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

More stallions: Denver County, Egeo, Newango, Ski Wells

There are three stallions property of Cuadra Madroños at the Yeguada El Palomar, Povedilla, Albacete, Spain.

Denver County (USA, 1992) , a bay horse [Mr. Prospector-Colorado Dancer(Shareef Dancer)], owned by Cuadra Madroños, will stand with a stud fee of 1,200 euros.
Denver County is a half brother to Dubai Millenium and is the sire of Group winners in Chile, including G1W Paso al Frente. In Spain, he is the sire of Atlántico, High Iker, Jakemate.

Egeo (FR, 1993) [Kris-Robertiya(Don Roberto)] is a chestnut horse, half brother to G1W Volvoreta (Suave Dancer). He was second in the Prix Greffulhe (Gr. 2) in France. He is the sire of Vergeo, Vegia, Verdana. His fee is 1,200 euros.

Newango (SPA, 2004) [Okawango (SPA) - New Vert(Vert Amande)] is a black horse, half brother to Festeiro (2008, Fol Parade), Listed placed in France and winner of the GP Nacional in Spain, with multiple placings in important races in Spain. Stud fee: 1,000 euros

Meanwhile, Ski Wells (GB, 1998) [Sadler's Wells-Jet Ski Lady(Vaguely Noble)]. will stand at Laredo, Cantabria, Spain, with a stud fee of 150 euros. His dam was winner of the Epsom Oaks and 2nd in the Yorkshire Oaks. Among his limited production, there are winners like Skiland

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