Premio Beamonte (Spanish Oaks), Sunday 27, LZ

The highlight of the Sunday meeting is the Premio Beamonte (Spanish Oaks), over 2,200 m, for 3yo fillies (obviously), with 25,500 euros for the winner. Ketala, the winner of the Valderas (Guineas) will try to win the Classic Double, and she will face other 10 fillies. This is the field

Barañain (SPA, 2009), ch. filly [Dyhim Diamond-Zaniah], owned by Cuadra Dosangeles,
trained by A. F. Sánchez. Will be ridden by M. Borrego

Belagua (IRE, 2009), bay filly [Rail Link-Mingora(Mtoto)], owned by Cuadra Quinto Real, traned by G. Arizkorreta. Will be ridden by J. L. Borrego

Chatarrilla (FR, 2009), bay filly [Sinndar-Climate Control], owned by Cuadra El Remo, trained by A. Carrasco. Will be ridden by F. Jiménez

Iune (USA, 2009), bay filly [Proud Citizen-Jacira(Sillery)], owned by Cuadra Madroños, trained by M. Delcher. Will be ridden by J. Horcajada. This is only the third start for the daughter of Jacira


Ketala (SPA, 2009), bay filly [Gold Away-Afriketa], owned by Cuadra LAC, trained by J. López. Will be ridden by Marco Secci. Winner of the Premio Valderas (2,000 Guineas), she aims for the Classic Double

Marmara (SPA, 2009), bay filly [Enrique-My Lyck Day(Darshaan)], owned by Cuadra Odisea, trained by I. Gómez.  Will be ridden by A. Gómez

Nonalass (SPA, 2009), gray filly [Fol Parade-Beltza(Kalanisi)], owned by Cuadra Chamartín, trained by B. Valenti. Will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina. Was third after Infinity One and She Rules in the Premio Comunidad de Madrid. Her dam is half sister to Group performers Persian Ruler and Kashwan

Nonalass (Fol Parade). Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com

Opikoppi (SPA, 2009), ch. filly [Gentlewave-Noche], owned by Cuadra Ussía Figueroa, trained by G. Arizkorreta. Will be ridden by V. Janacek

Pompon Coeur (SPA, 2009), bay filly [Green Tune-Villa Sonata(Mozart)], owned by Cuadra Safsaf, trained by F. Rodríguez. Will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille.

She Rules (FR, 2009), gray filly [Aussie Rules-Barannia (Barathea)], owned by Cuadra Zurraquín, trained by M. Hernández. 2nd in the Premio Comunidad de Madrid. Will be ridden by Borja Fayos.

Sportside (IRE, 2009), bay filly [Refuse to Bend-Perfect Fun (Marju)], owned by Cuadra Safsaf, trained by M. Delcher S. Will be ridden by J. Grosjean. Sportside is the half sister to Faramir (winner of the GP Ciudad de Madrid)

Sportside (Refuse to Bend). Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com

 The Premio Beamonte is held since 1952 (with the interruption of 1997-2005) in the La Zarzuela racetrack and includes among its winners great names of the Spanish turf, like Robertiya (winner in 1990 and dam of Volvoreta (third in the Arc de Triomphe won by Sinndar)), Teresa (winner in 1987) one of the best Spanish bred fillies of all time, who was 7th in the Arc won by Trempolino. Jockey Claudio Carudel won the Premio Beamonte 13 times.

The winner last year was Clunia and other recent winners were Narya (2010), Carlota (2009), La Galerna (2008), Golding Star (2007)

Premio Primer Paso tomorrow

Tomorrow's evening meeting features the Premio Primer Paso, traditicional 2yo race, over 800 m, with 7,200 euros for the winner on the turf track.

The participants are:

Caramoon (SPA, 2010), bay colt [Caradak-Hunting Moon(Cherokee Run)]. Owned by Cuadra Luxemburgo, trained by R. López, will ridden by O. O. de Urbina.

Devil Black (SPA, 2010), bay colt [Devil Moon-Lady Woo (Woodman)], owned by Yda, Cortiñal, trained by J. C. Fdez, will be ridden by J. L. Martínez

Lolita Pluma (GB, 2010), a bay filly [Kheleyf-Doohulla(Stravinsky)], owned by Safsaf-Los Toneles, trained by F. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J. Grosjean. Half sister to Beamonte (Oaks) winner Clunia and to Xanadou (Peintre Celebre), winner in France

Mesena (SPA, 2010), a ch. filly [Fol Parade-Miss Leader(Numerous)], owned by Cuadra Madroños, trained by R. Martín Vidania, will be ridden by Borja Fayos

Shirgita (SPA, 2010), a bay filly [Egeo-Al Shirley(Slip Anchor)], owned by Cuadra Corralejo, trained by R.- H. Huayas will be ridden by R. H. Huayas

Vetriano (IRE, 2010), a bay colt [Namid-Russian Countess(Nureyev)], owned by Cuadra Nanina trained by TeoCallejo, will be ridden by V. Janacek. Half sister to Crown of Light (Mtoto), who was 2rd in the Epsom Oaks (G1) and in the Yorkshire Oaks (G1)

Yakarak (SPA, 2010), a bay filly [Caradak-Yafoul(Torrential)], owned by Yda. Milagro, trained by Teo Callejo, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille.

