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

Premio Comunidad de Madrid this Sunday

There will be 6 races tomorrow at the La Zarzuela track, Madrid, being the most important the Premio Comunidad de Madrid [2,100 m, 3yo fillies, 15,000 euros for the winner), a preparatory race for the Premio Beamonte (Spanish Oaks)


This is the field:

Belagua (IRE, 2009), bay filly [Rail Link-Mingora(Mtoto)], owned by Cuadra Quinto Real, traned by G. Arizkorreta. Ridden by V. Janacek, 2nd to Galipoli in her last start.

Extrañeza (SPA, 2009), bay filly [Caradak-Watchkeeper(Rudimentary)], owned by MG Racing, trained by M. J. Pérez. Ridden by M. Borrego. Was second to Ketala in the Valderas

Gimena (SPA, 2009), bay filly [Baptize-Maya Cove(Caerleon)], owned by Reza Pazooki, trained by F. Rodríguez. Ridden by J. L. Martínez

Infinity One (SPA, 2009) ch. filly [Green Tune-Tropical Chic(Thunder Gulch)], owne by Cuadra Tres y Medio, trained by B. Valenti. Ridden by O. O. de Urbina. Winner in her last start

La Gobernadora (GB, 2009), chestnut filly [Halling-Cyclone Connie(Dr. Devious)], owned by cuadra Santa Bárbara, trained by G. Arizkorreta. Ridden by J. L. Borrego

Nonalass (SPA, 2009), gray filly [Fol Parade-Beltza(Kalanisi)], owned by Cuadra Chamartín, trained by B. Valenti. Ridden by J. Horcajada. Winner in her last start. Her dam is half sister to Group performers Persian Ruler and Kashwan.

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

She Rules (FR, 2009), gray filly [Aussie Rules-Barannia (Barathea)], owned by Cuadra Zurraquín, trained by M. Hernández. Ridden by B. Fayos. Was third in the Premio Valderas

Sportside (IRE, 2009), bay filly [Refuse to Bend-Perfect Fun (Marju)], owned by Cuadra Safsaf, trained by M. Delcher S. Ridden by J. Grosjean Sportside is half sister to Faramir, winner of the GP de Madrid. She won her last start

The last winners of the Premio Comunidad de Madrid have been: Manivela (2011), Manly Dream (2010), Pituss (2009), Synergy (2008), La Flamenca (2007) and Baldoria (2006).


The rest of the meeting includes a 1,600 m claiming race for 4yo+, a 2,100 m split handicap for 3yo+, with two parts, a 1,800 m handicap for 3yo+, and a 1,200 m sprint for 3yo

Ketala wins the Premio Valderas

Ketala (FR, 2009) [Gold Away-Afriketa(Desert Story )] won last Sunday the first Classic of the season, the Premio Valderas (Spanish 1,000 Guineas, 1,600 m, 3yo fillies, 24,000 euros for the winner), coming from the last positions to win in an impressive fashion in her second start. She is owned by Cuadra LAC Internacional, trained by Jesús López and was ridden by Marco Secci.

Extrañeza (Caradak) was second four lengths behind Ketala, with She Rules (Aussie Rules) a closee third and Irish Cliff (Marju) fourth. Flash McQueen (Dyhim Diamond) and Castellana (Yorik) were the front runners, and the field of 14 (after the scratching of Laura Moon and Ladyin) opened wide, with Ketala, from the outside, coming strongly to win. This is the second win in two starts for Ketala, whose dam, Afriketa won the Benítez de Lugo (the most important race for 3yo+ fillies in the autumn) in 2006, beating Jade, Guadalmedina and Johanie Cara and was 3rd in the GP Hispanidad (beaten by Trip to the Moon and Prince d'Orange). Plans for Ketala may include running in France.

Ketala (Gold Away), winner of the Premio Valderas, with jockey Marco Secci. Photo courtesy of Turfarganda.blogspot.com

Here is the video:  Premio Valderas 2012. Ketala is a black filly and her jockey wears dark blue and yellow body and yellow cap.


