Maronas Race 2 - Expert Lark (2004)
RAGNAROK (2) Back after break of 45 weeks. Claimed a tight victory last time around here and drawn nicely. Vagner Leal is a suitable booking but dropping in distance. Underrated. MINISTRY INTRIGUE (5) Backs up quickly. Towards the tail last time here. Should improve from the last run. Pablo Rodriguez has been successful aboard previously. Will be competitive. QUINTANAR DEL REY (1) Resuming after a break. Came in 4th last time at the track but has the ideal stall. Have to respect the recent Jorge Javier Rey form. Exotics chance. UTAH BALANCE (3) Average at best when 8th last start around here. Jose Luiz Da Silva and Jorge Javier Rey are usually competitive together. Has run into the money multiple times this preparation. One at a decent price.

Jockey: Eric Acosta
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 13 at this track March 1 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Ministry Intrigue with 53kg at $12. When resuming last campaign seventh of 12 at this track January 6 over 1400m, 3 len behind Ministry Intrigue with 55kg at $3.40. Useful type who should go well.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 01/03/2026 | 28 | ALW C 3 | $16,484.00 | Maronas | 1500m | Good | Juan Martin Diaz | 53kg | 1:27.79 | - | 16 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 01/02/2026 | 26 | ALW C 3 | $18,839.00 | Maronas | 1600m | Good | Vagner Leal | 54kg | 1:33.81 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $6.10 |
| 7/12 | 06/01/2026 | 66 | ALW C 3 | $15,638.00 | Maronas | 1400m | Good | Joao Moreira | 55kg | 1:21.03 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/14 | 01/11/2025 | 48 | ALW H 4U | $12,425.00 | Maronas | 1600m | Good | Vagner Leal | 57kg | 1:34.98 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |
| 2/15 | 14/09/2025 | 56 | ALW H 4U | $11,174.00 | Maronas | 1400m | Good | Vagner Leal | 57kg | 1:22.37 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.80 |
| 5/16 | 20/07/2025 | 23 | ALW H 4U | $11,555.00 | Maronas | 1500m | Good | Jose Luiz Da Silva | 57kg | 1:28.54 | - | 14 |
| 3.5L | $12.50 |

Jockey: Vagner Leal
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation won by 1.0 len this track July 6 over 2000m defeating Marino Afortunado with 56kg at $3. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at this track March 9 2025 over 1500m, a nose behind Machine Machinist carrying 53kg at $17.60. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 320 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 | 06/07/2025 | 15 | ALW 3U | $26,786.00 | Maronas | 2000m | Good | Jose Luiz Da Silva | 56kg | 2:04.05 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/06/2025 | 48 | ALW H 3U | $18,066.00 | Maronas | 2000m | Good | Vagner Leal | 54kg | 2:03.81 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $5.60 |
| 4/12 | 04/05/2025 | 56 | HCP 3U | $24,182.00 | Maronas | 2200m | Good | Luis Alberto Caceres | 56kg | 2:15.39 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $14.20 |
| 2/11 | 09/03/2025 | 134 | ALW H 3U | $15,813.00 | Maronas | 1500m | Good | Eric Acosta | 53kg | 1:28.90 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $17.60 |
| 1/14 | 26/10/2024 | 35 | MSW CF 3 | $16,608.00 | Maronas | 2100m | Good | Vagner Leal | 56kg | 2:11.04 | - | 13 |
| 2.0L | $4.60 |
| 3/10 | 21/09/2024 | 20 | MSW C 3 | $14,894.00 | Maronas | 1500m | Good | Jose Luiz Da Silva | 56kg | 1:30.22 | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Jose Luiz Da Silva
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 54 day let-up. Most recently 8th of 10 at this track on March 29 over 1500m, in the wet; 10 len behind Ruggeri carrying 54.5kg at $7.70. The start before that 3rd of 13 at this track on March 1 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Ministry Intrigue carrying 54kg at $7.30. Nicely placed to atone.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 29/03/2026 | 28 | ALW C 3 | $15,808.00 | Maronas | 1500m | Heavy | Vagner Leal | 54.5kg | 1:31.31 | - | 11 |
| 10.5L | $7.70 |
| 3/13 | 01/03/2026 | 28 | ALW C 3 | $16,484.00 | Maronas | 1500m | Good | Jose Luiz Da Silva | 54kg | 1:27.79 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $7.30 |
| 3/10 | 01/02/2026 | 36 | ALW C 3 | $18,839.00 | Maronas | 1600m | Good | Jose Luiz Da Silva | 53kg | 1:34.33 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.20 |
| 5/7 | 27/12/2025 | 27 | ALW CF 3 | $20,433.00 | Maronas | 2000m | Good | Jose Luiz Da Silva | 56kg | 2:04.77 | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 3/10 | 30/11/2025 | 21 | ALW CF 3 | $20,433.00 | Maronas | 2000m | Good | Jose Luiz Da Silva | 54kg | 2:02.67 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $4.70 |
| 5/6 | 09/11/2025 | 21 | LR STK 3U | $53,571.00 | Maronas | 2400m | Good | Jose Luiz Da Silva | 53kg | 2:29.27 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $10.10 |

Jockey: Yair Emanuel Pereira
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 11 at this track on April 26 over 1400m, 9 len behind Progreso carrying 56kg at $17.70. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at this track on November 22 over 2000m, 5 len behind Fiji Monster carrying 57kg at $4.90. Needs more time.