Recent winners of this race were Laura Moon (2011) and Irish Field (2010). Irish Field went on to win the Robert Papin Gr. 2 and was exported to Hong Kong.

The rest of the meeting are for races on dirt: the two parts of a split handicap over 1,600 m for 3yo+ and two 1,800 m races one for colts and the other one fillies not winners of 2 races.

Valiant Blue won the Nouvel An

Valiant Blue (IRE, 2009), a bay colt [Moss Vale-Tiltili(Spectrum)] won last Friday the Premio Nouvel An (1,800 m, 3yos) at the La Zarzuela racetrack, beating Kadmios (FR, 2009) [Kavafi-Eriza(Distant Relative)], after a long fight in the home stretch, with the favourite Monte Napoleone (Fol Parade) third.

Here is the video: Premio Nouvel An 2012

Valiant Blue is owned by Cuadra Agrado, trained by Teo Callejo and was ridden by V, Janacek. This is his second consecutive win.

In the rest of the meeting, Tafadhali (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Laida (Slip Anchor) won the Premio Vértice (2,200 m, 4yo+ fillies), beating Clunia (Silent Times) and Vergara (Halling). Video: Premio Vértice Tafadhali is owned by Cuadra Lajorquín and trained by J. López and was ridden by F. Jiménez

Madrugar (Poliglote) won the first race (2,300 m, 4y+, handicap, dirt)
Gimena (Baptize) won the claiming race for 3yo fillies over 1,800 m and Aluvión (Dyhim Diamond) won the equivalent for colts (making a double for sire Dyhim Diamond).

Ayanz wins the Memorial Duque de Toledo

Ayanz (GB, 2008) [Tiger Hill-Got to go(Shareef Dancer)], trained by G. Arizkorreta and ridden by V. Janacek for Cuadra Quinto Real, won today the GP Memorial Duque de Toledo (2,400 m, 3yo+] at the La Zarzuela racetrack, beating Arnuero (GB, 2008) [Sakhee-Penang Pearl(Bering)] by a length, with Domeside (GB, 2006) [Domedriver-Buck's Fizz(Kris)] a head behind. Karluv Most, winner of the 2010 edition, was fourth.

The stable mate of Entre Copas, Porquenotecallas was the frontrunner, followed by Clunia, who replaced him in the far straight. In the home turn, Karluv Most, Señor Miranda and Entre Copas launched their attacks, but it was in the home straight when the first three in the wire came from behind.

Ayanz and Vaclav Janacek, winners of the Memorial Duque de Toledo 2011. Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com


This is the fourth win in six starts for Ayanz, who won the Spanish Derby (Premio Villapadierna) in his previous start, back in june.

Here is the race: Memorial Duque de Toledo 2011

GP Memorial Duque de Toledo, Sunday 16th October

The Memorial Duque de Toledo ("el Memorial" for Spanish racing fans) is a 2,400 m race for 3 yo+, weight for age, run in the La Zarzuela racetrack and the most important race of the autumn in Spain.

Partants this year are:
Domeside (GB, 2006) [Domedriver-Buck's Fizz], owned by Cuadra Safsaf, trained by M Delcher S, will be ridden by J. Grosjean. He won the Memorial Duque de Alburquerque last spring.

Entre Copas (G, 2004) [Sakhee-Priena(Priolo)], owned by Cuadra África, trained my J. M. Osorio, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Unbeaten in 5 starts this year, he has won the Mijas Cup, the GP Ciudad de Madrid, the Premio Corpa and the GP de San Sebastián.

Karluv Most (FR, 2006) [Della Francesca-La Vlatava], owned by Cuadra Cholaica, trained by J. L. Maroto, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina. He won this race last year.

Plantagenet (SPA, 2007) [Trade Fair-Crafty Buzz], owned by Cuadra Whylar, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by J. L. Borrego.

Porquenotecallas (IRE, 2006) [Fantastic Light-Ganga], owned by Cuadra África, trained by J. M. Osorio, will be ridden by J. E. Jarcovsky.

Señor Miranda (GB, 2007) [Fantastic Light-Ringing Hill], owned by Cuadra Los Toneles, trained by F. Rodríguez, will be ridden by S. Ruis.

Arnuero (GB, 2008) [Sakhee-Penang Pearl], owned by Cuadra Medreal, trained by M. Delcher S, will be ridden by Jorge Horcajada. Winner of the prep race. Three wins in five starts.

Arnuero (left, jockey with orange sleeves) surpassing Plantagenet in the trial race, Premio Cadena Ser. Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com


Ayanz (GB, 2008) [Tiger Hill-Got to Go], owned by Cuadra Quinto Real, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by V. Janacek. Winner of the Villapadierna (Spanish Derby), has not run since then.

Clunia (IRE, 2008) [Silent Times-Doohulla], owned by Cuadra Brazacorta, trained by G. Villarta, will be ridden by J. L. Martínez. Winner of the Beamonte

The winner of the last edition was Karluv Most, who will try to repeat in 2011. Here is the video: Memorial Duque de Toledo 2010


UPDATE: Results of the race

Criterium de Potrancas (2 yo fillies) this Sunday

The Criterium de Potrancas (or Premio Carlos Sobrino, as it was called) is a 1,400 m race for 2yo fillies, run at the La Zarzuela racetrack, Madrid.

