Cielo Canarias won the GP Hispanidad

Cielo Canarias (IRE, 2008), a bay gelding [Exceed and Excel-Summer Dance(Saddler's Wells)], owned by Cuadra Grupo Bolaños, trained by E. León and ridden by J. L. Martínez won last Friday at the La Zarzuela racetrack the GP Hispanidad (1,600 m, 3yo+, weight for age, 24,000 euros for the winner), beating easily Weststow (Medicean) by four lengths, with Jakemate (Denver County) and Mil Azul (Russian Blue) close third and fourth.

This fourth consecutive win of Cielo Canarias means he has won two of the top miles of the year (Gobierno Vasco and GP Hispanidad), which makes him the best miler in Spain.

Cielo Canarias winning the GP Hispanidad 2012. Photo courtesy of www.gacetahipodromo.com

 Here is the video (including footage of the previous edition, won by Abdel): GP Hispanidad 2012

The favourite Ariete Arrollador didn't have a good travel and Silverside finished last in his reappearance after one year without racing.


Other winners of the Friday meeting were:

Labros (Dyhim Diamond) in the 1,400 m race for Spanish bred 2yos

Don Hernando Hab (Delfos) in the 1,800 m claiming race for amateur jockeys

Monte (Singspiel) in the 2,000 m race for maiden 3yo and

Teobaldo (Singspiel) in the 2,800 m  handicap

Nuredyn wins the Premio Cimera

Nuredyn (FR, 2009) [Dyhim Diamond-Nurenieva(Enrique)], the bay colt owned by Cuadra Zurraquín and trained by Mariano Hernández, won yesterday the Premio Cimera (Spanish 2,000 Guineas, 1,600 m, 3yo colts, 24,000 euros for the winner) with jockey Oscar Ortiz de Urbina, beating Riky Rock (Invincible Spirit) by two and a half lengths and Celtic Rock (Rock of Gibraltar), with Joropo (Kheleyf) fourth.

Nuredyn with Oscar Ortiz de Urbina, winners of the Cimera. Photo courtesy of http://turfarganda.blogspot.com

Stratvs Canarias and Albret jointly lead the race, with a fast pace, with favourite Matusalén in a comfortable position in the middle of the field and Nuredyn last. In the home straight, Riky Rock attacked in what seemed a decisive way, but Nuredyn came very strongly from the outside to win easily.

Here is the video: http://www.hipodromodelazarzuela.es/carreras/carrera/video/34793 and here is a 15 minutes video (including footage of the previous edition): Premio Cimera 2012

The dam of Nuredyn, Nurenieva, was herself a Classic winner of the Spanish 1,000 Guineas in 2006 and was also second to Jade in the Memorial Duque de Toledo and third in the Premio Villamejor (Spanish St. Leger), for the same owners, Cuadra Zurraquín, breeders of the Nuredyn. It's the third Classic for Cuadra Zurraquín that also won the Spanish Derby with Premier Galop. And it's the second Classic win for Dyhim Diamond, sire also of Bannaby, who won the Villamejor.

In the rest of the meeting, Giggolo Star (also by Dyhim Diamond) won the 2,200 m race for Spanish bred 3yo, Paniside (Panis) won the 1,400 m race for maiden 3yo, Ranyan (Gold Away) won the 2,100 m race for maiden 3yo, Don Hernando Hab (Delfos) won the 2,000 m claiming race for 4yo+ and Eco Jar (Wagon Master) won the 2,100 m handicap for 4yo+

Entre Copas and Nelson Groom in the first meeting of Mijas

After the Dos Hermanas season, races return to Mijas (Málaga) tomorrow Sunday, with a 5 race program, including the Premio Ayuntamiento de Mijas (2,200 m, 4y+, 7,000 euros for the winner), a preparatory race for the Mijas Cup (March 4th).

