Kurdo and Ranyan win the Memorial trials

There were six races yesterday at the La Zarzuela racetrack, including two races of 2.200 m, one for 4yo+ and the other one for 3yos, with 8,000 euros for the winners:


Kurdo (FR, 2008), bay colt [Baptize-La Sayida(Fairy King)], owned by Yeguada AGF, trained by G. Arizkorreta and ridden by V. Janacek won the Premio Cruzcampo-Chacal at the La Zarzuela racetrack, beating Arnuero (GB, 2008), bay colt [Sakhee-Penang Pearl(Bering)], owned by Cuadra Medreal, trained by M. Delcher S, ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbin by a length in one of the highlights of the Sunday meeting. Domeside (GB, 2006, Domedriver), was third and Seminole Cry was fourth.

Kurdo beating Arnuero. Photo courtesy of www.gacetahipodromo.com

Red Soles commanded the race with Karluv Most second until the far stretch, in which Karluv Most took the lead. He continued to lead the race until the home strecth in whichi he was surpassed by Kurdo and Arnuero. Kurdo held off the Arnuero attack.

Karluv Most experienced a problem, his jockey dismounted after the race to return and he may be injured (news pending)


Here is the race: Premio Cruzcampo-Chacal


In the Premio Royal Gait, the winner was Ranyan (SPA, 2009), ch. gelding [Gold Away-Triple Two(Pivotal)], owned by Cuadra Agrado, trained by Teo Callejo and ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina, who beat Arsalan (GB, 2009), bay colt [Halling-Kali(Linamix)], owned by Reza Pazooki, trained by F. Rodríguez and ridden by J. Grosjean by 8 lengths, with Galipoli (FR, 2009), third.

Here is the race: Premio Royal Gait

In the first race (1,500 m, 2yo, 6,000 euros for the winner), Son Bou (GB, 2010,) [Medicean-Barreda(Linamix)] won by 7 lengths leaving a very good impression. Dagoberto (Dyhim Diamond) was 2nd and Collio Side (Caradak) was third. The 2nd dam of Son Bou is Teresa (Rheffissimo) one of the best fillies in the history of Spanish turf.

Here is the race: Premio AEPCC

In the 3 parts of the split handicap over 1,800 m, the winners were: Mayerling, Kiumars and Lucciole Lol

Trial races for the Memorial tomorrow Sunday

The Sunday meeting at La Zarzuela includes  2 races as preparatory races for the Memorial Duque de Toledo (October 21th). Both are 2,200 races with 8,000 euros for the winners

These are the participants in the race for 4yo+ (Premio Cruzcampo-Chacal):

Domeside (GB, 2006), bay colt [Domedriver-Buck's Fizz(Kris)], owned by Cuadra Safsaf, trained by M. Delcher S., will be ridden by J. Grosjean. Winner of the 2009 Villapadierna (Spanish Derby).

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 Charles Nora. He won the GP Ciudad de Madrid in his last start and won the Memorial Duque de Toledo in 2010.


Arnuero (GB, 2008), bay colt [Sakhee-Penang Pearl(Bering)], owned by Cuadra Medreal, trained by M. Delcher S, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina. He was 2nd to Ayanz in the last Memorial Duque de Toledo

Coside (USA, 2008), gray colt [Cozzene-Fairy Heights(Fairy King)], owned by Cuadra Safsaf, trained by M. Delcher S, will be ridden by J. Horcajada

Kurdo (FR, 2008), bay colt [Baptize-La Sayida(Fairy King)], owned by Yeguada AGF, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by V. Janacek

Señor Miranda (GB, 2007), bay colt [Fantastic Light-Ringing Hill(Carhmwood Forest)], owned by Cuadra Los Toneles, trained by F. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille

Red Soles (IRE, 2008), bay filly [Barathea-Inchoate(Machiavellian)], owned by Cuadra Internorte, trained by T. Martins will be ridden by J. L. Borrego

In the equivalent race for 3yo (Premio Royal Gait), participants are:

Galipoli (FR, 2009), bay colt [Sulamani-Sweet Willa(Assert)], owned by Cuadra San Rafael, trained by Teo Callejo, will be ridden by J. B. Hamel
Winner of the Premio Velayos 2012.


