Maronas Race 5 - Los Angeles (2024)
DON FRANCISCO VH (2) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago at this track. Couldn't follow that up last time out when seventh over 1000m at this track, beaten 16 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role. JUAN BALAZO (4) scored at his last run over 1500m at this track on January 6. Has switched trainers during a break. Goes well when fresh with two wins and two minor placings from six starts. Expected to be in the finish. MEDVEDEV (1) improved last start to finish third over 1000m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. NEWMARKET (5) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1100m at this track, beaten 9 lengths into sixth. Suitably placed so can turn things around.

Jockey: Nicolas Sebastian Toledo
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 44-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 7 at this track on February 6 over 1000m, 4 len behind Super Fast with 58kg at $5.40. The race before that 8th of 11 at this track on January 18 over 1100m, 13 len behind Ese Guerrero with 58kg at $10.50. Has the inside gate and is expected to go well.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 06/02/2026 | 19 | ALW H 4U | $10,319.00 | Maronas | 1000m | Good | P Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:59.71 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $5.40 |
| 8/11 | 18/01/2026 | 50 | ALW H 4U | $10,319.00 | Maronas | 1100m | Good | Eric Acosta | 58kg | 1:06.23 | - | 10 |
| 13.8L | $10.50 |
| 1/8 | 29/11/2025 | 13 | MSW H 4U | $8,959.00 | Maronas | 1100m | Good | P Rodriguez | 58kg | 1:05.31 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.90 |
| 2/10 | 16/11/2025 | 8 | MSW H 4U | $8,959.00 | Maronas | 1100m | Heavy | P Rodriguez | 58kg | 1:07.36 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | ALW 4U | $5,887.00 | Las Piedras | 650m | GOOD | P Rodriguez | 58.5kg | 0:35.75 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $7.10 |
| 8/8 | 25/10/2025 | 20 | MSW H 4U | $9,146.00 | Maronas | 1100m | Fast | P Rodriguez | 58kg | 1:07.73 | - | 3 |
| 19.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Jesus Gabriel Prestes
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 44-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 7 at this track on February 6 over 1000m, 16 len behind Super Fast with 58kg at $13.80. Before that won by a 0.3 len at this track January 24 over 1000m defeating Baralho Marcado with 58kg at $7.40. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside draw.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 06/02/2026 | 13 | ALW H 4U | $10,319.00 | Maronas | 1000m | Good | Jesus Gabriel Prestes | 58kg | 0:59.71 | - | 6 |
| 16.3L | $13.80 |
| 1/8 | 24/01/2026 | 29 | MSW H 4U | $8,773.00 | Maronas | 1000m | Good | Jesus Gabriel Prestes | 58kg | 1:02.87 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $7.40 |
| 1/12 | 26/12/2025 | 35 | MSW H 4U | $5,887.00 | Las Piedras | 1100m | Good | Jesus Gabriel Prestes | 57kg | 1:08.52 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $39.90 |
| 10/12 | 21/11/2025 | 141 | MSW H 4U | $5,887.00 | Las Piedras | 1100m | Heavy | Bruno Cheleri | 56kg | 1:07.21 | - | 14 |
| 21.5L | $33.20 |
| 99/9 | 03/07/2025 | 20 | MSW C 34 | $3,162.00 | Florida | 600m | Good | Bruno Cheleri | 53kg | 0:32.49 | - | 3 |
| 100.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/06/2025 | 10 | MSW 3U | $7,277.00 | Las Piedras | 650m | Good | Bruno Cheleri | 54kg | 0:36.87 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Christian Damian Villarreal
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 11th of 13 at this track on March 1 over 1400m, 9 len behind Nescau Ball with 57kg at $33.90. The start before that second last of 13 at this track on February 8 over 1600m, 11 len behind Flecha Vermelha carrying 57kg at $34.50. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 01/03/2026 | 21 | ALW H 4U | $10,699.00 | Maronas | 1400m | Good | Christian Damian Villarreal | 57kg | 1:24.96 | - | 9 |
| 9.8L | $33.90 |
| 12/13 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | ALW H 4U | $12,159.00 | Maronas | 1600m | Good | Christian Damian Villarreal | 57kg | 1:35.35 | - | 9 |
| 11.0L | $34.50 |
| 1/10 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | MSW H 4U | $8,959.00 | Maronas | 1300m | Good | Christian Damian Villarreal | 57kg | 1:18.90 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $9.20 |
| 2/8 | 17/01/2026 | 11 | ALW 4U | $9,099.00 | Maronas | 1500m | Good | Cristian Moreno | 54kg | 1:33.11 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/10 | 06/01/2026 | 18 | MSW H 4U | $9,099.00 | Maronas | 1500m | Good | Lucca Nahuel Ortiz | 54kg | 1:30.65 | - | 3 |
| 9.0L | $19.10 |
| 2/9 | 19/12/2025 | 12 | MSW 4U | $9,286.00 | Maronas | 1500m | Good | Lucca Nahuel Ortiz | 54kg | 1:31.57 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $27.10 |