The field includes two Mijas Cup winners: the reigning Horse of the Year Entre Copas (winner in 2011) and Nelson Groom (winner in 2010 and 3rd in 2011). Here are all the participants of the Premio Ayuntamiento de Mijas:

Entre Copas (GB, 2004) ch. geld [Sakhee-Priena(Priolo)], Owned by cuadra África, trained by J. M. Osorio, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Winner of the Mijas Cup 2011, he won also this prep race last year. According to his trainer, however, he is not very advanced in his conditioning after his winter rest.

Nelson Groom (FR, 2006), gray colt [Charming Groom-Slot Machine(Highes Honor)], owned by Reza Pazooki, trained by F. Rodríguez, ridden by J. L. Martínez. He won the 2010 Mijas Cup and was third last year.

Pendenciero (USA, 2007), ch. colt [Leroidesanimaux-Trampoli(Trempolino)], owned y Cuadra La Paz, trained by J. A. Rodríguez, ridden by V, Janacek.

Señor Miranda (GB, 2007), bay colt [Fantastic Light-Ringing Hill(Charmwood Fores)], owned by Cuadra Los Toneles, trained by F. Rodríguez, will be ridden by O. Ortiz de Urbina.

Blackberry Boy (IRE, 2004), bay geld [Desert Prince-Summer Crush(Summer Squall)], owned by Sunshine Racing, trained by P. Haley, ridden by F. Lynch.

Blaise Tower (GB, 2006), bay geld [Fantastic Light-Blaise Castle(Irish River)], owned by Cuadra C. de Chareta, trained by B. Rama, will be ridden by F. Alvarado.

Don Hernando Hab (SPA, 2008), ch. geld [Delfos-Cuddles(Anabaa)], owned by G. Hernando-Aboin, trained by A. Carrasco, will be ridden by F. Jiménez.

Seminole Cry (USA, 2005), bay geld. [War Chant-Teakabu(Woodman)],owned by Carreras Int., trained by J. L. Eyre, will be ridden by J. Grosjean

Turrialba (SPA, 2007) bay colt. [Trade Fair-Premiere Melody(Night Shift)], owned by Cuadra Instagonza, trained by Oscar Anaya, will be ridden by I. López.

Cara Blanca (GB, 2008), ch. filly [Beat Hollow-Sioux Chief(Be my Chief)], owned by R. Teasdale Racing, trained by J. L. Eyre, will be ridden by M. Gomes

Hello Tomorrow (USA, 2008), bay filly [Forest Wildcat-Never Gone(Gone West)], owned by Cuadra Laberinto, trained by R. Aón, will be ridden by A. Gómez

Vergara (GB, 2008), bay filly [Halling-Clouds of Magellan(Dynaformer)], owned by Cuadra Viguria, trained by J. M. Osorio, will be ridden by J. E. Jarcovsky

The other races of the meeting are two maiden races for 3yo (1,300 m and 2,000 m) and two handicaps for 4yo+ (1,300 m and 1,800 m).

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

Festeiro won the Gran Premio Nacional

Festeiro (SPA, 2008) [Fol Parade-New vert(Vert Amande)], the chestnut colt owned by Cuadra El Negredo and trained by Maurice Delcher (Sr.), won the Gran Premio Nacional past Sunday in Madrid, ridden by Jorge Horcajada.

Don Hernando Hab (SPA, 2008) [Delfos-Cuddles] led for most of the race, and was surpassed first by the favourite Abdel [Dyhim Diamond-Leonor de Guzmán(Glauco)], who finished third and then by Festeiro and Eltso, [Dyhim Diamond-Katherine] (who was second).

Festeiro with Jorge Horcajada, winners of the GP Nacional 2011. Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com

Festeiro is half brother to Newango, who also won this race in 2007. Festeiro is the first in winning the double Cimera-Nacional since Tucuman did it in 1979.

Here is the video: Gran Premio Nacional 2011

Gran Premio Nacional this Sunday

The GP Nacional is the main race of the season for Spanish breds, a 2,200 m race for 3 y/o. This race was won by Plantagenet last year.

