Gavea Race 3 - Classico Much Better (L.) S.
VISION FOR SPEED (4) put together back-to-back wins before going for a spell at this track. Has a high cruising speed. Among the leading chances. ELTON (1) was well held in the won by Summer Do Iguassu over 2000m at this track at his last appearance 11 weeks ago. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Leading contender. VOANDO ALTO (7) scored last start at this track to make it three wins from four starts this campaign. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Will be in this for a long way. JAZZ FAMOUS (2) scored a dominant victory at this track over 1400m at his latest appearance on August 10. Looks a strong top-three prospect. OUDIN (6) has strung together a couple of wins at this circuit, the latest on October 4 over 1400m when he scored by half a length. Meets some better types this time but he has the ability to test this field.

Jockey: Joao Victor Brasil
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at this track in the G1 August 1 over 2000m, 11 len behind Summer Do Iguassu carrying 59kg at $51. Previously first up; sixth of 17 at this track in the G1 Gran Premio Brasil June 14 over 2400m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Zucca Baby with 56.5kg at $21.40. Among the leading players.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 01/08/2026 | 48 | G1 STK 4U | $143,618.00 | Gavea | 2000m | Good | Alexandre Da Silva Correia | 59kg | 1:59.54 | - | 7 |
| 11.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/17 | 14/06/2026 | 63 | G1 STK 3U | $224,287.00 | Gavea | 2400m | Heavy | Alexandre Da Silva Correia | 56.5kg | 2:28.96 | - | 14 |
| 5.3L | $21.40 |
| 7/13 | 12/04/2026 | 35 | G1 STK CF 3 | $47,354.00 | Gavea | 2400m | Heavy | Henderson Dos Santos Fernandes | 57kg | 2:26.49 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $17.70 |
| 11/14 | 08/03/2026 | 35 | G1 STK CF 3 | $41,060.00 | Gavea | 2000m | Good | Henderson Dos Santos Fernandes | 57kg | 1:58.52 | - | 11 |
| 13.8L | $12.30 |
| 3/16 | 01/02/2026 | 49 | G1 STK CF 3 | $42,546.00 | Gavea | 1600m | Good | Henderson Dos Santos Fernandes | 57kg | 1:33.14 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/12/2025 | 57 | STK CG 3 | $9,002.00 | Gavea | 1600m | Good | Henderson Dos Santos Fernandes | 57kg | 1:33.60 | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $8.10 |
| 8/11 | 18/10/2025 | 34 | G1 STK CF 3 | $34,000.00 | Gavea | 2000m | Good | Henderson Dos Santos Fernandes | 57kg | 1:59.90 | - | 6 |
| 7.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/11 | 14/09/2025 | 35 | G3 STK CF 3 | $17,749.00 | Gavea | 2000m | Good | Henderson Dos Santos Fernandes | 57kg | 2:00.84 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 10/08/2025 | 28 | MSW CF 3 | $8,702.00 | Gavea | 1600m | Heavy | Henderson Dos Santos Fernandes | 57kg | 1:40.65 | - | 2 |
| 9.3L | $2.40 |
| 3/9 | 13/07/2025 | - | MSW CF 3 | $8,775.00 | Gavea | 1400m | Good | Henderson Dos Santos Fernandes | 57kg | 1:25.54 | - | 9 |
| 2.8L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Carlos Geovane Lavor
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation by 1.0 len this track August 10 over 1400m defeating Prime Fortune carrying 59kg at $5.20. Previously first up; second last of 9 at this track in the G3 Professor Nova Monteiro March 8 over 1900m, 18 len behind Obvio with 59kg at $33.70. In the mix on best form.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 10/08/2026 | 56 | ALW CF 46 | $8,534.00 | Gavea | 1400m | Slow | Carlos Geovane Lavor | 59kg | 1:25.35 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.20 |
| 5/12 | 15/06/2026 | 13 | LR STK 2U | $16,737.00 | Gavea | 1400m | Slow | Anthony Gerson Cardoso | 59kg | 1:26.02 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $34.20 |
