Five races in Dos Hermanas with Achtung and Domeside

The five races of the January 8th meeting in Dos Hermanas have as main attractive the presence of two classic winners: Achtung, winner of the 2011 Premio Villamejor (St. Leger) and Domeside (winner of the 2009 Premio Villapadierna - Derby).

The Premio Cajasol Banca Cívica (2,800 m, 7,000 euros) for 4yo+ wil have the following field:
Domeside (GB, 2006), bay colt [Domedriver-Buck' Fizz]. Cuadra Safsaf, tr.: M. Delcher S, ridden by J. Grosjean.

Domeside (GB, 2006), winner of the Villapadierna 2009. Photo: turfarganda.blogspot.com

Achtung (SPA, 2008), bay colt [Sulamani-Aurea], Cuadra Enalto. Tr.: R. López, ridden by V. Janacek. Winner of the Premio Villamejor
Calamargo (IRE, 2007), bay colt. [Arakan-Rain of Flanders]. Cuadra Jimena, tr.: A. F. Sánchez, ridden by J. L. Borrego
Ilusionista (SPA, 2006), bay geld. [Humool-Brevaya], Cuadra Odisea, tr. I. Gómez, ridden by A. Gómez
Le Courlis (FR, 2003), bay geld. [Broadway Flyer-Blue Lure], cuadra El Swing, tr.: B. J. Recio, ridden by R. Ramos
Red Barcelona (IRE, 2007), ch. colt [Indian Haven-Purepleasureseeker], owned by Cuadra Castillo de Chareta, tr. by B. Rama, will be ridden by S. Martín.
Seminole Cry (USA, 2005), bay geld. [War Chant-Teakabu], owned by Carreras Int., trained by J. L. Eyre, will be ridden by J. L. Martínez
Don Hernando Hab (SPA, 2008), ch. colt [Delfos-Cuddles], owned by Gonzalo Hernando-Aboin, tr. by A. Carrasco, will be ridden by F. Jiménez.
Manly Dream (FR, 2007), bay filly [Highest Honor-Irish Jig]. owned by Cuadra Internorte, trained by T. Martins, will be ridden by R.H. Huayas.
Volcán Canarias (IRE, 2008), bay colt. [High Chaparral-Touch of Magic], owned by Grupo Bolaños-Gran Canaria, trained by Enrique León, will be ridden by M. Gomes.

There is also a 1,400 m race for 3 yo, with 7 participants: Ladykin (Holy Roman Emperor), Via Meydan (Sir Percy), Bentayga (Strategic Prince), Galego (Wagon Master), Indian Victory (Sleeping Indian), Juan Daniel (Baptize) and Canela Fina (Baptize).

The other three races are the three parts of the split handicap

Porquenotecallas wins in a muddy track at Mijas

Porquenotecallas (GB, 2006) the ch. colt [Fantastic Light-Ganga(Generous)] won today the Premio Germania Iberica Estates-Your Dream Home, beating Bottega (Mineshaft) by one and a half length, with Seminole Cry (War Chant) third over a muddy track in the Mijas racecourse.

Porquenotecallas shares owner-breeder (Cuadra África), trainer (J.M. Osorio) and jockey (J. Crocquevieille) with Casaca and Entre Copas, and this win adds up to the wonderful year of these connections.

Here is the race: Premio Germania Iberica Estates- Your Dream Home

Other winners of the Mijas meeting were: Galego (SPA, 2009) (Wagon Master-Ma Marseillaise(Theatrical)] in the 2 yo race (being his third win in a row); Lisselan Nymhp (Great Pyramid-Seasprite(Opening Verse)] in the 2nd part of the handicap; Laazem (Piccolo-Untimely(Inchinor)] in the 1st part of the handicap and Panacea (With Approval-Menta(Finissimo)] in the 1,800 m race for 3yo+ fillies. Panacea is also trained (and is owned) by J. M. Osorio - Duque de Alburquerque.

Races in Mijas this Saturday

The Saturday meeting of Mijas has 5 races scheduled and its main attraction is a 2,200 m race for 3 yo+ (Premio Germanica Iberica Estates - Your Dream Home) with the following participants:
Le Feu du Ciel (FR, 2006), a ch. gelding [Johan Quatz-Gialla(Le Nain Jaune)], owned by Cuadra Sayago, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by V. Janacek.
Bottega (USA, 2007), ch. col [Mineshaft-Sun is Up(Sunday Silence)], owned by Cuadra Madroños, trained by M. Delcher S, will be ridden by J. L. Martínez
Seminole Cry (USA, 2005), bay geld. [War Chant-Teakabu(Woodman)], owned by Carreras Int., trained by J. L. Eyre, will be ridden by I. López.
Porquenotecallas (GB, 2006), ch. colt [Fantastic Light-Ganga(Generous)], Cuadra África, J. M. Osorio, ridden by J Crocquevieille.
Red Barcelona (IRE, 2007), ch. colt [Indian Haven-Purepleasureseeker(Grand Lodge)], Cuadra C. de Chareta, trained by B. Rama, will be ridden by F. Alvarado
Albur (GB, 2008), ch. colt. [Noverre-Priena(Priolo)], Cuadra África, trained by J. M. Osorio, will be ridden by J. E. Jarcoksky. Albur is half brother to Entre Copas and Casaca and this is his second start (unplaced in his debut)

Le Feu du ciel will be the favourite.

