According to the initial assessment by the health teams, the Fuente Ymbro herd made a quick race in the second running for the bulls of Sanfermines. There were no injuries from flagpoles. Since Mute, the last bull to access the bullring, took a bit longer than others to get into the pigsties, the duration of the race was 3 minutes and 10 second.
Cadiz’s livestock once more showed its best signs of identity with fast and noble bulls. Young men who have watched their antlers move very closely will certainly appreciate this, but Fuente Ymbro followed their lead, with their eyes on the square in another vertiginous confinement.
The streets where the running of bulls takes places are visible just before 8 AM. This signifies that the two-year absence from the festival has not diminished the desire of young men to run in front of bulls. This is especially true at Pamplona’s gates. The bulls took about five seconds to leave their gas pens after the three San Fermin chants in Spanish and Basque under sunny skies and dry ground.
Santo Domingo’s race started with the halters leading, followed by the compact herd. However, at Mercaderes, three bulls led. It was easy to identify the meek bulls today, as the six Fuente Ymbro bulls were black. At times it gave the impression that they didn’t need the leadership of the halters since they took the lead.
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Mercaderes curve is where one bull was left behind after a fall. This was the most difficult moment. He was quick to get up and ran fast to rejoin his herd. There are more gaps in Calle Estafeta that the runners have used, despite the crowding. There have been moments of tension.
A small montonera was also found at the corner of the square. Young men were able to see the Fuente-Ymbro family’s horns pass very close, without drawing blood. They displayed their nobility.
Although there were no injuries to the pole as per the provisional medical report, six patients were transferred to the University Hospital in Navarra with different bruises.
