Gavea Race 8 - Premio Tijuca
SALVE SIMPATIA (7) is yet to break through in four runs. Finished sixth at her last appearance over 1800m at Taruma on December 7. This looks a nice race so expect her to be right in the finish. NAVARANO (2) has switched yards since finishing second four weeks ago over 1300m at this track. Has ability and should be right in the finish. SPEAK ALPHA (8) is a seven-start maiden who returned last time and finished fifth at this track over 1400m, beaten 4.5 lengths. Bold showing expected with added fitness this time. MONTELEONE (3) has switched yards since finishing second two weeks ago over 1200m at this track. Each-way claims.

Jockey: Roberto Goncalves Melo
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track on December 15 over 1300m, 4 len behind Princess Little with 57kg at $6.10. Before that 3rd of 11 at this track on December 2 over 1400m, 4 len behind Quigley with 57kg at $7.20. Closing in on a win.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 15/12/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $5,144.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Good | Roberto Goncalves Melo | 57kg | 1:21.82 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $6.10 |
| 3/11 | 02/12/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $5,144.00 | Gavea | 1400m | Good | Roberto Goncalves Melo | 57kg | 1:26.12 | - | 11 |
| 3.8L | $7.20 |
| 3/9 | 10/11/2025 | 13 | ALW CF 4U | $7,628.00 | Gavea | 1500m | Good | Roberto Goncalves Melo | 56kg | 1:33.35 | - | 6 |
| 13.8L | $12.50 |
| 2/8 | 28/10/2025 | 35 | MSW 3U | $8,925.00 | Gavea | 1400m | Good | Roberto Goncalves Melo | 56kg | 1:28.76 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $34.30 |
| 5/11 | 23/09/2025 | 128 | CLM 3U | $5,071.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Heavy | Joao Victor Brasil | 58kg | 1:21.74 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $24.80 |
| 9/9 | 18/05/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $4,973.00 | Gavea | 1400m | Good | Matheus Menezes De Aguiar | 57kg | 1:25.52 | - | 6 |
| 17.8L | $12.80 |
| 7/11 | 21/04/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $4,987.00 | Gavea | 1400m | Heavy | Matheus Menezes De Aguiar | 57kg | 1:27.16 | - | 4 |
| 14.0L | $8.20 |
| 3/11 | 08/04/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $4,987.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Good | Matheus Menezes De Aguiar | 57kg | 1:22.32 | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $7.10 |
| 3/9 | 24/03/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $5,029.00 | Gavea | 1500m | Good | Francisco Igo Alves Chaves | 57kg | 1:32.46 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $5.60 |
| 2/10 | 11/03/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $4,918.00 | Gavea | 1400m | Good | Francisco Igo Alves Chaves | 57kg | 1:24.39 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/02/2025 | 14 | MSW 3U | $4,932.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Good | Wesley Matheus Cardoso | 57kg | 1:21.88 | - | 9 |
| 22.5L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Anthony Gerson Cardoso
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on December 29 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Nantokita with 58kg at $7. Before that 3rd of 10 at this track on December 15 over 1300m, 12 len behind Princess Little carrying 58kg at $33.30. Solid prospects and a good alley doesn't hurt.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 29/12/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $5,144.00 | Gavea | 1200m | Good | Anthony Gerson Cardoso | 58kg | 1:16.59 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/12/2025 | 41 | CLM 3U | $5,144.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Good | Anthony Gerson Cardoso | 58kg | 1:21.82 | - | 6 |