The seven partants this year are:

Cattiva(FR, 2009), bay, [Zieten-Byre Bird(Diesis)], owned by Cuadra Di Benischi, trained by Bárbara Valenti, ridden by V. Janacek. 3 starts, 1 win, 1 placing

Galaxy (SPA, 2009), grey [Verglas y Yafoul(Torrential)], Owned by Cuadra San José, trained by J.A. Rodríguez, ridden by D. Delgado. 2 starts, 2 placings.

Irish Cliff (IRE, 2008), bay, [Marju-Miss Corinne(Mark of Esteem)], owned by Cuadra Chicago, trained by M. Delcher S, ridden by J. Horcajada. Two starts, one win, one placing.

Laura Moon(FR, 2009), bay, [Russian Blue-Partageuse(Green Tune)], owned by Cuadra Manola, trained by A. Sánchez C, ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Two starts, one win (Premio Primer Paso, one second (in France: Prix Pawneese).

Laura Moon (IRE) after winning the Primer Paso. Photo courtesy of Turfarganda.blogspot.com



Lucciole Lol (FR, 2009), bay, [Sorcerous-Sarayah(Danehill)], owned by Cuadra Cielo de Madrid, trained by O. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J.L. Borrego. One start, one placing

Precious Rose (USA, 2009), bay, [Elusive Quality-Libre(Fly so Free)], owned by Cuadra Bloke, trained by J. A. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J. L. Martínez, one start, one win, in Mijas, Premio Barney Curley

She Rules (SPA, 2009), grey, [Aussie Rules-Barannia(Barathea)], owned by Cuadra Zurraquin, trained by M. Hernández, will be ridden by Julien Grosjean. Three starts, one win, one placing

Winners of the last editions of the Criterium de Potrancas (called Premio Carlos Sobrino) are Clunia (2010, video here: Premio Carlos Sobrino 2010), Ercolini (2009), Aiboa (2008), Puntilla Bay (2007) and Nachita.

And in previos editions, some important fillies won this race: Robertiya (in 1989), Teresa (in 1986, video here:Premio Carlos Sobrino 1986) and Manola (in 1982)

Casaca wins the Benítez de Lugo

Casaca (GB, 2006) [Medicean-Priena(Priolo)], the chestnut filly owned by Cuadra África, trained by J. M. Osorio and ridden by Jeremy Crocquevieille, won today the Premio Ricardo Ruiz Benítez de Lugo (2,200 m, 3yo+ fillies) at the La Zarzuela racetrack in Madrid. Narya (IRE, 2007) [Halling], prop. of Cuadra Miranda, trained by M. Delcher S and ridden by Jorge Horcajada was second, with Clunia (Silent Times) third and Tasha Linda (Where or When) fourth.

The race was commanded by Lisselan Beauty with Narya second until the end of the last turn in which Narya took the lead and entered the stretch along the rail. Clunia charged but couldn't surpass Narya. Casaca came from behind to beat both by one and a half lengths.

Casaca winning the Benitez de Lugo. Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com


Here is the race: Premio Ricardo Ruiz Benítez de Lugo 2011. Casaca is a chestnut filly with white blaze and her jockey wears dark and light green vertical lines.

This is the fourth win in five starts this year for Casaca who has won both the main races for 3yo+ fillies in San Sebastián (Premio Kutxa) and Madrid (this Premio Benítez de Lugo).

And this 2011 is being a dream year for owner-breeder Cuadra África, trainer J.M. Osorio (Duque de Alburquerque), jockey Jeremy Crocquevieille .... and dam Priena (Priolo-Isabena), since the siblings Entre Copas (Sakhee) and Casaca (Medicean) have won Mijas Cup, GP de Madrid, Premio Corpa, GP de San Sebastián (Entre Copas) and the two main races for fillies (Kutxa and Benítez de Lugo).

Also in this meeting, in a 1,400 m race for debutant 2 y/os, the winner was Plenipotenciario (IRE, 2009) [Caradak-Poliaurea], owned by Cuadra Ussía-Figueroa, trained by J. L. De Salas and ridden by Marco Secci, with Saphirside (IRE, 2009) (Elusive City) second and Vraivita (SPA, 2009) [Fol Parade] third. Plenipotenciario is the third winner for Milagro's stallion Caradak, after Fearside and Matusalen (this last, unbeaten in three starts).

Premio Benítez de Lugo (2,200 3yo+ fillies) this Sunday in Madrid

Racing returns to Madrid after the summer season, and the first big race is the traditional Premio Ricardo Ruiz Benítez de Lugo, a 2,200 m race for 3 yo+ fillies, with a purse of 21,000 euros for the winner.

The race this year seems like an almost exact reedition of the recent Premio Kutxa, won by Casaca in San Sebastián.

Partants are:

Casaca (GB, 2006) chestnut filly, [Medicean-Priena(Priolo)], owned by Cuadra África, trained by J. M. Osorio, ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Half to Entre Copas, has 14 starts, 4 wins, 5 placings and 73,463 euros.

Lisselan Beauty (USA, 2006), a bay filly [Black Mambo-Like to Shimmy], owned by Lisselan Farms Ltd., trained by A. R. Acosta, ridden by A. R. Acosta

Monyaar (FR, 2007), bay filly [Montjeu-Iktheyaar], owned by Cuadra Ussía-Figueroa, trained by G. Arizcorreta, ridden by M. Secci

Narya (IRE, 2007), bay filly [Halling-Badraan], owned by Cuadra Miranda, trained by M. Delcher S., ridden by J. Horcajada. Winner of the Beamonte in 2010, has been beaten repeatedly by Casaca this year.

