Godolphin unveiled a homebred filly named Tarifa at Keeneland she cruised to a 6-length victory over the Beard Course of 7 furlongs Tarifa will make her first Keeneland start since the debut in the 30th running of the $350,000 Baird Doubledogdare (G3) for fillies and mares who is closing in on millionaire status with three Grade 2 victories on her resume “She just shipped up here Monday from Payson Park (training center in South Florida) where she wintered very well,” said Blake Cox “She has put on weight and is doing well.” Tarifa closed her 2024 campaign with a runner-up finish in the Falls City (G3) at Churchill Downs and then faced Grade 1 competition in the B Wayne Hughes Beholder Mile Presented by FanDuel at Santa Anita on March 8 “It was a Grade 1,” Cox said in explaining the decision to ship cross country for Tarifa’s 2025 debut in which she finished third “She already was Grade 1-placed (from a third in the Cotillion) Even though the Baird Doubledogdare is a Grade 3 event the stakes is not short on Grade 1 talent with the likes of 2023 Eclipse Award winner Just F Y I and 2023 Darley Alcibiades (G1) winner Candied in the field for the 1 1/16-mile test but we felt it was better suited for her than waiting for the ($1 million) La Troienne (G1) and having to face Kenny’s filly,” Cox said That would be trainer Kenny McPeek’s reigning Horse of the Year, Thorpedo Anna who defeated Tarifa in their two meetings last year: the Kentucky Oaks (G1) and the Cotillion Undefeated Cavalieri wins the La Canada Stakes at Santa Anita Park The $300,000 B. Wayne Hughes Beholder Mile Stakes (G1) has drawn what looks like an evenly matched field of six fillies and mares, including shippers from Florida and Louisiana, for the one-mile dirt race that headlines an 11-race card March 8 at Santa Anita Park returns in search of grade 1 credentials and gets a 6-pound weight shift against Cavalieri Since switching barns from trainer Todd Pletcher to Sadler last summer Alpha Bella has finished second in three graded races Alpha Bella signaled her readiness with a sharp four-furlong work in :47 March 2 at Santa Anita third-fastest of 69 works at the distance that day Sign up for BloodHorse Daily "She's ready to go," Sadler said "All three of her seconds were nice races and it would obviously be nice to get a grade 1 has finished no worse than third while flashing good tactical speed in three sprint starts at Santa Anita The mile should be well within her scope based on group 1 wins going 7 1/2 furlongs and 1 1/4 miles in Chile Owned by Hill 'n' Dale Equine Holdings and Stud Vendaval Richi will break from the rail and is a likely pace player on the stretch-out Cox typically does well on layoffs of less than six months Photo: Coglianese PhotosTarifa (inside) wins the 2024 Mother Goose Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack The field is completed by Leslie A. Amestoy, Pierre Jean Amestoy Jr., and Roger K. Beasley's Ultimate Authority  The 4-year-old Practical Joke filly trained by Tim Yakteen won a first-level allowance optional claiming race by three lengths Jan Entries: B. Wayne Hughes Beholder Mile S. presented by FanDuel TV (G1)Santa Anita Park You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed and the debates surrounding trainer Bob Baffert Spanish ferry operator Baleària has wrapped up the first docking tests of the fit-for-future fast ferry Avemar Dos in the Port of Tarifa an 82-meter-long catamaran that can board up to 900 passengers was reportedly retrofitted to keep up with the maritime industry’s increasing sustainability-oriented efforts The vessel is said to produce much less harmful pollutant emissions owing to its engines which the company shared were “modernized.” the completion of the docking trials comes in the wake of Baleària finalizing the launch of its operations on the Tarifa-Tangier Ville route which is due to commence from early May this year Baleària also revealed the design of a pair of 100% electric zero-emission fast ferries that are due to operate on the first green corridor between Spain and Morocco on the Tarifa-Tangier Ville route As informed, the all-electric catamaran duo is set to be constructed at the Armon shipyard in Gijón over the next two and a half years. Baleària was awarded the contract by the Algeciras Bay Port Authority (APBA) in November last year to manage the Tarifa-Tangier Ville line for the next 15 years The APBA prioritized technical and environmental criteria in rewarding the first intercontinental green line This content is available after accepting the cookies In addition to this, Baleària has participated in projects involving biofuels, such as biomethane and bioLNG, and has explored the application of other sustainable energy sources as part of its overarching climate neutrality target set for 2050 Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox the Damen Shipyards Group has served the maritime industry with shipbuilding and repair services Damen operates 35 shipyards and 20 other companies in 20 countries and employs over 11,000 people In its work with offshore energy operators all around the world Damen is led by one thing: the ambitions of […] Skip to ContentEnergy Drinks All Red Bull Energy Drinks Discover Watch the world's best slopestyle and freeride skiers battle for the crown in Alaska’s legendary terrain CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE TDN FOR FREE! Remember Ben with a gift to Thoroughbred aftercare Subscribe for FREE to the Daily PDF or the News Alerts Home » Archive » Top News » Tarifa Turns Tables On Gun Song in Mother Goose when the Mother Goose Stakes was one of the most prestigious Grade I summer targets for sophomore fillies in North America It may be a Grade II now late in the season while the division leaders wait another week for the GI Breeders' Cup Distaff but Godolphin homebred and 'TDN Rising Star' Tarifa (f by Awesome Again) did her part to honor that former glory at the Belmont at Aqueduct meet with an extremely game and tenacious victory as she turned back Gun Song (Gun Runner) who bested her when the two filled out the trifecta behind 3-year-old filly champion-elect Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna) in the Sept Tarifa stumbled slightly a few strides out of the gate Saturday causing jockey Flavien Prat to sit down in the saddle briefly but the duo quickly regained their poise and gunned to the front winner of the GII Black-Eyed Susan Stakes in May and the Cathryn Sophia Stakes in August immediately off Tarifa's flank as the latter set a steady :24.08 and :48.86 pace With the tempo quickening entering the final turn Gun Song drew on even terms with Tarifa and looked to have the upper hand as she was doing it easily A ding-dong battle down the stretch ensued with Gun Song poking her blinkered head in front She fought back stride by stride on sheer heart but also holding off a late-closing Pretty Ana (Quality Road) I think I clipped somebody's heel on the outside so I lost a bit of momentum,” said Prat “She was still fast enough to make the lead “It felt like she did not want to give up it looked like [Gun Song] had more than me Trainer Brad Cox's assistant Dustin Dugas said Tarifa lost her right front shoe and told the NYRA notes team he believes it happened when she stumbled just after the start Named a 'Rising Star' with a visually impressive six-length debut during this week exactly one year ago at Keeneland including the GII Fair Grounds Oaks and GII Rachel Alexandra Stakes After not factoring in the GI Kentucky Oaks she got a freshening and returned with a second in the Audubon Oaks at Ellis in August and the third behind Thorpedo Anna and Gun Song