Six runners (after Smartside (USA) was scratched) will try to win the Gran Premio Cruzcampo (2,200 m, 4 y/o+), the main race in the Dos Hermanas meeting in January 23th.
Kuruchet (ARG) has already won this winter and then run a good second by a neck to Blackberry Boy (giving him 2.5 kg) and beating another partant, Ilusionista (SPA), after a very strong finish next to the rail. Here is the race: http://www.pasionporelturf.es/CarrerasDiferido.aspx?id=288.
The other race relevant to this Gran Premio is the 2,800 m race won by Duke (now absent) two weeks ago over Domeside (USA) and Rayen (SPA), two of the partants this Sunday.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Official ratings: (IV) Clunia (IRE)
Clunia (IRE, 2008) a chestnut filly by Silent Times-Doohulla (Stravinsky) is the highest rated two year old filly of 2010 in Spain. She is Owned by Cuadra Brazacorta, Trained by G. Villarta and was bred by Dehesa Milagro. Her jockey is Borja Fayos.
She won her debut and next he won the Premio Tattersalls Martorell (body and sleeves in red with black hoop, red cap). After this win, she ran in France (Aug 1st, 2010) in the Criterium du Bequet (Listed race, La Teste de Buch) finishing 5th.
Back in Spain she won again in San Sebastian in the Criterium International (Aug 19th), beating Dunboinnee and El Incendio. Here is the race: Criterium Internacional
Her last win was in Madrid, in the Premio Carlos Sobrino (1,400 m, 2yo fillies) and then she was third in the Gran Criterium won by Volcánico
Silent Times, who stood at Dehesa Milagro in 2007, has been represented in 2010 by five winners (including Clunia) out of seven runners at two.
She won her debut and next he won the Premio Tattersalls Martorell (body and sleeves in red with black hoop, red cap). After this win, she ran in France (Aug 1st, 2010) in the Criterium du Bequet (Listed race, La Teste de Buch) finishing 5th.
Back in Spain she won again in San Sebastian in the Criterium International (Aug 19th), beating Dunboinnee and El Incendio. Here is the race: Criterium Internacional
Her last win was in Madrid, in the Premio Carlos Sobrino (1,400 m, 2yo fillies) and then she was third in the Gran Criterium won by Volcánico
Silent Times, who stood at Dehesa Milagro in 2007, has been represented in 2010 by five winners (including Clunia) out of seven runners at two.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Delfos (IRE)
Delfos has begun well his career as a stallion. His first crop (2008) includes four runners in Spain with already two winners: Carlsson owned by DelaFuente Stud, won in his debut, then failed in the Copa de Criadores and then was second to Victory (SPA) in the Premio Veil Picard (1,800 m, 2 y/o). Here is Carlsson (SPA) winning in his debut: http://www.pasionporelturf.es/CarrerasDiferido.aspx?id=228. (red and white stripes)
The filly Creyente (Delfos-Yafoul), was second in her debut and then won her next two starts, including the Premio Dehesa de Milagro, reserved for products sold at the Dehesa de Milagro sale. Afterwards, she was sold and won a claiming race in Longchamp in the "Arc weekend". Coming next to the rail in the stretch, jockey in blue, here is Creyente: Prix Racing Abroad, Longchamp, October 2nd, 2010.
She was then 2nd in the Prix de La Cité (Longchamp) and 6th in the Gr. 1 Criterium de Saint Cloud, won by Coolmore's Recital.
Both his non-winners, "Don Hernando Hab" and "El Pipa Hi" will run this Sunday in Dos Hermanas in a 1,800 m race.
Delfos (IRE, 2001) is a chestnut horse, son of the recently deceased Green Tune ex Akhla (Nahswan). Delfos ran at 3, 4 and 5, winning the Prix de la Force (Gr. 3), the Prix Prince d'Orange (Gr.3) and the Prix Harcourt (Gr. 2). He stands at Dehesa de Milagro, with a fee of 2,500 euros (special live foal)
The filly Creyente (Delfos-Yafoul), was second in her debut and then won her next two starts, including the Premio Dehesa de Milagro, reserved for products sold at the Dehesa de Milagro sale. Afterwards, she was sold and won a claiming race in Longchamp in the "Arc weekend". Coming next to the rail in the stretch, jockey in blue, here is Creyente: Prix Racing Abroad, Longchamp, October 2nd, 2010.
She was then 2nd in the Prix de La Cité (Longchamp) and 6th in the Gr. 1 Criterium de Saint Cloud, won by Coolmore's Recital.
Both his non-winners, "Don Hernando Hab" and "El Pipa Hi" will run this Sunday in Dos Hermanas in a 1,800 m race.
