Infinity One won the Premio Comunidad de Madrid

Infinity One (SPA, 2009) [Green Tune-Tropical Chic(Thunder Gulch)], owned by Cuadra Tres y Medio, trained by B. Valenti and ridden by Oscar Ortiz de Urbina, won last Sunday the Premio Comunidad de Madrid (2,100 m, 3yo fillies, 15,000 euros for the winner), beating She Rules (FR, 2009) (Aussie Rules), with Nonalass (SPA, 2009) (Fol Parade) third. Sportside (Refuse to Bend) was fourth.
Video: Premio Comunidad de Madrid 2012

This Premio Comunidad de Madrid is considered a trial race for the GP Beamonte (Spanish Oaks). This is the second Premio Comunidad de Madrid for owner Cuadra Tres y Medio and trainer Barbara Valenti (they won in 2010 with Manly Dream). Barbara Valenti had also a 1-3, since she trains also Nonalass.

In the rest of the merting, results were:

As de Thomas (Bahri) won the 1,600 m claiming race, with Secretside (Bachelor Duke) 2nd.

Mayerling (full brother to Infinity One) won the 1st part of the 2,100 m split handicap with Eco Jar (Wagon Master) 2nd.

Avon Ferry (Avonbridge) won the 2nd part of the handicap, with Le Courlis (Broadway Flyer) 2nd

In the 1,800 m handicap, the winner was Leonidas Basileus (Hawkeye) with Kingside (Enrique) 2nd.

and the 1,200 m race for 3yo was won by Otro Gintonic (Tradefair) with Ladykin (Holy Roman Emperor) 2nd

Vetriano won the Premio Primer Paso

Vetriano (IRE, 2010), bay colt [Namid-Russian Countess(Nureyev)], owned by Cuadra Nanina, trained by Teo Callejo, ridden by V, Janacek. won the Premio Primer Paso (800 m, 2yo) last friday, beating Caramoon (SPA, 2010), b.c. [Caradak-.Hunting Moon(Cherokee Run)] by 2 3/4 lengths, with Lolita Pluma (GB, 2010), b. f [Kheleyf-Doohulla(Stravinsky)], third and Devil Black (Devil Moon) fourth, in the traditional first race for 2yo in the LZ turf racetrack of Madrid.

Here is the video: Premio Primer Paso 2012

Vetriano is half brother to Crown of Light, who was 3rd both in the Epsom and in the Yorkshire Oaks

In the rest of the meeting, over the dirt track, results were as follows:

Blue Sky (Servando) won the 1,600 m handicap, with Xamuray (Numerous) 2nd

Gomariz (Fragrant Wells) won the 1,800 m race for 3yo colts, with Obla Di (Wagon Master) 2nd

Dime Que Sí (Shirocco) won the equivalent for fillies, with Samsara (Green Tune) 2nd.

And Colorin (Captain Rio) won the first part of the 1,600 m handicap, with Medeside (Medecis) 2nd.

Premio Comunidad de Madrid this Sunday

There will be 6 races tomorrow at the La Zarzuela track, Madrid, being the most important the Premio Comunidad de Madrid [2,100 m, 3yo fillies, 15,000 euros for the winner), a preparatory race for the Premio Beamonte (Spanish Oaks)


This is the field:

Belagua (IRE, 2009), bay filly [Rail Link-Mingora(Mtoto)], owned by Cuadra Quinto Real, traned by G. Arizkorreta. Ridden by V. Janacek, 2nd to Galipoli in her last start.

Extrañeza (SPA, 2009), bay filly [Caradak-Watchkeeper(Rudimentary)], owned by MG Racing, trained by M. J. Pérez. Ridden by M. Borrego. Was second to Ketala in the Valderas

Gimena (SPA, 2009), bay filly [Baptize-Maya Cove(Caerleon)], owned by Reza Pazooki, trained by F. Rodríguez. Ridden by J. L. Martínez

Infinity One (SPA, 2009) ch. filly [Green Tune-Tropical Chic(Thunder Gulch)], owne by Cuadra Tres y Medio, trained by B. Valenti. Ridden by O. O. de Urbina. Winner in her last start

La Gobernadora (GB, 2009), chestnut filly [Halling-Cyclone Connie(Dr. Devious)], owned by cuadra Santa Bárbara, trained by G. Arizkorreta. Ridden by J. L. Borrego

Nonalass (SPA, 2009), gray filly [Fol Parade-Beltza(Kalanisi)], owned by Cuadra Chamartín, trained by B. Valenti. Ridden by J. Horcajada. Winner in her last start. Her dam is half sister to Group performers Persian Ruler and Kashwan.