Relámpago (GB, 2007) [Observatory-River City Moon], owned by Cuadra Tres y Medio, trained by B. Valenti, ridden by J. L. Martínez

Tasha Linda (IRE, 2007) [Where or When-Triple Two], owned by Cuadra Paganini, trained by T. Callejo, ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina

Clunia (IRE, 2008) [Silent Times-Doohulla], owned by Cuadra Brazacorta, trained by G. Villarta, ridden by Borja Fayos. Winner of the Beamonte (Oaks) and best 2yo filly in 2010. Second to Casaca in the Premio Kutxa.

Manivela (SPA, 2008) [Baptize-Cayena], owned by Cuadra Fantasia, trained by T. Callejo, ridden by J. C. Cerqueira. Won the Premio Comunidad de Madrid back in May.

Tafadhali (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Laida], owned by Cuadra Lajorquín, trained by J. López, ridden by J. Grosjean.

Recent winners of the Benitez de Lugo were: Para Elisa (2010), Fresneda (2009), Synergy (2008), Jade (2007) and Afriketa.

A filly by Zamindar tops the Milagro yearling sale 2011

A bay filly by Zamindar and the Gr. 3 winner Kentucky Kaper (The Prime Minister9 was the highest price of the Dehesa de Milagro yearling sale 2011, held in Milagro, Navarra, last Saturday 10 of September. She was sold by 43,000 euros to trainer Francisco Rodríguez for Los Toneles stable.

Both next highest prices, 34,000 euros each, were paid by trainer Guillermo Arizkorreta acting for Cuadra Ussía Figueroa. One of them is a gray colt by Halling and Private Dancer and the other one is a bay colt by Sakhee and Abril (winner of the Premio Kutxa).

A bay filly also by Sakhee and Levantina was sold to B. H. Bloodstock in 26,000 euros. The half brother to Spanish Guineas winner Ariete arrollador, a bay colt by Caradak and Proud Douna realized 27,000 euros paid by Stamina agency. And the half sister to Clunia (best 2yo filly of 2010 and Spanish Oaks winner) went for 32,000 euros to trainer Francisco Rodríguez for cuadra Safsaf.

There was a highest bid of 16,000 euros for the half brother to Vagabond Shoes and also 30,000 euros offered for the first product of Ensis, but neither reached the reserve price.

In total, there were 93 catalogued products, 22 withdrawn (some might be presented in Madrid in October), 20 with no bids, 9 didn't make the reserve price and 42 sold, with a total volume of the sale of 662,000 euros.

Source: La subasta de Milagro superó las expectativas

Complete results in PDF: Subasta Milagro 2011

Also: Vendimia en Milagro

Casaca wins the Kutxa

Casaca (GB, 2006) [Medicean-Priena(Priolo)], the chestnut filly, property of Cuadra África and trained by J. M. Osorio, won today the Premio Kutxa ridden by J. Crocquevieille, beating Clunia (IRE, 2008) by two lengths, with Narya third three lengths behind Clunia and Azamor fourth.

Here is the race: Premio Kutxa 2011

This is the third win in four starts this year for Casaca, whose trainer and jockey (and also breeders-owners) are having an outstanding year, winning the Mijas Cup, the Premio Corpa and the GP Ciudad de Madrid with Casaca's half brother Entrecopas and now this Premio Kutxa (the most important race for fillies in San Sebastián) with Casaca.

There was a fall, involving Monyaar and Manivela. Marco Secci, jockey of Monyaar is OK and Oscar Ortiz de Urbina has been transfered to the hospital.

Premio Kuxta tomorrow in San Sebastián

The main race of this Sunday in San Sebastián is the Premio Kutxa, a 2,200 m race for 3yo+ fillies, one of the milestones in the selection of fillies in Spain, with 22,000 euros for the winner

The partants this year are:

Casaca (GB, 2006) [Medicean-Priena(Priolo)], owned by Cuadra África, trained by J.M. Osorio, ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Casaca won the trial race for this Premio Kutxa and is the main favourite. She was 2nd both in the Valderas (Guineas) and the Beamonte (Oaks) in 2009 and is half sister to Entre Copas. Casaca has 13 starts with 3 wins and 51,463 euros in earnings.

Lisselan Beauty (USA; 2006) [Black Mambo-ike to Shimmy], owned by Lisselan Farms, trained by A. R. Acosta, ridden by V. Janacek. She has 7 starts with 2 wins.

Monyaar (FR, 20907) [Montjeu-Ikhteyaar] owned by Cuadra Ussía-Figueroa, trained by G. Arizkorreta, ridden by M. Secci. Eight starts one win and 5 placings.

Narya (IRE, 2007) [Halling-Badraan], owned by Cuadra Miranda, trained by M. Delcher S, ridden by J. Horcajada. Champion 3 y/o filly in Spain in 2010, winning the Beamonte (Oaks) and the previous edition of this Premio Kutxa. Narya is full sister to Group performer Eastern Aria and has 6 starts with 3 wins and 1 placing.