in the Cotillion last month Tarifa is one of 53 graded winners and 20 'TDN Rising Stars' for the much-missed Bernardini where he sired 88 black-type winners to date While Tarifa is Bernardini's only graded stakes winner out of a daughter of Awesome Again whose daughters have produced 108 black-type winners he has three graded winners out of mares by Awesome Again's sire Deputy Minister including GISWs To Honor and Serve and Angela Renee Tarifa's female family is responsible for Horse of the Year Tiznow with the Godolphin team joining the party in 2001 when John Ferguson Bloodstock purchased Tizdubai–a full-sister to Tiznow and granddam of Tarifa–as a weanling for $950,000 on behalf of Godolphin Tizdubai didn't produce a stakes performer herself but her daughters have already produced seven including MGSW Cabo Spirit (Pioneerof the Nile) who most recently won the GII California Crown John Henry Turf Championship Stakes Sept for $100,000 at the 2021 Keeneland November sale Kite Beach was sold again a few months later at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Winter Mixed sale for $115,000 to Calumet Farm with a two-day-old full-sister to Tarifa at her side that now-juvenile filly debuted with an off-the-board finish Sept 24 at Indianapolis for MNM Racing LLC and trainer Eddie Kenneally Kite Beach has a yearling colt by Knicks Go and was bred to Darley's Cody's Wish for next term TARIFA wins the Grade 2 Mother Goose Stakes in a close finish with Flavien Prat aboard for trainer @bradcoxracing. pic.twitter.com/FghaquC6Li — NYRA (🌳) (@TheNYRA) October 26, 2024 Not a subscriber? 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For something chic but simple, I like the Tramuntana Hotel. When I’m backpacking and on a budget, Hostal Vehí is a reliable and friendly choice with a great location right next to the church.  Where to eatI always joked it would be strange to dine solo at a restaurant called Compartir. The word means “to share” in Spanish, so when I returned to Cadaqués with friends I made sure we had a reservation to enjoy this restaurant's delectable and creative 13-course tasting menu. Compartir is the sister restaurant of Barcelona’s Disfrutar the three-Michelin-star restaurant with a year-long wait for reservations.  Isabella Noble grew up in Málaga and now splits her time between Andalucía and Barcelona back-to-nature paradise where there’s often no one else around Where to stay in TarifaI usually stay at one of the small, independent boutique hotels in Tarifa’s meandering old town; The Riad is a stylishly converted 17th-century home with creative Moroccan-Andalucian design, while Hostal África has boho-cool rooms and rooftop yoga Where to eatYou’re spoiled for choice with Tarifa’s lively international-influenced food scene; I often grab a fruit and yogurt breakfast bowl at Morocco-inspired Café Azul, and later stop for tapas (just-cooked tortilla, payoyo goat milk cheese) on the terrace at El Lola which also serves local sherries and Cádiz wines Joan Torres is a writer from Barcelona who loves going off the beaten path Why Priorat?In the heart of rural Catalonia Priorat is an off-the-beaten-track region (about an hour from Barcelona) where visitors can learn about traditional wine making Many consider the wines produced in Priorat to be the most sophisticated in all of Spain (with prices to match) Must-do activityDotted with several medieval villages, Priorat is best visited by car, road-tripping from village to village and cellar to cellar. While Álvaro Palacios and Mas Doix are some of the most popular which produces no more than 5000 bottles per year Siurana and Falset are all beautiful villages packed with cellars where you can also find accommodations at every price point ranging from budget hostels to luxury boutique hotels within the wineries Where to eatWhen it comes to food, La Cooperativa de Porrera is one of the best restaurants in the region for authentic Catalan food, while Brichs, located in Falset is the place to satisfy more demanding gourmets looking for a more modern version of the local cuisine Natalia Diaz lives in Madrid and loves writing about food Why Sant Josep de sa Talaia?Ibiza is well known as the unrivaled party capital of Europe – yet this is just a tiny sliver of the story of this Mediterranean paradise Beyond the strobe lights and glamorous nightclubs the Balearic island has a serene side that’s perfect for those who prefer a more laid-back and nature-oriented experience Must-do activityDrive around to explore Ibiza’s breathtaking natural beauty, from its numerous calas (coves) and majestic cliffs, to its white sand coastlines embraced by clear sapphire waters. Sa Caleta (Es Bol Nou) beach hosts the ancient ruins of the first Phoenician settlement in Ibiza a UNESCO World Heritage Site atop a cliff with panoramic views of the Balearic Sea I prefer staying at a short-term rental in Sant Josep de sa Talaia Sant Josep offers a perfect mix of rugged natural beauty Where to eatEs Boldado on Cala d’Hort is hands down my favorite restaurant on the entire island – I can stay here all day dining on fresh seafood and traditional ibicenco cuisine and sipping premium Spanish wines. The best part is enjoying its main feature: a spectacular view of mythical Es Vedrà island believed to be the tip of Atlantis and legendary home to sirens Paula Sánchez Iglesias and Daniel Del Río Espina are from Avilés in Asturias and run the Spanish travel blog, Hacemoslasmaletas Why Somiedo?Tucked away in northern Spain's Cantabrian Mountains, Parque Natural de Somiedo offers a refreshing escape from the summer heat This UNESCO Biosphere Reserve welcomes hikers with glacial lakes you'll discover brañas, traditional cattle-herding settlements with charming tietos (thatched cottages) that tell stories of the region's pastoral heritage. For the best experiences hike El Valle del Lago or Los Lagos de Saliencia Must-do activityThe park holds Western Europe's largest population of brown bears; roughly 280 roam freely throughout the western range. Watching these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat is a popular activity, but always go with a local guide who can share insights about conservation efforts golden eagles or the colorful capercaillie (fowl) Where to stayBase yourself in the mountain village of Pola de Somiedo where accommodations range from cozy B&Bs to rural homestays and hotels visit the Somiedo Natural Park Interpretation Center and its Bear House to deepen your understanding of the region's ecology China announced on Saturday that it has imposed "retaliatory tariffs" on some Canadian agricultural and food imports after Canada last October imposed duties on Chinese electric vehicles and steel and aluminum products The new tariffs will take effect on March 20 according to a statement from the Customs Tariff Commission of the Chinese State Council A 100% tariff will be imposed on Canadian vegetable oil and an additional 25% tariff on pork and aquatic products especially after Donald Trump came to power in the US The tariffs came in retaliation for tariffs imposed by Ottawa on Chinese imports in October last year which included a 100% tax on all electric vehicles made in China and a 25% tax on aluminum imports This site is controlled and managed by KOHA are protected by KOHA's copyright and KOHA retains the reserved rights for them Materials on this site may not be used for commercial purposes without the prior permission of KOHA is prohibited The use of materials from any website or other medium without the permission of the KOHA Group on behalf of all the units that make it up (Koha Ditore is a violation of copyright and of intellectual