| 1/7 | 02/06/2026 | 15 | ALW CF 47 | $8,369.00 | Gavea | 1500m | Heavy | Matheus Menezes De Aguiar | 59kg | 1:32.80 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.30 |
| 5/7 | 18/05/2026 | 21 | ALW CF 4 | $8,510.00 | Gavea | 1200m | Good | Anthony Gerson Cardoso | 56kg | 1:13.86 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $12.60 |
| 4/6 | 27/04/2026 | 28 | ALW CF 36 | $10,001.00 | Gavea | 1900m | Good | Anthony Gerson Cardoso | 57kg | 1:58.08 | - | 2 |
| 25.3L | $16.60 |
| 5/7 | 30/03/2026 | 22 | HCP 3U | $8,438.00 | Gavea | 1500m | Good | Anthony Gerson Cardoso | 57kg | 1:34.14 | - | 6 |
| 7.3L | $19.10 |
| 8/9 | 08/03/2026 | 104 | G3 STK 3U | $19,620.00 | Gavea | 1900m | Good | Anthony Gerson Cardoso | 59kg | 1:59.99 | - | 1 |
| 18.3L | $33.70 |
| 1/7 | 24/11/2025 | 36 | ALW CF 46 | $7,628.00 | Gavea | 1500m | Good | Anthony Gerson Cardoso | 59kg | 1:33.46 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $18.30 |
| 1/11 | 19/10/2025 | 20 | ALW CF 47 | $7,650.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Slow | Anthony Gerson Cardoso | 58kg | 1:20.12 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $34.60 |
| 3/8 | 29/09/2025 | 27 | ALW CF 45 | $7,607.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Good | Anthony Gerson Cardoso | 56kg | 1:21.49 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $17.20 |
| 2/8 | 02/09/2025 | 28 | ALW CF 4 | $7,607.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Good | Anthony Gerson Cardoso | 56kg | 1:19.52 | - | 7 |
| 6.8L | $27.00 |

Jockey: Francisco Igo Alves Chaves
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 49-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on August 31 over 1400m, in the wet; 12 len behind Day Champ carrying 56kg at $3.30. The start before that 2nd of 7 at this track on August 17 over 1500m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Voando Alto carrying 54kg at $2.40. Preferred in something easier.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 31/08/2026 | 14 | ALW CF 45 | $8,534.00 | Gavea | 1400m | Heavy | Joao Victor Brasil | 56kg | 1:26.60 | - | 5 |
| 12.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/7 | 17/08/2026 | 27 | ALW CF 46 | $8,534.00 | Gavea | 1500m | Heavy | Pedro Protetor Assis | 54kg | 1:34.02 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/13 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | ALW CF 4U | $8,510.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Good | Pedro Protetor Assis | 56kg | 1:20.76 | - | 1 |
| 12.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 07/07/2026 | 36 | CLM 3U | $5,799.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Good | Edson Neto Fernando | 55kg | 1:20.68 | - | 1 |
| 8.5L | $4.60 |
| 5/10 | 01/06/2026 | 28 | MSW CF 3 | $9,918.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Good | Francisco Igo Alves Chaves | 57kg | 1:19.97 | - | 12 |
| 11.5L | $70.70 |
| 7/8 | 04/05/2026 | 29 | MSW CF 3 | $10,085.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Good | Pedro Protetor Assis | 55kg | 1:20.48 | - | 7 |
| 17.8L | $84.90 |
| 11/12 | 05/04/2026 | 21 | MSW CF 3 | $10,001.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Heavy | Joao Victor Brasil | 57kg | 1:18.69 | - | 3 |
| 18.3L | $65.20 |
| 9/9 | 15/03/2026 | 42 | MSW CF 3 | $9,810.00 | Gavea | 1400m | Good | Wilkley De Assis Xavier | 57kg | 1:27.65 | - | 1 |
| 20.0L | $39.20 |
| 7/9 | 01/02/2026 | 20 | MSW CF 3 | $9,810.00 | Gavea | 1400m | Good | Vagner Borges | 57kg | 1:28.29 | - | 7 |
| 17.0L | $8.30 |
| 10/10 | 12/01/2026 | 28 | MSW CF 3 | $9,757.00 | Gavea | 1400m | Good | Vagner Borges | 57kg | 1:22.26 | - | 7 |
