Palermo Race 9 - 1M 2F Stakes
EL EMPORIO (3) has won 10 from 15 and is unbeaten in six runs this preparation, including a track and distance victory last start. Rates highly and looks the one to beat again. NEED YOU TONIGHT (4) is a talented entire who tackled a tougher race at his last run on October 18 and finished seventh in G1 company at Gavea. He has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Sure to be in the finish. UNICO HAPPY (6) ran second at his latest appearance over 2000m at this track, finishing 3 lengths from the winner. Capable of playing a big role. BILLION (2) finished second last time out as favourite over 2100m at San Luis, beaten 1.5 lengths. Has a sound record here with three wins and eight minor placings from 13 starts. Has solid credentials.

Jockey: Eduardo Ortega Pavon
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; scored a big 8 len win at this track March 9 over 2000m defeating Marc He Cute carrying 56kg at $2.45. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at this track on July 13 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Hijo De Nadie with 56kg at $92.35. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 27 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 | 09/03/2026 | 155 | MSW M 3 | $17,521.00 | Palermo | 2000m | FM | Adrian Maximiliano Giannetti | 56kg | 2:04.30 | - | 4 |
| 8.0L | $2.45 |
| 3/9 | 05/10/2025 | 29 | G2 STK M 3 | $53,992.00 | Palermo | 2200m | Heavy | Brian Rodrigo Enrique | 56kg | 2:16.93 | - | 10 |
| 8.5L | $14.25 |
| 2/5 | 06/09/2025 | 27 | MSW M 3 | $16,523.00 | Palermo | 2200m | FM | Brian Rodrigo Enrique | 56kg | 2:16.21 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 10/08/2025 | 28 | MSW M 3 | $15,564.00 | Palermo | 1800m | FM | Brian Rodrigo Enrique | 56kg | 1:50.64 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.35 |
| 3/13 | 13/07/2025 | 44 | MSW M 3 | $15,953.00 | Palermo | 1800m | FM | Brian Rodrigo Enrique | 56kg | 1:50.68 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $92.35 |
| 9/11 | 30/05/2025 | - | MSW M 2 | $16,432.00 | Palermo | 1600m | FM | Adrian Maximiliano Giannetti | 55kg | 1:35.51 | - | 4 |
| 13.5L | $54.35 |

Jockey: Osvaldo A Alderete
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 15 at San Luis in G3 on February 22 over 2100m, 1.5 len behind Tamarisco Cat carrying 60kg at $4.20. The race before that favourite; ran on from midfield and scored a big 8 len win at San Isidro January 28 over 2400m defeating El Estanciero with 58.5kg at $2.40. No surprise if he was in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 22/02/2026 | 25 | G3 STK CG 3U | $36,286.00 | San Luis | 2100m | FM | Osvaldo A Alderete | 60kg | 2:17.46 | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 28/01/2026 | 32 | HCP CG 5U | $13,993.00 | San Isidro | 2400m | FM | Osvaldo A Alderete | 58.5kg | 2:32.78 | - | 3 |
| 8.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 27/12/2025 | 34 | G3 STK CG 4U | $26,657.00 | Palermo | 2500m | FM | Osvaldo A Alderete | 60kg | 2:40.97 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $18.85 |
| 1/6 | 23/11/2025 | 49 | STK CG 4U | $18,877.00 | La Plata | 2000m | FM | Leo Nicolas Acuna | 60kg | 2:04.39 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.15 |
| 3/4 | 05/10/2025 | 20 | G3 STK CG 4U | $39,638.00 | Palermo | 2500m | Heavy | Osvaldo A Alderete | 60.5kg | 2:37.98 | - | 2 |
| 13.0L | $12.60 |
| 3/4 | 15/09/2025 | 59 | G3 STK CG 4U | $39,638.00 | Palermo | 2000m | W | Osvaldo A Alderete | 60.5kg | 2:04.23 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 10/11 | 18/07/2025 | 392 | HCP CG 5U | $12,285.00 | San Isidro | 1800m | W | Brian Rodrigo Enrique | 61kg | 1:48.70 | - | 1 |
| 18.0L | $15.05 |
| 3/6 | 21/06/2024 | 51 | G2 STK CG 3U | $27,660.00 | Palermo | 2500m | Heavy | Osvaldo A Alderete | 61kg | 2:36.61 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $4.70 |
| 5/16 | 01/05/2024 | 38 | G1 STK CG 3U | $101,414.00 | Palermo | 2000m | FM | Osvaldo A Alderete | 60kg | 1:58.26 | - | 2 |
| 6.3L | $40.75 |
| 3/16 | 24/03/2024 | 22 | G3 STK CG 3U | $25,462.00 | San Luis | 2400m | FM | Osvaldo A Alderete | 60kg | 2:29.62 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $10.30 |
| 5/9 | 02/03/2024 | 64 | G2 STK CG 3U | $23,833.00 | Palermo | 2000m | FM | Osvaldo A Alderete | 60kg | 2:01.75 | - | 9 |
| 4.8L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Juan Cruz Villagra
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
On a six run winning streak. Most recently won by 3 len at this track G2 Otono March 7 over 2000m defeating Unico Happy carrying 60kg at $3.50. The start before that won by a 0.3 len at this track G3 January 30 over 2000m defeating Endor Rye carrying 60kg at $2.65. Major player on recent form.
