Palermo Race 8 - Cuan Chef (2024) Hcp
ESPERANZA ETERNA (6) was responsible for a solid effort last time out when second in stakes class at San Isidro over 1400m, beaten a head. Big chance to score. MIRIAM STRIPES (5) last appeared two months ago over 1600m on the dirt course here when she finished third. This is her first run for the Cristian Patricio Villabona stable. Worth plenty of thought. MAQUINA DE SANGRE (7) continued the great form last start, scoring by a nose at San Isidro over today's trip. Well placed to keep the ball rolling. AMOUR D'ETE (4) finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 1400m on the dirt here, beaten 1.75 lengths. Will enjoy a drop in class so she is perfectly placed to figure in the top 3 again.

Jockey: Maximiliano Machado
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 7 at Listed level at San Isidro at San Isidro on October 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Ser Lady Legs with 54kg at $15.40. Before that won by a 0.1 len at San Isidro on September 26 over 1400m defeating Amonet with 55kg at $52.20. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 21/10/2026 | 25 | LR STK H 4U | $17,814.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FM | Maximiliano Machado | 54kg | 1:21.92 | - | 3 |
| 8.8L | $15.40 |
| 1/7 | 26/09/2026 | 26 | ALW H 42 | $7,793.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FM | Maximiliano Machado | 55kg | 1:22.36 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $52.20 |
| 6/7 | 31/08/2026 | 30 | ALW H 42 | $11,621.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | Larrea Frutos Thiago E | 54kg | 1:25.11 | - | 4 |
| 10.5L | $16.70 |
| 5/6 | 01/08/2026 | 22 | ALW CG 42 | $11,210.00 | Palermo | 1200m | Heavy | Larrea Frutos Thiago E | 52.5kg | 1:10.95 | - | 6 |
| 7.8L | $10.10 |
| 6/11 | 10/07/2026 | 25 | ALW H 42 | $14,584.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FM | Larrea Frutos Thiago E | 53kg | 1:11.56 | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $8.10 |
| 4/7 | 15/06/2026 | 18 | ALW H 3 | $14,645.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | Larrea Frutos Thiago E | 52kg | 1:24.13 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $9.35 |
| 1/12 | 28/05/2026 | 19 | ALW H 3 | $8,909.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FM | Larrea Frutos Thiago E | 52.5kg | 1:10.97 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $6.15 |
| 4/6 | 09/05/2026 | 22 | ALW CG 3 | $17,819.00 | Palermo | 1200m | Heavy | Lucas Francisco Gonzalez | 53kg | 1:12.82 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $14.55 |
| 2/6 | 17/04/2026 | 28 | ALW H 3 | $10,879.00 | Palermo | 1200m | Heavy | Larrea Frutos Thiago E | 52kg | 1:12.19 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $11.60 |
| 7/8 | 20/03/2026 | 36 | ALW H 3 | $16,776.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | Larrea Frutos Thiago E | 52kg | 1:25.64 | - | 3 |
| 13.8L | $13.55 |
| 8/8 | 12/02/2026 | 25 | ALW H 3 | $13,358.00 | La Plata | 1400m | FM | Larrea Frutos Thiago E | 52kg | 1:25.28 | - | 2 |
| 15.3L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Esteban Emanuel Torres
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation by 0.3 len La Plata September 10 over 1400m defeating Tiffany Breakfast carrying 57kg at $16.25. Previously first up; fourth of 18 at La Plata May 29 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Queen Elizabeth Two with 56kg at $6.05. Should run well.
Last Starts 66 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 | 10/09/2026 | 16 | ALW H 4 | $8,683.00 | La Plata | 1400m | FM | Raul Eduardo Villagra | 57kg | 1:27.00 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $16.25 |
| 9/13 | 25/08/2026 | 16 | ALW H 4 | $9,013.00 | La Plata | 1400m | FM | Raul Eduardo Villagra | 57kg | 1:24.78 | - | 8 |
| 10.3L | $30.75 |
| 5/8 | 09/08/2026 | 24 | ALW H 4 | $8,793.00 | La Plata | 1500m | FM | Raul Eduardo Villagra | 57kg | 1:33.31 | - | 4 |
| 9.5L | $11.65 |
| 1/14 | 16/07/2026 | 48 | MSW H 4 | $8,317.00 | La Plata | 1500m | FM | Raul Eduardo Villagra | 57kg | 1:33.84 | - | 13 |
| 1.5L | $3.65 |
| 4/18 | 29/05/2026 | 95 | MSW H 3 | $10,703.00 | La Plata | 1400m | FM | Raul Eduardo Villagra | 56kg | 1:27.33 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $6.05 |
| 2/8 | 23/02/2026 | 49 | MSW H 3 | $11,599.00 | Palermo | 1600m | FM | Adan Damelia | 52.5kg | 1:38.30 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.35 |
| 3/6 | 05/01/2026 | 24 | MSW H 3 | $9,253.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | Adan Damelia | 52.5kg | 1:28.26 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.20 |
| 5/9 | 12/12/2025 | 25 | MSW H 3 | $10,030.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | Adan Damelia | 52kg | 1:26.78 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.75 |
| 3/8 | 17/11/2025 | 58 | MSW H 3 | $9,836.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | Martin Montoya | 53kg | 1:26.00 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 20/09/2025 | 50 | MSW H 3 | $10,134.00 | San Isidro | 1200m | Heavy | William Pereyra | 56kg | 1:12.06 | - | 8 |
| 7.5L | $17.80 |
| 9/9 | 01/08/2025 | - | MSW H 3 | $9,642.00 | San Isidro | 1200m | Heavy | William Pereyra | 56kg | 1:10.33 | - | 5 |
| 20.8L | $23.10 |

