Alonso wins the GP Nacional

Alonso (SPA, 2009), chestnut colt [Green Tune-Lady Cree(Medicean)], won last Sunday the GP Nacional, (2,200 m, Spanish bred 3yos), with jockey Julien Grosjean for trainer Yan Durepaire and owners Cuadra Kif-Kif. Phuket (SPA, 2009), bay colt (Multazem-New Vert(Vert Amande)] was second, Giggolo Star (Dyhim Diamond) was third and Nuredyn (Dyhim Diamond) was fourth.

Alonso (SPA, 2009) (Green Tune), winner of the GP Nacional 2012 with J. Grosjean. Photo courtesy of http://turfarganda.blogspot.com

Here is the video: GP Nacional 2012

This is the first race in Spain of Alonso,  who had run only in France. The 2nd, Phuket is a half brother to 2 GP Nacional winners, Newango and Festeiro.


In the rest of the meeting, Ranyan (SPA, 2009) ch. geld [Gold Away-Triple Two(Pivotal)] with V. Janacek won a 2,200 m handicap for 3yo, carrying the top weight, with Esgues (Dyhim Diamond) second. Here is the video

In  the second race, a 1,600 m race for 3yos, there was a 1-2 for sire Rock of Gibraltar, with the winner Alduides (IRE, 2009), ch. colt [Rock of Gibraltar-Misdirect(Darshaan)], beating Celtic Rock (who was 2rd in the Cimera). Video: Premio Marca

Albuhera (Devil Moon-Lili d'Aubois(Lycius)], won the Premio Precoz (900 m, 2yo) with Jorge Horcajada for owner Cuadra Cacharela and trained J. A. Rodríguez, with Cartoon Rouge (Vita Rosa) second.

Band Karo GB, 2008) bay colt [Desert Style-Khaiyala(Kahyasi)] won the 4th race, (1,800 m, 4yo+, amateur jockeys), with Del Cossa (Della Francesca) 2nd.

And Kurdo (Baptize) won the 2,200 m handicap race for amateur jockeys, with Blanca de Navarra (Limpid) 2nd

New Parade (Fol Parade) tops the ACPSIE sale

There were 14 lots sold out of the 43 finally presented (52 were catalogued) in the ACPSIE yearling sale, in Madrid, Saturday 8th of October, with a total result of 102,500 euros, giving a mean price of lots sold of 7,321 euros. Six lots didn't reach the reserve price. The top price was paid by Cuadra El Negredo for the full sister to Festeiro, New Parade, a chestnut filly by Fol Parade and New Vert. The second highest price was for a bay colt [Fragrant Wells-Bricoleuse], half sister to the Stakes performer Bling, who went to Gonzalo Hernando Aboin for 13,000 euros.

New Parade, a ch. filly [Fol Parade-New Vert(Vert Amande)], own sister to Festeiro, was the top of the ACPSIE sale

A bay filly [Caradak-Orletta(GER)], sold by 3,000 euros to Reza Pazooki

Here are the provisional results in Excel format: http://www.criadorespsi.es/images/stories/resultadossubasta11o.xls


Meanwhile, in the SBA part of the sale, the top lot was a bay filly [Whipper-Diner de Lune] sold in 28,000 euros to Safsaf-Los Toneles. There were 15 out of 24 lots sold in this part of the sale, with a total of 145,000 euros (mean of 9,666 euros for each yearling sold).

Eltso (Dyhim Diamond) injured

The big chestnut 3 yo colt Eltso (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Katherine(Don Roberto)], one of the best 3 yo of the year and who was entered in the upcoming GP Memorial Duque de Toledo (2,400 m, 3yo+) next 16 of October, has been injured in a tendon and may not run again.

Eltso is owned by Cuadra San Cristóbal and trained by Jesús López

With only 4 starts, Eltso won his debut and then was second to Festeiro in the GP Nacional and also in the Villapadierna (Derby) to Ayanz. After a summer rest, he was third last Sunday in the Premio Cadena Ser, prep race for the Memorial.

Source: http://www.revistagrupouno.com/?p=5173

Jo All the Way wins the Copa de Oro Donostia (San Sebastián) 2011

Jo All the Way, (Gold away-Secret Question) the French raider owned by Gerard Agustin Normand, ridden by P Sogorb, and trained by Eli Lellouche for won the Copa de Oro Donostia 2011, by three lengths, with Abdel (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Leonor de Guzmán(Glauco)] second and Festeiro (SPA, 2008) [Fol Parade-New Vert(Vert Amande)] a close third. Young Tiger (FR, 2001) was fourth.

The race was led by Pazifiksturm (GER, 2007) (Samum), second in the 2010 edition, with Domeside (GB, 2006) (Domedriver) following him and Señor Miranda (GB, 2007) (Fantastic Light) third. In the far straight, Pazifiksturm was led to the outer part of the track (following the same strategy as last year, like his stable mate Dunnboinee, who was in the rear part of the field. However, this time, Domeside took the lead and, with a strong pace, put some distance and Pazifiksturm couldn't regain his position. Domeside (for blinkers for the first time) entered the home stretch first, but Abdel and (along the rail) Jo All the Way surpassed him, with Young Tiger behind them. Jo All the Way was clearly the best, and Abdel seemed a clear second until Festeiro, although disturbed by Young Tiger in his late charge, closed strongly and almost surpassed Abdel in the finish line.

