Annual Report 2012 Another successful season for all horse racing enthusiasts Another year has passed and the 2012 horse racing season was another one full of exciting competitions and championships. During this year, and thanks to the financial support of a number of entities, the Malta Racing Club managed to organize a number of competitions. The club also continued to upgrade the Marsa Racetrack Complex with major works on the main stand and the importation of new sand which was placed in the main track. These works were only possible thanks to the financial support of the Kunsill Malti ghall-Isport which is Malta’s Sport Authority and the Parliamentary Secretariat for Youth and Sport led by the Hon Clyde Puli. As in the past years, in 2012, Malta once again hosted one of the stages of the Mediterranean Championship for Drivers. This heat, held on the 31st March, was won by Maltese veteran driver Raymond Clifton with French trotter Polytain. Champion driver Noel Baldacchino also won another heat of this Championship which was organized at the UFA Racetrack in Russia. As in the previous editions, in this publication, our readers can find information about the major races not only held locally but also in the international scene. Official statistics issued by the Malta Racing Club are also being published in this annual. Finally I would like to thank those companies that once again are helping me financially to publish this annual. Special thanks goes also to the racetrack photographer Alex Azzopardi and to the MRC officials for their constant support. Kenneth Vella M.Ed; B.Ed (Hons); PGDEAM. The Horse Racing Annual 2012 is published by Kenneth Vella Tel: (+356) 79487838 E-mail: [email protected] Design: Isabel Micallef, Setting and Printing: PRINTIT - Paola Editor: Kenneth Vella Photos: Alex Azzopardi All rights are withheld. This publication cannot be sold and republication in whole or in part is prohibited prior to permission being granted by the publisher. For latest results, updates and footage about horse races in Malta visit the website: www.kennethvella.com (Brought to you by Imperial Hotel, Agrisupplies Malta, Brincat Auto Imports, U Bet Horse Racing, Marin- Malta Horse Racing dex Trophies and Equine Supreme) 1 Tazza l-Kbira Championship Class Premier. Dist – 2640m. Final 1-04-12 1. Mig Of The Wood (N. Baldacchino) (1.15.4”) 2. Nuage de Bourgogne 3. Mystere d’Urfist 4. Nelson du Val Winners Semi Finals 18-03-12 and 19-03-12 Semi Final 1 Semi Final 2 1. Nuage de Bourgogne 1. Livi Cantona (C. Camilleri) (1.15.1”) (C. Camilleri) (1.15”) 2. Mystere d’Urfist 2. True Q 3. Nelson du Val 3. Nabab du Chatelet 4. Ouest du Vivier 4. Onyx Speed 5. Arnie Sensation 5. Mig Of The Wood 6. Label Chouan 6. Troy Boshoeve Winners Heats 4-03-12 Nuage de Bourgogne (1.16.2”) – Nabab du Chatelet (1.16.7”) – Livi Cantona (1.16.9”) – Arnie Sensation (1.16.6”) – Nelson du Val (1.15.5”) – True Q (1.16.9”) Your Contact : the International Department Tel : +33149771475 | Fax: +33149771701 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cheval-francais.com 2 Malta Horse Racing Annual Report 2012 SECF Championships Prix de Vincennes Championship Dist – 2140m. Final 17-06-12 1. Lady de Vindecy (J. Farrugia) (1.15.3”) 2. Milord Barbes 3. Nevaio des Bordes 4. Label Chouan Semi Finals 3-06-12 Semi Final 1 Semi Final 2 1. Lady De Vindecy (J. Farrugia) (1.15.7”) 1. Nevaio des Bordes (J. Farrugia) (1.15.2”) 2. Label Chouan 2. Mystere d’Urfist 3. Mig Of The Wood 3. Mark de Chamant 4. Niky du Donjon 4. Nasko Pride 5. Onyx Speed 5. Milord Barbes Winners Heats 13-05-12 Mig Of The Wood (1.15.7”) – Nevaio des Bordes (1.16.6”) – Nuage de Bourgogne (1.15.3”) – Label Chouan (1.16”) Prix d’Enghien Championship. Class Gold. Dist – 2140m Final 17-06-12 1. Nuevo Musette (N. Baldacchino) (1.15”) 2. Marini du Mont 3. Oscar Mati 4. Podium Winners semi finals 3-06-12 Semi Final 1 Semi Final 2 1. Nuevo Musette (N. Baldacchino) (1.15.6”) 1. Oros de Reve (C. Caruana) (1.15.5”) 2. Marini du Mont 2. Osiris des Kids 3. Pirate d’Urzy 3. Oscar Mati 4. Le Bolide du Suret 4. Podium 5. Okapi des Dimes 5. Orlando Tejy Winners Heats 13-05-12 Ouragan d’Any (1.17.4”) – Marini du Mont (1.16.7”) – Nagano Phedo (1.16.3”) – Oros de Reve (1.15”) – Magnifique Sablais (1.17.2”) Malta Horse Racing 3 SECF Championships continued Prix de Cabourg Championship. Class Silver Dist – 2140m Final 17-06-12 1. Ollico Pellois (N. Baldacchino) (1.16.3”) 2. Oregon de la Foret 3. Pascal d’Ablon 4. Petrus du Vivier Semi Finals 3-06-12 Semi Final 1 Semi Final 2 1. Petrus du Vivier (M. Desira) (1.16.6”) 1. Poete de la Sarthe (K. Saliba) (1.16.7”) 2. Ollico Pellois 2. Onwards Star 3. Lutan Villetot 3. Pascal d’Ablon 4. Olifant du Pouy 4. Oregon de la Foret 5. Ocean Brillouard 5. Notre Allegro Winners Heats 11-05-12 and 13-05-12 Natif de L’Hommee (1.16.5”) – Pared An Hoel (1.17.8”) – Ocean Brillouard (1.17.5”) – Petrus du Vivier (1.18.4”) – Ollico Pellois (1.17.4”) Prix de Cagnes Sur Mer Championship. Class Bronze. Dist – 2140m. Final 17-06-12 1. Nympheta de Bisoir (Jon. Farrugia) (1.16.6”) 2. November Oaks 3. It’s My Way 4. Notre Joyeux Semi Finals 3-06-12 Semi Final 1 Semi Final 2 1. November Oaks (M. Ellul) (1.16.5”) 1. It’s My Way (E. Fenech) (1.17.1”) 2. Notre Joyeux 2. Mambo du Mont 3. Quouky du Soir 3. Parce Que 4. Koko Loco 4. Kaki du Vivier 5. Nympheta de Bisoir 5. Noble Candeen Winners Heats 11-05-12 Koko Loco (1.17.8”) - Noe de Loudat (1.18.6”) – Obelix Blue (1.18.3”) – Notre Joyeux (1.17”) Prix de Caen Championship. Class Copper. Dist – 2140m. Final 17-06-12 1. Icare de Jemma (T. Demanuele) (1.17”) 2. Jibilo du Terme 3. Mistral du Chene 4. Ideal de Suce Winners Heats 11-05-12 Loulou Noir (1.19.8”) – Lucky Charm (1.19.3”) – Jibilo du Terme (1.19.7”) 4 Malta Horse Racing Annual Report 2012 SECF Championships continued Prix de Vincennes Championship. Class Premier. Dist – 2640m. Final 16-12-12 1. Nabab du Chatelet (C. Camilleri) (1.15.4”) 2. Oltedo de Rieux 3. Label Chouan 4. Magic de Assigny Semi Finals (16-11-12 and 18-11-12) Semi Final 1 Semi Final 2 1. Oltedo de Rieux 1. Nino de Saintho (C. Calleja) (1.17.7”) (N. Baldacchino) (1.16.4”) 2. Magic de Assigny 2. Lady de Vindecy 3. Ouest Mabon 3. Label Chouan 4. Natieu d’Echal 4. Milord Barbes Semi Final 3 1. Nuage de Bourgogne (H. Mc Kay) (1.15.3”) 2. Nitesco d’Antony 3. Nabab du Chatelet 4. Nono De Crouay Prix d’Enghien Championship Class Gold Dist – 2640m. Final 16-12-12 1. Night Inlet (N. Baldacchino) (1.16.2”) 2. Magnifique Sablais 3. Niky de Memartin 4. Quebec Semi Finals 2-2-12 Semi Final 1 Semi Final 2 1. Orion du Vaumicel (F. Cassar) (1.16.6”) 1. Night Inlet (N. Baldacchino) (1.18”) 2. Onyx Lucernais 2. Quebec 3. Onyx Speed 3. Niky de Memartin 4. Orion de Chapeau 4. Natif de Salvi 5. Magnifique Sablais 5. Niky du Donjon Winners Heats 16-11-12 and 18-11-12 Night Inlet (1.18.2”) – Orion de Chapeau (1.20.2”) – Ozerio (1.16.4”) – Orion du Vaumicel (1.16.1”) – Nicos de Peneme (1.16.5”) Malta Horse Racing 5 SECF Championships continued Prix de Cabourg Championship. Class Silver. Dist – 2640m. Final 16-12-12 1. Korentin (J. Farrugia) (1.15.9”) 2. Orage du Pont 3. Narcus du Roc 4. Prao de Bussy Semi Finals 2-2-12 Semi Final 1 Semi Final 2 1. Orage du Pont (C. Camilleri) (1.17.9”) 1. Notre Allegro (M. Ghigo) (1.17.1”) 2. Oscar de France 2. Prao de Bussy 3. Max Galbe 3. Korentin 4. Passons d’Ortige 4. Octobre En Fete 5. Narcus du Roc 5. Pascal d’Ablon Winners Heats 16-11-12 and 18-11-12 Oural d’Asnois (1.18.1”) – Max Galbe (1.17.9”) – Octobre En Fete (1.18.5”) – Prao de Bussy (1.17.3”) – Notre Allegro (1.16.8”) – No Commentary (1.18.1”) Prix de Cagnes Sur Mer Championship. Class Bronze. Dist – 2640m. Final 16-12-12 1. Ouragan de Crouay (L. Mifsud) (1.18.8”) 2. Polytain 3. Mezio Josselyn 4. Nereus Galbe Semi Finals 2-2-12 Semi Final 1 Semi Final 2 1. Polytain (N. Baldacchino) (1.17.5”) 1. Mezio Josselyn (V. Fenech) (1.18.5”) 2. Noe de Loudat 2. Mirage d’Ete 3. One Fouteau 3. Nereus Galbe 4. Orlando Dix 4. Ouragan de Crouay 5. Icare de Jemma 5. Obelix Blue Winners Heats 16-11-12 and 18-11-12 Nereus Galbe (1.18.6”) – Ouragan de Crouay (1.19.3”) – Polytain (1.18.6”) – Nerlo Villetot (1.17.1”) 6 Malta Horse Racing Annual Report 2012 SECF Championships continued Prix de Caen Championship. Class Copper. Dist – 2640m. Final 16-12-12 1. Neron Pierji (J. Farrugia) (1.17.8”) 2. Nox Blue 3.