The Cebada Gago herd made a fast, tightly controlled run in the second San Fermín 2026 encierro in Pamplona. El Caso reported a horn injury during the run, while describing the overall outcome as involving only minor injuries. The herd’s reputation for unpredictability made its relatively orderly passage impressive.
Guided along the route by the cabestros, the bulls moved through Pamplona and entered the ring together before handlers secured them in the corrals. The Cebada Gago animals were scheduled for the afternoon corrida, with David Galván and Román among the matadors. Manuel Diosleguarde was also scheduled to take part. Galván was set to make his Sanfermines debut in a bullfight involving the herd.
Falls and slips are a recurring hazard during an encierro, when runners and bulls share a confined route through the city. Grabbing at the animals or obstructing their path can add to the danger. Safe conduct depends on runners leaving space and letting the herd pass. The second run’s reported horn injury contrasts with the opening day, when crowding and injuries raised safety concerns, as highlighted in a recent report on a runner forced to withdraw after an ankle injury.
San Fermín’s encierros are among Spain’s most closely watched annual events, drawing participants and spectators from around the world. The festival’s tradition and spectacle carry risks that keep each run in focus for local authorities and emergency services. The Cebada Gago bulls are widely regarded as a formidable herd, and their appearance underscored the ongoing tension between the festival’s historic traditions and public safety. After the second encierro, attention turned to the afternoon bullfight and safety measures for the remaining runs.
