Nelson Groom wins the Premio Ayuntamiento de Mijas

The Mijas Cup 2010 winner Nelson Groom (FR, 2006) [Charming Groom-Slot Machine(Hiighest Honor)], won today the Premio Ayuntamiento de Mijas, prep race for the Mijas Cup. Ridden by J. L. Martínez for trainer F. Rodríguez and owner Reza Pazooki, the grey colt beat Entre Copas, with Seminole Cry third and Blackberry Boy fourth.
Nelson Groom followed the front runner Don Hernando Hab and forced an increase in the pace in the last turno, winning then in the stretch more easily than the one and a half length suggests. Entre Copas traveled comfortably in the rear of the pack  and closed strongly to catch Seminole Cry near the post.

Here is a 12 minute video of the race: Premio Ayuntamiento de Mijas 2012

Nelson Groom and Entre Copas are among the favourites for the Mijas Cup 2012 and the win of either would be the first time any horse repeats the Mijas Cup.

In the other races of the meeting, the winners were Garajonay (First Samurai) in the 1,300 m for maiden 3yo, Longueiron (Baptize) in the Premio Cala de Mijas 2012, (2,000 m, maiden 3yo),  Vraizem (Multazem) in the 1,800 m handicap and Artico (Artie Schiller) in the 1,300 m handicap

Entre Copas and Nelson Groom in the first meeting of Mijas

After the Dos Hermanas season, races return to Mijas (Málaga) tomorrow Sunday, with a 5 race program, including the Premio Ayuntamiento de Mijas (2,200 m, 4y+, 7,000 euros for the winner), a preparatory race for the Mijas Cup (March 4th).

The field includes two Mijas Cup winners: the reigning Horse of the Year Entre Copas (winner in 2011) and Nelson Groom (winner in 2010 and 3rd in 2011). Here are all the participants of the Premio Ayuntamiento de Mijas:

Entre Copas (GB, 2004) ch. geld [Sakhee-Priena(Priolo)], Owned by cuadra África, trained by J. M. Osorio, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille. Winner of the Mijas Cup 2011, he won also this prep race last year. According to his trainer, however, he is not very advanced in his conditioning after his winter rest.

Nelson Groom (FR, 2006), gray colt [Charming Groom-Slot Machine(Highes Honor)], owned by Reza Pazooki, trained by F. Rodríguez, ridden by J. L. Martínez. He won the 2010 Mijas Cup and was third last year.

Pendenciero (USA, 2007), ch. colt [Leroidesanimaux-Trampoli(Trempolino)], owned y Cuadra La Paz, trained by J. A. Rodríguez, ridden by V, Janacek.

Señor Miranda (GB, 2007), bay colt [Fantastic Light-Ringing Hill(Charmwood Fores)], owned by Cuadra Los Toneles, trained by F. Rodríguez, will be ridden by O. Ortiz de Urbina.

Blackberry Boy (IRE, 2004), bay geld [Desert Prince-Summer Crush(Summer Squall)], owned by Sunshine Racing, trained by P. Haley, ridden by F. Lynch.

Blaise Tower (GB, 2006), bay geld [Fantastic Light-Blaise Castle(Irish River)], owned by Cuadra C. de Chareta, trained by B. Rama, will be ridden by F. Alvarado.

Don Hernando Hab (SPA, 2008), ch. geld [Delfos-Cuddles(Anabaa)], owned by G. Hernando-Aboin, trained by A. Carrasco, will be ridden by F. Jiménez.

Seminole Cry (USA, 2005), bay geld. [War Chant-Teakabu(Woodman)],owned by Carreras Int., trained by J. L. Eyre, will be ridden by J. Grosjean

Turrialba (SPA, 2007) bay colt. [Trade Fair-Premiere Melody(Night Shift)], owned by Cuadra Instagonza, trained by Oscar Anaya, will be ridden by I. López.

Cara Blanca (GB, 2008), ch. filly [Beat Hollow-Sioux Chief(Be my Chief)], owned by R. Teasdale Racing, trained by J. L. Eyre, will be ridden by M. Gomes

Hello Tomorrow (USA, 2008), bay filly [Forest Wildcat-Never Gone(Gone West)], owned by Cuadra Laberinto, trained by R. Aón, will be ridden by A. Gómez

Vergara (GB, 2008), bay filly [Halling-Clouds of Magellan(Dynaformer)], owned by Cuadra Viguria, trained by J. M. Osorio, will be ridden by J. E. Jarcovsky

The other races of the meeting are two maiden races for 3yo (1,300 m and 2,000 m) and two handicaps for 4yo+ (1,300 m and 1,800 m).