Spain Blues (IRE, 2006) [Anabaa Blue-Strike Alight], owned by Cuadra Ardal, trained by X. Thomas D, ridden by R. C. Montenegro. Nineteen starts, 3 wins, 8 placings.

Tasha Linda (IRE, 2007) [Where or When-Triple Two], owned by Cuadra Paganini, trained by T. Callejo, ridden by J- C. Cerqueira. Eigh starts, 1 win, 4 placings.

Vivement Dimanche (GB, 2005) [Royal Applause-Goodwood Blizzard], owned by Celso Méndez, trained by Ch. Delcher, ridden by D. Morisson. Has run 46 times, 4 wins, 26 placings, 14,025 euros in earnings.

Azamor (SPA, 2008) [Slickly-Red Bravo], owned by Cuadra El Herrojo, trained by G. Arizkorreta, ridden by J. B. Hamel. Seven starts, 1 win, 2nd to Clunia in the Beamonte.

Clunia (IRE, 2008) [Silent Times-Doohulla], owned by Cuadra Brazacorta, trained by G. Villarta, will be ridden by Borja Fayos. Champion 2 y/o filly in Spain, winner of the Beamonte, well adapted to the track, although only 4th in the tral race. 90,450 euros in earnings.

Manivela (SPA, 2008) [Baptize-Cayena], owned by Cuadra Fantasía, trained by T. Callejo, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina. Eleven starts, 2 wins (including Premio Comunidad de Madrid), 2 placings.

Tafadhali (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Laida]. Owned by Cuadra Lajorquín, trained by J. López, ridden by J. Grosjean. Four starts, one win.

Dehesa Milagro yearling sale, sept 10th in Milagro, Spain

Dehesa de Milagro has published its catalogue for the yearling sale to be held in September 10th in the Dehesa Milagro (Milagro, Pamplona, Spain).

A total of 93 yearlings have been catalogued, with the notable presence of a colt by Dalakhani and Exclusive (Gr. 1 winner and Gr. 1 producer) with lot numner 84.

Stallions represented are: Caradak (20 products), Dyhim Diamond (5 products), Delfos (4), Keltos (4), Honours List (4), Halling (4), Oratorio (3), Sakhee (3), Gold Away (3), Leadership (3), Tiger Hill (3), Majestic Missile (2), Observatory (2), Kheleyf (2), Elnamid (2), Captain Marvelous (2), Diamond Green (2) and Arakan, Clodovil, Dalakhani, Dutch Art, Elusive City, Holy Roman Emperor, Hurricane Run, Ishiguru, Manduro, Medicean, Motivator, Mount Nelson, Notnowcato, Peintre Celebre, Pyrus, Refuse to Bend, Rock of Gibraltar, Shamardal, Shirocco, Slickly, Visindar, Whipper and Zamindar.


Here is the catalogue (in PDF): Dehesa Milagro yearling sale, 2011
Some lots are:

Lot n. 3 Love is the answer (FR) is a bay colt, by Honours List (IRE) and Jade (PER). Jade was Gr. 1 winner in Perú and winner in Spain of the GP Memorial Duque de Toledo, Premio Benítez de Lugo, 3rd in the GP Ciudad de Madrid, etc. This is her first product.

Lot. n 5 is a bay colt, by Oratorio and Johanie Cara. This is the second product of Johanie Cara, winner in Spain, and third in the Premio Beamonte (Spanish Oaks).

Lot 6 is a bay filly by Zamindar and Gr 3 winner Kentucky Kaper (USA, 1994) (The Prime Minister)


Lot 7 is a chestnut colt by Delfos and Keraka (USA, 1991) by Storm Bird. Keraka is Gr.3 winner in Ireland (EBF Anglesey Stakes, Curragh).

Lot 27 is a bay colt by Caradak and Proud Dounna, half brother to Ariete Arrollador (GB, 2007) (Kingsalsa), winner of the Premio Cimera 2010 (Spanish 2,000 guineas).

Lot 58 is a bay colt by Sakhee and Abril (FR). Abril won the Gran Premio Kutxa (the main race for 3yo+ fillies in San Sebastián and was second in the Premio Valderas (Spanish 1,000 Guineas and 3rd in the Premio Beamonte (Oaks). This is her first product.

Lot 66 is a bay colt, by Tiger Hill and Atiza(Singspiel), half brother to Vagabond Shoes (GB, 2007, by Beat Hollow), winner of the Gr. 3 Prix Messidor and 2nd in the Prix du Chemin de Fer du Nord this year.


Lot 71 is a bay colt, by Captain Marvelous and Bright and Early, dam of Adjuge (bay colt, 2007, by Pyrus) , winner of the Gran Criterium (the most important race for 2 yo in Spain) in 2009

Lot 76 is a chestnut filly, by Sir Percy and Cuddles. Cuddles is the dam of Inkhayan (SPA, 2007, Sulamani), 2 wins and 4 placings including third in the Premio Villamejor (Spanish St. Leger) and Don Hernando Hab (SPA, 2008, Delfos), 2 wins and 3 placings, including 4th in the GP Nacional.

Lot 78 is a bay filly by Kheleyf and Doohulla(Stravinsky). Doohulla is the dam of Clunia(Silent Times), best 2 yo filly in Spain in 2010 and winner in 2011 of the Premio Beamonte (Spanish Oaks).