| 23.5L | $11.80 |
| 2/7 | 15/12/2025 | 28 | MSW CF 3 | $9,002.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Good | Vagner Borges | 57kg | 1:21.78 | - | 7 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Wilkley De Assis Xavier
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation to post a big 6 len win. This track August 1 over 1600m defeating Obvio with 53kg at $3.70. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 3 len win. This track LR June 15 over 1400m defeating Oleopardo carrying 52kg at $3.90. Excellent chance.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 01/08/2026 | 47 | STK 3U | $26,989.00 | Gavea | 1600m | Good | Wilkley De Assis Xavier | 53kg | 1:38.00 | - | 1 |
| 6.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/12 | 15/06/2026 | 63 | LR STK 2U | $16,737.00 | Gavea | 1400m | Slow | Wilkley De Assis Xavier | 52kg | 1:26.02 | - | 12 |
| 3.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 13/04/2026 | 22 | MSW CF 2 | $16,877.00 | Gavea | 1100m | Good | Henderson Dos Santos Fernandes | 56kg | 1:08.55 | - | 8 |
| 8.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/5 | 22/03/2026 | 70 | LR STK CG 2 | $16,554.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Good | Leandro De Oliveira Henrique | 56kg | 1:16.05 | - | 2 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 11/01/2026 | - | ALW 2 | $3,659.00 | Taruma | 700m | Heavy | V Rocha | 56kg | 0:39.54 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Jose Aparecido Da Silva
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign by 3 len this track August 10 over 1400m defeating Motivo De Amar with 58kg at $10.80. When resuming last campaign second last in a small field at this track May 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Treasure Cartier carrying 56kg at $8. Not at this stage.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | ALW CF 46 | $8,534.00 | Gavea | 1400m | Slow | Jose Da Silva Aparecido | 58kg | 1:25.26 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $10.80 |
| 7/11 | 27/07/2026 | 14 | ALW CF 47 | $8,534.00 | Gavea | 1600m | Good | Pedro Protetor Assis | 56kg | 1:36.31 | - | 3 |
| 6.3L | $26.10 |
| 1/12 | 13/07/2026 | 56 | ALW CF 4U | $8,510.00 | Gavea | 1400m | Heavy | Wilkley De Assis Xavier | 58kg | 1:26.54 | - | 10 |
| 2.3L | $6.90 |
| 5/6 | 18/05/2026 | 133 | ALW CF 46 | $8,510.00 | Gavea | 1400m | Good | Vagner Borges | 56kg | 1:27.48 | - | 8 |
| 8.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/01/2026 | 35 | ALW CF 46 | $8,232.00 | Gavea | 1400m | Heavy | Vagner Borges | 55kg | 1:25.66 | - | 8 |
| 12.3L | $21.70 |
| 1/7 | 01/12/2025 | 56 | MSW 4U | $7,716.00 | Gavea | 1400m | Good | Leandro De Oliveira Henrique | 59kg | 1:24.40 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/10/2025 | 48 | ALW CF 47 | $7,607.00 | Gavea | 1400m | Good | Adilton Fagner Da Silva | 58kg | 1:24.42 | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $5.40 |
| 3/7 | 19/08/2025 | 71 | ALW CF 4U | $7,459.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Good | Joao Victor Brasil | 58kg | 1:20.47 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $7.10 |
| 6/10 | 09/06/2025 | - | MSW CF 3 | $8,584.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Good | Henderson Dos Santos Fernandes | 57kg | 1:21.97 | - | 4 |
| 8.5L | $14.60 |

Jockey: Henderson Dos Santos Fernandes
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 0.5 len at this track on October 4 over 1400m defeating Quarterback Boy carrying 59kg at $5. The race before that scored a big 4 len win at this track on August 3 over 1500m defeating Orchestrator carrying 58kg at $3.60. This is going to test him.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 04/10/2026 | 62 | ALW CF 47 | $8,369.00 | Gavea | 1400m | Good | Henderson Dos Santos Fernandes | 59kg | 1:24.81 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/08/2026 | 22 | ALW CF 47 | $8,534.00 | Gavea | 1500m | Good | Henderson Dos Santos Fernandes | 58kg | 1:33.34 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.60 |
