Domeside beats Karluv Most in the Premio Cruzcampo

The main race of today's meeting in Dos Hermanas was a 2,200 m race for 4yo+, the Premio Cruzcampo.

And the winner was Domeside (GB, 2006), a bay colt, [Domedriver-Buck's Fizz(Kris)], owned by Cuadra Safsaf, trained by M Delcher S and ridden by Julien Grosjean. The race was lead with a fast pace by Don Hernando Hab (SPA, 2008) (Delfos), followed by Jimmy Fallabella, but in the home stretch, it all was reduced to a match between Domeside and Karluv Most (FR, 2006) [Della Francesca]. Don Hernando Hab was third and Volapie was fourth.

Here is the video: Premio Cruzcampo 2012

Domeside won the Spanish Derby (Premio Villamejor) in 2009 and was later injured. He reappeared one year ago in the Dos Hermanas season, reaching a high level in the spring at Madrid. After disappointing performances in the summer, he was third (to Ayanz and Arnuero) in the Memorial Duque de Toledo and second to Entre Copas in the Gladiateur. Plans for Domeside might include the first race of the Defi du Galop.

Other winners of the meeting were Pompon Coeur (SPA, 2009), a bay filly [Green Tune-Villa Sonata(Mozart)] in the 1,600 m race for 3yo Spanish breds. Premio Cría Nacional . Pompon Coeur is also owned by Safsaf, is trained by F. Rodríguez, and was ridden by J. Grosjean, who won three races today, since he also rode Azabache (Iceman), winner of the 1,000 m race for 3yo for traned F. Rodríguez and Cuadra Los Toneles.

The other two winners of the meeeting were Orlov and Dunedain-

Domeside, Volapie and Karluv Most in Dos Hermanas

In the next meeting, next Sunday 22 in Dos Hermanas, Seville, the main race is a 2,200 race for 4 yo+, with seven participants and a 12,000 euros for the winner. The participants are:

Calamargo (GB, 2007), a bay colt [Arakan-Rain of Flanders(Rainbow Quest)]. owned by Cuadra Jimena, he is trained by Angel Sánchez and his jockey will be J. L. Borrego.  
Domeside (GB, 2006), a bay colt [Domedriver-Buck's Fizz(Kris)], owned by Cuadra Safsaf, trained by M. Delcher, he will be ridden by J. Grosjean. Domeside won his last start: Premio Cajasol Banca Cívica, beating Achtung (winner of the Villamejor). Domeside will be the favourite.
Jimmy Falabella (IRE, 2005), bay gelding [Mull of Kintyre-Super Value(Polar Falcon)], owned by Cuadra Los Aspirantes, trained by Teo Callejo, will be ridden by J. L. Cerqueira.
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. Crocquevieille. Best stayer of 2010, he couldn't win in 2011.  
Kuruchet (ARG, 2007), bay colt [Beat Hollow-Karlaska(Lashkari)], owned by Cuadra San Acacio, trained by J. Calderón, will be ridden by D. Delgado. He won this race last year and was fifth in his comeback
Volapié (SPA, 2007), bay gelding [Multazem-Bassaver(Bass)], owned by Cuadra Romana Alta, trained by M. J. Pérez, will be ridden by R. H. Huayas. He has won his last two starts, the last one being the Premio Cajasol, beating Juruchet, Karluv Most, Jimmy Falabella.
Don Hernando Hab (SPA, 2008), ch. gelding [Delfos-Cuddles(Anabaa)], owned by Gonzalo Hernando Aboin, trained by A. Carrasco will be ridden by F- Jiménez.

There will also be a 1,600 m race for 2yo, with the winners Juan Daniel (Baptize) and Vraivita (Fol Parade) and three debutants in the total field of 10 horses: Fischer (Federal Trial), Expatbet (Green Tune) and Sindarita (Caradak)

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

Also this Sunday, Eltso, Arnuero, Señor Miranda, Plantagenet

Apart from the Criterium de Potrancas, the meeting of this Sunday includes the Premio Cadena Ser, a 2,200 m race for 3yo+, a prep race for the Memorial Duque de Toledo.

