Premio Chamartín tomorrow at La Zarzuela

The main race of tomorrow's meeting at La Zarzuela is the Premio Chamartín (1,200 m, 3yo+, 9,000 euros for the winner), with the following participants:


Compton Park (GB, 2007), ch. colt [Compton Place-Corps de Ballet(Fasliyev)], owned by R. Teasdale R, trained by J. L. Eyre, will be ridden by J. L. Borrego

Valiant Blue (IRE, 2009), bay colt [Moss Vale-Tiltili(Spectrum)], owned by Cuadra Agrado, trained by Teo Callejo, ridden by V. Janacek, will be ridden by F. Jiménez

Valle (USA, 2009), bay colt [E Dubai-Azelna(Tropular)], owned by Cuadra Maldón, trained by M. Delcher, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina

Makaamen (GB, 2006), bay gelding [Selkirk-Bird Key (Cadeaux Generaux)], owned by Daniel Roset, trained by Teo Callejo

Manhaj (GB, 2008), bay geld. [Medicean-La Dangeville(Danehill)], owner by Cuadra Nortenha, trained by T. Martins, will be ridden by M. Gomez

Otro Gintonic (GB, 2009), bay colt [Trade Fair-Nuit Sans Fin(Lead on Time)], owned by Cuadra Factor Sorpresa, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden b C. Fiocchi

S Grillo (GB, 2008), gray gelding [Val Royal- Santiago Blue(Relaunch)], owned by Cuadra Ussía-Figueroa, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by V. Janacek.

Tashqeel (GB, 2008), bay colt [Medicean-Ulfah(Danzig)], owned by Cuadra San Acacio, trained by O. Anaya, will be ridden by A. Gómez

Dublin Maura (GB, 2009) is a bay filly [Iceman-Atiza(Singspiel)], owned by Cuadra Formentor, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by M. Secci

David's Divina (USA, 2010), ch. filly [Sabre d?argent-David's Delight(David)], owned by Lisselan Famrs, trained by A. R. Acosta, will be ridden by I. Koplikova


The other races of the meeting are:

Premio Cría Nacional - Colindres, a 2,000 m race for Spanish bred 3yos

Premio Leyla (1,400 m, 3yo debutant fillies). Among the participants, Lady Revel (GB; 2010) [Mount Nelson-Fabulous Speed(Silver Hawk)] is a half sister to Classic winner and Listed placed Aspasia de Mileto. New Parade is a full sister to Classic winner Festeiro. Vanity Fair is a half sister to the great Spanish miler Lorgan

Premio Wildsun is a 1,600 m race for maiden 3yos

And there is also a 2,200 m handicap

GP de la Hispanidad tomorrow at La Zarzuela

 This Friday, National holiday in Spain, is the running of the GP de la Hispanidad, one of the highlights of the autumn season and one of the six races under consideration for upgrading to Listed level next year. It is a 1,600 m race for 3yo+, with a purse of 24,000 euros for the winner.

These horses will run this year.

Ariete Arrollador (GB, 2007), bay colt [Kingsalsa-Proud Douna(Kaldoun)], owned by Cuadra Albero, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by V. Janacek. Probably the favourite, he won the preparatory race for 4yo+. He was 2nd to Abdel last year

Cielo Canarias (IRE, 2008), bay gelding [Exceed and Excel-Summer Dance(Saddler's Wells)], owned by Cuadra Grupo Bolaños, trained by E. León, will be ridden by J. L. Martínez. He won his last three starts, including the Gobierno Vasco in San Sebastián (also considered for Listed level)

Dunnboinee (IRE, 2008), ch. colt. [King's Best-For Starters(In the Wings)], owned by Cuadra Martul, trained by A. Imaz, will be ridden by G. Madero. He has run mostly over 2,000 m

Jakemate (SPA, 2007), bay gelding [Denver County-Shiva(Policy Matter)], owned by Cuadra Cruceña, trained by J. López,, will be ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina.

Mil Azul (SPA, 2008), bay colt [Russian Blue-Cuittled(Charismatic)], owned by Yeguada Urdiñ-Oriya, trained by J. L. de Salas, will be ridden by J. L. Borrego

Silverside (USA, 2006), bay colt [Pleasantly Perfect-Lyrical Ghost(Silver Ghost)], owned by Cuadra Safsaf, trained by M. Delcher, will be ridden by J. Grosjean. This globetrotter won this race in 2009 and 2010. He was Classic winner of the Premio Cimera (Guineas) in 2009 and has run in France, Germany, Dubai, Norway, England and Spain.. He has the best rating of the race, but comes from almost a year without running.

Weststow (GB, 2008), ch. colt [Medicean-Summer Sunset(Grand Lodge)], owned by Cuadra Viguria, trained by J. M. Osorio, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille.

Dakside (SPA, 2009), bay filly [Caradak-La Lola(Zafonic)], owned by Cuadra Safsaf, trained by F. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J. B. Eyquem

La Llanura (CAN, 2008), gray filly [El Prado-Herzblatt(Cozzene)], owned by Cuadra Tiziano, trained by M. Delcher S, will be ridden by J. Horcajada

Valiant Blue (IRE, 2009), bay colt [Moss Vale-Tiltili(Spectrum)], owned by Cuadra Agrado, trained by Teo Callejo, will be ridden by J. B. Hamel. Winner of the prep race for 3yo.



