Entre Copas (GB) wins the Premio E-Quiniela

Entre Copas (GB, 2004), a chestnut gelding by Sakhee-Priena (Priolo), owned by Cuadra África and trained by Joannes Osorio (Duque de Alburquerque) won the Premio E-Quiniela (2,200 m), in the Mijas racetrack. He was ridden by J Crocqueivieille. Loch Etive GB, 2006][Rock of Gibraltar-Amazing Krisken] was second, with Jordan Water (SPA, 2007) [Baptize-Brevaya] closing for third and Cabo Cañaveral (FR, 2005) [Sendawar-Napeta] fourth (after not the best of trips).

Lisselan Beauty (USA) lead for the first half of the race. Shumookh took the lead at the end of the far stretch but faded in the home stretch where there was a long struggle between Entre Copas and Loch Etive.

Nelson Groom (FR) after his long absence from the tracks, finished fifth in this reappearance.

Here is the race: Premio E-quiniela

"Entre Copas" beating "Loch Etive". Photo courtesy of www.carloszuma.com

Fleche d'Arcis (FR, 2008) [Anabaa Blue-Feale], a bay colt, with J.M. Sánchez aboard, won the first race of the meeting, a 2,000 m race for non-winner 3 y/os. He is owned by Cuadra Talismán and trained by Jorge Rodríguez.

Premio -E-quiniela (prep race for the Mijas Cup) this Sunday

The first meeting of the Mijas season includes a prep race (Premio E-Quiniela) for the Mijas Cup with some notable runners among the field of twelve:

Nelson Groom (FR, 2006) [Charming Groom-Slot Machine(Highest Honor)], the winner of the Mijas Cup last year, has not run since then, subject to two injuries. Owned by Reza Pazooki, trained by F. Rodríguez, will be ridden by Julien Grosjean.

Shumookh [GB, 2003] a bay gelding [Mujahid-Midway Lady (Alleged)] is a versatile runner, able to beat Silverside in 1,600 m (Premio Gobierno Vasco) and also to be second in the 2,400 Copa de Oro de San Sebastián (in 2009), after Young Tiger. He is owned by Cuadra Los Aspirantes and his trainer is Teo Callejo. His usual rider is J. C. Cerqueira. The dam of Shumookh, Midway Lady (Alleged) won the 1,000 Guineas and the Epsom Oaks back in 1986. He totals 175,000 euros in earnings.

Shumookh, in Madrid. Photo courtesy of cortacabeza.wordpress.com


Entre Copas (GB), chestnut gelding by Sakhee-Priena (Priolo), is one of the best stayers in Spain, having won the Premio Gladiateur (3,000 m, November, Madrid) two times and being second once. He is also a regular partant in the three big races of 2,400 and 2,500 m in Spain (GP Ciudad de Madrid, Copa de Oro de San Sebastián and Memorial Duque de Toledo), with some places. He is owned by Cuadra África and is trained by Joannes Osorio (Duque de Alburquerque). He will be ridden by J Crocqueivieille.


Cabo Cañaveral (FR, 2005) is a bay horse, by Sendawar and Napeta (Woodman), owned by Salvador Márquez and trained by J.A. Rodríguez. He is already winner in this track. Will be ridden by Borja Fayos

Other partants are: Comanche Trail (FR), Loch Etive (GB), Seminole Cry (USA), Jordan Water (SPA), Red Barcelona (IRE), Whistleinthewind (IRE), La rubia (IRE) and Lisselan Beauty (USA).

Camuray (SPA) beats Sideside (SPA) in Dos Hermanas

Camuray (SPA, 2005, Slipstream King-Reina Blanca), owned and bred by Yeguada Cortiñal, and trained by Enrique León, who had already won this winter (see post here has beaten Sideside (SPA, 2005, Docksider-Marylou Whitney) in the 1,500 m race (Premio Cría Nacional) reserved for Spanish breds today in Dos Hermanas (Seville). The filly Arousa (Baptize-Benimoda) was third. See video here: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xgle3n_sport. Camuray: red jacket, yellow cap.

Apart from the usual meeting in Dos Hermanas, this Sunday there were three races in Vilaseca. Carmanor (SPA, Slip Anchor-Menta), winner of the Gladiateur in La Zarzuela (see video here blue jacket with red sleeves and cap), owned and trained by the Duque de Alburquerque, has won the main (2,500 m) of the three races.

In France, Jordan Water (SPA, Baptize-Brevaya), half brother to Ilusionista (SPA), owned by Sayago, trained by G. Arizcorreta and bred by LAC International, won a claiming race in 2,400 m and is showing progress with age, just like his brother.
See the video here: "http://www.porunpeloturf.es/?p=389
, second video, Jordan Water jockey in orange jacket with black sleeves. Eusebio PS (SPA), also by Baptize, was third.