| 12.5L | $33.30 |
| 5/8 | 04/11/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $5,086.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Good | Marcos Mazini Junior | 58kg | 1:21.87 | - | 4 |
| 14.0L | $14.10 |
| 3/11 | 20/10/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $5,100.00 | Gavea | 1200m | Heavy | Marcos Mazini Junior | 58kg | 1:14.92 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $16.00 |
| 6/11 | 23/09/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $5,071.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Heavy | Daniel Costa Staiti | 58kg | 1:21.74 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $18.10 |
| 5/8 | 26/08/2025 | 84 | CLM 3U | $4,973.00 | Gavea | 1400m | Good | Joao Victor Brasil | 58kg | 1:28.74 | - | 2 |
| 9.0L | $5.80 |
| 4/7 | 03/06/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $4,905.00 | Gavea | 1500m | Good | Anthony Gerson Cardoso | 57kg | 1:36.71 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $13.90 |
| 4/8 | 19/05/2025 | 6 | MSW CF 3 | $8,702.00 | Gavea | 1100m | Good | Anthony Gerson Cardoso | 57kg | 1:07.94 | - | 6 |
| 9.0L | $19.20 |
| 4/9 | 13/05/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $4,973.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Heavy | Joao Victor Brasil | 56kg | 1:21.80 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.90 |
| 3/7 | 22/04/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $4,987.00 | Gavea | 1200m | Heavy | Valdinei Rocha Gil | 57kg | 1:15.32 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $6.30 |
| 2/8 | 01/04/2025 | 8 | CLM 3U | $4,987.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Good | Valdinei Rocha Gil | 57kg | 1:24.75 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Pedro Protetor Assis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on December 15 over 1300m, 16 len behind Princess Little carrying 56kg at $18.60. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track on December 2 over 1100m, 6 len behind Hora Da Vitoria carrying 55kg at $10.80. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 15/12/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $5,144.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Good | Pedro Protetor Assis | 56kg | 1:21.82 | - | 11 |
| 16.5L | $18.60 |
| 4/7 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $5,144.00 | Gavea | 1100m | Good | Pedro Protetor Assis | 55kg | 1:08.52 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $10.80 |
| 4/7 | 18/11/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $5,086.00 | Gavea | 1200m | Good | Viitorio De Sousa Vinycios | 54kg | 1:16.24 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $8.90 |
| 3/8 | 04/11/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $5,086.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Good | Pedro Protetor Assis | 54kg | 1:21.87 | - | 1 |
| 11.5L | $8.70 |
| 2/11 | 20/10/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $5,100.00 | Gavea | 1200m | Heavy | Pedro Protetor Assis | 54kg | 1:14.92 | - | 10 |
| 4.5L | $103.30 |
| 6/9 | 07/10/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $5,071.00 | Gavea | 1100m | Good | Alex Roberto Da Silva Siqueira | 56kg | 1:09.12 | - | 2 |
| 11.8L | $31.10 |
| 7/11 | 23/09/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $5,071.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Heavy | Alex Roberto Da Silva Siqueira | 56kg | 1:21.74 | - | 9 |
| 8.8L | $29.10 |
| 12/14 | 09/09/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $5,071.00 | Gavea | 1000m | Heavy | Miguel Angelo Gulart | 58kg | 0:58.07 | - | 11 |
| 8.8L | $96.00 |
| 9/12 | 25/08/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $4,973.00 | Gavea | 1000m | Good | Viitorio De Sousa Vinycios | 56kg | 0:57.48 | - | 4 |
| 6.8L | $11.40 |