Last Starts 29 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 | 07/03/2026 | 36 | G2 STK CG 3U | $36,516.00 | Palermo | 2000m | FM | Borda Gonzalo Damian | 60kg | 2:04.19 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 30/01/2026 | 34 | G3 STK CG 3U | $26,657.00 | Palermo | 2000m | FM | Juan Cruz Villagra | 60kg | 2:05.11 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.65 |
| 1/6 | 27/12/2025 | 27 | G3 STK CG 4U | $26,657.00 | Palermo | 2500m | FM | Juan Cruz Villagra | 60kg | 2:40.97 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.95 |
| 1/7 | 30/11/2025 | 27 | LR STK CG 4U | $24,597.00 | Palermo | 2500m | Heavy | Juan Cruz Villagra | 60.5kg | 2:41.37 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.65 |
| 1/8 | 03/11/2025 | 15 | LR STK CG 4U | $30,819.00 | Palermo | 2000m | FM | Juan Cruz Villagra | 60kg | 2:03.64 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.35 |
| 1/6 | 19/10/2025 | 84 | LR STK CG 4U | $34,366.00 | Palermo | 1800m | FM | Juan Cruz Villagra | 60kg | 1:49.25 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $21.80 |
| 5/10 | 27/07/2025 | 17 | ALW CG 4U | $12,148.00 | La Plata | 1400m | W | Lucas Guida | 54kg | 1:23.08 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $9.45 |
| 8/12 | 10/07/2025 | 16 | STK CG 4U | $20,649.00 | La Plata | 1600m | FM | Lucas Guida | 60kg | 1:39.82 | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $6.60 |
| 1/10 | 24/06/2025 | 210 | ALW CG 4U | $7,855.00 | La Plata | 1300m | FM | Lucas Guida | 53kg | 1:18.24 | - | 9 |
| 7.0L | $4.70 |
| 1/5 | 26/11/2024 | 26 | ALW CG 42 | $7,605.00 | La Plata | 1400m | Heavy | Cristian Ernesto Velazquez | 57kg | 1:23.38 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 31/10/2024 | 156 | ALW CG 4 | $7,093.00 | La Plata | 1400m | FM | Cristian Ernesto Velazquez | 57kg | 1:25.18 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.85 |

Jockey: William Pereyra
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 16 at Gavea in the G1 GRAN PREMIO LATINOAMERICANO October 18 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Obataye carrying 59.5kg at $6.70. Previously first up; second in a small field at Palermo Turf in the G1 September 6 over 2400m, 0.5 len behind Acento Final with 58kg at $3.10. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 169 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 18/10/2025 | 42 | G1 STK 4U | $114,750.00 | Gavea | 2000m | Good | Rodriguez Maxim Aserito | 59.5kg | 1:58.59 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $6.70 |
| 2/6 | 06/09/2025 | 70 | G1 STK CG 4U | $60,727.00 | Palermo Turf | 2400m | FM | Rodriguez Maxim Aserito | 58kg | 2:32.79 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/10 | 28/06/2025 | 58 | G1 STK CG 3U | $119,225.00 | Palermo | 2000m | FM | Rodriguez Maxim Aserito | 57.5kg | 2:01.30 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/14 | 01/05/2025 | 26 | G1 STK CG 3U | $170,589.00 | Palermo | 2000m | FM | Rodriguez Maxim Aserito | 57kg | 1:59.73 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $4.65 |
| 2/8 | 05/04/2025 | 35 | G1 STK CG 3U | $63,450.00 | Palermo | 2000m | FM | Rodriguez Maxim Aserito | 56.5kg | 2:00.52 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 01/03/2025 | 40 | G2 STK CG 3U | $42,504.00 | Palermo | 2000m | Heavy | Rodriguez Maxim Aserito | 56kg | 2:02.07 | - | 8 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 20/01/2025 | 28 | ALW CG 3 | $17,863.00 | Palermo | 2000m | W | Francisco Jesus Lavigna | 54kg | 2:02.49 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $4.25 |
