Palermo Race 8 - 1M 1F Stakes
HI POTTER (5) recorded a gutsy maiden victory last time out over 1400m at Azul, scoring by a nose. Looks well placed, and he is likely to feature in the finish again. GRAND CANDYMAN (1) impressed when successful as favourite on debut over 1600m at San Isidro five weeks ago. Promising type who can go back-to-back. DON CHAMUYO (6) opened this prep two weeks ago and scored over 1600m at San Isidro, getting home by 2 lengths. Winning claims on best figures. EL MERO JEFE (7) scored on debut last start over 1800m at this track on December 14, finishing 4 lengths ahead of the nearest rival. He can take the next step immediately.

Jockey: William Pereyra
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; favourite; won by 1.5 len at San Isidro December 13 over 1600m defeating Il Gouverneur with 56kg at $3.25. Drawn perfectly and he is a top chance.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 13/12/2025 | - | MSW M 3 | $16,432.00 | San Isidro | 1600m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 56kg | 1:36.47 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Lautaro Emmanuel Balmaceda
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 7 at San Isidro on January 2 over 1600m, 26 len behind Indicado with 56kg at $32. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at La Plata on June 10 over 1400m, 27 len behind Emblematicu carrying 55kg at $5.10. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 14 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 | 02/01/2026 | 100 | ALW CG 3 | $9,532.00 | San Isidro | 1600m | FM | Elvio G Candia Gutierrez | 56kg | 1:36.60 | - | 6 |
| 26.5L | $32.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/09/2025 | 42 | MSW M 3 | $6,998.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FM | Borda Gonzalo Damian | 56kg | 1:24.21 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.70 |
| 5/9 | 13/08/2025 | 9 | MSW M 3 | $5,941.00 | San Isidro | 1200m | FM | Borda Gonzalo Damian | 56kg | 1:11.74 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $30.45 |
| 5/6 | 04/08/2025 | 33 | MSW M 3 | $6,804.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FM | Borda Gonzalo Damian | 56kg | 1:11.84 | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $11.70 |
| 5/9 | 02/07/2025 | 22 | MSW CG 3 | $5,941.00 | San Isidro | 1200m | FM | Borda Gonzalo Damian | 56kg | 1:12.42 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $5.60 |
| 8/11 | 10/06/2025 | 24 | MSW M 2 | $10,133.00 | La Plata | 1400m | FM | Lautaro Emmanuel Balmaceda | 55kg | 1:26.77 | - | 7 |
| 27.8L | $5.10 |
| 8/8 | 17/05/2025 | - | MSW M 2 | $15,097.00 | Palermo | 1400m | Fast | Lautaro Emmanuel Balmaceda | 55kg | 1:22.71 | - | 1 |
| 23.0L | $18.75 |

Jockey: Gustavo Emiliano Calvente
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 55 day let-up. Resuming 2nd of 13 at this track on November 5 over 1400m, 0.1 len behind Ferox carrying 56kg at $6.25. Second-up favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track November 24 over 1600m defeating Don Reto Edition carrying 56.5kg at $2.40. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
Last Starts 53 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 | 24/11/2025 | 19 | MSW M 3 | $10,886.00 | Palermo | 1600m | FM | Gustavo Emiliano Calvente | 56.5kg | 1:38.04 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/13 | 05/11/2025 | 72 | MSW M 3 | $10,225.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | Brian Rodrigo Enrique | 56kg | 1:24.95 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $6.25 |
| 4/8 | 25/08/2025 | 31 | MSW M 3 | $7,523.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | Wilson Rosario Moreyra | 56kg | 1:24.40 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $2.75 |
| 2/9 | 25/07/2025 | - | MSW M 3 | $7,717.00 | Palermo | 1400m | W | Wilson Rosario Moreyra | 56.5kg | 1:24.82 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Juan Cruz Villagra
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign favourite; won by 6 len at this track November 15 over 1600m defeating Soy Del Coloso carrying 56.5kg at $5.05. First up last campaign 5th of 11 at this track on August 2 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Bay Max with 56kg at $20.30. A big run will not surprise.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 15/11/2025 | 70 | MSW M 3 | $15,953.00 | Palermo | 1600m | FM | Juan Cruz Villagra | 56.5kg | 1:35.93 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $5.05 |
| 3/5 | 06/09/2025 | 35 | MSW M 3 | $16,523.00 | Palermo | 2200m | FM | Juan Cruz Villagra | 56kg | 2:16.21 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.40 |
| 5/11 | 02/08/2025 | - | MSW M 3 | $15,953.00 | Palermo | 1600m | Heavy | Juan Cruz Villagra | 56kg | 1:37.45 | - | 1 |
| 11.0L | $20.30 |

