Palermo Race 5 - 1M Stakes
EL GAZPACHO (2) is racing well on the dirt of late, hitting the frame two back at Palermo then improving to score at La Plata over 1400m a month ago. Kevin Banegas who has scored on him three times retains the mount. Likely to feature. GRITALO CARLITOS (3) comes here off a last-start third, beaten 2.75 lengths, over 1600m at this track. Has the right credentials. FIOLO BOSS (5) was impressive last time at La Plata, scoring by 2 lengths over this trip. Sound record at this distance with six wins and five minor placings from 15 runs and is one of the prime contenders. COSTO CERO (4) made progress last start to finish second over 1600m at Palermo. No surprise to see him in the mix.

Jockey: Ariel Carlos Fuentes
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th of 12 at Palermo on May 1 over 1600m, 8 len behind Don Masterson with 57kg at $135.45. The start before that ran last of 10 at Palermo on April 19 over 2000m, 22 len behind Travel Pass carrying 57kg at $22.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 01/05/2026 | 12 | ALW CG 4 | $14,190.00 | Palermo | 1600m | FM | Cesar L Cuellar | 57kg | 1:37.98 | - | 6 |
| 8.5L | $135.45 |
| 10/10 | 19/04/2026 | 20 | ALW CG 4 | $14,631.00 | Palermo | 2000m | FM | Cesar L Cuellar | 57kg | 2:02.68 | - | 1 |
| 22.0L | $22.10 |
| 1/8 | 30/03/2026 | 7 | MSW CG 4 | $8,845.00 | Palermo | 1600m | Heavy | Mariano Gabriel Rey | 53kg | 1:40.67 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $10.65 |
| 4/11 | 23/03/2026 | 43 | MSW CG 4 | $8,683.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | Mariano Gabriel Rey | 53kg | 1:25.89 | - | 7 |
| 9.0L | $58.30 |
| 7/10 | 08/02/2026 | 34 | MSW CG 4 | $12,648.00 | Palermo Turf | 1400m | FM | Mariano Gabriel Rey | 53kg | 1:22.94 | - | 6 |
| 6.8L | $41.65 |
| 6/7 | 05/01/2026 | 21 | MSW CG 45 | $11,456.00 | Palermo | 1800m | FM | Mariano Gabriel Rey | 53kg | 1:54.27 | - | 6 |
| 25.0L | $83.00 |
| 8/10 | 15/12/2025 | 28 | MSW CG 4 | $12,428.00 | Palermo | 1600m | FM | Mariano Gabriel Rey | 53kg | 1:40.49 | - | 2 |
| 24.5L | $54.05 |
| 6/6 | 17/11/2025 | 273 | MSW CG 4 | $11,845.00 | Palermo | 1600m | FM | Cesar L Cuellar | 57kg | 1:38.12 | - | 5 |
| 30.5L | $22.55 |
| 8/8 | 17/02/2025 | 122 | MSW M 3 | $8,349.00 | Palermo | 1600m | FM | Sergio Antonio Piliero | 56kg | 1:34.82 | - | 6 |
| 31.5L | $38.00 |
| 8/12 | 18/10/2024 | - | MSW M 3 | $8,366.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FM | Gustavo Emiliano Calvente | 56kg | 1:22.91 | - | 6 |
| 16.3L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Kevin Banegas
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by a 0.3 len at La Plata LR April 14 over 1400m defeating Colour Vision carrying 60kg at $3.35. Before that 2nd of 11 at Palermo on March 23 over 1600m, 3 len behind Boyero Spring carrying 57.5kg at $4.45. Big chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 14/04/2026 | 22 | LR STK CG 4U | $19,386.00 | La Plata | 1400m | FM | Kevin Banegas | 60kg | 1:22.79 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.35 |
| 2/11 | 23/03/2026 | 29 | HCP CG 5U | $15,072.00 | Palermo | 1600m | FM | Kevin Banegas | 57.5kg | 1:36.72 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $4.45 |
| 3/7 | 22/02/2026 | 56 | STK CG 4U | $16,181.00 | La Plata | 1600m | FM | Kevin Banegas | 60kg | 1:35.87 | - | 1 |
| 7.5L | $5.25 |
| 7/10 | 28/12/2025 | 29 | G3 STK CG 3U | $24,623.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FM | Kevin Banegas | 60kg | 1:19.07 | - | 9 |
| 9.5L | $6.70 |
| 1/6 | 29/11/2025 | 37 | LR STK CG 3U | $20,465.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | Heavy | Kevin Banegas | 60kg | 1:24.00 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $7.10 |
| 2/8 | 23/10/2025 | 39 | HCP CG 4U | $17,106.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | Kevin Banegas | 56kg | 1:22.49 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $7.20 |