Delfos (IRE, 2001) is a chestnut horse, son of the recently deceased Green Tune ex Akhla (Nahswan). Delfos ran at 3, 4 and 5, winning the Prix de la Force (Gr. 3), the Prix Prince d'Orange (Gr.3) and the Prix Harcourt (Gr. 2). He stands at Dehesa de Milagro, with a fee of 2,500 euros (special live foal)
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Official ratings (III): Ercolini (IRE), Plantagenet (SPA), Pazifiksturm (GER)
The filly Ercolini (2007, IRE) (Pyrus-Bajan Belle) is the highest rated 3 year old of 2010 in the classification issued by the Spanish handicappers. Owned by Reza Pazooki and trained by Francisco Rodríguez, Ercolini won the Premio Atlántida and the Premio Valderas (Spanish 1,000 guineas) in La Zarzuela, Madrid in the spring. Here is the Premio Valderas: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xd2pu9_sport (white body with blue spots, white and blue sleeves, white cap).
She also ran in France being second in the Prix Bagatelle (Listed race) and unplaced in the Gr. 3 Prix Leiurey in Deauville (in August).
At two (2009), Ercolini had been third in the Prix Miesque (France, Gr. 3) and won the Premio Carlos Sobrino (main race for 2 yo fillies in autumn).
Ercolini after winning the Premio Valderas (Spanish 1,000 guineas). Photo courtesy of cortacabeza.wordpress
Plantagenet (SPA, 2007) a chestnut colt by Trade Fair and Crafty Buzz, owned by Cuadra Plantagenet, trained by G. Arizcorreta and bred by Dehesa de Milagro is, along with Pazifiksturm (GER), the highest rated 3 year old colt in Spain. He has been always ridden by J.L. Borrego.
He won the Premio Nacional (2,200 m for Spanish breds) and the (Premio Villapadierna) Video in the spring. (Plantagenet's jockey: black body with red spots, black sleeves, red cap)
He refused to enter the starting gates in the Copa de Oro de San Sebastián (August 7th, 2,400 m 3yo+) in San Sebastián and in the fall, back in Madrid, although he ran well and won a prep race for the Memorial Duque de Toledo he finished a disappointing 7th in the Memorial (what we may call the Spanish "Arc", 2,400 m 3 y/o +). Whether he had a bad day or the hard pace tested his stamina remains to be seen in his next starts.
Pazifiksturm (GER, 2007) (Samum-La Parabol), a chestnut colt, owned by Cuadra Martul and trained by Ana Imaz, has had a proggressive campaign. He was fifth in the Spanish Derby, second to Bannaby in the Copa de Oro, then he won the Prix Soledad de Moratalla in France (Tarbes) and finally he won the Premio Villamejor (Spanish St. Leger, 2,800 m, 3 y/o). He was born in May and consequently may still show more progress.
Here is the Copa de Oro de San Sebastian (2,400 3yo+):
http://www.pasionporelturf.es/CarrerasDiferido.aspx?id=159. Plantagenet refused to enter the gates and Pazifiksturm made Gr. 1 winner Bannaby work to win the Copa de Oro in a thrilling finish. Pazifiksturm colors: body with green and black hoops, white sleeves, white cap
Pazifiksturm also has this collection of photos in youtube
She also ran in France being second in the Prix Bagatelle (Listed race) and unplaced in the Gr. 3 Prix Leiurey in Deauville (in August).
At two (2009), Ercolini had been third in the Prix Miesque (France, Gr. 3) and won the Premio Carlos Sobrino (main race for 2 yo fillies in autumn).
Ercolini after winning the Premio Valderas (Spanish 1,000 guineas). Photo courtesy of cortacabeza.wordpress
Plantagenet (SPA, 2007) a chestnut colt by Trade Fair and Crafty Buzz, owned by Cuadra Plantagenet, trained by G. Arizcorreta and bred by Dehesa de Milagro is, along with Pazifiksturm (GER), the highest rated 3 year old colt in Spain. He has been always ridden by J.L. Borrego.
He won the Premio Nacional (2,200 m for Spanish breds) and the (Premio Villapadierna) Video in the spring. (Plantagenet's jockey: black body with red spots, black sleeves, red cap)
He refused to enter the starting gates in the Copa de Oro de San Sebastián (August 7th, 2,400 m 3yo+) in San Sebastián and in the fall, back in Madrid, although he ran well and won a prep race for the Memorial Duque de Toledo he finished a disappointing 7th in the Memorial (what we may call the Spanish "Arc", 2,400 m 3 y/o +). Whether he had a bad day or the hard pace tested his stamina remains to be seen in his next starts.