property according to the legal provisions in force All violators of these rights will face the law The translation of contents into other languages ​​is done automatically and there may be errors Annex of the former Radio Prishtina (first floor) George Bush pn Tarifa wins the Mother Goose Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack Godolphin's Tarifa  may not have a grade 1 win to her credit but she surely displayed a top-level amount of heart in posting her third grade 2 triumph of the year We're proud of Tarifa," trainer Brad Cox said The finish flipped the result of the Sept. 21 $1 million Cotillion Stakes (G1), when Gun Song was second by a neck to probable 3-year-old filly champ Thorpedo Anna  and Tarifa was another 3 1/2 lengths back in third "I thought she ran a really good race in the Cotillion last time Obviously we had to deal with Gun Song today but (Tarifa) was very tough down the lane and (winning jockey Flavien Prat) did a good job I'm proud of the way she stepped up the last eighth of a mile and finished the job," Cox said The win was the fourth in seven 2024 starts for the daughter of the Awesome Again mare Kite Beach It tacked another dose of graded stakes laurels to a résumé that also includes wins earlier this year in the Rachel Alexandra Stakes (G2) and Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) that sent her off at 5-1 odds in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) when she never threatened and finished ninth in a rare dull performance A 4-year-old campaign with high hopes for becoming a grade 1 winner "This was her last opportunity to face straight 3-year-olds I think the goal would be at some point to win a grade 1 with her and we're hoping she'll get that opportunity next year as a 4-year-old," Cox said In a field reduced to five by three scratches Prat put Tarifa on the lead shortly after the break something unusual for a filly who had typically been third or fourth early on They led through fractions of :24.08 and :48.86 from the rail with Gun Song in closest pursuit Gun Song and John Velazquez took aim at the leader in the stretch and stuck a head in front at the eighth pole.  But Tarifa did not back down from the challenge and valiantly fought back to win by a head in 1:50.78 as the 2-1 ($6.10) second choice "At the top of the lane it looked like I was beaten "It felt like she didn't want to give up." Including the narrow loss to Thorpedo Anna Lee Lewis' grade 2-winning Gun Song closed out her 3-year-old campaign with three wins and four seconds in nine starts for trainer Mark Hennig We'll give her a little break and come back with her next year." turned in a strong effort to finish a fast-closing third after being pinched back to last at the break Spanish ferry operator Baleària has been awarded the contract to operate the intercontinental shipping line between Tarifa and Tangier Ville The company won the competition with an investment of €135 million in the construction of two zero-emission electric fast ferries with a capacity for 800 passengers the electrification of the ports and the battery recharging system of the three sections into which the tender is divided Baleària won in the two that have objective criteria (technical and economic) and in the section based on subjective criteria (operation) the company had a lower score than the two other companies presented Baleària’s President Adolfo Utor claimed that “Baleària has presented the most sustainable and technologically advanced project of the three that have participated in the competition,” stating that it is good news for Spain and Morocco and also for the shipping company which after almost 20 years of aspiring to operate and modernize this route Utor pointed out that “pending official confirmation we can conclude that Baleària has been the clear winner of the tender,” adding that “the commercial and technological strength displayed by Baleària will generate greater wealth for the region and will favour an increase in economic and cultural activity in both Andalusia and Tangier.” the construction of the two electric catamarans will be carried out at Astilleros Armon in Gijón and will last two and a half years Baleària added “the world’s second” fast ferry with dual gas engines’ to the Barcelona-Alcúdia-Ciutadella route This incorporation is said to allow Baleària to increase its high-speed seats on the route by 50% and double the number of vehicles while reducing its carbon footprint specifically facilitating the maritime and offshore industry knowledge and reach we can optimally meet your businesses media needs and requirements in three cohesive ways: Network with the right people Spanish ferry operator Baleària has embarked on a project to implement the first green corridor between Spain and Morocco These twin ships will be deployed on the “most sustainable” connection between Europe and Africa “This is a pioneering and technologically advanced public-private project that will enable us, for the first time ever, to run the entire route using only electric energy and, therefore, zero emissions,” Adolfo Utor, Baleària’s President and Owner Baleària was awarded the contract by the Algeciras Bay Port Authority (APBA) to manage the Tarifa-Tangier Ville line for the next 15 years The APBA prioritized technical and environmental criteria in awarding the first intercontinental green line “The Port Authority laid the foundations for this project which is in line with our innovation and sustainability values We are taking on the challenge of turning the Tarifa-Tangier Ville line into an example of mobility modernity and international sustainability,” Utor emphasized These twin catamarans will be built at the Armon shipyard in Gijón over the next two and a half years Each boat will have 16 MW of electric power thanks to four electric propulsion units fueled by batteries Their 11,500 kWh capacity will allow the ships to make the entire voyage (18 miles) under electric propulsion and emissions-free “They will be totally decarbonised voyages with the 2050 objectives,” Utor pointed out Each ship will also have four diesel combustion backup generators The fast ferries’ batteries need to be fully recharged during the one-hour stopover in each port 8 MWh gross batteries will be installed in both ports which will be added to the shore power supply (5 MW in Tarifa and 8 MW in Tangier) The charging will be carried out by two innovative autonomous robotic arms installed in each port which will be connected to the ship via the ship’s onshore power system (OPS) connection “This innovative system will allow us to recharge the batteries needed for the route in just 40 minutes,” Utor explained the total battery capacity will be 39 MWh gross (equivalent to around 765 electric cars) The company’s head stressed that this is “a public-private project which also involves the participation of benchmark national and international companies in the fields of engineering and energy which he defines as “a green umbilical cord uniting two countries with a close historical economic and commercial relationship.” Utor also pointed out the shipping company’s intention to “turn the Tarifa-Tangier Ville route into a talent-attraction pole a focus of development opportunities and a catalyst for the local economy and employment.” The Spanish Secretary of State for Transport and Sustainable Mobility stated that “the decarbonisation of transport is one of the Ministry’s priorities.” he acknowledged “the commitment to sustainability and the enormous efforts being made by Baleària to promote the decarbonisation of its fleet and its commitment to innovation.” Andalusia’s Minister of Tourism and External Affairs