| 3/8 | 14/09/2025 | 20 | HCP CG 4U | $12,506.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FM | Kevin Banegas | 56.5kg | 1:22.02 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.20 |
| 4/9 | 25/08/2025 | 35 | HCP CG 5U | $14,190.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | Kevin Banegas | 57kg | 1:23.25 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $11.85 |
| 3/5 | 21/07/2025 | 33 | LR STK CG 4U | $28,657.00 | Palermo Turf | 1400m | W | Francisco L Goncalves | 60kg | 1:25.63 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $3.85 |
| 5/7 | 18/06/2025 | 32 | HCP CG 4U | $13,673.00 | San Isidro | 1600m | FM | Kevin Banegas | 58.5kg | 1:35.15 | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/5 | 17/05/2025 | 35 | LR STK CG 4U | $35,397.00 | Palermo | 1600m | Fast | Kevin Banegas | 61kg | 1:38.50 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Eduardo Ortega Pavon
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track on April 17 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Mio Fratello with 57kg at $7.90. The start before that second last of 7 at San Isidro on April 5 over 1600m, 7 len behind El Triplo carrying 57kg at $17.95. Can improve again. Top chance.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 17/04/2026 | 12 | ALW CG 43 | $13,413.00 | Palermo Turf | 1600m | Heavy | Lucas Francisco Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:39.50 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $7.90 |
| 6/7 | 05/04/2026 | 28 | ALW CG 43 | $12,486.00 | San Isidro | 1600m | FM | Lucas Francisco Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:34.49 | - | 4 |
| 7.0L | $17.95 |
| 5/7 | 08/03/2026 | 31 | ALW CG 43 | $12,486.00 | San Isidro | 1600m | FM | Lucas Francisco Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:33.61 | - | 2 |
| 6.3L | $51.75 |
| 7/8 | 05/02/2026 | 25 | ALW CG 4U | $11,015.00 | La Plata | 1600m | Heavy | Larrea Frutos Thiago E | 53kg | 1:38.01 | - | 3 |
| 25.0L | $14.85 |
| 6/7 | 11/01/2026 | 49 | ALW CG 43 | $11,142.00 | La Plata | 1400m | FM | William Pereyra | 57kg | 1:24.32 | - | 4 |
| 13.0L | $4.95 |
| 1/8 | 23/11/2025 | 85 | ALW CG 42 | $10,991.00 | La Plata | 1500m | FM | Daniel Eduardo Arias | 57kg | 1:30.06 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $6.40 |
| 4/5 | 30/08/2025 | 11 | ALW CG 42 | $8,876.00 | La Plata | 1400m | FM | Miguel Angel Omar Sosa | 57kg | 1:24.91 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/08/2025 | 21 | ALW CG 4U | $9,087.00 | La Plata | 1600m | Fast | Miguel Angel Omar Sosa | 57kg | 1:40.33 | - | 6 |
| 13.0L | $5.45 |
| 6/9 | 29/07/2025 | 14 | ALW CG 42 | $8,645.00 | La Plata | 1200m | FM | Facundo Andres Berti | 57.5kg | 1:11.39 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $5.35 |
| 3/7 | 15/07/2025 | 77 | ALW CG 4U | $8,972.00 | La Plata | 1400m | FM | Arias Santiago Nicolas | 55.5kg | 1:25.04 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.80 |
| 8/8 | 29/04/2025 | 57 | ALW CG 32 | $11,470.00 | La Plata | 1200m | FM | Miguel Angel Omar Sosa | 56kg | 1:12.59 | - | 4 |
| 11.0L | $5.35 |

Jockey: Matias Jesus Muniz
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Palermo on April 17 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Lamalero carrying 54kg at $10.70. The race before that 6th of 9 at Palermo on April 10 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Sottano carrying 54kg at $22.35. Not far away last start. Big chance.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | ALW CG 5U | $10,575.00 | Palermo | 1600m | Heavy | Matias Jesus Muniz | 54kg | 1:38.07 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $10.70 |
| 6/9 | 10/04/2026 | 55 | ALW CG 5U | $10,691.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | Matias Jesus Muniz | 54kg | 1:24.79 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $22.35 |