Pompon Coeur (SPA, 2009), bay filly [Green Tune-Villa Sonata(Mozart)], owned by Cuadra Safsaf, trained by F. Rodríguez. Ridden by J. Crocquevieille.

She Rules (FR, 2009), gray filly [Aussie Rules-Barannia (Barathea)], owned by Cuadra Zurraquín, trained by M. Hernández. Ridden by B. Fayos. Was third in the Premio Valderas

Sportside (IRE, 2009), bay filly [Refuse to Bend-Perfect Fun (Marju)], owned by Cuadra Safsaf, trained by M. Delcher S. Ridden by J. Grosjean Sportside is half sister to Faramir, winner of the GP de Madrid. She won her last start

The last winners of the Premio Comunidad de Madrid have been: Manivela (2011), Manly Dream (2010), Pituss (2009), Synergy (2008), La Flamenca (2007) and Baldoria (2006).


The rest of the meeting includes a 1,600 m claiming race for 4yo+, a 2,100 m split handicap for 3yo+, with two parts, a 1,800 m handicap for 3yo+, and a 1,200 m sprint for 3yo

Premio Primer Paso tomorrow

Tomorrow's evening meeting features the Premio Primer Paso, traditicional 2yo race, over 800 m, with 7,200 euros for the winner on the turf track.

The participants are:

Caramoon (SPA, 2010), bay colt [Caradak-Hunting Moon(Cherokee Run)]. Owned by Cuadra Luxemburgo, trained by R. López, will ridden by O. O. de Urbina.

Devil Black (SPA, 2010), bay colt [Devil Moon-Lady Woo (Woodman)], owned by Yda, Cortiñal, trained by J. C. Fdez, will be ridden by J. L. Martínez

Lolita Pluma (GB, 2010), a bay filly [Kheleyf-Doohulla(Stravinsky)], owned by Safsaf-Los Toneles, trained by F. Rodríguez, will be ridden by J. Grosjean. Half sister to Beamonte (Oaks) winner Clunia and to Xanadou (Peintre Celebre), winner in France

Mesena (SPA, 2010), a ch. filly [Fol Parade-Miss Leader(Numerous)], owned by Cuadra Madroños, trained by R. Martín Vidania, will be ridden by Borja Fayos

Shirgita (SPA, 2010), a bay filly [Egeo-Al Shirley(Slip Anchor)], owned by Cuadra Corralejo, trained by R.- H. Huayas will be ridden by R. H. Huayas

Vetriano (IRE, 2010), a bay colt [Namid-Russian Countess(Nureyev)], owned by Cuadra Nanina trained by TeoCallejo, will be ridden by V. Janacek. Half sister to Crown of Light (Mtoto), who was 2rd in the Epsom Oaks (G1) and in the Yorkshire Oaks (G1)

Yakarak (SPA, 2010), a bay filly [Caradak-Yafoul(Torrential)], owned by Yda. Milagro, trained by Teo Callejo, will be ridden by J. Crocquevieille.

Recent winners of this race were Laura Moon (2011) and Irish Field (2010). Irish Field went on to win the Robert Papin Gr. 2 and was exported to Hong Kong.

The rest of the meeting are for races on dirt: the two parts of a split handicap over 1,600 m for 3yo+ and two 1,800 m races one for colts and the other one fillies not winners of 2 races.

Galipoli wins the Premio Velayos

Galipoli (FR, 2009), a bay colt [Sulamani-Weet Willa(Assert)], won today the Premio Velayos, with jockey Vaclav Janacek, for trainer Teo Callejo and owners Cuadra San Rafael. He beat Fortun (IRE, 2009), a bay colt [Bachelor Duke-Duckmore Bay(Titus Livius)], owned by Cuadra La Toledana, trained by J. L. Maroto by a length, with Cardolan (IRE, 2009), b. c. [Azamour-Plutonia(Sadler's Wells)] third some 5 lengths behind.

The Premio Velayos (2,200 m, 3yo, 15,000 euros for the winner) is a traditional prep race for the Premio Villapadierna (Spanish Derby).

Galipoli (Sulamani) beats Fortun in the Premio Velayos. Photo courtesy of http://turfarganda.blogspot.com

Here is the video: Premio Velayos 2012  and here is a 11 min video:: Premio Velayos 2012

Thsi is the third win in as many starts for Galipoli, half brother to the Group 3 winners Holberg and Undermine. His dam, Sweet Willa is own sister to the G1W Willa on the Move (Ashland Stakes, 2nd Spinster Stakes, Gazelle Stakes).