Plantagenet wins in Dubai

The 2010 Villapadierna winner, Plantagenet (SPA, 2007) [Trade Fair-Crafty Buzz(Crafty Prospector)], owned by Cuadra Whylar, trained by G Arizkorreta and ridden by Ioritz Mendizábal, won today the S.O.G. Finance Handicap, a 2000 m handicap in the all-weather track, with a purse of 25,000 USD. Carrying the top weight, Plantagenet travelled in the middle of the pack until the stretch in which he surpassed the pack first and then the front runner Ahlaain, who finished second.

Here is the race:  SOG Finance Handicap 2012

Stud fees for Bannaby (1,200/1,000 euros) and Faramir (600euros)

There are two stallions at the Yeguada Miranda:

Bannaby (FR, 2003) [Dyhim Diamond-Trelakari(Lashkari)] will stand for the second year in 2012 at the Yeguada Miranda (Guadalajara, Spain) with a stud fee of 1,200 euros (live foal)/1,000 euros (October 1st).
He is a chestnut stallion, winner of the Gr. 1 Prix du Cadran and 4th in the Ascot Gold Cup (Gr. 1) and in the Prix Royal Oak (Gr. 1).
In Spain, he won the Copa de Oro de San Sebastián (twice), the GP Ciudad de Madrid and the Premio Villamejor (Spanish St. Leger).
His first crop will be foaled this year, 2012.

Faramir (IRE; 2005) [Celtic Swing-Perfect Fn(Marju)] is a bay horse, also winner of the Premio Villamejor and the GP Ciudad de Madrid. He was 3rd in the Prix Barbeville (Gr. 3). His stud fee will be 600 euros (live foal). His first crop was foaled in 2011.

Mil Azul wins the GP de Andalucía in Dos Hermanas

Mil Azul (SPA, 2008) [Russian Blue-Cuittled(Charismatic)] won last Sunday the GP de Andalucía (1,600 m, 4yo+, 16,000 euros), ridden by J. L. Borrego for trainer J. L de Salas and Cuadra Urdiñ-Oriya. Rubens (SPA, 2005) [Fragrant Well-Sodoma] was second, for a Spanish breds 1-2. Tashqeel was third and Baronía was fourth.


Mil Azul has now 14 starts with 6 wins and 7 placings and has won in three Spanish racetracks: Madrid, San Sebastián and Dos Hermanas. He won the Criterium Nacional at two and was 4th in the Premio Cimera and second to Abdel in the Premio Antonio Blasco at three.


Here is the video

GP de Andalucía 2012


In the 1,800 m race for 3yo fillies, the winner was Pompon Coeur (Green Tune-Villa Sonata), owned by Cuadra Saf Saf, trained by F. Rodríguez and ridden by Julien Grosjean, beating Veleza (Fragrant Wells) by a length with Santillana (Visindar) third far behind. Santillana is half sister to Mil Azul.

Other winners of the meeting were Bombadil, Persicus and Yes We Could

Spanish consignments in the Febr. Mixed Arqana Sale

There is a good number of broodmares related to Spanish turf in the next Arqana February Mixed Sale:

Lot 42. Guadalmedina (IRE, 2002) [Zafonic-Fast Riot(Rahy)] won 5 races in Spain and France, including the GP Corpa 2006 in Madrid, ridden by O. Peslier: Video: GP Corpa 2006
She is the dam of Il Due (SPA, 2008), by Delfos, placed in his only start.. Guadalmedina sells in foal to Diktat

Lot 52. All Woman (GB, 2002) [Groom Dancer-Flight Soundly(Caerleon)]. She won 3 times in Ireland and Spain and was 2nd in the Spanish Oaks in Mijas. She is the dam of Izabarre and Fustiñana, both in training in Spain and sells in foal to Dyhim Diamond.

Lot 60 Wega (SPA, 2006) [Elusive Quality-Free Lunch(Vettori)], won the Criterium Nacional in San Sebastián, at 2 and the Premio Atlántida in Madrid and was 3rd in the Premio Valderas (Spanish 1,000 Guineas). She sells in foal to Dyhim Diamond

Lot 100. Karlinight (IRE, 2000) is a bay mare [Night Shift-Karlinaxa(Linamix)], winner in Spain and dam of Almoraima (2006, by Priolo) (2 wins in two starts in Spain) and Paniside (2009, Panis), 1 placing in one start at two. She sells in foal to Dyhim Diamond.

Lot 125. Ikhteyaar (USA, 1995) [Mr Prospector-Linda's Magic(Far North)] . Her dam is Gr3 winner and Gr.2 placed Linda's Magic. She is the dam of Monyaar, winner in France and placed in Spain. She sells in foal to Sakhee.