welcomed the fact that the region is once again ‘a pioneer in sustainability’ Bernal praised the commitment of Baleària and the port authority “The APBA wants to drive the energy transition as well as facilitate strategic projects such as this one,” Gerardo Landaluce President of the Algeciras Bay Port Authority Landaluce highlighted “the firm commitment to innovation and environmental protection through the electrification of the docks” which will involve an investment of €62 million OPS projects in Tarifa and Algeciras He also indicated that the land access to the Port of Tarifa will be improved The design of Baleària’s ships is similar to its two other natural-gas-powered fast ferries the Eleanor Roosevelt and the Margarita Salas (also built in Armon) but optimized for the ports of Tarifa and Tangier Ville a capacity for 804 passengers and 225 cars The catamarans will also be highly maneuverable thanks to bridge ailerons They will also have two high-capacity stern ramps to optimize operations and maneuvers in port Baleària’s fleet strategy is based on eco-efficient smart ships. The ferry operator is working on projects linked to the energies of the future with a view to the goal of zero emissions by 2050 The shipping company has a fleet of 11 gas-powered ships and is one of the pioneers in the use of electric energy: since 2023 it has welcomed two electric propulsion ships in its fleet the first electric passenger and cargo ferry in Spain with zero emissions on approaches and stays in port a cruise ferry equipped with an electric propulsion system powered by dual natural gas engines The Pioneers of Offshore Engineering GustoMSC part of NOV’s Marine and Construction business is recognized for providing advanced design & engineering consultancy for mobile offshore units and reliable equipment and technical knowledge into realistic & innovative ideas The performance of new and existing jack-ups President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he will impose a 50% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum Trump argued that this decision was made after the province of Ontario entities that import electricity a tax surcharge of approximately 25 percent “I have instructed my Secretary of Commerce to add an ADDITIONAL 25% Tariff, to 50%, on all STEEL and ALUMINUM COMING INTO THE UNITED STATES FROM CANADA, ONE OF THE HIGHEST TARIFFING NATIONS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD,” Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social “This will go into effect TOMORROW MORNING Ford added that Ontario is prepared to increase the surcharge or even suspend its electricity exports to the U.S Trump proclaimed new across-the-board tariffs of 25% on Mexico and Canada and 10% on China effective March 4 Canada has an exception on energy products He temporarily exempted some products from Mexico and Canada Only USMCA compliant products are exempt from the tariff 38% of its exports to the United States are exempt half of its sales will avoid the new 25 percent tariff said last week that the 25 percent tariff imposed by Trump will push Mexican goods exported to the U.S market under the USMCA from around 50 to 90 percent China, Mexico and Canada lead the exports that will potentially be subject to the 25 percent tariffs on steel, aluminum and derivatives of both metals to the United States Its affected exports total 38.514 billion dollars Mexico faces a potential impact of 34,830 million dollars The risk of further countermeasures between the United States and Canada is latent: Ford promised that delays and exemptions will not be enough for it to lift the surcharge on electricity Redacción: 7224059128info@opportimes.com Money market accounts are similar to savings accounts Unlock financial rewards by signing up for a savings or checking account with a bonus offer Compare trusted real estate agents all in one place Answer a few quick questions and we’ll show you your top credit card options Read in-depth credit card reviews to find out which cards have the best perks and more A HELOC is a variable-rate line of credit that lets you borrow funds for a set 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pressure from consumer advocates to curb overdraft fees they’re still imposed at 94 percent of bank accounts Here are some ways to avoid overdraft and NSF fees: Using an ATM outside of your bank’s network could cost you both a surcharge from the owner of the ATM and a fee from your own financial institution The average total cost for using an out-of-network ATM is now $4.77 according to Bankrate’s latest study — the highest in the study’s history since 1998 To avoid ATM fees a bank will waive this fee if you keep at least a set minimum balance in your account Among noninterest checking accounts that charge this fee Nearly half (47 percent) of noninterest checking accounts don’t have a monthly maintenance fee Here are some ways to avoid monthly service fees: Fees tend to rise just like the cost of other goods and services a bank may try to generate revenue through fee increases — especially in a low-rate environment “Volatile interest rates in the past two decades have led banks to a greater reliance on fee income which can be more stable than interest income from lending,” says Greg McBride “Entire business lines such as wealth management can provide a steady stream of non-interest income for financial institutions and increasing ATM fees are examples that checking account customers may confront.” The best checking accounts don’t charge maintenance fees and or require a minimum balance 93 percent of noninterest checking accounts either don’t charge a fee or have one that’s easy to avoid such as by meeting a direct deposit requirement Having a checking account that charges you absolutely no fees is often possible especially when you know what it takes to avoid charges for account maintenance — Freelancer Kevin Payne has contributed to an update of this article Spanish ferry operator Baleària will operate the first fully electric ferry line between Tarifa electric catamarans will be built at the Armon shipyard in Gijón and put into operation on the intercontinental route The shipbuilder Astilleros Armon will build the two 87-metre vessels designed by Incat Crowther in Gijón The ferries will be capable of maximum speeds of 26 knots and each ferry will have spatial capacity for 800 passengers and 225 cars.Each electric ferry will have 16 MW of electric power from four electric propulsion units The electric ferries will still hold combustion systems for emergency backup The two electric marine vessels’ 11,500 kWh capacity will allow them to make the entire voyage between Morocco and Spain (18 miles Baleària was awarded the route last December by the Algeciras Bay Port Authority (APBA) to operate the Tarifa-Tangier Ville line for the next 15 years The port authority prioritized sustainable technology when awarding the line “This is a pioneering and technologically advanced public-private project that will enable us to run the entire route using only electric energy and zero emissions.” He added further that the port authority had laid the foundations of the project the electric ferries will be charged at their one-hour stopovers at both ports The charging systems at each port are to be backed by 5 MW battery systems in Tarifa and 8 MW in Tangier The charging at each port will involve autonomous robotic arms that are connected to the ferries through their onshore power system connections (OPS) Utor explained that this system will allow the vessels to recharge in just 40 minutes The docks’ electrification will involve an investment of €62 million in OPS projects