Jockey: Santiago Baz
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign to post a big 5 len win. This track January 6 over 1500m defeating Racalmuto with 58kg at $3.10. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 5 len win. Melo August 30 over 1300m defeating Ninja Tecnologica carrying 55kg at $4.40. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
Last Starts 74 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 | 06/01/2026 | 52 | MSW H 4U | $9,099.00 | Maronas | 1500m | Good | Everton Rodrigues | 58kg | 1:30.65 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/7 | 15/11/2025 | 55 | MSW H 4U | $9,146.00 | Maronas | 1400m | Good | Cesar Ademar Ibanez | 58kg | 1:25.22 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 21/09/2025 | 22 | MSW H 4U | $9,332.00 | Maronas | 1300m | GOOD | Angela Maria Ottonelli | 56kg | 1:19.63 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/08/2025 | 125 | ALW 4U | $3,162.00 | Melo | 1300m | Good | Angela Maria Ottonelli | 55kg | 1:22.05 | - | 8 |
| 5.0L | $4.40 |
| 8/14 | 27/04/2025 | 14 | MSW C 3 | $12,854.00 | Maronas | 1500m | Good | Angela Maria Ottonelli | 55kg | 1:30.55 | - | 3 |
| 13.3L | $10.50 |
| 5/13 | 13/04/2025 | 35 | MSW C 3 | $12,177.00 | Maronas | 1400m | Good | Angela Maria Ottonelli | 55kg | 1:24.74 | - | 9 |
| 7.0L | $21.40 |

Jockey: Lorena Figalo
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 8 at this track on February 28 over 1100m, 9 len behind A Lo Mestre carrying 56kg at $65.30. Before that 7th of 9 at Las Piedras on February 20 over 1200m, 22 len behind Fast Jet carrying 52kg at $42.20. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
Last Starts 21 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 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | ALW H 4U | $10,319.00 | Maronas | 1100m | Good | Lorena Figalo | 56kg | 1:05.76 | - | 1 |
| 9.3L | $65.30 |
| 7/9 | 20/02/2026 | 20 | HCP 3U | $10,714.00 | Las Piedras | 1200m | Good | Lorena Figalo | 52kg | 1:11.87 | - | 1 |
| 22.8L | $42.20 |
| 6/9 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | ALW H 4U | $10,319.00 | Maronas | 1100m | Good | Lorena Figalo | 56kg | 1:05.93 | - | 3 |
| 10.3L | $47.90 |
| 6/8 | 24/01/2026 | 41 | ALW H 4U | $10,319.00 | Maronas | 1200m | Good | Lorena Figalo | 56kg | 1:13.69 | - | 1 |
| 15.0L | $22.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | ALW H 4U | $10,937.00 | Maronas | 1300m | Good | Lorena Figalo | 56kg | 1:17.23 | - | 2 |
| 30.8L | $66.40 |
| 8/8 | 30/11/2025 | 51 | ALW H 4U | $10,556.00 | Maronas | 1200m | UNKNOWN | Lorena Figalo | 56kg | 1:11.55 | - | 2 |
| 19.5L | $63.70 |