Arsalan (GB, 2009), bay colt [Halling-Kali(Linamix)], owned by Reza Pazooki, trained by F. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J. Grosjean

Cuentista (SPA, 2009), ch. colt [Halling-Clever Cloggs(Nashwan)], owned by Cuadra Odisea, trained by I. Gómez, will be ridden by A. Gómez

Giggolo Star (SPA, 2009), ch.colt [Dyhim Diamond-Flamingo Star(Limpid)], owned by Cuadra Magaña, trained by J. C. Fernández R, will be ridden by J. L. Martínez

Gran Chipi (FR, 2009), bay colt [Green Tune-Cerita(Woodman)], owned by Cuadra Popular, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by V. Janacek.

Krann (GB, 2009), bay colt [Trade Fair-Musical Score(Blushing Flame)],owned by Cuadra Dos Hermanas, trained by J. M. Osorio, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieile

Ranyan (SPA, 2009), ch. gelding [Gold Away-Triple Two(Pivotal)], owned by Cuadra Agrado, trained by Teo Callejo, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina


There is also an interesting 1,500 m race for 2yos, Premio Asociación de Propietarios and the three parts of a split handicap over 1,800 m.

Premio Villapadierna (Spanish Derby), Sunday 3 of June 2012

The Sunday 3 meeting at the La Zarzuela racecourse of Madrid incluids in its racecard the Premio Villapadierna (Spanish Derby), [2,400 m, 3yos, 34,800 euros for the winner]. This edition is, as always a crossroad to test horses coming from different lines, namely the Premio Velayos (won by the unbeaten Galipoli, with Fortun second), the GP Nacional (Alonso, the winner is absent from the Villapadierna, but 2nd, 3rd and fourth will run), the Cimera (Guineas), represented by Nuredyn - 4th in the GP Nacional - and Riky Rock and also raiders from France (Around the Moon, Campillo), etc.

This is the field:

Around the Moon (IRE, 2009), bay colt [Danehill Dancer-Moon Flower(Sadler's Wells)], owned by Cuadra Chicago, trained by M. Delcher S. Will be ridden by J. Horcajada. Recntly bought in FRance.

Arsalan (GB, 2009), bay colt [Halling-Kali(Linamix)], owned by Reza Pazooki, trained by F. Rodríguez. Will be ridden by R- C. Montenegro.

Campillo (FR, 2009), bay colt [Lando-Milisa(Anabaa)], owned by Cuadra Cholaica, trained by J. L. Maroto. Will be ridden by C. Nora.

Fortun (IRE, 2009), a bay colt [Bachelor Duke-Duckmore Bay(Titus Livius)], owned by Cuadra La Toledana, trained by J. L. Maroto. Will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Second to Galipoli in the Velayos.

Galipoli (FR, 2009), bay colt [Sulamani-Sweet Willa(Assert)], owned by Cuadra San Rafael, trained by Teo Callejo. Will be ridden by V. Janacek. Winner of the Premio Velayos 2012. Galipoli is unbeaten in three starts and won the Premio Velayos 2012, traditional prep race for the Villapadierna

Galipoli bearting Fortun in the Premio Velayos. Photo courtesy of http://turfarganda.blogspot.com

Giggolo Star (SPA, 2009), ch.colt [Dyhim Diamond-Flamingo Star(Limpid)], owned by Cuadra Magaña, trained by J. C. Fernández R. Will be ridden by J. C. Cerqueira. He was third in the GP Nacional.

Gustei (SPA, 2009), bay colt [Baptize-Party Dress(Lahib)], owned by Cuadra Peñarroya, trained by C. Gallipoli, will be ridden by R. Ramos.

Kadmios (FR, 2009), bay colt [Kavafi-Erika(Distant Relative)], owned by Cuadra Nakata, trained and ridden by J. L. Martínez.

Monsieur Opera (FR, 2009), bay colt [Lando-Mensa Sonne(Monsun)], owned by Salvador Márquez, trained by J. López. Will be ridden by O. Ortiz de Urbina. Winner of his only start (beating Sportside, - then 2nd in the Beamonte -, and Giggolo Star).

Nuredyn (FR, 2009), bay colt [Dyhim Diamond-Nurenieva(Enrique)], owned by Cuadra Zurraquín, trained by M. Hernández, will be ridden by J. Grosjean. Winner of the Premio Cimera (2,000 Guineas), he was fourth in the GP Nacional.