Jo All the Way is three times Listed placed in France and had an official French rating of 47 before the race.

Both Abdel and Festeiro come from families related to the Copa de Oro, since the dam of Abdel is half sister to Ceremonioso (2nd in the 1996 edition) and Newango, half brother to Festeiro was second in 2007 and third in 2008.

Here is the race: Copa de Oro Donostia 2011

11 colts and one filly for the Premio Villapadierna (Spanish Derby)

The main race of next Sunday is the GP Villapadierna (Spanish Derby) that will have, apart from a very interesting field of colts, the presence of a filly (Aspasia de Mileto) and the presence of Italian jockey Mirco Demuro (winner of the last edition of the Dubai World Cup), who will ride Ayanz. The Premio Villapadierna is run in the La Zarzuela track in Madrid, over 2,400 m, since 1952.

The partants are:

Ayanz (GB, 2008) [Tiger Hill-Got to Go(Shareef Dancer)] owned by Cuadra Quinto Real and trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by Mirco Demuro. Ayanz won in a very impressive way the Hándicap Opcional in March and was third in the Premio Cimera (1,000 Guineas), coming from far behind. Ayanz is half brother to Sarasate (2006, by Sakhee), who was fourth in this race in 2009.

Ayanz (GB), winning the Hándicap Opcional in March.Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com


Cape Point (FR, 2008) [Anabaa Blue-Galgarina(Double Bed)], owned by Cuadra Edif, trained by R. Martín, will be ridden by C. Nora. He has run only in France, with a French rating of 38.

Casar (IRE, 2008) [Hurricane Run-Thoroughly(Woodman)], owned by Cuadra Bering, trained by M. Delcher S, will be ridden by Borja Fayos. Only two starts, with a win in the last one, only 9 days before the Derby. Casar is half brother to Midnight Beauty (IRE, 2004, by Celtic Swing), who won the Prix Condé (Gr. 3, France) at two and was second in the Premio Villapadierna in 2007.

Dunboinee (IRE, 2008) [King's Best-For Starters(In the Wings)], owned by Cuadra Martul, trained by A. imaz, will be ridden by D. Boeuf. He was second to Clunia (IRE) in San Sebastián at two (Criterium Internacional) and has run mostly in France, including a 2,400 m race with a French rating of 40. Cuadra Martul and trainer A. Imaz won this race in 2008 with Tsarabi

Eltso (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Katherine(Don Roberto)], owned by Cuadra San Cristóbal, trained by J. López, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina. Won in his debut and then was second to Festeiro in the GP Nacional.

Eltso (SPA), after his winning debut.Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com


Festeiro (SPA, 2008 [Fol Parade-New Vert(Vert Amande)], owned by Cuadra El Negredo, trained by M Delcher (Senior), will be ridden by Jorge Horcajada. Winner of the Premio Cimera and of the Gran Premio Nacional, Festeiro is half brother to Newango (SPA)and Vert Helice

Francesco Cara (FR, 2008) [Della Francesca-Magic Cara(Akarad)], owned by Cuadra Santa Bárbara, trained by T. Callejo, will be ridden by Fergal Lynch. He is half brother to Johanie Cara, third in the Premio Beamonte (Oaks) in 2006.

Happy Few (GB, 2008) [Ballingarry-Ventlera(Gulch)], owned by Cuadra Odisea, trained by I. Gómez, will be ridden by J. Grosjean. Winner of the Premio Nouvel An.

Indiano (SPA, 2008) [Intikhab-Badaayer(Silver Hawk)], owned by El Potro Club, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by V. Janacek. Winner of the Premio Velayos

Malkova (FR, 2008) [Xaar-Bonne Gargotte(Poliglote)], owned by Cuadra Yudakova, trained by J. A. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J. C. Cerqueira.

Mayerling (FR, 2008) [Green Tune-Tropical Chic(Thunder Gulch)], owned by Cuadra Odisea, trained by M Delcher (Senior), will be ridden by J. L. Martínez.

Aspasia de Mileto (GB, 2008) [Hurricane Run-Fabulous Speed(Silver Hawk)] owned and trained by J. M. Osorio (Duque de Alburquerque), will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille. The only filly in the field, unbeaten in two starts, Aspasia won the Premio Valderas (1,000 guineas) and has skipped the Beamonte (Oaks) to face the colts. The last filly to win the Premio Villapadierna was Travertine, back in 1971.

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.

Festeiro (SPA) wins the Premio Cimera (Spanish 2,000 guineas)

Festeiro (SPA, 2008), [Fol Parade-New Vert(Vert Amande)], a chestnut colt, won today the Premio Cimera (Spanish 2,000 guineas), ridden by Jorge Horcajada for trainer Maurice Delcher (Senior) and owner Cuadra El Negredo. He run in a comfortable third-fourth place after frontrunners, first Golfo Pérsico (IRE) and then El Incendio (IRE), and he opened to the right in the stretch, taking the lead and resisting the final attack of Nova Cat (FR) [Hurricane Cat-Miss Fine(Kaldoun)], who was second, Mil Azul (SPA) [Russian Blue-Cuittled(Charismatic)] who was third and Ayanz (GB) [Tiger Hill] who was fourth.

