This Saturday, June 10, the doors of the La Zarzuela Racecourse to enjoy, from 6:00 p.m., a new and exciting afternoon/evening day with horse racing. The Grand Prix of spring are the protagonists of these evening appointments, to which are added many incentives such as the different gastronomic spaces spread throughout the venue, and live 80s pop music in the South Garden, at the end of the races.
A complete leisure offer for family and friends that will also include two pony events, run by the Mini Jockeys School, so that the little ones in the house can enjoy the turf show at their level.
will be disputed seven races, six on the grass track and one on the fiber track, which will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the afternoon. He Urquijo Grand Prize, (Sponsored by Santander Private Banking), will be the most prominent, where pure speed among the best sprinters will be the protagonist. This test was run for the first time under this name in 1950, and is held in homage to the Marqués de Urquijo, heir to the title of IV Marqués de Urquijo (1899-1968), who came, like his nine siblings, from a family with long and well-known tradition in the world of banking. In 1935 two of his brothers debuted as owners in a green jacket, with white sleeves and a black cap, with their filly Quejana. In 1951 he revived the same jacket, participating in races between 1955 and 1962. In those years they won for their exemplary colors such as Terca, Tori, Isardio, Déjame and Troya.
The afternoon will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the Equino Award, (Made in Spain), for two-year-old colts and fillies that have not raced. Eight participants over the distance of 1,100 in a straight line. Complicated race as they are all rookies. The most talked about are X Rays, Sir Polo and the two representatives of Mediterráneo, Backstreets and Lunaflor.
The second race will be Premier Gallop Award (Made in Spain), for three-year-old foals and fillies, who have not won €18,000 in prizes and placements. Seven contenders for victory from the starting post of the 2,100 meters. My favorite is Whity, he is very fit and close to victory, he will be back in the fight. I really liked the last one by Arquetu, he improved with blinders, he has a lot to say here. Newcomer Isaba has a good background and she could do very well. Hazy Eye has not been out of tune in his two outings and with the increase in distance he can have a lot of improvement.
Third place will be held Castellana Racetrack Award (Patr. by ¡Hola!) (Made in Spain), for three-year-old colts and fillies. Eight candidates for victory, after the 2,000-meter run. I really like Naranco’s option, he hasn’t fallen off the twin in his four outings, I think he’s very good and he’s going to be very difficult to beat. His yard companion, Sir Roque, has a big heart and a very good change of pace, he is doing much better in distance than in his previous performance, he will be at the finish line. Fantastic Spirit has been very good in his two starts in Spain, he has improved a lot and has shown us that he does the distance very well, he will be very dangerous and will not give away anything.
The fourth race will be Roberto Lopez Award, (Reclaim), (Made in Spain), support of the Lototurf, for horses and mares three years and older, to sell for €12,000, €15,000 and €18,000. Ten candidates for victory from the 1,400 meter pole. I see a nice duel between Óscar Anaya and Guillermo Arizcorreta’s pupils, or rather, Tammani and Corps des Pages on the one hand and Blueberry and Bravo on the other, I think the race should be between the four of them. Anyway, I’ll stick with Tammani and Blueberry. Looking for a fifth in discord, I would not forget Abelard F.
In fifth place, the Urquijo Grand Prize, (Sponsored by Santander Private Banking) (Made in Spain), for horses and mares three years and older. Eight of the best sprinters challenge each other in the 1,100 meters in a straight line. The Bosnia in high school won overwhelmingly making it clear that he is the great favorite, although his biggest rival will be the reduction of 100 meters in footage, which may be enough to be vulnerable. Disillusion, only three years old in his career, has shown great value and is a specialist in a straight line, I see him with the ability to surprise. King of Jungle is an accomplished sprinter and has everything to improve the high school, he will be in the fight. United States, Raiku and Speak in Colours, are great specialists and also have a lot to say. A spectacular Grand Prix is expected.
The sixth race was Alberto Domper Award, (Made in Spain) Eight copies at the starting pole of the 1,200 meters. Referenced handicap for horses and mares three years and older. Seven participants, 2,400 meters of travel. I really like Astral’s option, he embroiders the distance and comes out very well in weight, he should be in the fight. Six Rivers delivered quite well on the comeback and with a severe scale, I think he has a nice chance to finally come through as winners. Orbayo is all hearted and he always gives his all in every race, I’m sure that as always, he will put up a lot of trouble.
The last race will be held on the Fibra y Arena track, it will be the Cría Cuervos Wines Award, referenced handicap, for horses and mares three years and older, over a distance of 2,400 meters. Six copies at the starting post. White Wine comes from running the Velayos, goes up in distance and stands out in this company, it can be the horse to beat. As de Oros is a great specialist in the fiber, he does the distance very well and he will not make it easy at all. Sofunny is hanging around her and deserves to finally get the victory, he will be back there again. Another who may be very close is Aretha, she loves fiber and will surely be seen.
Leisure, gastronomy and show
Madrid racetrackis a unique place where you can enjoy gardens and terraces in a space of more than 20,000 m2 with incredible views of the Madrid skyline.
To accompany the horse races we have a varied gastronomic offer that goes from the most fun and innovative food trucks, with portions and tapas available in our Cervecistas room and various gastronomic points.
The PonyTurf championship will start with force in the month of April, consolidating itself as the prelude to our base sport. It will be regulated by the Jockey Club with the aim of institutionalizing a championship that will have international visibility in the near future. For this year 2023, more than 20 tests of different categories will be held, which will be distributed on spring Sundays in May and autumn Sundays in September and October.
The PonyTurf Club is located on the north lawn and is a space with inflatables whose theme is the world of the racetrack. The children’s space also includes pony rides, a first contact for the most daring who want to try the experience of horseback riding and get to know these animals first-hand.
The Madrid Hippodrome offers free admission to the venue for children under 14 years of age, so all you have to do is purchase the morning coupon for the inflatable zone at a price of 3 euros to enjoy the whole day, or the coupon for the pony ride , with a price of 2 euros per ride.
The LAS CARRERAS program will continue to be the most important audiovisual support for the dissemination of horse racing.
The Professional Horse Racing Circuit, under the Las Carreras brand, continues to be broadcast through the MOVISTAR + platforms through the Sports channels on M+ (dial 53 and its multis). In addition, the channel #Vamos por M+ (dial 8) will continue to offer different content related to horse racing during the week, such as rebroadcasts and previews of the upcoming days. Along with this, each day will include a one-hour program on its grid in which the 4th and 5th races can be followed, as well as a summary of the rest.
In the enclosure there are more than 2,000 free parking spaces, and also free buses leaving from 10:30 a.m. every 20 minutes as a shuttle from Paseo Moret in Moncloa. (If events in the capital do not allow exit from that point, it is moved to Avda. de la Complutense, in front of the Ciudad Universitaria metro).
ABC forecasts
1st Race: (1) Backstreets – (3) X Rays – (7) Lunaflor
2nd Race: (6) Whity – (3) Arquetu – (1) Hazy Eye
3rd Race: (2) Naranco – (6) Sir Roque – (1) Fantastic Spirit
4th Race: (1) Tammani – (6) Blueberry – (4) Corps des Pages
5th Race: (2) Bosnia – (8) Disillusion – (3) King of Jungle
6th Race: (4) Astral – (2) Six Rivers – (5) Orbayo
7th Race: (1) White Wine – (4) Ace of Pentacles – (3) Sofunny