Jockey: Cristian Moreno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 8 at Colonia on March 6 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Over Again with 56kg at $24.80. The start before that 4th of 8 at this track on February 22 over 1300m, 12 len behind Alserio with 57kg at $36.50. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 06/03/2026 | 12 | HCP 3U | $5,766.00 | Colonia | 1400m | Good | Carlos A Vigil | 56kg | 1:26.06 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $24.80 |
| 4/8 | 22/02/2026 | 22 | ALW H 4U | $10,699.00 | Maronas | 1300m | Good | Carlos A Vigil | 57kg | 1:19.83 | - | 2 |
| 12.3L | $36.50 |
| 5/9 | 31/01/2026 | 27 | ALW H 4U | $10,319.00 | Maronas | 1100m | Good | Carlos A Vigil | 57kg | 1:05.93 | - | 2 |
| 9.3L | $19.50 |
| 1/8 | 04/01/2026 | 43 | ALW 4U | $5,490.00 | Las Piedras | 650m | Good | Cristian Moreno | 55.5kg | 0:37.09 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $8.90 |
| 9/9 | 22/11/2025 | 13 | MSW H 4U | $8,959.00 | Maronas | 1200m | Good | Carlos A Vigil | 58kg | 1:11.27 | - | 8 |
| 19.8L | $13.70 |
| 4/10 | 09/11/2025 | 29 | MSW H 4U | $8,959.00 | Maronas | 1200m | Good | Carlos A Vigil | 58kg | 1:11.27 | - | 4 |
| 6.8L | $31.40 |

Jockey: Mario Hamptead Gonzalez
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 8 at this track on February 28 over 1100m, 7 len behind A Lo Mestre carrying 57kg at $10.50. The run before that 5th of 7 at this track on February 14 over 1200m, 5 len behind Flanqueador with 58kg at $5.30. Hard to have.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | ALW H 4U | $10,319.00 | Maronas | 1100m | Good | Maximo Adrianno Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:05.76 | - | 3 |
| 7.3L | $10.50 |
| 5/7 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | ALW H 4U | $10,319.00 | Maronas | 1200m | Good | Mario H Gonzalez | 58kg | 1:14.03 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $5.30 |
| 5/8 | 24/01/2026 | 252 | ALW H 4U | $10,319.00 | Maronas | 1200m | Good | Mario H Gonzalez | 58kg | 1:13.69 | - | 2 |
| 12.0L | $9.50 |
| 7/10 | 17/05/2025 | 27 | ALW C 3 | $12,976.00 | Maronas | 1200m | Heavy | Mario H Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:10.43 | - | 4 |
| 9.8L | $6.80 |
| 4/9 | 20/04/2025 | 15 | ALW C 3 | $13,530.00 | Maronas | 1200m | Good | Mario H Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:10.57 | - | 11 |
| 7.0L | $7.30 |
| 2/9 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | ALW C 3 | $13,530.00 | Maronas | 1200m | Good | Mario H Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:11.85 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $9.20 |

Jockey: Carlos Alex Vigil
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track on February 28 over 1100m, 5 len behind A Lo Mestre with 58kg at $6.30. The race before that second last of 8 at this track on January 24 over 1200m, 15 len behind Alma De Brujo with 58kg at $4. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
Last Starts 21 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 | 28/02/2026 | 35 | ALW H 4U | $10,319.00 | Maronas | 1100m | Good | C Lavor | 58kg | 1:05.76 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $6.30 |
| 7/8 | 24/01/2026 | 41 | ALW H 4U | $10,319.00 | Maronas | 1200m | Good | Julio C Mendez | 58kg | 1:13.69 | - | 7 |
| 15.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/12/2025 | 42 | MSW H 4U | $8,959.00 | Maronas | 1200m | Good | Vagner Leal | 58kg | 1:12.54 | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/14 | 02/11/2025 | 135 | ALW 4U | $6,010.00 | Las Piedras | 1300m | Good | C Lavor | 57kg | 1:19.48 | - | 14 |
| 6.0L | $5.10 |
| 11/11 | 20/06/2025 | - | ALW CF 3 | $7,277.00 | Las Piedras | 1200m | Good | Maikol Matias Molina | 56kg | 1:12.99 | - | 13 |
| 26.3L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Leonardo Libertino Silva
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at this track December 28 over 1100m, 11 len behind Il Bambino carrying 58kg at $8.60. Previously first up; fourth of 12 at Las Piedras March 21 over 1200m, 13 len behind Arde Troya carrying 52kg at $14.50. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | ALW H 4U | $10,556.00 | Maronas | 1100m | Good | Hector F Lazo | 58kg | 1:06.15 | - | 2 |
| 11.3L | $8.60 |
| 4/9 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | ALW H 4U | $10,937.00 | Maronas | 1300m | Good | Edison Rodrigo Rosas | 58kg | 1:17.23 | - | 4 |
| 12.3L | $7.80 |
| 3/10 | 23/11/2025 | 16 | ALW H 4U | $10,556.00 | Maronas | 1100m | Good | Edison Rodrigo Rosas | 58kg | 1:04.87 | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $72.60 |
| 3/8 | 07/11/2025 | 13 | ALW H 4U | $10,556.00 | Maronas | 1100m | Good | Hector F Lazo | 58kg | 1:06.35 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $21.90 |
| 6/6 | 25/10/2025 | 34 | ALW H 4U | $10,794.00 | Maronas | 1200m | Fast | Santiago Baz | 56kg | 1:13.28 | - | 5 |
| 9.0L | $30.40 |
| 10/12 | 21/09/2025 | 15 | ALW H 4U | $10,794.00 | Maronas | 1200m | GOOD | Everton Rodrigues | 58kg | 1:11.93 | - | 12 |
| 15.5L | $9.70 |