| 5/7 | 12/07/2026 | 26 | ALW CF 46 | $8,510.00 | Gavea | 2000m | Heavy | Henderson Dos Santos Fernandes | 54kg | 2:05.37 | - | 3 |
| 9.5L | $7.20 |
| 1/7 | 16/06/2026 | 8 | MSW CF 3 | $9,918.00 | Gavea | 2000m | Slow | Henderson Dos Santos Fernandes | 57kg | 2:00.63 | - | 2 |
| 8.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 08/06/2026 | 56 | MSW CF 3 | $9,918.00 | Gavea | 1500m | Good | Henderson Dos Santos Fernandes | 57kg | 1:34.91 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 13/04/2026 | 49 | MSW 3U | $10,001.00 | Gavea | 1500m | Good | Henderson Dos Santos Fernandes | 57kg | 1:29.64 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.10 |
| 7/7 | 23/02/2026 | 43 | MSW CF 3 | $9,810.00 | Gavea | 2000m | Good | Henderson Dos Santos Fernandes | 57kg | 2:04.67 | - | 6 |
| 14.3L | $3.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/01/2026 | 29 | MSW CF 3 | $9,757.00 | Gavea | 2000m | Good | Henderson Dos Santos Fernandes | 57kg | 2:01.62 | - | 1 |
| 11.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 13/12/2025 | 25 | ALW CF 36 | $9,002.00 | Gavea | 2000m | Good | Joao Victor Brasil | 55kg | 2:01.23 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 18/11/2025 | 44 | ALW CF 36 | $8,900.00 | Gavea | 2000m | Good | Henderson Dos Santos Fernandes | 57kg | 2:02.12 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 3/9 | 05/10/2025 | 21 | MSW CF 3 | $8,875.00 | Gavea | 1600m | Good | Henderson Dos Santos Fernandes | 57kg | 1:36.86 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Waldomiro De Souza Blandi
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
On a three run winning streak. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start won by a 0.3 len at this track on September 7 over 1400m defeating Old Alpha carrying 58kg at $9.70. The run before that won by 1.3 len at this track on August 17 over 1500m on a heavy track defeating Zarkos with 53kg at $10.90. Racing well and can win again.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 07/09/2026 | 21 | ALW CF 46 | $8,232.00 | Gavea | 1400m | Slow | Waldomiro De Souza Blandi | 58kg | 1:24.58 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $9.70 |
| 1/7 | 17/08/2026 | 28 | ALW CF 46 | $8,534.00 | Gavea | 1500m | Heavy | Ruan De Souza Augusto | 53kg | 1:34.02 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $10.90 |
| 1/8 | 20/07/2026 | 49 | MSW 4U | $8,510.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Good | Jose Da Silva Aparecido | 58kg | 1:22.45 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $5.30 |
| 8/10 | 01/06/2026 | 168 | MSW CF 3 | $9,918.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Good | Valdinei Rocha Gil | 57kg | 1:19.97 | - | 10 |
| 26.5L | $4.70 |
| 3/7 | 15/12/2025 | 28 | MSW CF 3 | $9,002.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Good | Joao De Almeida Enick | 56kg | 1:21.78 | - | 6 |
| 11.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 17/11/2025 | 63 | MSW CF 3 | $8,900.00 | Gavea | 1400m | Good | Joao Victor Brasil | 57kg | 1:22.56 | - | 1 |
| 7.3L | $7.80 |
| 2/7 | 15/09/2025 | 21 | MSW CF 3 | $8,875.00 | Gavea | 1200m | Good | Valdinei Rocha Gil | 57kg | 1:16.65 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $8.40 |
| 3/6 | 25/08/2025 | - | MSW CF 3 | $8,702.00 | Gavea | 1200m | Good | Joao De Almeida Enick | 55kg | 1:14.39 | - | 8 |
| 14.0L | $18.90 |