The nine partants include the 4yo+ Calamargo (IRE, 2007) [Arakan-Rain of Flanders(Ranbow Quest)], the twice Classic second Señor Miranda (GB, 2007) [Fantastc Light-Ringing Hill(Charnwood Forest)], Loch Etive (GB, 2006)[Rock of Gibraltar-Amazing Krisjen(Kris S)],the 2010 Derby winner Plantagenet (SPA, 2007) [Trade Fair-Crafty Buzz(Crafty Prospector)], Porquenotecallas (IRE, 2006) [Fantastic Light-Ganga(Generous)] and the 3 yos Eltso (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Katherine(Don Roberto)], who was second in the GP Nacional and in the Spanish Derby won by Ayanz, Arnuero (GB, 2008) [Sakhee-Penang Pearl(Bering)] for his new stable, Diamant du Soleil (FR, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Solina(Acatenango)] and Rio Duerna (SPA, 2008) [Okawango-Berona(Policy Matter)]

Arnuero (gray and yellow) and Diamant du Soleil, last spring in Madrid. Photo courtesy of Turfarganda.blogspot.com

Gran Premio Ciudad de Madrid this Sunday

The GP Ciudad de Madrid is a 2,500 m race for 3yo+, weight for age, with a purse of 40,000 euros for the winner, run in the La Zarzuela racetrack (turf) in Madrid. Traditionally, it was the first top-level confrontation of 3 yo and 4 yo+ top stayers, but 3 y/os are increasingly skipping this race and this year there are no 3 y/o partants.

The seven partants are:

Calamargo (IRE, 2007) [Arakan-Rain of Flanders(Rainbow Quest)] is a bay colt owned by Cuadra Jimena and trained by A. F. Sánchez. He will be ridden by Borja Fayos. He has won his last three starts, in handicap races, meaning he is showing great proggress.

Domeside (GB, 2006) [Domedriver-Buck's Fizz] is a bay colt owned by Cuadra SafSaf and trained by M. Delcher S. He will be ridden by J. Grosjean. Winner of the Villapadierna (Derby) in 2009, he was injured and returned to action this last winter in the Dos Hermanas racetrack, and has won his last two starts in Madrid, including his win in the inaugural running of the Gran Premio Duque de Alburquerque beating a good number of his rivals in the GP de Madrid.


Entre Copas, [Sakhee-Priena(Priolo)] is a chestnut gelding, owned by Cuadra África and trained by J. M. Osorio. He will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille. His last start was his win in the Premio Corpa, beating Karluz Most and making it three consecutive winsPremio E-quiniela, Mijas Cup and Premio Corpa. If he wins, it would be the first in winning the double Mijas Cup-GP de Madrid.

Karluv Most (FR, 2006) [Della Francesca-La Vltava] is a bay colt owned by Cuadra Cholaica and trained by J. L. Maroto. He will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina He won the Premio Villamejor (Spanish St. Leger) at 3 and won the last edition of this GP Ciudad de Madrid and also the Memorial Duque de Toledo (2,400 m, 3yo+, weight for age) last year. He was second to Entre Copas in his last start, in the Premio Corpa

Magician's Cape (IRE, 2007) [Montjeu-Seven Magiciens] is a bay colt owned by Daniel Roset, trained by T. Callejo and will be ridden by J. C. Cerqueira. He has been second to Calamargo in his last two starts

Plantagenet (SPA, 2007) [Trade Fair-Crafty Buzz] is a chestnut colt owned by Cuadra Plantagenet, trained by G. Arizkorreta and will be ridden J. L. Borrego. Was one of the highest rated 3 y/os of 2010 along with Pazifiksturm, because he won the GP Nacional and the Villapadierna (Derby). However, he has not lived up to his promise for the moment. He was second to Nelson Groom in his last start, showing some signs of being in good shape.

Señor Miranda (GB, 2007) [Fantastic Light-Ringing Hill] is a bay colt owned by Cuadra Los Toneles, trained by F. Rodríguez and will be ridden by Vaclav Janacek. He has been placed in many of the biggest races in Spain (2nd in the Villapadierna and in the Villamejor, 3rd in the Copa de Oro de San Sebastián, 3rd in the Memorial Duque de Toledo). Third in his last start, to Nelson Groom and Plantagenet.