Lot 82, by Dyhim Diamond, is a chestnut colt, first product of Ensis (SPA, 2005, Zieten), winner of the Premio Martorell in Spain and 2nd in the Prix Saraca (LIsted) and 4th in the Prix Miesque (Gr. 3) in France

Lot 84 is a grey colt, by Dalakhani and Exclusive (GB, 1995, Polar Falcon). Exclusive won the Coronation Stakes, Royal Ascot, Gr.1, and was placed in the Fillies Mile, Ascot Gr. 1 and 3rd in the Sagitta 1000 Guineas, Newmarket. Gr. 1 and is the dam of the also Gr. 1 winner Echelon (Danehill), 9 wins, Matron Stakes, Leopardstown, Gr. 1, Celebration Mile, Goodwood Gr. 2 etc. and of the Gr.2 winner and Gr. 1 placed Chic (Machiavellian).

Lot 92 is a bay filly, by Caradak and Guadalmedina. Guadalmedina (IRE, 2002, Zafonic) won the Premio Corpa and was 4th in the GP Ciudad de Madrid.

International attendance will include Newmarket based bloodstock agent and veterinarian Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Photos and results of the 2010 Sale at Milagro: http://www.equijar.com/public/equiblog/?p=667


UPDATE: Here are the results of the Dehesa Milagro yearling sale 2011:
http://thoroughbredsinspain.blogspot.com/2011/09/filly-by-zamindar-tops-milagro-yearling.html

Blog on vacation but some news

Although this blog is on vacation, I have time to inform telegraphically about some events:

There are now seasons going on in Madrid (La Zarzuela) Thursdays night, Mijas (Saturdays night) and San Sebastián (Sundays afternoon).

The San Sebastián season has begun with a prep-race for the Premio Kutxa (the main race for 3yo+ fillies in San Sebastián) and this prep-race was won by Casaca, the half sister to Entre Copas, bred and owned by Cuadra África, and trained by J.M. Osorio. Casaca was ridden by J. Crocquevieille. She beat two Beamonte (Oaks) winners: Narya (2010) and Clunia (2011).
Here is the race: Premio Diario Vasco 2011

Clunia (IRE) wins the Premio Beamonte (Spanish Oaks)

Clunia, (IRE, 2008)[Silent Times-Doohulla(Stravinsky)], the Champion 2 y/o filly of 2010 in Spain, returned to her winning ways today in the Premio Beamonte (Spanish Oaks), over 2,200 m in the turf track of La Zarzuela, Madrid, after two disappointing races this year and challenging the doubts about her stamina on pedigree grounds.

Clunia winning the Premio Beamonte.Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com

Herri Irratia (SPA) was the front runner, first with a slow pace but increasingly fast. Clunia was second most of the race, with her jockey Borja Fayos launching her attack in the last turn. La Llanura, (CAN) one of the favourites, attacked Clunia in the stretch, along the rail, to finish third, because Azamor (SPA) did a strong late charge to secure the second place. Bucovina (SPA) was fourth.

Here is the video: Premio Beamonte (Spanish Oaks) 2011

This is the third Premio Beamonte in the last five years for jockey Borja Fayos, who also won with Golding Star in 2007 and Carlota in 2009.

Premio Beamonte (Spanish Oaks) this Sunday

The main race of this next Sunday in the La Zarzuela track is the Premio Beamonte (Spanish Oaks), a 2,200 m race on turf for (obviously) 3 yo fillies.

The edition of this year is marked by the absence of Aspasia de Mileto, winner of the Premio Valderas (1,000 guineas), who will skip this race, presumably for an attempt to win the Premio Villapadierna (Derby) against the colts.

Partants will be:
Alteza (IRE, 2008) [Hawkeye-Your just lovely] owned by Mirinda Racing S.C., trained by T. Martins, will be ridden by J. C. Cerqueira.

Azamor (SPA, 2008) [Slickly-Red Bravo] owned by Cuadra El Herrojo, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by V. Janacek.


Bucovina (SPA, 2008)[Dyhim Diamond-Steppe Thon], property of Cuadra Vallejunco, is trained by J. L. Maroto and will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina. Bucovina was second in the Premio Atlántida and 4th in the Premio Valderas.

Clunia (IRE, 2008) [Silent Times-Doohulla], property of Cuadra Brazacorta, trained by Gerardo Villarta, will be ridden by Borja Fayos. She was the champion 2 yo filly in Spain in 2010, but his starts this year have been disappointing.

Harry can say (GB, 2008) [Hurricane Run-Hampton Lucy], owned by Cuadra Le Club, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by J. L. Borrego.

Herri Irratia (SPA, 2008) [Denver County-Etel Parade], owned by Cuadra Madroños, trained by M. Delcher, will be ridden by S. Martín.

La Llanura [El Prado-Herzblatt] owned by Cuadra Tiziano, trained by M. Delcher, will be ridden by Jorge Horcajada.

Manivela (SPA, 2008) [Baptize-Cayena], owned by Cuadra Fantasía, trained by Teo Callejo, will be ridden by F. Lynch. Manivela won the Premio Comunidad de Madrid, beating the also partants La Llanura, Tafadhali, Sinapsis and Neska.

Manivela (SPA). Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com


Neska (GB, 2008) [Silent Times-Market Trend], owned by Gonzalo Hernando Aboin, trained by A. Carrasco, will be ridden by J. E. Jarcovsky.

