Palermo Race 8 - 5 1/2F HCap
EL ROMANCERO (3) returns from a layoff of four months. Scored over 1000m at San Isidro at the start of last prep. Has switched to the Luis Andres Ojeda yard. One of the genuine hopes in the race. LOS HUSARES (6) was a most impressive winner last time over 1000m at this track, scoring by 3 lengths. Has a solid record at this circuit. Leading contender. CONTRA PRONOSTICO (4) continues to race well with a win two back at this track before finishing 2 lengths away in third last time over 1000m in the G3 General Viamonte at San Isidro. Should park just off the speed. Capable of testing this field. BIZARRAP (1) finished a 3.5 lengths fourth on dirt at this track two back. Switched to turf last time at San Isidro over 1000m and again missed the frame, finishing eighth. Solid top-three prospects in this more suitable company.

Jockey: Lautaro Emmanuel Balmaceda
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 8 at San Isidro on February 1 over 1000m, 10 len behind Hiran carrying 52.5kg at $6.05. Before that 4th of 8 at this track on January 5 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Ruler Man with 53kg at $12.30. Can improve on recent efforts.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 01/02/2026 | 27 | STK CG 3U | $17,106.00 | San Isidro | 1000m | FM | Lautaro Emmanuel Balmaceda | 52.5kg | 0:54.92 | - | 1 |
| 10.5L | $6.05 |
| 4/8 | 05/01/2026 | 44 | HCP CG 4U | $15,421.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FM | Emiliano Fabrizio Siniani | 53kg | 0:57.86 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $12.30 |
| 4/9 | 22/11/2025 | 23 | STK CG 4U | $17,653.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FM | Lautaro Emmanuel Balmaceda | 60kg | 0:57.79 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 30/10/2025 | 25 | HCP CG 4U | $16,005.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FM | Lautaro Emmanuel Balmaceda | 51.5kg | 0:58.33 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $6.45 |
| 6/8 | 05/10/2025 | 22 | ALW CG 43 | $11,793.00 | Palermo | 1000m | Heavy | Lautaro Emmanuel Balmaceda | 57kg | 0:56.89 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $9.75 |
| 1/7 | 13/09/2025 | 19 | ALW CG 42 | $11,404.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FM | Lautaro Emmanuel Balmaceda | 57kg | 0:58.29 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.55 |
| 1/6 | 25/08/2025 | 23 | ALW CG 4 | $6,285.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FM | Lautaro Emmanuel Balmaceda | 57kg | 0:56.85 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $2.75 |
| 2/12 | 02/08/2025 | 55 | ALW CG 4 | $11,987.00 | Palermo | 1000m | Heavy | Lautaro Emmanuel Balmaceda | 57kg | 0:56.78 | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $40.05 |
| 8/8 | 08/06/2025 | 114 | ALW CG 3 | $15,123.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FM | Lautaro Emmanuel Balmaceda | 56kg | 0:55.61 | - | 7 |
| 8.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/02/2025 | 35 | ALW CG 3 | $7,667.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FM | Lautaro Emmanuel Balmaceda | 56kg | 0:57.13 | - | 6 |
| 6.3L | $2.85 |
| 4/5 | 10/01/2025 | 90 | ALW CG 3 | $15,092.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FM | Lautaro Emmanuel Balmaceda | 56kg | 0:56.26 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Rodrigo Daniel Bascu An
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at this track January 5 over 1000m, 6 len behind Ruler Man with 60.5kg at $22.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.1 len this track October 30 over 1000m defeating Bizarrap carrying 59kg at $15.10. Definite top-three contender.