in Tarifa and Algeciras also said that improvements will be made to the land access to the Port of Tarifa the battery systems employed in both the vessels and their onshore charging systems will add up to 39 MWh gross Andalusia’s Minister of Tourism and External Affairs praised Baleària and the port authority’s commitment to pioneering a route that expects some four million passengers The project is a pioneer involving private and state investment Baleària president Utor said that it was a very deliberate goal to“turn the Tarifa-Tangier Ville route into a talent-attraction pole a focus of development opportunities and a catalyst for the local economy and employment.” I agree with the Privacy policy electrive has been following the development of electric mobility with journalistic passion and expertise since 2013 we offer comprehensive coverage of the highest quality — as a central platform for the rapid development of this technology Mission Statement: to assist the integration of foreign residents living in Spain and this is never more accurate than when you establish yourself as a foreign resident in a new country Being able to quickly familiarise yourself with the culture and customs can help ease the transition during a challenging time This is why Euro Weekly News makes it our mission to provide you with a free news resource in English that covers both regional and national Spanish news – anything that we feel you will benefit from knowing as you integrate into your new community and live your best life in Spain you can forget about translating articles from Spanish into awkward English that probably don’t make much sense Let us be your convenient and essential guide to all things that will likely affect you as a foreign resident living in Spain This week Celebrity Chef from Ready Steady Cook & Fellow Master Chef Steven Saunders proprietor of The Little Geranium in La Cala makes a stunning dish using new season Tuna from the Costa de la Luz   It was great eating some of the world’s best and freshest tuna meeting top chefs and restaurateurs from around the world sherry tasting and pairing wines to the tuna along with street parades exciting experience even though it will have been muted this year it can be a bit controversial as many people are angry about the traditional fishing methods used called Almadraba (it is Arabic for place of fighting) Now Michele and I love animals and we go to a lot of trouble to buy naturally farmed meats not pumped with steroids and antibiotics and we do not buy farmed fish who get upset about tuna fishing that I know of are the sort that eats cheap chicken packed with chemicals They also choose to eat intensively farmed beef as it is cheap but it is harmful to you in the long run Michele and I avoid buying cheap farmed meat or fish which is why I can’t and won’t compete with cheap restaurant pricing We like to buy the best of everything including seasonal wild fish like the Bluefin Tuna from this beautiful region in Spain I spoke with the EU Fisheries department about this to try and clear things up “The traditional fishing method called almadraba is one of the oldest recorded fishing systems The almadrabas catch tuna as they swim across the Gibraltar Strait the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea when they go to spawn These traps catch the tuna when they are moving towards the Atlantic Ocean The basis of this fishing method is that the schools of tuna upon encountering the nets do not try to go through them finally trapping themselves inside the final chamber “The fishing season for the ‘paso almadraba’ traps begins in the spring and ends at the start of summer and the season for the ‘retorno’ (the return) almadrabas begins at the end of summer and ends in the autumn The long story of the almadraba traps has given us a series of data that is of important scientific value.”   “The almadraba technique used for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna fishing is respectful to the environment and to resources due to several characteristic factors of this fishing system including seasonality low energy consumption because of its working system there is a limited stay time for the tuna within the structure of the almadraba.”  “It creates a very reduced ‘bycatch’ because the structure uses large mesh nets and so a high percentage of the caught tuna are adult specimens that have already bred and have spawned on several occasions and the size and flexibility of the nets mean that there is no damage to the cetacean or dolphin populations and it doesn’t have any influence on the local hydrological dynamics.”   faced with this information from The European Fishing Policy department I am happy to buy it and happy that you enjoy this premium product which is on my menu right now Our tasting menus are becoming more and more popular and most nights this tuna dish is highlighted as one of the best tasting courses by our clients this week I am sharing the recipe with you   Click for more recipes! Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox Euro Weekly News is the leading English language newspaper in Spain by delivering news with a social conscience we are proud to be the voice for the expat communities who now call Spain home With around half a million print readers a week and over 1.5 million web views per month EWN has the biggest readership of any English language newspaper in Spain The paper prints over 150 news stories a week with many hundreds more on the web – no one else even comes close Our publication has won numerous awards over the last 25 years including Best Free Newspaper of the Year (Premios AEEPP) Company of the Year (Costa del Sol Business Awards) and Collaboration with Foreigners honours (Mijas Town Hall) All of this comes at ZERO cost to our readers All our print and online content always has been and always will be FREE OF CHARGE Download our media pack in either English or Spanish The scenic coastal town of Tarifa in southern Spain has been tackling the ongoing environmental emergency caused by the invasive Asian seaweed Rugulopteryx okamurae the algae have wreaked havoc on marine ecosystems and strained municipal resources the town has launched an innovative project to turn this environmental menace into a sustainable and money-making opportunity Tarifa’s coasts have seen an alarming increase in seaweed, with over 40,000 tonnes of algae accumulated in 2024 alone, quadrupling the previous year’s figures, according to a report by Sotogrande Plus. This invasion has not only disrupted marine biodiversity but also impacted heritage fishing and tourism Municipal efforts to clean up the algae have been costly The Ministry for Ecological Transition categorises the seaweed as “urban solid waste,” leaving local governments responsible for its removal without providing additional funding With cleanup costs reaching €5 million annually In collaboration with Poplac Development and Futuralga Tarifa is piloting a €1 million bioreactor project to convert the seaweed into biogas and biofertilisers The bioreactor processes 15,000 tonnes of algae annually creating enough energy to power a quarter of a megawatt and repurposing leftover material into fertilisers for agricultural use This circular economy model not only reduces methane emissions but also offers an environmentally friendly alternative to landfill disposal Similar initiatives have succeeded in Mexico inspiring hope for Tarifa’s project to set a benchmark for sustainable coastal management Local startups are exploring other uses for the algae is developing biodegradable packaging from seaweed waste This innovative solution has already won multiple awards and is part of a broader push for a circular economy Other proposals include utilising the algae in cosmetics Tarifa’s municipal leaders stress that the current initiatives alone cannot handle the sheer scale of the seaweed problem Mayor José Antonio Santos has called on regional and national governments for financial and logistical support the Cadiz Provincial Council allocated €140,000 in emergency funds but this fell short of the resources needed to manage the crisis at length Tarifa’s initiatives could pave the way for other coastal communities in Europe to adopt similar procedures  View all news in Spain. 