Lot 169 Meneuse (FR, 1997)  [Highest Honor-Monitrice(Groom Dancer)], winner in Spain and France, she is the dam of Meneusekal (9 wins) and Menespol (4 wins). She sells in foal to Dyhim Diamond.

Lot 172. Yafoul (USA, 2000) [Torrential-My Shafy(Rousillon)] is the dam of Creyente (SPA, 2008, by Delfos) who has won 4 times in Spain and France and also the dam of Galaxy (2009, Verglas), placed at 2 in Spain. She sells in foal to Delfos

Lot 198 Proud Elegance (GER, 2003) [Dashing Blade-Porta Westfalica(Windwurf)] is a bay broodmare, dam ot Beroa (2008, by Tannekoning, winner of 2 races in Spain. She sells in foal to Dyhim Diamond. She has also a 2010 filly by Dyhim Diamond.

Lot 242 Elle et Moi (USA, 2003) [Trempolino-Toi et Moi(Deputy Minister)], is a winning mare from the family of La Chaposa, Chaposa Springs, You and I, etc.. She sells in foal to Diktat

Lot 285 Blue Ridge View (FR, 2004) [Lomitas-Ashby Gap(Caller I.D.)] is a chestnut mare, winner of the GP Memorial Duque de Toledo in 2008. She sells in foal to Kingsalsa.

Lot 288 Iruña (SPA, 2008) [Dyhim Diamond-Attrape(Woodman)] is a chestnut filly, half sister to Spanish Oaks winner Carlota (Stravinsky). Iruña won 2 races at three in Spain.

Lot 296. is a bay filly (FR, 2010) [One Cool Cat-Beltza(Kalanisi)]. Her second dam is Kalawelsh, dam of Persian Ruler and Kashwan

Five races tomorrow in Dos Hermanas

The meeting of this Sunday in Dos Hermanas (Seville) will have, as its most interesting race, the Gran Premio de Andalucía, a 1,600 m race for  4yo+ with 16,000 euros for the winner. The field is:
Bottega (USA, 2007), a chestnut colt [Mineshaft-Sun is Up(Sunday Silence)], owned by Cuadra El Fargue, trained by M. Delcher and ridden by J. L. Martínez. He comes from two consecutive second places
Brave Prospector (GB, 2005), a bay colt [Oasis Dream-Simply Times(Dodge)], owned by Cuadra Los Aspirantes, trained by Teo Callejo, ridden by J. Crocquevieille. He has won his two races since he came to Spain, beating Bottega and Laazem in the last one. Here is the last win of Brave Prospector: Premio Hipódromos de Andalucía
Kayseri (SPA, 2007), a bay gelding [Multazem-Kadammi(Mukaddamah)], owned by Cuadra Arevacos, trained by A. Carrasco, will be ridden by F. Jiménez. Second to Volapié in the Premio Ciudad de Dos Hermanas
Laazem (IRE, 2007), a bay gelding [Piccolo-Untimely(Inchinor)], owned by Cuadra García y Vega, trained by O. Anaya, will be ridden by Iván López.
Mil Azul (SPA, 2008), a bay colt [Russian Blue-Cuittled(Charismatic)], owned by Cuadra Urdiñ-Oriya, trained by J. L. de Salas, will be ridden by J. L. Borrego.
Rubens (SPA, 2005), a bay colt [Fragrant Wells-Sodoma(Midway Dancer)], owned by Cuadra Cortiñal, trained by J. C. Fernández, will be ridden by J. Grosjean. Winner of his last two starts.
Tashqeel (GB, 2008), a bay colt [Medicean-Ulfah(Danzig)] is a bay colt, owned by Cuadra San Acacio, trained by Oscar Anaya and will be ridden by A. Gómez
Whistleinthewind (IRE, 2007) is a bay gelding [Oratorio-Lady Scarlett(Woodman)], owned by Cuadra Nanina, trained by J. Calderón, will be ridden by O. O. de Urbina.
Baronía (SPA, 2007) is a bay filly [Bahhare-Lonia(Royal Academy)]. Owned by Cuadra L'Etoile, trained by J. L. de Salas, will be ridden by V, Janacek. She won 4 races in 2011.

The rest of the meeting includes a 1,800 m race for 3yo fillies, Premio Revista A Galopar, with the presence of recent winner Pompon Coeur (SPA, 2009) [Green Tune-Villa Sonata(Mozart)] (see video: Premio Cría Nacional ) and the also winner Veleza (SPA, 2009) [Fragrant Wells-Fitway (Loup Solitaire)].

There is also a 1,000 m sprint and two handicaps.