Festeiro (SPA) followed by Nova Cat, Mil Azul and Volcánico. Photo courtesy of Turfarganda.blogspot.com


Here is the video of the race: Premio Cimera 2011

Festeiro (SPA) with Jorge Horcajada, winners of the Premio Cimera 2011. Photo courtesy of Turfarganda.blogspot.com



Meanwhile, Dyhim Diamond sired three of the six winners of the meeting:
Abdel (FR) [Dyhim Diamond-Leonor de Guzmán(Glauco)] won the first, a 2,200 m race for Spanish breds, his second win in three outings. He is owned and trained by J.M. Osorio (Duque de Alburquerque) and was ridden by Jeremy Crocquevieille. The third in the finish (American Gangster) is also by Dyhim Diamond. Here is the race: Premio Cría Nacional

The other two winners by Dyhim Diamond were Orgi and Tagomago

Ayanz wins the Handicap Opcional, Cabo Cañaveral wins the Fernán Núñez

Ayanz (GB, 2008) [Tiger Hill-Got to Go((Shareef Dancer)], ridden by Jorge Horcajada for trainer M. Delcher S and Cuadra Quinto Real, won the Handicap Opcional by eight lengths, carrying 53 kg. Betanzos (SPA) [Kahswan-Bridge Pool(First Trump)] (50 kg) was second and Festeiro [Fol Parade-New Vert(Vert Amande)] (60 kg) was third. This is the second win in three starts for Ayanz. Mil Azul, one of the favourites, didn't run.

Video: Handicap Opcional

Ayanz going to the starting gates. Photo courtesy of cortacabeza.wordpress.com

The Premio Fernán Núñez, a 2,200 m handicap for 4 y/o+ was won by the top weight, Cabo Cañaveral (FR, 2005)[Sendawar-Napeta(Woodman)], owned by Salvador Márquez, trained by J. A. Rodríguez and ridden by Vaclav Janacek, beating Duke (GER), Midgard (IRE) and Vivement Dimanche (GB). Inkhayan (SPA) was sacrified because of an injury sustained in this race.

Here is the race: Premio Fernán Núñez

Cabo Cañaveral, a 6 y/o horse, has now 30 starts with 8 wins and 79,200 euros in earnings. He is half-brother to Dink (FR), also owned by Salvador Márquez

There were also two interesting races for unraced 3 y/o. In the first one, for colts, the winner was Safsaf's Nova Cat (FR) [Hurricane Cat-Miss Fine(Kaldoun)] a grey colt trained by Yan Durepaire and ridden by Borja Fayos. Libertino (FR, 2008) [Daliapour-My Lucky Day(Darshaan)] owned by Cuadra Seta de Cubilla and trained by G. Arizcorreta was second and Francesco Cara (FR) [Della Francesca-Magic Cara(Akarad)] was third.

Tafadhali (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Laida(Slip Anchor)], a chestnut filly, ridden by F. Jiménez for trainer J. López and Cuadra Lajorquin, won the equivalent race for fillies (1,600 m, unraced fillies). Tafadhali was one of the four daughters of Dihym Diamond that made their debut in this race.

Handicap Opcional and Premio Fernán Núñez this Sunday in Madrid

The first meeting of the Spring season in Madrid features as the main of the six races the traditional Handicap Opcional (named this year "Premio Día Internacional de la Mujer - Handicap Opcional). It is a 1,600 m race reserved for winners or two-times placed 3 y/o.
The joint top-weight partants are Festeiro (SPA) [Fol Parade-New Vert(Vert Amande)], a chestnut colt owned by Cuadra El Negredo, trained by M. Delcher and Mil Azul (SPA) [Russian Blue-Cuittled(Charismatic)] a bay colt owned by Yeguada Urdiñ-Oriya and trained by J. L Salas.

Mil Azul was second to Clunia in the Premio Martorell and then won the Criterium Nacional (main race for 2 y/o Spanish breds in the summer season) but then he was a disappointing 5th in the Copa de Criadores. This is the Criterium Nacional: Premio El País-Criterium Nacional in San Sebastián, last summer.

Mil Azul in Madrid. Photo courtesy of cortacabeza.wordpress.org

The Premio Fernán Núñez is also a traditional race, a 2,200 m Handicap race for 4 y/o+. The interesting field includes, among others Cabo Cañaveral (FR) [Sendawar-Napeta(Woodman)] owned by Salvador Márquez, Inkhayan (SPA) [Sulamani-Cuddles], owned by Cuadra Santa Bárbara, third in the Premio Villamejor (Spanish St. Leger), Duke (GER) [Second Set-Deborah], winner this winter, Orgi (SPA, 2007)
[Dyhim Diamond-Attrape], Indian Lou (SPA, 2007) [Indian Haven-Marylou Whitney]