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Our publication has won numerous awards over the last 25 years including Best Free Newspaper of the Year (Premios AEEPP), Company of the Year (Costa del Sol Business Awards) and Collaboration with Foreigners honours (Mijas Town Hall). All of this comes at ZERO cost to our readers. All our print and online content always has been and always will be FREE OF CHARGE. Download our media pack in either English or Spanish. won’t find it lacking in things to see and do Read on for our pick of the top 10 activities in this trendy Andalusian town from visiting its Moorish castle to relaxing on its beautiful beaches Be sure to book ahead for the best tours of Spain to make the most out of your trip to the diverse and dynamic country Wedged in between the old town and the seafront is Tarifa’s 10th-century Castillo de Guzmán El Bueno. This sturdy castle served to defend Tarifa from Christian invaders until 1292 when King Sancho IV captured it from the Moors It takes its name from Alonso Perez de Guzmán a military leader who successfully fended off a Moorish siege in 1294 | Tom Lorber / Unsplash Wander around the old town Wandering up past the Guzmán Castle’s forbidding walls, you soon come to Tarifa’s oldest quarter Set aside a couple of hours for wandering within this maze of pretty alleyways and shabby-chic squares making sure you don’t miss the Plaza de Santa Maria You’ll quickly discover the reason why it’s known locally as Plaza de la Ranita (Litte Frog Square) Visit the Castillo de Santa Catalina Less well known than the Guzmán castle but still worth checking out is the Castillo de Santa Catalina. It was built as a watchtower in the early 1930s, but sustained so much damage during the Spanish Civil War of 1936–39 that it was abandoned for the best part of half a decade The Puerta de Jerez is the only one of four medieval gateways to Tarifa still standing while others date its construction to the 1200s Above its Moorish-style arched entrance is a plaque remembering September 21 1292 – the date when King Sancho IV took Tarifa from the Moors Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy Chill on Playa de Los Lances Located just north of Tarifa, Playa de Los Lances is one of Andalusia’s most beautiful beaches Its golden sands stretch northwards for 10 kilometres backing onto the lush cork oak forests of the Los Alcornocales Natural Park The perfect spot for a morning or afternoon’s sunbathing broken up by visits to the cool chiringuitos that stud its length The remnants of Baelo Claudia that are found 23 kilometres (14 miles) north of Tarifa are some of Andalusia’s best-preserved Roman ruins This once-prosperous fishing village was founded in the second century BC and survived multiple earthquakes before being abandoned in the 6th century AD; impressively-conserved are the fish-salting facilities and the temples Go Surfing Thanks to the two strong winds that shape Tarifa’s climate – the Poniente from the west and the Levante from the east – the town has become one of Europe’s most popular surfing destinations to rent or buy gear and to book yourself onto some board Go Trekking There’s some spectacular trekking to be enjoyed near Tarifa as the town is situated between two natural parks the Parque Natural del Estrecho and the Parque Natural de Alcornocales The first runs alongside the south coast and offers tracks with views of the Moroccan coast while in Alcornocales you can hike in the Iberian Peninsula’s largest cork oak forest Tarifa’s popularity with surfers lends it a bohemian vibe all of its own Experience it to the full by soaking up the town’s nightlife (be prepared for a late night) The old town is the place to be: head to El Lola – a locals’ favourite – for early-evening tapas before moving on to a sleek cocktail bar such as Almedina which is carved into the medieval city wall Occupying as it does the southernmost tip of Continental Europe Tarifa is only a 35-minute ferry ride from Tangier making the latter ideal for a day-trip destination this Moroccan city became legendary throughout the 19th and 20th centuries as a hotspot for international espionage Key attractions include the Grand Mosque and the walled old town (medina) See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in July See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Autumn Guides & Tips How to Spend the Perfect 24 Hours in Santander See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in October See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Summer Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in November Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in December Guides & Tips How to Attend a Bullfight in Spain Food & Drink The 5 Best Food Markets in Madrid Architecture Spain’s Most Impressive Bullrings Sports The Most Epic Hiking Trails in Spain's Sierra Nevada See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in September US: +1 (678) 967 4965 | UK: +44 (0)1630 35000 tripssupport@theculturetrip.com © Copyright 2025 The Culture Trip Ltd ООО Медиа-группа "ПортНьюс" ИНН 7841028303 ERID: 2W5zFHSvr2C ООО "Газпромнефть Марин Бункер" ИНН 7838392447 ERID: LjN8KPSVp Baleària has won the tender for berth no which will allow it to operate the Tarifa-Tangier-Ville line for the next 15 years this route will be operated with a Spanish-flagged vessel which will favour the incorporation of national and local professionals and will significantly increase the offer of employment to seafarers in the area Baleària plans to build two electric fast ferries electrify the ports and recharge the charging system The construction of these two electric catamarans will be carried out at Armon's Spanish shipyards in Gijón and will last two and a half years the shipping company will allocate two fast transition ferries to the route re-engined in 2021 to improve its efficiency 2016 issued by Roskomnadzor.Founder: PortNews Media Group LLC Editor-in-Chief: Tkacheva Kristina Viktorovna. When reprinting materials of PortNews IAA “PortNews” active reference to the agency is obligatory The use of PortNews IAA “PortNews” materials for commercial purposes is not allowed without the written permission of the agency Any use of materials is allowed only in the presence of a hyperlink to PortNews IAA editor@portnews.ru IAA “PortNews” acquaints its readers with the latest news and current trends in maritime and river shipping development of international transport corridors PortNews is the leading source of information and information on the development of international transport corridors Eneda Tarifa will not be part of the next TV season of the comedy program Through an announcement on social networks "I have to inform you that my journey in the show 'Portokalli' ends here I returned to that scene with longing when it was proposed to me by the directors and in a way 'I took out the goods ...' when they say a word to him But it is the moment to bring my projects to life without being 'sold' and without being 'bought' by anyone (as it is written in some