Last winners of the GP Hispanidad are: Abdel (2011), Silverside (2010 and 2009), Shumookh (2008), Solita (2007), Trip to the Moon (2006) and Young Tiger.(2005)


Other races of the card are a 1,400 m for Spanish bred 2yos, a 1,800 m claiming race for 3yo+  (including Bottega and Hispanidad winner Shumookh), a 2,000 m race for maiden 3yos and a 2,800 m handicap

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

Other races of the Sunday meeting

Besides the Premio Beamonte, the Sunday meeting at La Zarzuela, Madrid, includes two mile races, one for 4yo+ and for 3yo, preps for the GP Claudio Carudel


The race for elder horses, Premio Marca (1,600 m, 9,000 euros for the winner), has the following participants:

Ariete Arrollador (GB, 2007), bay colt [Kingsalsa-Proud Douna(Kaldoun)], owned by Cuadra Albero, trained by G. Arizkorreta. Ariete reappears in Spain after his good performances in Dubai (twice second)
As de Trébol (USA, 2006), gray colt [Tapit-Adelphi(Danzig)], owned by Cuadra Chicago, trained by M. Delcher, will be ridden by Borja Fayos.The winner of the Gran Criterium in 2008, also run this year in Dubai.

Volcánico (IRE, 2008), bay colt [Refuse to Bend-Zayana(Darshaan)], owned by Cuadra Los Toneles, trained by F. Rodríguez, Winner of the GP Claudio Carudel 2011

Bellaside (IRE, 2007), bay filly [Vie dei Colori-Brockton Saga(Perugino)], owned by Cuadra Grupo Bolaños, trained by E. León. Will be ridden by A. Gómez. Reappears.

Risquillo (FR, 2006), bay colt [Ballingarry-Alexia Fedorovna(Steinlen)], owned by Cuadra El Risquillo, trained by A. Carrasco.

Weststow (GB, 2008), ch. colt [Medicean-Summer Sunset(Grand Lodge)], owned by Cuadra iguria, trained by J. M. Osorio. Will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille

In the 3yo race, Premio Folie (1,600 m, 9,000 euros for the winner) the field is:

Azabache (SPA, 2009) [Iceman-Tiviski(Desert Style)], owned by Cuadra Los Toneles, trained by F. Rodríguez. Will be ridden by O. Ortiz de Urbina.

Stratvs Canarias (IRE, 2009), bay colt [Soviet Star-Hekayaat(Sinndar)], owned by Cuadra Grupo Bolaños Gran Canaria, trained by E. León. Will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille. The winner of the Handicap Opcional 2012 was 7th in the Cimera (2,000 Guineas)

Valiant Blue (IRE, 2009), bay colt [Moss Vale-Tiltili(Spectrum)], owned by Cuadra Agrado, trained by Teo Callejo, ridden by B, Fayos.

Celtic Rock (GB, 2009), ch. colt [Rock of Gibraltar-Luna Celtica(Celtic Swing)], owned by Cuadra Habit, trained by J. C. Fernández, will be ridden by J. L. Martínez


Alduides (IRE, 2009), ch. colt [Rock of Gibraltar-Misdirect], owned by Cuadra Quinto Real, trained by G. Arizkorreta, will be ridden by V. Janacek. Winner of his last start, beating Celtic Rock

Dakside (SPA, 2009), bay filly [Caradak-La Lola(Zafonic)], owned by Cuadra Safsaf, trained by F. Rodríguez. Will be ridden by J. Grosjean.

Extrañeza (SPA, 2009), bay filly [Caradak-Watchkeeper(Rudimentary)], owned by MG Racing, trained by M. J. Pérez. Will be ridden by J. Horcajada

There is also a 1,500 m split handicap and a 1,000 m race for debutant 2yos

Valiant Blue won the Nouvel An

Valiant Blue (IRE, 2009), a bay colt [Moss Vale-Tiltili(Spectrum)] won last Friday the Premio Nouvel An (1,800 m, 3yos) at the La Zarzuela racetrack, beating Kadmios (FR, 2009) [Kavafi-Eriza(Distant Relative)], after a long fight in the home stretch, with the favourite Monte Napoleone (Fol Parade) third.

Here is the video: Premio Nouvel An 2012

Valiant Blue is owned by Cuadra Agrado, trained by Teo Callejo and was ridden by V, Janacek. This is his second consecutive win.

In the rest of the meeting, Tafadhali (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Laida (Slip Anchor) won the Premio Vértice (2,200 m, 4yo+ fillies), beating Clunia (Silent Times) and Vergara (Halling). Video: Premio Vértice Tafadhali is owned by Cuadra Lajorquín and trained by J. López and was ridden by F. Jiménez

Madrugar (Poliglote) won the first race (2,300 m, 4y+, handicap, dirt)
Gimena (Baptize) won the claiming race for 3yo fillies over 1,800 m and Aluvión (Dyhim Diamond) won the equivalent for colts (making a double for sire Dyhim Diamond).