Jockey: Lucas Urruzmendi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 0.5 len at this track February 28 over 1000m defeating Insignia with 58kg at $5.10. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on February 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Baralho Marcado carrying 58kg at $5.60. Has speed but unlikely to be there at the finish.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/02/2026 | 13 | MSW H 4U | $8,773.00 | Maronas | 1000m | Good | Lucas Urruzmendi | 58kg | 1:02.05 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.10 |
| 4/11 | 15/02/2026 | 22 | MSW H 4U | $8,773.00 | Maronas | 1200m | Good | Lucas Urruzmendi | 58kg | 1:12.74 | - | 3 |
| 6.8L | $5.60 |
| 3/8 | 24/01/2026 | 18 | MSW H 4U | $8,773.00 | Maronas | 1000m | Good | Lucas Urruzmendi | 58kg | 1:02.87 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/01/2026 | 23 | MSW H 4U | $8,773.00 | Maronas | 1100m | Good | Lucas Urruzmendi | 58kg | 1:05.19 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $33.60 |
| 8/9 | 14/12/2025 | 37 | MSW H 4U | $8,959.00 | Maronas | 1200m | Good | Lucas Urruzmendi | 58kg | 1:12.54 | - | 4 |
| 12.0L | $24.70 |
| 3/6 | 07/11/2025 | 20 | ALW 4U | $3,162.00 | Melo | 1200m | Luis F Rosas | 57.5kg | 1:18.53 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Lucca Nahuel Ortiz
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 10th of 13 at this track on March 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Nescau Ball carrying 58kg at $52.50. Before that 5th of 7 at this track on February 6 over 1000m, 10 len behind Super Fast with 58kg at $16.70. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 01/03/2026 | 23 | ALW H 4U | $10,699.00 | Maronas | 1400m | Good | Waldemar Maciel Boccia | 58kg | 1:24.96 | - | 4 |
| 6.8L | $52.50 |
| 5/7 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | ALW H 4U | $10,319.00 | Maronas | 1000m | Good | Hector F Lazo | 58kg | 0:59.71 | - | 3 |
| 10.0L | $16.70 |
| 7/9 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | ALW H 4U | $10,319.00 | Maronas | 1100m | Good | Hector F Lazo | 58kg | 1:05.93 | - | 10 |
| 11.3L | $15.70 |
| 5/11 | 18/01/2026 | 30 | ALW H 4U | $10,319.00 | Maronas | 1100m | Good | Hector F Lazo | 58kg | 1:06.23 | - | 8 |
| 10.8L | $33.30 |
| 6/8 | 19/12/2025 | 5 | ALW H 4U | $12,425.00 | Maronas | 1600m | Good | Hector F Lazo | 58kg | 1:38.30 | - | 5 |
| 15.3L | $14.80 |
| 5/9 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | ALW H 4U | $10,937.00 | Maronas | 1300m | Good | Cristian Moreno | 54kg | 1:17.23 | - | 5 |
| 13.5L | $15.60 |