The Sanlúcar horse races begin their second cycle this Wednesday. The sands of Sanluque will once again resound with the gallop of the best turf horses, which will meet on the beach of Las Piletas. from today until next Friday, August 30.
The second cycle is the one that arouses the most anticipation thanks to the main celebration of this natural racecourse: the Grand Prix City of Sanlúcarwhich will be played, as usual, on the last day. Meanwhile, riders, trainers and horses will continue to offer the greatest spectacle on the southern beaches in the sand.
The fourth day of horse racing, in detail
The second cycle will begin at 5:35 p.m. with the Port of Seville Awards. A 1,400 meter test for seven specimens, among which stands out Fiji Golda very beachy mare that always competes at a good level. In addition, the weight reduction plays in her favor to win over other horses like Bribón or Maamur, ridden by Jaime Gelabert and Ricardo Sousa respectively.
At 6:15 p.m. the event is expected to begin. Beefeater Price 0.0which is the first part of the shared handicap. A race of 1,800 meters which promises to be very contested. Eton Messer, who marked the value during his last performance with a victory over 1,600 meters, can surprise. For his part, Mauro is an excellent beach player who could complicate the afternoon for Distant thoughtsthe main candidate for the first prize for the saddle of the Portuguese Sousa.
He Grand Prix of Andalusia It will be played at 7:05 p.m. This race, due to its length –1,600 meters– is ideal for Dimaxa true legend in the Sanluqueña field and who won his seventh first prize in four years in the first cycle. Another well-known character is Percy Green, who will start with a slight advantage in terms of weight, something he will be able to use to his advantage with his experience. Don’t lose sight of Parting Glass and The Snapper.
The third part of the handicap will be played around 7:55 p.m. over 1,800 meters to award the City of Seville AwardSpinnerett’s poor performance in the first cycle can be used to advantage by Ricardo Sousa at the helm of FarzanehZacarías Sarmiento’s mare who can use the defense against other possible winners, such as Alphabetica or Paderno. It is worth highlighting Drover’s performance in the first cycle, who competed at a high level and won the match against Rebellious Spirit.
A rebellious spirit who will contest the second part of the handicap with serious chances of winning it. He Caixabanque Prize will close the fourth day of horse racing – and the first of the second cycle – at around 8:45 p.m. Highlights include So Hi Storm, who usually runs out of steam in the final few metres, and Tiger StrikeThe horse from the Diazmor stable is ready to reveal his full value with the saddle of Borja Fayos, after a bad start in the first cycle frustrated his chances of victory.
The second round of horse racing in Sanlúcar de Barrameda begins this Wednesday, August 28, and will end next Friday, August 30. Over three days, a total of. 112,200 euros prizethe largest amount being Grand Prix City of SanlúcarThe winner of the most important event in Sanlúcar horse racing will win 8,000 euros, while the second, third and fourth place finishers will pocket 3,200, 1,600 and 800 euros.
The final race of the season, at dusk on August 30, will be the Manzanilla Solar Prizesponsored by Bodegas Barbadillo. Thus, with a 100% Sanluqueño flavor, the horse races will close their 179th edition and on the beach there will only be the sound of hooves galloping in the sand. Until next year.
How to watch Sanlúcar horse racing live
The excitement of experiencing the horse races of Sanlúcar de Barrameda on the beach is unique and incomparable. However, it is not always possible to get to the beaches of Sanluqueña.
If you are in this situation, public television North West Coast TV offers you the Sanlúcar Horse Racing Rigorous Live.
You can follow all the information about horse racing in Sanlúcar de Barrameda here.