Partants (almost definitive) are:

Abdel (SPA, 2008), a bay colt. [Dyhim Diamond-Leonor de Guzmán(Glauco)], owned and trained by J.M. Osorio, Duque de Alburquerque, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Three starts with two wins, the last one beating Indiano, recent winner of the Velayos. Here is the video

Abdel beating Indiano in April. Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com

Aljarafe(FR, 2008), a bay colt [Russian Blue-Noche] trained by G. Arizcorreta, will be ridden by J. L. Borrego. He has two starts with one third and one win. Owned by Cuadra Whylar. Aljarafe is half brother to Sam Winner, Gr. 1 placed over hurdles in the UK. This is his win: video

Betanzos(SPA, 2008), a chestnut colt, [Kashwan-Bridge Pool ], owned by Cuadra Llas, trained by J.A. López Valverde , will be ridden by M. Secci

Diamant du Soleil (FR, 2008) a chestnut colt, [Dyhim Diamond-Solina], owned by Cuadra Cielo de Madrid, will be ridden by M. Gomes and is trained by O. Rodríguez. Five starts, four placings

Don Hernando Hab(SPA, 2008), a chestnut colt, [Delfos-Cuddles], owned by
Gonzalo Hernando-Aboin, he is trained by A. Carrasco and will be ridden by Borja Fayos. He has 7 starts with 2 wins and 2 placings

Eltso (SPA, 2008), a chestnut colt, [Dyhim Diamond-Katherine], owned by Cuadra San Cristóbal, trained by J. López, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina. Won his only start, in 1,600 m: Premio Cría Nacional

Eltso (jockey in red) in a final charge to beat Aljarafe (jockey in black), also partant this Sunday, last March.Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com


Festeiro(SPA, 2008), a chestnut colt [Fol Parade-New Vert(Vert Amande)] won the Premio Cimera (1,000 guineas) and is half brother to Newango, winner of this GP Nacional in 2007. He is owned by Cuadra El Negredo and trained by M. Delcher (Senior) and Jorge Horcajada (who rode hime in the Cimera) will be his jockey.

Happy Few(GB, 2008), a bay colt, [Ballingarry-Ventolera] owned by Cuadra Odisea, is trained by I. Gómez and will be ridden by A. Gómez. He has three starts, winning the last two, including the Premio Nouvel An


Kurdo (SPA, 2008), a bay colt, [Baptize-La Sayida], owned by Cuadra LAC Internacional, trained by G. Arizcorreta, will be ridden by V. Janacek. He has three starts, with two placings.

Mil Azul(SPA, 2008) a bay colt [Russian Blue-Cuittled], owned by Yeguada Urdiñ-Oriya, will be ridden by F. Lynch and is trained by J. L. de Salas. Six starts, three wins, three placings.

Prince Trial(SPA, 2008) bay colt, [Federal Trial-Vagabunda] trained by J. C. Fernández, will be ridden by F. Jiménez. Owned by Cuadra Zalduendo. Has two starts, winning the last one on 2,100 m.

Impressive Kuruchet (ARG) in the Gran Premio Cruzcampo

Kuruchet (ARG, 2007) Beat Hollow-Karlaska (Lashkari), the bay colt owned by Cuadra San Acacio and trained by J. calderón won today the Gran Premio Cruzcampo. Ridden by J. E. Jarcokvsky, he took command just before the home stretch and pulled away, winning by a comfortable margin. Rayen (SPA) was second, with Blackberry Boy
(GB) third and Domeside (GB) fourth. Here is the race: Video. This is his seventh victory in 12 starts. Winner of five of his last starts.

In the third race, a 1,800 m race reserved for Spanish breds, Don Hernando Hab won easily, making it 3 winners from 4 runners for the 2008 crop of Delfos. Here is the race: http://principeduero.blogspot.com/2011/01/20110123-n-22-dh-cria-nacional-3a-nac.html

Meanwhile, in France, Verdana (SPA, 2005) by Egeo-Vraivert, bred by Cuadra Madroños, won again in a claiming race. She has already 10 wins and 97,300 euros in prize money.