| 8/10 | 14/02/2026 | 36 | ALW CG 5U | $10,335.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FM | Borda Gonzalo Damian | 57kg | 1:12.75 | - | 4 |
| 8.8L | $13.80 |
| 5/8 | 09/01/2026 | 34 | ALW CG 5U | $8,482.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | Juan Pablo Paoloni | 57kg | 1:27.57 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $14.25 |
| 7/9 | 06/12/2025 | 49 | ALW CG 5U | $9,259.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | Matias Jesus Muniz | 54kg | 1:24.39 | - | 4 |
| 13.5L | $11.20 |
| 11/12 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | STK CG 4U | $11,663.00 | Azul | 1600m | FM | Santino Gil | 60kg | 1:37.56 | - | 10 |
| 39.5L | $12.25 |
| 3/11 | 20/09/2025 | 48 | ALW CG 5U | $6,719.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | Heavy | Brian Rodrigo Enrique | 57kg | 1:23.13 | - | 12 |
| 0.5L | $13.45 |
| 10/12 | 03/08/2025 | 29 | STK CG 4U | $8,812.00 | Azul | 1600m | FM | Santino Gil | 60kg | 1:38.27 | - | 10 |
| 10.0L | $12.30 |
| 5/8 | 05/07/2025 | 19 | ALW CG 5U | $9,454.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | Matias Jesus Muniz | 54kg | 1:24.65 | - | 10 |
| 9.0L | $6.85 |
| 1/7 | 16/06/2025 | 23 | ALW CG 43 | $11,845.00 | Palermo | 1400m | Heavy | Matias Jesus Muniz | 53kg | 1:25.53 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $9.25 |
| 1/9 | 24/05/2025 | 47 | ALW CG 4 | $13,281.00 | Palermo Turf | 1600m | FM | Matias Jesus Muniz | 53kg | 1:38.12 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $4.55 |

Jockey: Rodrigo Daniel Bascu An
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 3rd in a small field at San Isidro on March 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Royal Rimout carrying 58kg at $3.40. Second-up won by 2 len at La Plata April 23 over 1600m defeating El Quintral with 58kg at $6.45. Won last start and is well-placed again.
Last Starts 25 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 | 23/04/2026 | 32 | ALW CG 6U | $7,124.00 | La Plata | 1600m | FM | Milton Walter Escudero | 58kg | 1:39.45 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $6.45 |
| 3/6 | 22/03/2026 | 309 | ALW CG 6U | $7,840.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FM | Milton Walter Escudero | 58kg | 1:21.91 | - | 7 |
| 6.0L | $3.40 |
| 3/5 | 17/05/2025 | 16 | LR STK CG 4U | $35,397.00 | Palermo | 1600m | Fast | William Pereyra | 61.5kg | 1:38.50 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.55 |
| 5/8 | 01/05/2025 | 26 | G1 STK CG 3U | $71,079.00 | Palermo | 1600m | FM | William Pereyra | 60kg | 1:34.60 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $52.15 |
| 3/7 | 05/04/2025 | 33 | G2 STK CG 3U | $49,491.00 | Palermo | 1600m | FM | William Pereyra | 60kg | 1:34.17 | - | 3 |
| 8.0L | $9.05 |
| 2/5 | 03/03/2025 | 23 | G3 STK CG 3U | $31,318.00 | Palermo | 1600m | Heavy | William Pereyra | 60.5kg | 1:35.89 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $7.05 |
| 2/5 | 08/02/2025 | 57 | STK CG 3U | $22,027.00 | Palermo | 1600m | FM | William Pereyra | 60kg | 1:34.08 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $5.95 |
| 8/9 | 13/12/2024 | 43 | STK CG 4U | $19,386.00 | Palermo Turf | 1400m | FM | William Pereyra | 60kg | 1:20.00 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 31/10/2024 | 55 | ALW CG 5U | $7,020.00 | La Plata | 1600m | FM | William Pereyra | 60kg | 1:38.48 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.35 |
| 7/7 | 06/09/2024 | 27 | G2 STK CG 4U | $24,372.00 | San Isidro | 1600m | FM | William Pereyra | 60kg | 1:37.01 | - | 2 |
| 7.3L | $4.65 |
| 1/9 | 10/08/2024 | 19 | G3 STK CG 4U | $25,564.00 | Palermo Turf | 1600m | FM | William Pereyra | 60kg | 1:36.63 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $6.35 |