portals) and I continue to give my artistic contribution in this country Why sudden departure? Because in an interview for Class Magazine published on February 14 when asked about the next season of "Portokalli" "They say that it does not work well for you to return to the same job after you left once so that each of us can do and find a part of the home he has left the joy and happiness of a large family - like Orange - keeps you alive She was also asked about the second season of "Orange" for which she said that "we have started work" we start work and are thinking about all the possibilities we have to create new characters I believe I will be able to reappear some new character inspired by everyday life and by characters we see every day in our lives One character that has had a lot of success has been Eni Vasili but unfortunately it was only done once by me [...] But I predict that with the discipline that every actor has in there The fee was returned to "Portokalli" in September 2020 this was not an unknown experience as she has been part of "Portokalli" for 6 years in a row it is still unclear what caused her sudden departure Created by Brad Cox is of the mindset that "Post positions," the Louisville-born trainer said a descendant of two-time Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Tiznow enters the race having won all three of her starts this year; the most recent being the Fair Grounds Oaks (Grade 2) on March 23 She's drawn everywhere from on the rail in a six-horse field to the far outside in a seven-horse field clean trip," Cox said after Saturday's draw "I think she's going to like the mile and an eighth." If jockey Flavien Prat can deliver the history Tarifa will achieve with a win cannot be understated LLC would become just the fourth owner to notch back-to-back victories in the 1 1/8-mile race for 3-year-old fillies since its inception in 1875 That's just one of the story lines to keep an eye on as we get closer to post time Trainer D. Wayne Lukas is trying to reach the winner's circle in the Oaks for a sixth time; breaking a tie with a fellow Hall of Famer Lukas' horse, Lemon Muffin (30-1) 6 post with jockey Keith Asmussen making his Oaks debut "The draw doesn't have any bearing on her that I thought would be a plus or a minus," Lukas said kind of tipping her hand; so we'll need her over there with a lot of confidence." Lemon Muffin has one win and one second-place finish thus far in 2024 She and Asmussen are coming off a seventh-place finish in the Fantasy Stakes (Grade 2) on March 30 at Oaklawn Park Lukas shared Cox's sentiment about post positions being a tad overhyped What he cares about most is not where his horse starts; rather Yet again, that's jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. aboard Thorpedo Anna (5-1) They won the Fantasy Stakes starting out of the No called her morning-line odds "a fair number." "I was second in the Oaks a few years back with Daddys Lil Darling; and she drew the 14," McPeek said "She wins the race if she doesn't draw 14." The 14th post is where Leslie's Rose (4-1) will start with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. the winningest rider in North America for seven years running Pletcher wasn't too thrilled about the spot "We got two of the worst three," he said; referring to Candied No. 14 worked out well for last year's winners Pretty Mischievous and jockey Tyler Gaffalione This year, Gaffalione will start three spots to the inside — in the No. 11 post with Ways and Means (5-1) If he wins aboard the Chad Brown-trained filly he'll become the first rider since Eddie Arcaro (1951-53) to do so in consecutive years saying he "should have plenty of options to just choose his spot if he wants to go on or be just off the lead." He said he chose the 29-year-old Florida native to jockey Ways and Means for whom the Oaks will be just her fourth career start because of his recent success at Churchill Gaffalione earned his 11th career leading-rider title at the track during last year's Fall Meet "He knows every inch of the track," Brown said Reach Louisville men's basketball reporter Brooks Holton at bholton@gannett.com and follow him on X at @brooksHolton The well-known singer Eneda Tarifa has shared details about her relationship with her partner While she was invited to the "Rudina" show is also the author of the lyrics of her last song participating in "Magic Song," which is titled "Më forte." the singer said that the relationship between them has been strengthened by the similarities in their lives "We have more or less similar stories in some points of our chronological history that we have in common joyful and accomplished a person may seem in life he has definitely gone through his own difficulties in this sense and in this sense… all of us,” she said confessing that it all started from a chance meeting at a mutual friend's club the details of which they want to keep the public a surprise To celebrate the release of the incredible sophomore LP the unique creative offers exclusive insight into each individual cut With a sonic guise that lifts him beyond his contemporaries into a musical orifice only inhabited by himself The well-travelled Brit draws inspirations from his discovery and infatuation with Latin American and Andalusian folk music and with his newly released sophomore album explores his artistic progression in the most refined and expressive way to date sprinkling in electronic tendencies into his sublime folk style with personal lyricism scattered across vast yet intimate soundscapes drawing its listener into a reflective and vivid world the artist offered us some exclusive insight into Tarifa explaining the thought and process behind each individual cut The song questions whether we are alone in the universe I had always assumed that there must be other life out there but that conviction was shaken after reading the ‘rare earth hypothesis’ and watching some lectures about the possibility of life on earth being unique the fact that that was a possibility at all terrified me and made me think a lot It also interested me that songwriting could reflect our current state of knowledge and the questions we have about reality “Giordano’s Dream” refers to Giordano Bruno who was burnt alive by the Church in medieval Europe for suggesting that the stars in the night sky might be other suns with planets of their own The whole section was reinvented later after a recording session with drum legend Sebastian Rochford He unexpectedly improvised over the ambient track I had made on his first take through the song and I was completely blown away by what he added I ended up chopping up the drum solo into a kind of usable loop which is what you hear in the final master The song grapples with rejection in the lyrics and the ensuing battle between acceptance and denial that can follow it When you go through moments like these in life they can dominate your daily thoughts and it becomes impossible not to write about them if you are working on music Rhythmically the unusual time signatures of 11/4 and 10/4 are what drew me to the musical idea in the first place I think they give the song a lightness and wandering feeling that never quite resolves I wanted “Tarifa” to try and capture all the joy I was feeling at being there It was also written as an invitation after meeting someone new so it’s meant to feel very open and hopeful In that way it felt like a reflection on a time where I was just beginning to open myself up again after a break up getting lost in the excitement that comes with new connection I also wanted to try and distil some of the energy of Tarifa as a place into the song It’s the southern most