The other highlight of the meeting was the 3rd race, Premio La Razón - Premio Andrés Covarrubias , a 1,400 m race for 4yo, won by Mil Azul (SPA, 2008), a bay colt [Russian Blue-Cuittled(Charismatic)] , owned by Cuadra Urdiñ-Oriya, trained by J. L. Salas and ridden by J. L. Borrego, who beat As de Trébol (Tapit) and Volcánico (Refuse to Bend), with S Grillo fourth. Here is the video: Premio La Razón - Andrés Covarrubias

In the first race (1,400 m, 4yo+, split handicap,  2nd part), the winner was Vega de Castilla (Golan), wih Pedreña (Dyhim Diamond) second

The 2nd race, Premio Cruzcampo (1,600 m, amateur jockeys) was won by Libertino (Daliapour), with Sandoval (Ishiguru) 2nd.

In the first part of the 1,400 m split handicap, the winner was Liniberto (Bertolini), with As de Thomas (Bahri) 2nd.

In the last race, a 2,400 m race for 4yo+, the winner was Meneldor (Barathea), with Porquenotecallas (Fantastic Light) second

Galileus won the sprint (Premio Vertice 360)

There was a meeting yesterday at the La Zarzuela racetrack, with 4 races on dirt and one race on turf, the Premio Vértice (1,200 m, 7,200 m euros for the winner).

And the Premio Vértice 360 was won by the only 3yo, Galileus (SPA, 2009) [Sorcerous-Zone Spirit(Wild Zone), property of Cuadra Río Cubas, trained by J. C. Fernández and ridden by D. A. Sarabia, beating Tashqeel(Medicean) by a head, with Makaamen (Selkirk) third.

This is the video: Premio Vertice 360

Other winners of the meeting were:

Aratz (Ishiguru) in the 1,800 m race for 3yo+ fillies, with Lisselan Grace (Refuse to Bend) second

Castellana (Yorik) in the 1,600 m race for Spanish bred 3yos, with Henares (Fol Parade) second

Covelo (Kashwan) in the 2nd part of the 1,900 m split handicap for 4yo+, with Blanca de Navarra(Limpid) 2nd and

Esquío (Baptize) in the 1st part of the handicap, with Indian Drums (Tapit) 2nd

Esquío and Covelo meant a double for owner Pereira S.A.T. and trainer J. C. Lopera

Abdel won the Memorial Duque de Alburquerque

The 2nd running of the GP Memorial Duque de Alburquerque (2,100 m, 4yo+, 17,400 euros for the winner), was won by Abdel (FR, 2008), [Dyhim Diamond-Leonor de Guzmán(Glauco)],  the bay colt owned and trained by J. M. Osorio, the current Duque de Alburquerque. Abdel was ridden by J. E. Jarcovsky, who had him in the second position after the frontrunner Nelson Groom (Charming Groom) for most of the race. Abdel found himself boxed in the home stretch when Plantagenet attacked Nelson Groom and Jarcovsky had a difficult time finding the way out, although, once in the clear, Abdel showed a remarkable turn of foot to surpasse Nelson Groom by a length, with Arnuero (Sakhee) third and Plantagenet fourth.

This is the 6th win in 10 starts for Abdel, who has performed at the highest level in 1,400 m (Antonio Blasco), 1,600 GP Hispanidad), 2,400 m (Copa de Oro) and now 2,100 m.

Abdel (Dyhim Diamond) and Jarcovksy, winners of the GP Memorial Duque de Alburquerque. Photo courtesy of http://turfarganda.blogspot.com

Here is the video (including parts of the 2011 edition): GP Memorial Duque de Alburquerque 2011

In the rest of the meeting:
Teobaldo (Singspiel) won the 2,100 m race for maiden 3yo, with Biladi (Authorized) second.

Cañadio (Dyhim Diamond) won the first part of the 1,600 m split handicap, with Viva A Franca (Storm Cat) 2nd

In the 1,600 m race for amateur jockes, the winner was Cielo Canarias (Exceed adn Excel), with Muñeca Brava (Noverre) second.

In the 2,100 m race for maiden 3yo fillies, the winner was the half sister to Faramir (GP Ciudad de Madrid), Sportside (Refuse to Bend), with Azafata (Motivator) 2nd. Here is the video: Premio Loterías y Apuestas del Estado

And in the 2nd half of the split handicap,. Dyhim Diamond made a treble as a sire with Diamante Blanco

Dyhim Diamond sired a total of 5 winners out of 11 races in the weekend