Premio Corpa this Sunday 22th

The main race of this Sunday meeting in La Zarzuela is the Premio Corpa, a 3,000 m race for 4 y/o+. This year's edition has only 6 partants, with two main favourites:

Entre Copas (GB, 2004) [Sakhee-Priena(Priolo)] a chestnut gelding, won the last edition of the Mijas Cup, is owned by Cuadra Africa and trained by J. M. Osorio and will be ridden by J. Croquevieille.

Karluv Most (FR, 2006) [Della Francesca-La Vlatava], a bay colt, is the top stayer of Spain and winner of the GP Madrid 2010 and the GP Memorial Duque de Toledo 2010. His comeback was disappointing, however. He is owned by Cuadra Cholaica and trained by J. L. Maroto and will have Oscar Ortiz de Urbina aboard.

The other partants are:
Duke (GER, 2006) [Second Set-Deborah] a bay gelding, stablemate of Karluv Most, owned by Cuadra Cholaica and trained by J. L. Maroto

Red Barcelona (IRE, 2007) [Indian Haven-Purepleasureseeker] a chestnut colt owned by Cuadra Castillo de Chareta, trained by J. Martel that will be ridden by F. Alvarado.

Special Galileo (IRE, 2006) [Galileo-Special Oasis] trained by A. Sánchez, owned by Cuadra Alisares, will have J. Grosjean aboard.

Montyaar (FR, 2007) [Montjeu-Ikhteyaar] a bay filly, was second to Casaca in her only race in Spain to date. Owned by Cuadra Ussía Figueroa, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by J.L. Borrego.

The Premio Corpa is a traditional race, run since 1944. Last year, the winner was Bannaby (FR)

Meanwhile, the third race (a 1,600 m race) will include among its partants Ercolini and As de Trébol

Camuray (SPA) wins the Premio Loterías y Apuestas del Estado

Camuray (SPA, 2005) [Slipstream King-Reina Blanca], the dark bay colt owned and bred by Yeguada Cortiñal and trained by Enrique León, won the main race of this Friday over the sloppy track at Mijas, Málaga. He was ridden by the Czech Vaclav Janacek, who is now leading the jockey standings in Spain. Newby and Bahraj were first and second for most of the race, with Camuray third. However, in the stretch, Newby faded and, although Bahraj hold on, Camuray won easily. Barking was third and Compton Park was fourth.

It is the ninth win in 36 starts for Camuray, with earnings of 81,000 euros. Here is the race: Premio Loterías y Apuestas del Estado. Janacek, aboard Camuray, has a red body with a yellow cross and yellow cap.

Ariete Arrollador was scratched because of the conditions of the track.


In the third race, a 2,600 m race for 4 y/o+, the two favourites, Carmanor (SPA) and Le Feu du Ciel (FR) were also scratched because of the track. The winner was Mustaqer (IRE, 2006), a bay gelding [Dalakhani-Al Ihtithar], ridden by Jose Carlos Cerqueira for trainer O. Anaya and Cuadra San Acacio, with Red Barcelona (IRE) second, Seminole Cry (USA) third and Zarievich Nuñez (IRE). fourth. This is the video: Premio E-Quiniela

Races tomorrow Friday 22 in Mijas

The program of Mijas this Friday will be composed of five races, including a 2,600 m race that marks the return of Carmanor (SPA) [Slip Anchor-Menta], winner of the Premio Gladiateur (3,000 m, last autumn in Madrid) and second in the Memorial Duque de Toledo. Carmanor, owned and trained by J. M. Osorio, will face one of the pre-race favourites of the Mijas Cup, Le Feu du Ciel (FR), who disappointed in the Mijas Cup but may prefer this distance.

The rest of the partants are Comanche Trail (FR), Blackberry Boy (IRE), Zarievich Nuñez (IRE), Mustaqer (IRE), Eriko (SPA), Red Barcelona (IRE) and Seminole Cry (USA).

The main race of the program is a 1,200 m race for 3 y/o+, with Ariete Arrollador (GB) winner of the Premio Cimera 2010 and recent second in the Premio Habitancum, Bombadil(IRE), Borken (SPA) Camuray (SPA), Compton Park (GB), Newby(GB), Stormy Montlioux(FR), Bahraj (USA), Barking(IRE) and Saltergate (GB)

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).