Nuredyn (Dyhim Diamon) winning the Premio Cimera. Photo courtesy of http://turfarganda.blogspot.com

Phuket (SPA, 2009), ch. colt [Multazem-New Vert(Vert Amande)], owned by María de Salas, trained by J. L. de Salas, will be ridden by J. L. Borrego. Phuket was 2nd in his last and best performance to date, in the GP Nacional. He is half brother to Cimera winner Festeiro and GP Nacional winner Newango and also to Listed performer Vert Helice.

Riky Rock (IRE, 2009), bay colt [Invincible Spirit-Hataana(Robellino], owned by Cuadra Bloke, trained by J. A. Rodríguez. He was second to Nuredyn in the Cimera


The winners of the previous runnings of the Villapadierna were Ayanz (2011), Plantagenet (2010), Domeside (2009), Tsarabi (2008), Premier Galop (2007) and Palamoss (2006). A list of the winners from 1952 can be found here

The rest of the meeting includes:
A 1,100 m race for 2yos, with 7 participants

The Premio Prosegour-Rheffissimo, a 2,200 m race for 4yo+, featuring Arnuero (GB, 2008), bay colt [Sakhee-Penang Pearl(Bering)], owned by Cuadra Medreal, trained by M. Delcher S., the half brother to Harbinger, who was 2nd in the Memorial Duque de Toledo last fall and 2nd to Abdel in his seasonal debut, Don Hernando Hab (Delfos), Meneldor (Barathea), 2011 Beamonte winner  Clunia (Silent Times), Señor Miranda (Fantastic Light) and Karluv Most (Della Francesca)

The Premio Marca-Donagua (1,400 m, 3yo+), with Cielo Canarias, Shumookh, .Dunedain, Risby, El Fenix, Golfo Pérsico, Makaamen, Garajonay, Paniside and Laura Moon

And the two parts of a split handicap for 3yo+ over 2,100 m.

Galipoli wins the Premio Velayos

Galipoli (FR, 2009), a bay colt [Sulamani-Weet Willa(Assert)], won today the Premio Velayos, with jockey Vaclav Janacek, for trainer Teo Callejo and owners Cuadra San Rafael. He beat Fortun (IRE, 2009), a bay colt [Bachelor Duke-Duckmore Bay(Titus Livius)], owned by Cuadra La Toledana, trained by J. L. Maroto by a length, with Cardolan (IRE, 2009), b. c. [Azamour-Plutonia(Sadler's Wells)] third some 5 lengths behind.

The Premio Velayos (2,200 m, 3yo, 15,000 euros for the winner) is a traditional prep race for the Premio Villapadierna (Spanish Derby).

Galipoli (Sulamani) beats Fortun in the Premio Velayos. Photo courtesy of http://turfarganda.blogspot.com

Here is the video: Premio Velayos 2012  and here is a 11 min video:: Premio Velayos 2012

Thsi is the third win in as many starts for Galipoli, half brother to the Group 3 winners Holberg and Undermine. His dam, Sweet Willa is own sister to the G1W Willa on the Move (Ashland Stakes, 2nd Spinster Stakes, Gazelle Stakes).

The other highlight of the meeting was the 3rd race, Premio La Razón - Premio Andrés Covarrubias , a 1,400 m race for 4yo, won by Mil Azul (SPA, 2008), a bay colt [Russian Blue-Cuittled(Charismatic)] , owned by Cuadra Urdiñ-Oriya, trained by J. L. Salas and ridden by J. L. Borrego, who beat As de Trébol (Tapit) and Volcánico (Refuse to Bend), with S Grillo fourth. Here is the video: Premio La Razón - Andrés Covarrubias

In the first race (1,400 m, 4yo+, split handicap,  2nd part), the winner was Vega de Castilla (Golan), wih Pedreña (Dyhim Diamond) second

The 2nd race, Premio Cruzcampo (1,600 m, amateur jockeys) was won by Libertino (Daliapour), with Sandoval (Ishiguru) 2nd.

In the first part of the 1,400 m split handicap, the winner was Liniberto (Bertolini), with As de Thomas (Bahri) 2nd.

In the last race, a 2,400 m race for 4yo+, the winner was Meneldor (Barathea), with Porquenotecallas (Fantastic Light) second