| 2/7 | 11/08/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $4,973.00 | Gavea | 1000m | Heavy | Antonio Gomes Queiroz | 56kg | 1:09.49 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 9/12 | 20/07/2025 | 169 | CLM 3U | $5,015.00 | Gavea | 1200m | Good | Anthony Gerson Cardoso | 58kg | 1:11.38 | - | 8 |
| 8.8L | $53.80 |

Jockey: Joao Victor Brasil
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 8 at this track on December 29 over 1200m, 8 len behind Nantokita with 54kg at $7. Before that 3rd of 8 at Cristal on November 20 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Lookout carrying 58kg at $4.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/12/2025 | 39 | CLM 3U | $5,144.00 | Gavea | 1200m | Good | Marcos Costa Staiti | 54kg | 1:16.59 | - | 4 |
| 8.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/11/2025 | 12 | ALW 4U | $2,901.00 | Cristal | 1200m | Jacob Garcia | 58kg | 1:14.40 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $4.20 | |
| 4/9 | 08/11/2025 | 9 | ALW 4U | $2,901.00 | Cristal | 1100m | Fast | C Farias | 58kg | 1:07.60 | - | 5 |
| 8.8L | $5.20 |
| 2/7 | 30/10/2025 | 7 | ALW 36 | $3,471.00 | Cristal | 1000m | Fast | C Farias | 55kg | 1:01.30 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/9 | 23/10/2025 | 28 | ALW 4U | $2,910.00 | Cristal | 1100m | Henrique Eduardo De Oliveira | 54kg | 1:08.40 | - | 6 |
| 4.0L | $13.50 | |
| 4/8 | 25/09/2025 | 7 | ALW 3U | $3,451.00 | Cristal | 700m | Good | J A Rodrigues | 58kg | 0:41.30 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 18/09/2025 | 11 | ALW 4U | $2,893.00 | Cristal | 1200m | G Staiti | 58kg | 1:14.90 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $6.30 | |
| 2/9 | 07/09/2025 | 10 | ALW 3U | $3,451.00 | Cristal | 700m | Good | G Staiti | 57kg | 0:40.70 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $14.30 |
| 3/7 | 28/08/2025 | 7 | ALW 4U | $2,837.00 | Cristal | 1100m | Good | G Staiti | 53kg | 1:08.10 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $8.80 |
| 5/9 | 21/08/2025 | 56 | ALW 4U | $2,837.00 | Cristal | 1000m | G Staiti | 57kg | 1:02.90 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $5.90 | |
| 2/8 | 26/06/2025 | 21 | ALW 3 | $3,338.00 | Cristal | 700m | Good | Dylan Silva Machado | 57kg | 0:41.60 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Vagner Borges
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ran last in a small field at Taruma on October 26 over 1300m, 25 len behind Dettori with 53kg at $9.30. When resuming last campaign 5th of 8 at Taruma on January 5 2025 over 1300m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Encanto Light carrying 55kg at $15.80. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 26/10/2025 | 245 | ALW 4U | $3,825.00 | Taruma | 1300m | Good | Gabriel Pereira Santana | 53kg | 1:16.54 | - | 6 |
| 25.0L | $9.30 |
| 6/9 | 23/02/2025 | 21 | ALW 3U | $3,699.00 | Taruma | 1300m | Good | Gabriel Pereira Santana | 55kg | 1:22.20 | - | 6 |
| 9.0L | $11.50 |
| 6/6 | 02/02/2025 | 28 | ALW 4U | $3,699.00 | Taruma | 1400m | Fast | V Rocha | 55kg | 1:27.14 | - | 4 |
| 20.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/01/2025 | - | ALW 4U | $3,515.00 | Taruma | 1300m | Soft | Antonio Claudio De Mesquita | 55kg | 1:16.37 | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $15.80 |

Jockey: Leandro De Oliveira Henrique
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 36 days. First-up 4th of 8 at Taruma on October 26 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Petronas with 57kg at $19. Last start second last of 7 at Taruma on December 7 over 1800m, 12 len behind Apsara with 57kg at $13.40. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 07/12/2025 | 42 | ALW 3U | $3,858.00 | Taruma | 1800m | Good | Gabriel Pereira Santana | 57kg | 1:51.03 | - | 1 |
| 12.3L | $13.40 |