Jockey: Elias Daniel Martinez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a nose at Azul December 21 over 1400m defeating Scalabrone with 54.5kg at $12.20. The start before that second last of 11 at San Isidro on December 13 over 1600m, 15 len behind Grand Candyman with 56kg at $90.50. Another win is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 21/12/2025 | 8 | STK CG 3U | $10,367.00 | Azul | 1400m | FM | Santiago Nahuel Burgos | 54.5kg | 1:26.83 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $12.20 |
| 10/11 | 13/12/2025 | 56 | MSW M 3 | $16,432.00 | San Isidro | 1600m | FM | Elias Daniel Martinez | 56kg | 1:36.47 | - | 4 |
| 15.8L | $90.50 |
| 4/7 | 18/10/2025 | 91 | STK CG 3 | $10,367.00 | Azul | 1200m | FM | Elias Daniel Martinez | 56kg | 1:12.11 | - | 4 |
| 10.5L | $6.25 |
| 4/10 | 19/07/2025 | 69 | MSW M 3 | $11,164.00 | La Plata | 1600m | Heavy | Eduardo Ortega Pavon | 56kg | 1:41.99 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $5.10 |
| 4/7 | 11/05/2025 | 28 | MSW M 2 | $10,201.00 | La Plata | 1600m | FM | Eduardo Ortega Pavon | 55kg | 1:38.90 | - | 6 |
| 10.3L | $4.00 |
| 6/11 | 13/04/2025 | 14 | MSW M 2 | $16,846.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | Eduardo Ortega Pavon | 56kg | 1:21.35 | - | 5 |
| 19.5L | $16.85 |
| 7/8 | 30/03/2025 | - | MSW M 2 | $11,246.00 | San Isidro | 1200m | FM | Eduardo Ortega Pavon | 55kg | 1:11.96 | - | 8 |
| 15.8L | $13.30 |

Jockey: Martin Antonio La Palma
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start won by 2 len at San Isidro January 4 over 1600m defeating Palazzo Bianco with 56kg at $12.30. At only start last preparation ran last of 11 at San Isidro on October 15 over 1400m, 41 len behind Guapo Candy carrying 56kg at $11.10. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 12 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 | 04/01/2026 | 81 | MSW M 3 | $8,485.00 | San Isidro | 1600m | FM | Martin Antonio La Palma | 56kg | 1:38.63 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $12.30 |
| 11/11 | 15/10/2025 | 171 | MSW CG 3 | $12,065.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FM | Emiliano Fabrizio Siniani | 56kg | 1:23.65 | - | 5 |
| 41.0L | $11.10 |
| 7/8 | 27/04/2025 | - | MSW M 2 | $11,647.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FM | Rodrigo Daniel Bascu An | 55kg | 1:23.68 | - | 3 |
| 17.5L | $19.70 |

Jockey: Brian Rodrigo Enrique
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened since claiming his maiden victory on debut; favourite; won by 4 len at this track December 14 over 1800m defeating Ruidos De Igualdad with 57kg at $2.40. Improvement likely.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 14/12/2025 | - | ALW CG 3 | $16,057.00 | Palermo | 1800m | FM | Gustavo Norberto Quinteros | 57kg | 1:54.17 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Lucas Francisco Gonzalez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, won favourite; won by a nose at this track December 27 over 1400m defeating Hieratic carrying 56kg at $3.70. No reason he cannot make it two in a row.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 27/12/2025 | - | MSW M 3 | $13,879.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | Juan Carlos Noriega | 56kg | 1:24.25 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |