Ariete Arrollador and Valiant Blue won the preps for the Hispanidad

The highlights of yesterday meeting at La Zarzuela were the prep races for the GP Hispanidad (1,600 m, 3yo+, to be run next October 12th), two races over a mile, for 4yo+ and for 3yo.

Ariete Arrollador (GB, 2007), bay colt [Kingsalsa-Proud Douna(Kaldoun)], owned by Cuadra Albero, trained by G. Arizkorreta, ridden by V. Janacek, won the Premio Young Tiger (1,600 m, 4yo+, 8,000 euros for the winner), beating by 3/4 length the frontrunner La Llanura (CAN, 2008), gray filly [El Prado-Herzblatt(Cozzene)], owned by Cuadra Tiziano, trained by M. Delcher S, who was ridden by Jorge Horcajada, with Risby (Big Shuffle) 3rd and Weststow (Medicean) 4th.

Here is the race: Premio Young Tiger

In the equivalent race for 3yo, Premio LAE-Partipral, the winner was Valiant Blue (IRE, 2009), bay colt [Moss Vale-Tiltili(Spectrum)], owned by Cuadra Agrado, trained by Teo Callejo, ridden by V. Janacek, beating Azabache (SPA, 2009) [Iceman-Tiviski(Desert Style)], owned by Cuadra Los Toneles, trained by F. Rodríguez and ridden by J. Grosjean with Laura Moon (Russian Blue) third.

Here is the race: Premio LAE-Partipral

In the first race, Premio Cruzcampo-Zalduendo, a 1,400 m race for debutant 2yo colts, the winner was Moss (SPA, 2010), ch. colt [Palamoss-Falaris(Humool)], owned by Yeguada AGF, trained by G. Arizkorreta and ridden by J L. Borrego, the first product of Palamoss (Night Shift) to run, with Rey de la Plata (Leadership) 2nd and Calamari (Turtle Bowl) 3rd. Here is the race: Premio Cruzcampo-Zalduendo

The equivalent race for fillies was won by Cariñosa (SPA, 2010) [Fol Parade-Emerald Princess(Even Top)], owned by Cuadra Donalfa, trained by M. J. Pérez and ridden by J. Horcajada, who beat Irabia (Shamardal) and Daranur One (Falco).

Tresenpunto (Delfos) and Alfred (Egeo) won the 2nd and 1st parts of the 2,100 m split Handicap

Premio Primer Paso tomorrow

Tomorrow's evening meeting features the Premio Primer Paso, traditicional 2yo race, over 800 m, with 7,200 euros for the winner on the turf track.

The participants are:

Caramoon (SPA, 2010), bay colt [Caradak-Hunting Moon(Cherokee Run)]. Owned by Cuadra Luxemburgo, trained by R. López, will ridden by O. O. de Urbina.

Devil Black (SPA, 2010), bay colt [Devil Moon-Lady Woo (Woodman)], owned by Yda, Cortiñal, trained by J. C. Fdez, will be ridden by J. L. Martínez

Lolita Pluma (GB, 2010), a bay filly [Kheleyf-Doohulla(Stravinsky)], owned by Safsaf-Los Toneles, trained by F. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J. Grosjean. Half sister to Beamonte (Oaks) winner Clunia and to Xanadou (Peintre Celebre), winner in France

Mesena (SPA, 2010), a ch. filly [Fol Parade-Miss Leader(Numerous)], owned by Cuadra Madroños, trained by R. Martín Vidania, will be ridden by Borja Fayos

Shirgita (SPA, 2010), a bay filly [Egeo-Al Shirley(Slip Anchor)], owned by Cuadra Corralejo, trained by R.- H. Huayas will be ridden by R. H. Huayas

Vetriano (IRE, 2010), a bay colt [Namid-Russian Countess(Nureyev)], owned by Cuadra Nanina trained by TeoCallejo, will be ridden by V. Janacek. Half sister to Crown of Light (Mtoto), who was 2rd in the Epsom Oaks (G1) and in the Yorkshire Oaks (G1)

Yakarak (SPA, 2010), a bay filly [Caradak-Yafoul(Torrential)], owned by Yda. Milagro, trained by Teo Callejo, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille.

Recent winners of this race were Laura Moon (2011) and Irish Field (2010). Irish Field went on to win the Robert Papin Gr. 2 and was exported to Hong Kong.

The rest of the meeting are for races on dirt: the two parts of a split handicap over 1,600 m for 3yo+ and two 1,800 m races one for colts and the other one fillies not winners of 2 races.

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.

Criterium de Potrancas (2 yo fillies) this Sunday

The Criterium de Potrancas (or Premio Carlos Sobrino, as it was called) is a 1,400 m race for 2yo fillies, run at the La Zarzuela racetrack, Madrid.

The seven partants this year are:

Cattiva(FR, 2009), bay, [Zieten-Byre Bird(Diesis)], owned by Cuadra Di Benischi, trained by Bárbara Valenti, ridden by V. Janacek. 3 starts, 1 win, 1 placing

Galaxy (SPA, 2009), grey [Verglas y Yafoul(Torrential)], Owned by Cuadra San José, trained by J.A. Rodríguez, ridden by D. Delgado. 2 starts, 2 placings.