| 4/8 | 26/10/2025 | 63 | ALW 3U | $3,825.00 | Taruma | 1800m | Good | Gabriel Pereira Santana | 57kg | 1:51.01 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/08/2025 | 133 | ALW 3 | $3,730.00 | Taruma | 1800m | FM | G Cardoso | 57kg | 1:52.56 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $6.90 |
| 3/7 | 13/04/2025 | - | ALW 2 | $3,740.00 | Taruma | 1380m | Good | A C Silva | 57kg | 1:23.52 | - | 2 |
| 10.5L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Antonio Gomes Queiroz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after 16 months 5th of 11 at this track on December 2 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Quigley carrying 58kg at $3.50. Previously second-up second last of 8 at this track on July 14 2024 over 1500m, in the wet; 15 len behind Suburbano carrying 57kg at $6.60. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 02/12/2025 | 435 | CLM 3U | $5,144.00 | Gavea | 1400m | Good | Leandro De Oliveira Henrique | 58kg | 1:26.12 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 23/09/2024 | 21 | MSW CF 3 | $7,049.00 | Gavea | 1400m | Good | Leandro De Oliveira Henrique | 57kg | 1:24.64 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/09/2024 | 50 | MSW CF 3 | $7,049.00 | Gavea | 1500m | Good | Wilkley De Assis Xavier | 57kg | 1:30.50 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
| 7/8 | 14/07/2024 | 21 | MSW CF 3 | $7,337.00 | Gavea | 1500m | Heavy | Wilkley De Assis Xavier | 57kg | 1:34.82 | - | 8 |
| 15.5L | $6.60 |
| 9/9 | 23/06/2024 | 70 | G1 STK CF 2 | $40,406.00 | Gavea | 1600m | Good | Giovanni Ferreira Santos | 56kg | 1:33.33 | - | 7 |
| 12.5L | $22.20 |
| 4/6 | 14/04/2024 | 42 | G3 STK CG 2 | $20,963.00 | Gavea | 1400m | Good | Giovanni Ferreira Santos | 56kg | 1:22.62 | - | 3 |
| 6.5L | $56.60 |
| 4/7 | 03/03/2024 | - | MSW CF 2 | $13,938.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Good | Giovanni Ferreira Santos | 56kg | 1:16.03 | - | 7 |
| 7.8L | $54.30 |

Jockey: Wilkley De Assis Xavier
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Last start 5th of 7 at this track on December 2 over 1100m, 9 len behind Hora Da Vitoria carrying 57kg at $12.70. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track on November 10 over 1000m, 8 len behind Metallo carrying 57kg at $13.40. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 02/12/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $5,144.00 | Gavea | 1100m | Good | Leandro De Oliveira Henrique | 57kg | 1:08.52 | - | 2 |
| 9.0L | $12.70 |
| 4/9 | 10/11/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $5,086.00 | Gavea | 1000m | Good | Henderson Dos Santos Fernandes | 57kg | 1:09.44 | - | 7 |
| 8.8L | $13.40 |
| 9/12 | 27/10/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $5,100.00 | Gavea | 1000m | Good | Leandro De Oliveira Henrique | 57kg | 0:56.76 | - | 10 |
| 7.3L | $55.20 |
| 9/10 | 22/09/2025 | 50 | MSW CF 3 | $8,875.00 | Gavea | 1000m | Heavy | Antonio Gomes Queiroz | 57kg | 0:56.55 | - | 9 |
| 20.0L | $59.80 |
| 8/10 | 03/08/2025 | - | MSW CF 3 | $8,702.00 | Gavea | 1000m | Good | Leandro De Oliveira Henrique | 57kg | 0:54.94 | - | 4 |
| 16.8L | $46.20 |

Jockey: Francisco Igo Alves Chaves
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start ran last of 7 at this track on September 1 over 1000m, 26 len behind Leao Do Tigre carrying 57kg at $28.70. Went for a spell before returning 5th of 8 at this track on December 29 over 1200m, 5 len behind Nantokita carrying 57kg at $26.80. Needs more time.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 29/12/2025 | 119 | CLM 3U | $5,144.00 | Gavea | 1200m | Good | Francisco Igo Alves Chaves | 57kg | 1:16.59 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $26.80 |
| 7/7 | 01/09/2025 | - | MSW CF 3 | $8,875.00 | Gavea | 1000m | Good | Francisco Igo Alves Chaves | 57kg | 0:57.92 | - | 8 |
| 26.3L | $28.70 |