Sinapsis (GB, 2008)[Sinndar-Russian Beauty], owned by Roberto Cocheteaux, trained by J. M. Osorio, will be ridden by J Crocquevieille. Sinapsis was fourth in the Premio Comunidad de Madrid.

Sinapsis. Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com

Tafadhali (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Laila] is owned by Cuadra Lajorquín and trained by J. López and will be ridden by J. Grosjean.


The Premio Beamonte is held since 1952 (with the interruption of 1997-2005) in the La Zarzuela racetrack and includes among its winners great names of the Spanish turf, like Robertiya (winner in 1990 and dam of Volvoreta (runner up in the Arc de Triomphe won by Sinndar)), Teresa (winner in 1987) one of the best Spanish bred fillies of all time, who was 7th in the Arc won by Trempolino. Jockey Claudio Carudel won the Premio Beamonte none less than 13 times.

Last winners were: Epatha (2006), Golding Star (2007), La Galerna (2008), Carlota (2009) and Narya (2010).

Aspasia de Mileto (GB) wins the Premio Valderas (Spanish 1,000 guineas)

Aspasia de Mileto (GB) [Hurricane Run-Fabulous Speed(Silver Hawk)], ridden by Jeremy Crocquevieille won today the Premio Valderas (Spanish 1,000 guineas). The bay filly is owned and trained by J. M. Osorio, Duque de Alburquerque.

Aspasia de Mileto (2, left) surpassing Pichuca. Photo courtesy of Turfarganda.blogspot.com

This was the second start and the second win for Aspasia, who went in a comfortable third position behind the front runners Pichuca (IRE) and Clunia (GB). Clunia, the champion 2 y/o filly of 2010, didn't show real danger, but Pichuca [Silent Times-Milady's Pride(Machiavellian)] kept the lead until the final furlong, to be surpassed first by Aspasia de Mileto and then by Belate (SPA) [Dyhim Diamond-Tennesi(Policy Matter)] who closed well for second. Bucovina(SPA) [Dyhim Diamond-Steppe Thon(Marathon)] accompanied Belate in her late charge and was fourth just a head behind Pichuca.

Here is the race: Premio Valderas 2011. Jeremy Crocquevieille, jockey of Aspasia de Mileto: blue body, red sleeves and red cap.

Premio Valderas (1,000 Guineas) this Sunday

The first classic of the season, the Premio Valderas (Spanish 1,000 guineas) will be raced this Sunday at La Zarzuela, with fifteen 3 y/o fillies in the 1,600 m:

ANGELINA DESIO (FR), bay [Apsis-Alba Desio], owned by Jerome Miceli, trained by A. Imaz Ceca, will be ridden by D. Morisson.

ASPASIA DE MILETO (GB)[Hurricane Run-Fabulous Speed] owned and trained by the Duque de Alburquerque, ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Won his only start, at two: Premio SEPI, beating Arnuero (GB) in a race for debutants.

AZAMOR (SPA) [Slickly-Red Bravo], owned by Cuadra El Herrojo, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by V, Janacek. Has 4 starts, 1 win and 2 placings

BELATE (SPA) [Dyhim Diamond-Tennessi], owned by Cuadra San Cristóbal, trained by J. López and ridden by O. Ortiz de Urbina. 8 starts, 1 win, 7 placings.

BEROA (GB) bay, [Tannenkoing-Proud Elegance] owned and trained by M. Borrego, ridden by J. M. Borrego. Three starts, one win and two placings.

BUCOVINA (SPA), bay [Dyhim Diamond y Steppe Thon], owned by Cuadra Vallejunco, trained by J. L. Maroto and ridden by J. L. Martínez. Three starts, one win, two placings, second to Pichuca in the Premio Atlántida

CARIOKA (SPA), grey, [Devil Moon-Lady Woo], owned by Yeguada Cortiñal, trained by J. C. Fernández, ridden by F. Jiménez A. Six starts, 2 wins, 4 placings

CLUNIA (IRE), chestnut [Silent Times-Doohulla], owned by Cuadra Brazacorta, trained by G. Villarta, ridden by B. Fayos. Seven starts, 4 wins, 3 placings. Champion 2 y/o filly in 2010. 4th in the Premio Atlántida.

DUCABA (FR) bay [Bachelor Duke-Cazorla], owned by Yeguada San Isidro, trained by J. L. de Salas, ridden by J. Horcajada. One start, one placing.

GORSHETA (GB) bay [Tumblebrutus-La Cata] owned by Zarzuela Racing, trained by G. Arizkorreta, ridden by M. Secci. Three starts, one win, one placing.

HEART IN MOTION (IRE), bay [Mujadil-Valluga], owned by Cuadra Martel Sánchez, trained by B. Rama, ridden by D. Delgado. Four starts, 1 win, 1 placing.

PEACH BLOOM (GB), bay [Cape Cross-Mennetou] owned by Cuadra La Toledana, trained by Y. Durepaire, ridden by F. Spanu. Two starts, 2 placings.