Other winners of the meeting were: Turrialba (Trade Fair) in a 2,200m claiming race for 4yo+ Spanish breds, Band Karo (Desert Style) and Lodosa (Dyhim Diamond) in the first and second parts of the split handicap over 1,800 m, Nonalass (Fol Parade) in a 1,600 m race for 3yo fillies and Shumookh (Mujahid) in a 1,400 m race for 4yo+.

Here is the photo report of the meeting by Turfarganda.blogspot.com

Premio Atlántida this Sunday at La Zarzuela, Madrid

 The six races of the La Zarzuela meeting next Sunday include the Premio Atlántida (1,400 m, 3yo fillies, 9,000 euros for the winner), traditional trial race for the Premio Valderas (1,000 guineas).

With the absence of Irish Cliff, the main favourite is Laura Moon.

These are the participants:
Laura Moon (IRE, 2009), ch. filly [Russian Blue-Partageuse (Green Tune), owned by cuadra Manola, trained by Antonio Sánchez, ridden by V. Janacek.
Precious Rose (USA; 2009), bay filly [Elusive Quality-Libre(Fly so Free), owned by Cuadra Bloke, trained by J. A. Rodríguez, ridden by J. L. Martínez
She Rules (FR, 2009), gray filly [Aussie Rules-Barannia(Barathea)], owned by Cuadra Zurraquin, trained by M. Hernández, ridden by J. Grosjean.
Extrañeza (SPA, 2009], bay filly [Caradak-Watchkeeper(Rudementary)], owned by MG Racing, trained by M. J. Pérez, ridden by J. L.Borrego.
Geronima (SPA, 2009), bay filly [Moss Vale-Nasriyda(Darshaan)], owned by Cuadra Peláez Malvar, trained by B. Valenti, ridden by J. Crocquevieille
Goldeneye (SPA, 2009), bay filly [Fragrant Wells-Pashmiyina(Highest Honor)] owned by Cuadra Cielo de Madrid, trained by O. Rodríguez, ridden by J. Horcajada.
Ladykin (IRE, 2009)., bay filly [Holy Roman Emperor-Engraving(Sadler's Wells) ], owned by Cuadra Mazantinni, trained by A. Carrasco, ridden by F. Jiménez.

The rest of the meeting includes:
A 1,400 m race for 3yo+ Spanish breds, with Rubens (Fragran Wells), Tagomago (Dyhim Diamond), Milagres (Delfos), Pichuca (Silent Times), Vodka Lemon (Fruhlingstrum), Blue Sky (Servando), Amorebieta (Leadership), Miura (Sagacity) and Cascabel (Dyhim Diamond)

A 1,600 m race for 3yo Spanish bred debutants, a 2,100 m race for maiden 3yo, a handicap race and a 1,600 m race for maiden 3yo.

Volapie wins the Premio Cajasol

Volapié (SPA, 2007), bay geld. [Multazem-Bassaver(Bass)], owned by Cuadra Romana Alta, trained by M. J. Pérez and ridden by R. Huayas won the Premio Cajasol Banca Cívica (2,200 m, 9,000 euros) at the Dos Hermanas racetrack (Seville), beating Karluv Most (FR, 2006) (Della Francesca), with Jimmy Falabella (Mull of Kintyre) third, Lisselan Grace fourth and Kuruchet fifth and last in his return to racing. Cabo Cañaveral did not run.

Jimmy Falabella and Lisselan Grace commanded the race until the home stretch in which Volapie and Karluv Most fighted until the line, with Volapie winning by a half length. This is the second consecutive win for Volapié, who totals 65,000 euros in prize money. He aims at the Mijas Cup, next March in Mijas.

Here is the video: Premio Cajasol Banca Cívica

In the 1,500 m race for Spanish bred 2 yo fillies, the winner was Extrañeza (SPA, 2009) [Caradak-Watchkeeper(Rudimentary)], owned by cuadra St. Rio Quenquen, trained and ridden also by M. J. Pérez and R. Huayas, with Pompon Coeur (SPA, 2009) [Green Tune-Villa Sonata(Mozart)] second and Azafata (SPA, 2009) [Motivator-Anysheba(Alysheba)] third. Video: Premio Cría Nacional

Other winners of the meeting were: Secretside (Bachelor Duke), Luthjet (Luth Dancer) and Rubens (Fragrant Wells).