point of mainland Spain only 5 miles from Africa and is famous for being very windy either levante coming from the Mediterranean There was a lot of wind throughout my stay and that constant presence of energy and movement around the house definitely left its mark on the music and on this song in particular Pilo Adami who co-produced the song with me came out for the last week of the writing trip and helped me finalise my ideas We tracked the final percussion in an amazing music studio in Punta Paloma run by José María Sagrista It’s an incredible space right next to the beach with views across the straits to Morocco; it was brilliant that we were able to get drums and percussion recorded in such a remote place Back in London I teamed up with Nathan Jenkins (Bullion) to add some final details to the arrangement and production adding some extra synths and a chorus of hums in the first verse that had felt a bit bare up to that point The song continued to evolve piece by piece in that time making small changes to things like the bass line all the way up to the mixing stage until I couldn’t hear anything I wanted to fix or change anymore Green Eyes reflects on obsession and heart break in the lyrics Although it’s mournful in that sense I wanted there to be a feeling of mysticism and hope in the minimalism of the arrangement Whenever I tried to add elements like more percussion it felt like they were clouding the impact of the song staying true to the initial day of writing with Oscar bassline and a sketch of the drum groove which we then recorded for real at Hoxa HQ in north London with Sebastian Rochford on the drums His performance was fantastic and he brought his beautiful kit to the studio which paired very well with the track Pilo Adami and I then set about developing the beat from there adding textures and details to fill out the groove I also did some work with Nathan Jenkins (Bullion) on this track which was a lot of fun adding some quirky synths and tape delays to the production Lyrically the track changed and evolved over time but the lyric ‘Silver Beaches’ appeared early on I was imagining a dream like space of a beach at night That surrealist image fed into the production and identity of the song and I always felt I was picturing somewhere on a planet different to Earth In the lyrics I was imagining what it might be like to be reunited at the very end of your life with someone you had lost along the way the song is joyous and describes a meeting where both people might share in the happiness of each other’s memories in the form of a final goodbye and also to the Earth as the garden we share Music is perhaps our greatest universal language and sometimes when writing I feel a deep connection with the human story that is harder to access in everyday life Working on this song put me in touch with those feelings so I wanted to include that sentiment of human solidarity and connection in the final few lines Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Home » Archive » Shared News » Tarifa This week's morning action at Churchill Downs only served to entice onlookers by the sheer breadth and quality of contenders set to line up for the 150th renewal of the GI Kentucky Oaks and its undercard Friday led by the 7-2 morning line choice Tarifa (Bernardini) who drew post 8 but moves in to the seven slot following Thursday's scratch of Tapit Jenallie (Tapit) Flavien Prat has the mount on the GII Rachel Alexandra S runner-up over the track in last year's Rags to Riches S. “She is doing great,” said Cox of the favorite I feel like she's had a very good week in regard to how she has settled in her gallops I am happy with the way she is moving and happy with the way she's schooled.” He's worked her a couple of times and has a good feel for her Hopefully he can get away clean and not get into a tussle with her and get a smooth run into the first turn and get into a good rhythm.” “She will have to take a pretty big step forward The second choice on the morning line at 4-1 is Whisper Hill Farm's Leslie's Rose (Into Mischief) A $1.15-million Keeneland September purchase who has been aboard for all four of her lifetime starts Trainer Todd Pletcher is represented by the morning-line favorite for Saturday's Kentucky Derby Fierceness (City of Light) Finishing three lengths behind Leslie's Rose in the Ashland last year's champion juvenile filly Just F Y I (Justify) is poised for a rematch breaking immediately to Leslie's Rose's inside and GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Filles drew post 13 the filly will be ridden by her regular partner who also saddles Resilience (Into Mischief) in the Run for the Roses she was installed the 9-2 third choice on the morning line A pair of fillies were weighted at 5-1 on the morning line-GII Fantasy S scorer Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna) and Ways and Means (Practical Joke) The former is campaigned by Brookdale Racing Judy Hicks and Magdalena Racing and trained by Ken McPeek a Grade I-placed filly conditioned by Chad Brown Thorpedo Anna will be ridden by Brian Hernandez while the latter will be accompanied by Tyler Gaffalione The remaining horses (with morning-line odds) are: Where's the Ring (Jose Lezcano Defending champions Idiomatic (Curlin) and Pretty Mischievous (Into Mischief) are poised to square off on the Kentucky Oaks undercard in the GI La Troienne S who was close to flawless with eight wins from nine starts in 2023 ended her championship season with a victory in the GI Breeders' Cup Distaff earning her the Eclipse Award as the champion older mare of 2023 including three Grade Is for trainer Brad Cox She will be accompanied by her regular pilot Florent Geroux “She is every bit as good this year as she was last year in the mornings,” Cox told TDN “If she shows up in the afternoon like she's been doing in the mornings “I think she's bigger and stronger and every bit as good as she was [last year] We schooled her a couple of times this week Godolphin's Pretty Mischievous won a trio of Grade Is in 2023–the Kentucky Oaks and Test S.–thus earning her the title of champion 3-year-old Pretty Mischievous capped off 2023 with a runner-up finish behind Ceiling Crusher (Mr The daughter of GISW Pretty City Dancer (Frosted) (David Cohen) Taxed (Collected) (Cristian Torres) Free Like a Girl (El Deal) (Corey Lanerie) Xigera (Nyquist) (Julien Leparoux) and Dorth Vader (Girvin) (Irad Ortiz Another Breeders' Cup winner marking her return to the races at Churchill Friday GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf heroine Hard to Justify (Justify) heads a field of 14 in the GII Edgewood S Hard to Justify won all three of her 2023 starts that also included a victory in the GII Miss Grillo S the Wise Racing-campaigned filly will be partnered by Prat She will face Rigney Racing's Buchu (Justify) who finished sixth behind Hard to Justify in the Breeders' Cup took her 2024 debut in Keeneland's Appalachian S Whisper Hill Farm and Gainesway Stable's Tapit Trice (Tapit) kicks off the season in Friday's GII Alysheba S Victorious in the GIII Tampa Derby and GI Blue Grass S. the $1.3-million Keeneland September yearling purchase finished seventh at Churchill in the Kentucky Derby before coming home third in the GI Belmont S the grey concluded the season with a third in the GI Travers S White and Blue Racing's Denim and Pearls (Into Mischief) returns to Churchill Downs for the GII Eight Belles S she comes into the seven-furlong test off a runaway 9 1/4-length win at Keeneland in the GII Beaumont S Also included in Friday's graded action is the GIII Unbridled Sidney S Copy Article Link Click Here to sign up for a free subscription.