Pazifiksturm (GER, 2007) (Samum-La Parabol), a chestnut colt, owned by Cuadra Martul and trained by Ana Imaz, has had a proggressive campaign. He was fifth in the Spanish Derby, second to Bannaby in the Copa de Oro, then he won the Prix Soledad de Moratalla in France (Tarbes) and finally he won the Premio Villamejor (Spanish St. Leger, 2,800 m, 3 y/o). He was born in May and consequently may still show more progress.
Here is the Copa de Oro de San Sebastian (2,400 3yo+):
http://www.pasionporelturf.es/CarrerasDiferido.aspx?id=159. Plantagenet refused to enter the gates and Pazifiksturm made Gr. 1 winner Bannaby work to win the Copa de Oro in a thrilling finish. Pazifiksturm colors: body with green and black hoops, white sleeves, white cap
Pazifiksturm also has this collection of photos in youtube
Sunday, January 16, 2011
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.
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.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
2011 fee for Diktat: 4,000 euros
Dehesa de Milagro has published the 2011 fee for Diktat, 4,000 euros (special live foal).
Diktat (GB) is a bay horse, by Warning-Arvola (Sadler's Wells). He won the Stanley Leisure Sprint Cup (Gr. 1) and the Prix Maurice de Gheest (Gr. 1).
Diktat [GB 1995, Warning-Arvola(Sadler's Wells)]
Diktat is the sire of Dream Ahead (2008) (winner Prix Morny Gr.1 and Prix Middle Park Gr 1), of Rajeem (Falmouth Stakes, Gr.1) and other group winners
Although his first Spanish crop will be born in 2011, he already has had some runners in Spain, including Puntilla Bay (Premio Carlos Sobrino), Zenside (Premio Valderas - Spanish 1,000 guineas).
Here is his page in the Racing Post web:
Diktat
Also standing at Dehesa de Milagro: Keltos (1998, FR) by Kendor and Loxandra (Last tycoon), at 2,500 euros, Caradak (IRE, 2001) by Desert Style-Caraiyma (Shahrastani), 2,500 euros, Delfos and Leadership
UPDATE: Diktat fee for 2012 is 3,000 euros: http://thoroughbredsinspain.blogspot.com/2011/11/dehesa-de-milagro-stallion-fees-for.html
Diktat (GB) is a bay horse, by Warning-Arvola (Sadler's Wells). He won the Stanley Leisure Sprint Cup (Gr. 1) and the Prix Maurice de Gheest (Gr. 1).
Diktat [GB 1995, Warning-Arvola(Sadler's Wells)]
Diktat is the sire of Dream Ahead (2008) (winner Prix Morny Gr.1 and Prix Middle Park Gr 1), of Rajeem (Falmouth Stakes, Gr.1) and other group winners
Although his first Spanish crop will be born in 2011, he already has had some runners in Spain, including Puntilla Bay (Premio Carlos Sobrino), Zenside (Premio Valderas - Spanish 1,000 guineas).
Here is his page in the Racing Post web:
Diktat
Also standing at Dehesa de Milagro: Keltos (1998, FR) by Kendor and Loxandra (Last tycoon), at 2,500 euros, Caradak (IRE, 2001) by Desert Style-Caraiyma (Shahrastani), 2,500 euros, Delfos and Leadership
UPDATE: Diktat fee for 2012 is 3,000 euros: http://thoroughbredsinspain.blogspot.com/2011/11/dehesa-de-milagro-stallion-fees-for.html
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Official ratings (II): Volcánico (IRE)
After Irish Field (IRE, Dubawi-Turkana Girl), Gr. 2 winner in France, was sold to a Hong Kong owner, Volcánico (IRE) is the highest rated 2yo of 2010 still in training in Spain.
This colt, by Refuse to Bend and Zayana, owned by Cuadra Los Toneles and trained by F. Rodríguez, has a total of 5 starts in Spain, with two wins, two seconds and one third. He comes from an Aga Khan family, the same of Zarkava.
Tha main reason for giving him the highest rating was his impressive win in the Gran Criterium (Video) in October 17th, the most important race for 2 yo in the autumn in Madrid, 1,600 m. Volcánico's jockey wears a dark blue jacket with a yellow cap. Here, he defeated Clunia (IRE), the Silent Times filly who had won all the previous main races for 2 year olds in 2010.
This colt, by Refuse to Bend and Zayana, owned by Cuadra Los Toneles and trained by F. Rodríguez, has a total of 5 starts in Spain, with two wins, two seconds and one third. He comes from an Aga Khan family, the same of Zarkava.
Tha main reason for giving him the highest rating was his impressive win in the Gran Criterium (Video) in October 17th, the most important race for 2 yo in the autumn in Madrid, 1,600 m. Volcánico's jockey wears a dark blue jacket with a yellow cap. Here, he defeated Clunia (IRE), the Silent Times filly who had won all the previous main races for 2 year olds in 2010.
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