Last Starts 26 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 | 26/04/2026 | 105 | ALW 4U | $11,555.00 | Maronas | 1400m | Good | Yair E Pereira | 56kg | 1:23.22 | - | 5 |
| 9.8L | $17.70 |
| 6/10 | 11/01/2026 | 15 | HCP 3U | $24,182.00 | Maronas | 2000m | GOOD | Luis Alberto Caceres | 59kg | 2:02.75 | - | 13 |
| 16.5L | $6.90 |
| 1/7 | 27/12/2025 | 35 | ALW H 4U | $14,612.00 | Maronas | 2200m | Good | Luis Alberto Caceres | 57kg | 2:16.44 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.30 |
| 4/8 | 22/11/2025 | 27 | ALW H 4U | $14,612.00 | Maronas | 2000m | Good | Yair E Pereira | 57kg | 2:01.82 | - | 8 |
| 5.3L | $4.90 |
| 2/10 | 26/10/2025 | 121 | ALW H 4U | $14,932.00 | Maronas | 2000m | Good | Yair E Pereira | 57kg | 2:05.54 | - | 13 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/16 | 27/06/2025 | 33 | ALW H 3U | $18,066.00 | Maronas | 2100m | Good | Yair E Pereira | 56kg | 2:06.65 | - | 14 |
| 8.5L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Pablo Rodriguez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign by 0.1 len this track March 1 over 1500m defeating Timing carrying 56kg at $5.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.3 len this track January 6 over 1400m defeating Output with 54.5kg at $6.90. Prepared to watch.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 01/03/2026 | 54 | ALW C 3 | $16,484.00 | Maronas | 1500m | Good | P Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:27.79 | - | 12 |
| 0.1L | $5.60 |
| 1/12 | 06/01/2026 | 79 | ALW C 3 | $15,638.00 | Maronas | 1400m | Good | P Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:21.03 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.90 |
| 10/11 | 19/10/2025 | 35 | LR STK CF 3 | $37,202.00 | Maronas | 2300m | Good | P Rodriguez | 56kg | 2:21.16 | - | 7 |
| 16.3L | $10.20 |
| 9/10 | 14/09/2025 | 42 | LR STK C 3 | $29,762.00 | Maronas | 1800m | Good | P Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:46.18 | - | 2 |
| 31.0L | $18.60 |
| 2/11 | 03/08/2025 | 22 | STK C 3 | $32,143.00 | Maronas | 1600m | Good | P Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:35.33 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $15.80 |
| 3/7 | 12/07/2025 | 13 | ALW C 3 | $20,288.00 | Maronas | 1600m | Good | P Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:34.57 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Pedro Anibal Muniz
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 54-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on March 29 over 1500m, 7 len behind Mandor carrying 57kg at $13.30. The race before that 7th of 13 at this track on March 1 over 1500m, 5 len behind Ministry Intrigue carrying 57kg at $39.70. Worth following up.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 29/03/2026 | 28 | ALW C 3 | $15,808.00 | Maronas | 1500m | Fast | Carlos A Vigil | 57kg | 1:31.31 | - | 4 |
| 7.8L | $13.30 |
| 7/13 | 01/03/2026 | 42 | ALW C 3 | $16,484.00 | Maronas | 1500m | Good | Pedro Anibal Muniz | 57kg | 1:27.79 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $39.70 |
| 1/8 | 18/01/2026 | 15 | ALW C 3 | $14,075.00 | Maronas | 1200m | Good | Pedro Anibal Muniz | 57kg | 1:12.39 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $4.90 |