| 1/8 | 23/12/2024 | 24 | MSW M 3 | $15,316.00 | Palermo | 1600m | FM | Rodriguez Maxim Aserito | 56.5kg | 1:36.06 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $8.25 |
| 3/10 | 29/11/2024 | 91 | MSW M 3 | $14,704.00 | Palermo | 1400m | W | Rodriguez Maxim Aserito | 56.5kg | 1:23.10 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $10.95 |
| 5/10 | 30/08/2024 | - | MSW M 3 | $8,350.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | W | Kevin Banegas | 56kg | 1:23.44 | - | 11 |
| 4.5L | $4.45 |

Jockey: Juan Carlos Noriega
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and scored a big 5 len win at San Isidro March 6 over 1800m defeating Atomic Trigger with 56kg at $2.35. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track on February 23 over 1800m, 5 len behind Emergent carrying 56.5kg at $3.45. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 06/03/2026 | 11 | ALW CG 5U | $11,291.00 | San Isidro | 1800m | FM | William Pereyra | 56kg | 1:50.02 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $2.35 |
| 2/5 | 23/02/2026 | 33 | HCP CG 5U | $14,100.00 | Palermo | 1800m | FM | William Pereyra | 56.5kg | 1:50.50 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $3.45 |
| 1/10 | 21/01/2026 | 148 | ALW CG 5U | $8,716.00 | San Isidro | 1600m | FM | William Pereyra | 57kg | 1:35.80 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
| 5/10 | 26/08/2025 | 255 | STK CG 4U | $16,264.00 | La Plata | 2200m | FM | Jorge L Peralta | 60kg | 2:17.76 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $5.70 |
| 20/20 | 14/12/2024 | 25 | G1 STK CG 3U | $335,284.00 | San Isidro | 2400m | FM | Wilson Rosario Moreyra | 59.5kg | 2:23.17 | - | 5 |
| 17.5L | $76.35 |
| 5/15 | 19/11/2024 | 25 | G1 STK CG 3U | $232,926.00 | La Plata | 2400m | FM | Gustavo Emiliano Calvente | 59kg | 2:29.93 | - | 2 |
| 8.8L | $23.15 |
| 1/8 | 25/10/2024 | 118 | ALW CG 4 | $12,885.00 | Palermo | 2200m | Heavy | Juan Carlos Noriega | 57.5kg | 2:18.54 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 6/6 | 29/06/2024 | 33 | G1 STK CG 3U | $97,266.00 | San Isidro | 2000m | FM | Gustavo Emiliano Calvente | 57.5kg | 2:01.94 | - | 3 |
| 13.3L | $9.35 |
| 3/7 | 27/05/2024 | 35 | LR STK CG 3U | $22,601.00 | Palermo | 2000m | FM | Gustavo Emiliano Calvente | 57.5kg | 2:01.72 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/04/2024 | 31 | ALW CG 3 | $12,445.00 | Palermo | 2000m | Heavy | Gustavo Emiliano Calvente | 58.5kg | 2:02.51 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.45 |
| 3/8 | 22/03/2024 | 166 | ALW CG 3 | $8,875.00 | Palermo | 1800m | FM | Eduardo Ortega Pavon | 54kg | 1:45.45 | - | 1 |
| 6.3L | $12.85 |

Jockey: Brian Rodrigo Enrique
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 7 at this track in the G2 Otono on March 7 over 2000m, 3 len behind El Emporio carrying 60kg at $11.40. The run before that won by 4 len at San Isidro February 4 over 1800m defeating Emergent carrying 58kg at $6.20. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 07/03/2026 | 31 | G2 STK CG 3U | $36,516.00 | Palermo | 2000m | FM | Brian Rodrigo Enrique | 60kg | 2:04.19 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $11.40 |
| 1/5 | 04/02/2026 | 49 | ALW CG 5U | $10,575.00 | San Isidro | 1800m | FM | Brian Rodrigo Enrique | 58kg | 1:51.34 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $6.20 |