Irish Cliff (IRE, 2008), bay, [Marju-Miss Corinne(Mark of Esteem)], owned by Cuadra Chicago, trained by M. Delcher S, ridden by J. Horcajada. Two starts, one win, one placing.

Laura Moon(FR, 2009), bay, [Russian Blue-Partageuse(Green Tune)], owned by Cuadra Manola, trained by A. Sánchez C, ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Two starts, one win (Premio Primer Paso, one second (in France: Prix Pawneese).

Laura Moon (IRE) after winning the Primer Paso. Photo courtesy of Turfarganda.blogspot.com



Lucciole Lol (FR, 2009), bay, [Sorcerous-Sarayah(Danehill)], owned by Cuadra Cielo de Madrid, trained by O. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J.L. Borrego. One start, one placing

Precious Rose (USA, 2009), bay, [Elusive Quality-Libre(Fly so Free)], owned by Cuadra Bloke, trained by J. A. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J. L. Martínez, one start, one win, in Mijas, Premio Barney Curley

She Rules (SPA, 2009), grey, [Aussie Rules-Barannia(Barathea)], owned by Cuadra Zurraquin, trained by M. Hernández, will be ridden by Julien Grosjean. Three starts, one win, one placing

Winners of the last editions of the Criterium de Potrancas (called Premio Carlos Sobrino) are Clunia (2010, video here: Premio Carlos Sobrino 2010), Ercolini (2009), Aiboa (2008), Puntilla Bay (2007) and Nachita.

And in previos editions, some important fillies won this race: Robertiya (in 1989), Teresa (in 1986, video here:Premio Carlos Sobrino 1986) and Manola (in 1982)

Laura Moon (FR), second in the Prix Pawneese

Laura Moon (FR, 2009), [Russian Blue-Partageuse(Green Tune)], the chestnut filly owned by Cuadra Manola, trained by A. Sánchez and ridden by I. Mendizábal, was second today in the Prix Pawneese in Maissons Laffite, a 1,100 m Class B race for 2 y/o fillies. The winner was Bay Shore.

Here is the race: Prix Pawneese 2011

As de trébol (USA) and Laura Moon (FR) in France

As de Trébol (USA, 2006) [Tapit-Adelphi(Danzig)], the globetrotter grey colt of Cuadra Chicago, trained by M. Delcher, has been supplemented to run this Saturday the Prix de Palais Royal in Longchamp, a Gr. 3 race over 1,400 m. He already was the first in the mirror in this race at 3, two years ago, but was disqualified to the second place. He was owned then by Cuadra Le Club and trained by G. Arizkorreta. He will face 9 rivals: Sahpresa (USA), African Story (GB), Pink Gin (FR), Yangon (USA), Konig Bernard (FR), Personified (GER), Pyrrha (GB), Evaporation (FR) and Moonlight Cloud (GB).

As de Trébol comes from some remarkable performances in Dubai (including a placing in a Gr. 3 race) and he was fourth and then a brilliant winner in his two outings in La Zarzuela, Madrid this spring.

As de Trébol (USA, 2006)[Tapit-Adelphi(Danzig)] winning in his last start in Madrid. Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com


Meanwhile, Laura Moon (IRE) [Russian Blue-Partageuse(Green Tune)], trained by A. Sánchez for Cuadra Manola, winner of the Premio Primer Paso (the first race for 2 y-os in Spain), will face five other fillies in the Prix Pawneese in Maisons Laffitte (France) this Friday. She will be ridden by I. Mendizábal.

Laura Moon (IRE, 2009) (left, jockey in white) winning the Premio Primer Paso. Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com

Manivela (SPA) wins the Premio Comunidad de Madrid

Manivela (SPA, 2008) [Baptize-Cayena(Indian Danehill)] won today the Premio Comunidad de Madrid (2,100 turf, 3 y/o fillies) in the La Zarzuela racecourse. Ridden by F. Lynch for trainer Teo Callejo and Cuadra Fantasía, the bay filly came from behind to catch La Llanura (CAN) (third) and Tafadhali (SPA) (fourth) and win with a comfortable margin of two lengths. This is the first win for in Spain for F. Lynch who was champion apprentice jockey in the UK in 1996.

Manivela (SPA) beating La Llanura and Tafadhali. Photo courtesy of turfarganda.blogspot.com


There was an stewards inquiry because, although Lynch changed his whip from right to left, Manivela invaded the way of La Llanura while surpassing her.

Here is the race: Premio Comunidad de Madrid 2011


In the Premio Primer Paso, first race for 2 yos in Spain, the winner was Laura Moon (IRE) [Russian Blue-Partageuse(Green Tune)], ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina, for trainer A. Sánchez and Cuadra Manola with Galileus (SPA) [Sorcerous-Zone Spirit(Wild Zone)] second and Monte Napoleone (FR) [Fol Parade-Kyria(Grand Lodge)] third. And here is the race: Premio Primer Paso 2011.