| 2/7 | 03/01/2026 | 6 | ALW C 3 | $14,793.00 | Maronas | 1000m | Good | Pedro Anibal Muniz | 54kg | 0:59.50 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $13.80 |
| 6/7 | 28/12/2025 | 29 | ALW C 3 | $15,427.00 | Maronas | 1200m | Good | Pedro Anibal Muniz | 54kg | 1:12.13 | - | 1 |
| 14.8L | $9.30 |
| 4/6 | 29/11/2025 | 22 | ALW C 3 | $15,427.00 | Maronas | 1200m | Good | Pedro Anibal Muniz | 54kg | 1:10.54 | - | 4 |
| 7.0L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Waldemar Maciel Boccia
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 40 day let-up. First-up 3rd in a small field at this track on March 21 over 1300m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind El Congo carrying 56kg at $5.40. Second run from a spell won by 2.5 len at this track April 12 over 1300m defeating Whiskacho carrying 56kg at $16.60. Rates highly. Big chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 12/04/2026 | 22 | ALW C 3 | $14,286.00 | Maronas | 1300m | Good | Maicol De Souza | 56kg | 1:16.92 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $16.60 |
| 3/5 | 21/03/2026 | 91 | ALW C 3 | $14,286.00 | Maronas | 1300m | Heavy | Maicol De Souza | 56kg | 1:18.13 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $5.40 |
| 9/9 | 20/12/2025 | 28 | STK C 3 | $23,251.00 | Las Piedras | 1500m | Good | Maicol De Souza | 56kg | 1:32.58 | - | 1 |
| 40.3L | $42.70 |
| 4/10 | 22/11/2025 | 174 | ALW C 3 | $16,272.00 | Maronas | 1400m | Good | Maicol De Souza | 56kg | 1:23.84 | - | 6 |
| 6.3L | $7.80 |
| 12/12 | 01/06/2025 | 50 | STK C 2 | $70,685.00 | Maronas | 1400m | Good | Maicol De Souza | 55kg | 1:21.46 | - | 3 |
| 60.3L | $27.90 |
| 1/6 | 12/04/2025 | - | MSW C 2 | $17,759.00 | Maronas | 1400m | Good | Maicol De Souza | 55kg | 1:25.57 | - | 7 |
| 7.5L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Matias Figueroa
Weight: 50kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Colonia January 24 over 1200m, 2 len behind Quiet D'or carrying 55kg at $3.70. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Colonia June 12 over 1100m, 8 len behind Leoparda Queen with 57kg at $4.40. Worth keeping in mind.
Last Starts 118 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 24/01/2026 | 36 | HCP 4U | $5,766.00 | Colonia | 1200m | Good | Matias Figueroa | 55kg | 1:13.03 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.70 |
| 5/6 | 19/12/2025 | 13 | ALW 4U | $11,127.00 | Maronas | 1200m | Good | Hector F Lazo | 57kg | 1:12.00 | - | 5 |
| 11.3L | $8.60 |
| 3/5 | 06/12/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $3,162.00 | Colonia | 1000m | Good | Lucca Nahuel Ortiz | 52kg | 0:56.09 | - | 1 |
| 6.5L | $13.90 |
| 9/9 | 01/11/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $18,601.00 | Maronas | 1200m | Good | Eguard A Tejera | 50kg | 1:10.48 | - | 2 |
| 12.0L | $57.90 |
| 8/8 | 05/10/2025 | 37 | ALW 4U | $11,365.00 | Maronas | 1200m | Heavy | Maicol De Souza | 57kg | 1:10.62 | - | 4 |
| 20.5L | $41.50 |
| 7/7 | 29/08/2025 | 4 | ALW CF 4 | $12,161.00 | Las Piedras | 1200m | Good | Maicol De Souza | 57kg | 1:11.52 | - | 5 |
| 27.0L | $22.30 |