Last Starts 84 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 | 05/01/2026 | 44 | HCP CG 4U | $15,421.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FM | William Pereyra | 60.5kg | 0:57.86 | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $22.30 |
| 5/9 | 22/11/2025 | 23 | STK CG 4U | $17,653.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FM | Rodrigo Daniel Bascu An | 60kg | 0:57.79 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $9.15 |
| 1/6 | 30/10/2025 | 78 | HCP CG 4U | $16,005.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FM | Rodrigo Daniel Bascu An | 59kg | 0:58.33 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $15.10 |
| 5/6 | 13/08/2025 | 24 | LR STK CG 4U | $16,847.00 | San Isidro | 1000m | FM | Rodrigo Daniel Bascu An | 59kg | 0:57.20 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $20.10 |
| 5/7 | 20/07/2025 | 55 | LR STK CG 4U | $16,426.00 | San Isidro | 1000m | W | Rodrigo Daniel Bascu An | 60kg | 0:58.08 | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $22.20 |
| 9/13 | 26/05/2025 | 25 | HCP CG 5U | $14,162.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FM | Francisco L Goncalves | 63kg | 0:54.50 | - | 5 |
| 13.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/15 | 01/05/2025 | 44 | G1 STK CG 3U | $56,863.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FM | Rodrigo Daniel Bascu An | 60kg | 0:55.15 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $123.45 |
| 1/7 | 18/03/2025 | 25 | STK CG 3U | $16,031.00 | San Isidro | 1000m | FM | Rodrigo Daniel Bascu An | 60kg | 0:57.41 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $6.75 |
| 2/5 | 21/02/2025 | 37 | G3 STK CG 3U | $19,550.00 | San Isidro | 1000m | FM | Rodrigo Daniel Bascu An | 60kg | 0:55.68 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $21.75 |
| 1/8 | 15/01/2025 | 38 | HCP CG 5U | $10,060.00 | San Isidro | 1200m | FM | Rodrigo Daniel Bascu An | 56kg | 1:09.55 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $20.25 |
| 6/9 | 08/12/2024 | 67 | HCP CG 5U | $9,793.00 | San Isidro | 1100m | FM | Rodrigo Daniel Bascu An | 56.5kg | 1:04.64 | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $11.30 |

Jockey: Luciano Matias Recuero
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Gualeguay December 7 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Garboso Frank with 60kg at $2.80. Previous preparation first-up won by nose San Isidro LR July 20 over 1000m defeating Senor De Salva carrying 53.5kg at $14.15. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
Last Starts 113 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 07/12/2025 | 18 | STK CG 3U | $10,756.00 | Gualeguay | 1200m | FM | Aaron Lezcano | 60kg | 1:09.90 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.80 |
| 13/15 | 19/11/2025 | 21 | G2 STK CG 3U | $20,161.00 | La Plata | 1200m | FM | Eduardo Ortega Pavon | 60kg | 1:09.91 | - | 7 |
| 13.8L | $30.30 |
| 4/10 | 29/10/2025 | 28 | ALW CG 6U | $6,822.00 | San Isidro | 1100m | FM | Kevin Banegas | 58kg | 1:04.74 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $3.95 |
| 1/6 | 01/10/2025 | 23 | ALW CG 6U | $6,502.00 | San Isidro | 1100m | FM | Kevin Banegas | 56kg | 1:04.41 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 5/8 | 08/09/2025 | 26 | HCP CG 5U | $13,361.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FM | Kevin Banegas | 55kg | 0:55.87 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $12.45 |
| 3/6 | 13/08/2025 | 24 | LR STK CG 4U | $16,847.00 | San Isidro | 1000m | FM | Kevin Banegas | 54.5kg | 0:57.20 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.80 |
| 1/7 | 20/07/2025 | 169 | LR STK CG 4U | $16,426.00 | San Isidro | 1000m | W | Kevin Banegas | 53.5kg | 0:58.08 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $14.15 |
| 1/6 | 01/02/2025 | 21 | ALW CG 5U | $5,604.00 | San Isidro | 1000m | FM | Kevin Banegas | 57kg | 0:55.77 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.35 |
| 2/7 | 11/01/2025 | 35 | ALW CG 5U | $5,722.00 | San Isidro | 1000m | FM | Leopoldo Mateo Armoha | 57kg | 0:55.56 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $13.40 |
| 5/13 | 07/12/2024 | 29 | ALW CG 5U | $8,946.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FM | Martin Javier Valle | 57kg | 0:54.91 | - | 10 |
| 9.5L | $5.80 |
| 4/11 | 08/11/2024 | 33 | ALW CG 5U | $5,592.00 | San Isidro | 1000m | FM | Martin Javier Valle | 57kg | 0:55.36 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $27.15 |

Jockey: Gabriel Alejandro Sediari
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at this track October 11 over 1000m, 4 len behind Santo Federal carrying 57kg at $12.45. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at San Isidro May 16 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Cosa E Mandinga with 51kg at $12.10. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 170 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 | 11/10/2025 | 33 | ALW CG 5U | $8,929.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FM | Rodrigo Daniel Bascu An | 57kg | 0:57.58 | - | 9 |
| 3.8L | $12.45 |
| 1/6 | 08/09/2025 | 53 | ALW CG 5U | $4,270.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FM | Francisco L Goncalves | 57kg | 0:56.62 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |
| 5/9 | 17/07/2025 | 62 | ALW CG 5U | $9,123.00 | Palermo | 1000m | Heavy | Francisco L Goncalves | 57kg | 0:57.34 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $5.15 |
| 7/8 | 16/05/2025 | 165 | ALW CG 43 | $8,169.00 | San Isidro | 1100m | Heavy | Axel Pedraza | 51kg | 1:04.74 | - | 6 |
| 14.0L | $12.10 |
| 94/8 | 02/12/2024 | 44 | ALW CG 42 | $11,796.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FM | Rodrigo Daniel Bascu An | 57kg | 0:54.76 | - | 9 |
| 21.0L | $10.95 |
| 1/8 | 19/10/2024 | 52 | ALW CG 4 | $11,185.00 | Palermo | 1100m | FM | Francisco L Goncalves | 57kg | 1:02.13 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 5/10 | 28/08/2024 | 14 | ALW CG 4 | $6,847.00 | San Isidro | 1200m | FM | Francisco L Goncalves | 57kg | 1:09.66 | - | 9 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/12 | 14/08/2024 | 28 | ALW CG 4 | $3,897.00 | San Isidro | 1200m | FM | Francisco L Goncalves | 57kg | 1:11.62 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/9 | 17/07/2024 | 28 | ALW CG 4 | $4,000.00 | San Isidro | 1200m | FM | Francisco L Goncalves | 57kg | 1:11.74 | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $3.15 |
| 2/8 | 19/06/2024 | 27 | ALW CG 3 | $3,875.00 | San Isidro | 1200m | FM | Francisco L Goncalves | 56kg | 1:11.20 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 4/9 | 23/05/2024 | 124 | ALW CG 3 | $6,930.00 | La Plata | 1000m | FM | Francisco L Goncalves | 56kg | 0:59.82 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Sergio Antonio Piliero
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 50-day let-up. At the latest run won by 3 len at this track February 8 over 1000m defeating Ristretto with 57kg at $7.40. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on December 12 over 1000m, 4 len behind Farchi with 57kg at $8.45. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
Last Starts 50 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 | 08/02/2026 | 58 | ALW CG 5U | $10,141.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FM | Sergio Antonio Piliero | 57kg | 0:57.21 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $7.40 |
| 6/12 | 12/12/2025 | 27 | ALW CG 5U | $9,123.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FM | Sergio Antonio Piliero | 57kg | 0:57.58 | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $8.45 |
| 3/9 | 15/11/2025 | 54 | ALW CG 5U | $9,123.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FM | Sergio Antonio Piliero | 57kg | 0:57.57 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $11.45 |
| 6/9 | 22/09/2025 | 29 | ALW CG 5U | $9,454.00 | Palermo | 1400m | W | Lucas Francisco Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:24.33 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $3.15 |
| 3/11 | 24/08/2025 | 44 | ALW CG 5U | $9,123.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FM | Wilfrido A Torres Maldonado | 57kg | 1:09.92 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $5.80 |
| 4/9 | 11/07/2025 | 15 | ALW CG 5U | $10,030.00 | Palermo | 1600m | FM | Wilfrido A Torres Maldonado | 57kg | 1:38.48 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $5.05 |
| 4/8 | 26/06/2025 | 54 | ALW CG 42 | $8,351.00 | La Plata | 1600m | FM | Wilfrido A Torres Maldonado | 55kg | 1:37.95 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.15 |
| 2/8 | 03/05/2025 | 19 | ALW CG 4 | $13,121.00 | Palermo | 1600m | FM | Wilfrido A Torres Maldonado | 54kg | 1:35.45 | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $5.25 |
| 2/7 | 14/04/2025 | 23 | ALW CG 42 | $13,524.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | Wilfrido A Torres Maldonado | 54kg | 1:21.61 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.45 |
| 1/9 | 22/03/2025 | 28 | ALW CG 4 | $13,180.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FM | Wilfrido A Torres Maldonado | 53kg | 1:09.33 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $2.65 |
| 2/9 | 22/02/2025 | 20 | ALW CG 4 | $11,868.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FM | Wilfrido A Torres Maldonado | 53kg | 1:09.65 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.55 |