| 6/9 | 17/12/2025 | 28 | LR STK CG 3U | $27,214.00 | San Isidro | 2000m | FM | Eduardo Ortega Pavon | 60.5kg | 1:58.44 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $9.70 |
| 10/15 | 19/11/2025 | 38 | G2 STK CG 3U | $15,852.00 | La Plata | 1600m | FM | Eduardo Ortega Pavon | 60kg | 1:36.89 | - | 9 |
| 11.0L | $3.35 |
| 2/7 | 12/10/2025 | 28 | G3 STK CG 3U | $24,623.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FM | Eduardo Ortega Pavon | 60kg | 1:22.93 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.45 |
| 1/8 | 14/09/2025 | 20 | HCP CG 4U | $12,506.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FM | Eduardo Ortega Pavon | 60kg | 1:22.02 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 7/9 | 25/08/2025 | 231 | HCP CG 5U | $14,190.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | Eduardo Ortega Pavon | 60kg | 1:23.25 | - | 9 |
| 6.5L | $9.05 |
| 12/16 | 06/01/2025 | 48 | G3 STK 3U | $91,475.00 | Maronas | 1600m | Good | Eduardo Ortega Pavon | 60kg | 1:35.61 | - | 3 |
| 21.8L | $11.40 |
| 1/18 | 19/11/2024 | 24 | G2 STK CG 3U | $109,376.00 | La Plata | 1600m | FM | Eduardo Ortega Pavon | 60kg | 1:35.44 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.80 |
| 1/6 | 26/10/2024 | 42 | ALW CG 4 | $9,051.00 | San Isidro | 1600m | FM | Eduardo Ortega Pavon | 57kg | 1:37.45 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.25 |
| 3/11 | 14/09/2024 | 63 | ALW CG 4 | $8,999.00 | San Isidro | 1600m | FM | Brian Rodrigo Enrique | 57kg | 1:35.04 | - | 1 |
| 7.0L | $2.55 |

Jockey: Kevin Banegas
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Freshened for 40 days. Last start favourite; scored a big 8 len win at this track February 23 over 2000m defeating Emblematicu with 54kg at $2.10. At only start last preparation 3rd of 13 at this track in G1 on November 8 over 2500m, 3 len behind Gordianus with 57kg at $8.95. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 23/02/2026 | 107 | ALW CG 3 | $17,625.00 | Palermo | 2000m | FM | Kevin Banegas | 54kg | 2:04.87 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $2.10 |
| 3/13 | 08/11/2025 | 168 | G1 STK CG 3 | $331,238.00 | Palermo | 2500m | W | Kevin Banegas | 57kg | 2:38.23 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $8.95 |
| 1/11 | 24/05/2025 | - | MSW M 2 | $17,339.00 | Palermo | 1600m | FM | William Pereyra | 55kg | 1:35.15 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Cristian Ernesto Velazquez
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Not seen since winning by 1.5 len this track G1 November 8 over 2500m defeating Winston with 57kg at $14.80. On debut won by head this track July 11 over 1400m defeating Hi Scottish carrying 56kg at $7.35. Useful type who should go well.
Last Starts 148 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 | 08/11/2025 | 56 | G1 STK CG 3 | $331,238.00 | Palermo | 2500m | W | Cristian Ernesto Velazquez | 57kg | 2:38.23 | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $14.80 |
| 2/10 | 13/09/2025 | 42 | G3 STK M 3 | $44,027.00 | Palermo | 1800m | FM | Juan Cruz Villagra | 56.5kg | 1:49.56 | - | 10 |
| 2.0L | $9.80 |
| 6/9 | 02/08/2025 | 22 | G2 STK M 3 | $51,581.00 | Palermo | 1600m | Heavy | Adrian Maximiliano Giannetti | 56kg | 1:35.21 | - | 9 |
| 13.8L | $33.60 |
| 1/14 | 11/07/2025 | - | MSW M 3 | $14,851.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | Adrian Maximiliano Giannetti | 56kg | 1:24.95 | - | 14 |
| 0.2L | $7.35 |