ridden by I. Mendizábal.

Laura Moon (IRE, 2009) (left, jockey in white) winning the Premio Primer Paso. Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com

Indiano (SPA) wins the Premio Velayos and Bellaside (IRE) wins the Covarrubias

Indiano (SPA, 2008) [Intikhab-Badaayer(Silver Hawk)], bay colt owned by Cuadra El Potro Club and trained by G. Arizkorreta, won today the Premio Velayos with jockey Vaclav Janacek. Llanes (USA, 2008) [Giant Causeway-Coachella(Danehill)] took the lead from the beginning, with a fast pace, and kept it until the home stretch in which Indiano was the first to attack and held off the charge of Arnuero (GB, 2008) [Sakhee-Penang Pearl(Bering)] who was third and Francesco Cara (FR, 2008) [Della Francesca-Magic Cara(Akarad)] who was second. Malkova (FR) finished fourth.

Indiano (SPA) beating Francesco Cara and Arnuero. Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com


Video: Premio Velayos 2011

This is the first win for Indiano (SPA), who was fourth, third and second in his previous starts.

In the Premio Andrés Covarrubias, the winner was Bellaside (IRE, 2007) [La Vie dei Colori-Brockton Saga(Perugino)] a bay filly owned by Cuadra Grupo Bolaños, trained by Enrique León and also ridden by Vaclav Janacek. She charged in the home stretch to catck the front runner Shumookh (IRE, 2003) [Mujahid-Midway Lady(Alleged)] who finished second, holding off a final attack by Ariete Arrollador (GB), third, with As de Trébol (USA), fourth in is return to Spain.

Bellaside (IRE) (green and red) beating Shumookh, Ariete Arrollador and As de Trébol. Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com


This is the video: Premio Andrés Covarrubias

Premio Velayos and Premio Covarrubias this Sunday 8th

The Sunday May 8th meeting in Madrid (La Zarzuela) features two very interesting races: the Premio Velayos (2,200 m, 3 yo, traditional trial race for the Villapadierna - Spanish Derby) and the Premio Andrés Covarrubias (1,400 m, 4 yo+) with the return to La Zarzuela of As de Trébol (USA), recent Gr. 3 placed in Dubai.

In the Premio Velayos, the third race of the card, the favourite is Arnuero (GB) [Sakhee-Pennang Pearl], the half brother to Harbinger who won his last (and second) start: Premio SEPI. Arnuero is owned by Cuadra Bering and trained by M. Delcher S. He will be ridden by Borja Fayos.

Arnuero (GB, 2008) after his win in March 27th. Photo courtesy of: turfarganda.blogspot.com

Arnuero will face other five partants:

Fleche d'Arcis (FR) [Anabaa Blue-Feale(Barathea)], owned by Cuadra Talismán, trained by J. A. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J. Grosjean. He won in his last start, but this race seems beyond his reach.

Francesco Cara (FR, 2008) [Della Francesca-Magic Cara] is half brother to Johannie Cara (filly, 2003) (Johann Quatz), third in the Spanish Oaks and in the Gran Premio de Madrid. He has two starts with a third and a fourth. He is owned by Cuadra Santa Bárbara and trained by T. Callejo and will be ridden by J. C. Cerqueira.

Indiano (SPA, 2008) [Intikhab-Badaayer], owned by El Potro Club, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by V. Janacek. He was beaten by Arnuero (see race above) and then he was second to Abdel in this race

Llanes (USA) [Giant's Causeway-Coachela(Danehil)]. Owned by Cuadra Bering, trained by M. Delcher S, will be ridden by Jorge Horcajada

Malkova (FR) [Xaar-Bonne Gargotte(Poliglote)]. Owned by Luis Alberto Núñez, trained by J. A. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille.

Llanes and Malkova were second and third, respectively, in the Premio Nouvel An won by Happy Few


The Premio Andrés Covarrubias (1,400 m, 4 y/o+) also has a very interesting field: Ariete Arrollador, winner of the Premio Cimera in 2010, As de trébol (USA), back from Dubai, Amadeo Rey, recent winner of the Premio Habitancum, Shumookh, the highly versatile gelding, Peñalen (GB), winner of the Premio Antonio Blasco last year, Bellaside (IRE), Ave Titus (GB), Magic Victory (GB), Montalban (FR) and Whoswithya (IRE).

As de Trébol (USA) in the Godolphin Mile

As de Trébol (USA) [Tapit-Adelphi(Danzig)] will run in the Godolphin Mile (Gr. 2) the day of the Dubai World Cup, Saturday March 26 2011. The 5 y/o grey colt, owned by Cuadra Chicago and trained by M. Delcher Sánchez, will be ridden by Olivier Peslier.

The Godolphin Mile will be run in the all-weather track of the Meydan racecourse, with a purse of 1,000,000 USD. All partants will carry 57 kg.

His 13 rivals will include Red Jazz (USA), Rileyskeepingfaith (GB), Premio Loco (USA), Mufarrh (IRE), Conveyance (USA), Imbongi (SAF), Crowded House (GB), Zafeen Speed (GB), Make music for me (USA), I want revenge (USA), Hearts of Fire (GB), Skysurfers (GB), Le Drakkar (AUS)

As de Trébol was already third in Meydan this year, in the Emirates Burj Nahar (Gr. 3), beaten by Mendip and Zabeel Speed (also partant in the Godolphin Mile).

Alternative (GB) wins the Premio Onda Cero Marbella

Alternative (GB, 2004) [Dr Fong-Oatey (Master Wille)], ridden by A. Hoyeau, won the main race yesterday in Mijas, the Premio Onda Cero Marbella, over 1,300 m. Although Bahraj (USA) was the first in the finish, she was disqualified because his jockey weighted 500 grams less than the official weight. Compton Park (GB) [Compton Place-Corps de Ballet(Fasliyev)] was second (third in the line).

Alternative, a chestnut horse, is owned by Cuadra Los Toneles and is trained by Francisco Rodríguez.

Here is the race: Premio Onda Cero Marbella

In the first race, a 1,800 m race for 3 y/o, Dixlesio (IRE) [Ifraaj-Sabaah Elfull(Kris)], a bay colt, won his third race, beating Think Twice (IRE) [Choisir-Premier Bird(Bluebird)] and Splitter (SPA) [Wagon Master-Astarlina(Astarabad)]. Dixlesio is owned by Cuadra Rías Baixas and was ridden by V. Janacek for trainer Roberto López.

Video: Premio Navicopy Impresiones Digitales

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As de Trébol (USA) was withdrawn from the Emirates Racing Authority HIT sale.

As de Trébol (USA), 3rd in Gr.3 in Meydan

As de Trébol (USA) [Tapit-Adelphi(Danzig)], the 5 y/o grey colt trained by M. Delcher and owned by Cuadra Chicago was a close third today in the Emirates Burj Nahar, a Gr. 3 race over 1,600 m in the all-weather track with a purse of 200,000 USD. He was ridden by Olivier Peslier.

As de Trébol was third until the stretch and for some moments it looked as if he could even win, but was surpassed near the finish by the winner Mendip (USA) ridden by Lanfranco Dettori and Zafeen Speed (GB) with Wayne Smith.

Here is the race:
Emirates Burj Nahaar

As de Trébol was already third in the Business Banking Handicap, February 18th in Meydan: Silverside 6th and As de Trébol third

He has been entered in the Emirates Racing Authority sale, this Sunday March 6th. Here is the catalogue