PICHUCA (GB), chestnut [Silent Times-Miladys Pride] owned by Cuadra Pegaso, trained by M. J. Pérez, ridden by J. L. Borrego. 6 starts, 2 wins. Winner of the Premio Atlántida, usual prep race for this Premio Valderas

QUEENSIDE (USA), bay, [Leroidesanimaux-Bragadocious], owned by SafSaf, trained by M. Delcher S. and ridden by Julien Grosjean. Six starts, 2 wins, 2 placings. 6th in the Premio Atlántida

TAFADHALI (SPA) chestnut, [Dyhim Diamond-Laida], one win in her only start. Owned by Cuadra Lajorquin, trained by J. López, ridden by J. C. Cerqueira. Here is her only race.

Pichuca (GB) wins the Premio Atlántida

Pichuca (GB, 2008) [Silent Times-Milady's Pride] ridden by J. L. Borrego won this Sunday 20th the Premio Atlántida at La Zarzuela (Madrid) for trainer M. J. Pérez and owner Cuadra Pegaso. The Premio Atlántida is a 1,400 m race reserved for 3 y/o fillies. The chestnut filly took the lead early in the race and commanded until the end. Bucovina (SPA) [Dyhim Diamond-Spette Thon(Marathon)] was second in a late charge, with Azamor (SPA) [Slickly-Red Bravo(Red Ransom)] third and the favourite Clunia fourth. This is the second consecutive win for Pichuca, who has a two year full sister entered in the Breeze-Up sale in Madrid next Saturday. Here is the race: Premio Atlántida 2011.

In the first race, a 1,600 m for 3 y/o maidens, the winner was Happy Few [Ballingbarry-Ventolera(Gulch)] a bay colt owned by Cuadra Odisea, ridden by Alvaro Gómez and trained by I. Gómez. Flash Val (SPA, 2008) [Denver County-Lake Coinsance(Lake Coniston)] was second, with Llanes (USA) [Giant's Causeway-Coachella(Danehill)] third.

In the third race, a 1,600 m for unraced Spanish-bred 3 y/o, the winner was Eltso (SPA, 2008), a chestnut colt [Dyhim Diamond-Katherine(Don Roberto)] owned by Cuadra San Cristóbal and trained by J. López, ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina. Eltso, in a thrilling finish, along with Don Fernando Hab [Intikhab] (second), caught Aljarafe in the post. Aljarafe, [Russian Blue-Noche(Night Shift)] is a half brother to Sam Winner, recent 4th in the JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) at Cheltenham and Grade 2 winner in hurdles last November.
Here is the race: Premio Cría Nacional


Meanwhile, the sixth race was the first victory in Spain for the stallion Federal Trial (USA), who stands in Orense, when Prince Trial (SPA, 2008] [Federal Trial-Vagabunda(Don Roberto)] found a gap to push through in the stretch, beating the favourite Coside (USA, 2008) [Cozzene-Fairy Heights(Fairy King)]. Prince Trial is owned by Cuadra Zalduendo and trained by J. C. Fernández and was ridden by Alvaro Gómez [who made a hat trick in this meeting]. Here is the race: Premio Sociedad Estatal de Participaciones Industriales

Prince Trial (SPA) beats Coside (USA). Photo courtesy of Cortacabeza.wordpress.com

Clunia (IRE) returns in the Premio Atlántida

Clunia (IRE, 2008) [Silent Times-Doohulla(Stravinsky)], the best 2 y/o filly of 2010 in Spain, trained by G. Villarta, ownd by Cuadra Brazacorta and ridden by Borja Fayos, will reappear after her winter rest in the Premio Atlántida, a 1,400 m race for 3 y/o fillies, traditional prep race for the Premio Valderas (Spanish 1,000 guineas), this Sunday in the La Zarzuela racecourse (Madrid).

Clunia. Photo courtesy of cortacabeza.wordpress.com

Clunia will face 7 rivals, including Queenside (USA) [Leroidesanimaux-Bragadocious], owned by Safsaf, trained by M. Delcher Sánchez, already winner this year in Mijas and second to Clunia in the Premio Carlos Sobrino and Sinapsis (GB) [Sinndar-Russian Beauty] owned by R. Cocheteaux and trained by J. M. Osorio. Also partants: Carioka (SPA) [Devil Moon], Azamor (SPA) [Slickly], Bucovina (SPA) [Dyhim Diamond], Pichuca (GB) [Silent Times] and Figueira da Foz (SPA) [Baptize]

Winners of this race in recent years have been Ercolini (2010), Wega (2009), Doraq (2008), Casbah (2007) and Afriketa (2006)

Official ratings: (IV) Clunia (IRE)

Clunia (IRE, 2008) a chestnut filly by Silent Times-Doohulla (Stravinsky) is the highest rated two year old filly of 2010 in Spain. She is Owned by Cuadra Brazacorta, Trained by G. Villarta and was bred by Dehesa Milagro. Her jockey is Borja Fayos.

She won her debut and next he won the Premio Tattersalls Martorell (body and sleeves in red with black hoop, red cap). After this win, she ran in France (Aug 1st, 2010) in the Criterium du Bequet (Listed race, La Teste de Buch) finishing 5th.

Back in Spain she won again in San Sebastian in the Criterium International (Aug 19th), beating Dunboinnee and El Incendio. Here is the race: Criterium Internacional

Her last win was in Madrid, in the Premio Carlos Sobrino (1,400 m, 2yo fillies) and then she was third in the Gran Criterium won by Volcánico

Silent Times, who stood at Dehesa Milagro in 2007, has been represented in 2010 by five winners (including Clunia) out of seven runners at two.