Jockey: Juan Cruz Villagra
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a five months break. Not seen since she finished last of 7 at Palermo June 15 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Moto Ninja carrying 58kg at $3.85. At her first start favourite; won by 0.8 len Palermo October 6 2025 over 1200m in the wet defeating Pannacotta carrying 56kg at $3.80. Likely to make her presence felt.
Last Starts 153 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 | 15/06/2026 | 26 | ALW H 3 | $14,645.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | Rodrigo Daniel Bascu An | 58kg | 1:24.13 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $3.85 |
| 1/7 | 20/05/2026 | 44 | ALW H 3 | $12,490.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FM | Rodrigo Daniel Bascu An | 55kg | 1:22.79 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $10.55 |
| 5/5 | 06/04/2026 | 36 | ALW H 3 | $16,193.00 | Palermo | 1400m | Heavy | Juan Cruz Villagra | 56.5kg | 1:25.46 | - | 1 |
| 20.5L | $4.45 |
| 8/9 | 01/03/2026 | 42 | ALW H 3 | $14,929.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FM | Juan Cruz Villagra | 56kg | 1:20.83 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $15.85 |
| 1/6 | 18/01/2026 | 30 | ALW H 3 | $16,193.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | Juan Cruz Villagra | 56.5kg | 1:27.76 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $9.05 |
| 5/12 | 19/12/2025 | 43 | ALW H 3 | $14,540.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FM | Borda Gonzalo Damian | 56kg | 1:13.58 | - | 12 |
| 8.5L | $20.80 |
| 4/5 | 06/11/2025 | 31 | ALW H 3 | $13,321.00 | La Plata | 1500m | FM | Jorge L Peralta | 56kg | 1:30.92 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/4 | 06/10/2025 | - | MSW H 3 | $8,812.00 | Palermo | 1200m | Heavy | Jorge L Peralta | 56kg | 1:13.85 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Larrea Frutos Thiago E
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 9 at Palermo on October 31 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Holy Valley carrying 54.5kg at $13.30. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Palermo on June 1 over 1400m, 5 len behind Mazza Sorda carrying 56kg at $10.30. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 15 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 | 31/10/2026 | 82 | HCP H 4U | $16,777.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | Larrea Frutos Thiago E | 54.5kg | 1:25.49 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $13.30 |
| 8/9 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | ALW H 43 | $11,667.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FM | Larrea Frutos Thiago E | 54kg | 1:11.86 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/07/2026 | 17 | ALW H 42 | $14,645.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | Larrea Frutos Thiago E | 54kg | 1:25.32 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/11 | 10/07/2026 | 39 | ALW H 42 | $14,584.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FM | Emiliano Fabrizio Siniani | 57kg | 1:11.56 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $10.70 |
| 2/6 | 01/06/2026 | 38 | ALW H 3 | $8,568.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | Emiliano Fabrizio Siniani | 56kg | 1:24.28 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $10.30 |
| 7/8 | 24/04/2026 | 110 | ALW H 3 | $15,370.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FM | Emiliano Fabrizio Siniani | 56kg | 1:24.77 | - | 1 |
| 19.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/01/2026 | 23 | LR STK H 3U | $21,772.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FM | Eduardo Gabriel Ortega Torres | 52kg | 1:19.54 | - | 7 |
| 19.8L | $41.65 |
| 6/7 | 12/12/2025 | 35 | G3 STK H 3U | $23,518.00 | Palermo Turf | 1400m | FM | Leopoldo Mateo Armoha | 54.5kg | 1:23.08 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $7.55 |
| 1/11 | 07/11/2025 | 166 | ALW H 3 | $7,328.00 | San Isidro | 1200m | FM | Leopoldo Mateo Armoha | 56kg | 1:10.21 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $12.95 |
| 10/10 | 25/05/2025 | 15 | G1 STK H 2 | $67,742.00 | San Isidro | 1600m | W | Leopoldo Mateo Armoha | 55kg | 1:40.29 | - | 10 |
| 23.5L | $48.65 |
| 1/7 | 10/05/2025 | 41 | MSW H 2 | $10,438.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FM | Leopoldo Mateo Armoha | 55kg | 1:24.43 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $5.25 |

Jockey: Kevin Banegas
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 61 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Palermo on September 14 over 1600m, 3 len behind Latina Curiosa carrying 57kg at $4.20. The race before that 3rd of 8 at San Isidro on August 16 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Jordans Love with 57.5kg at $5.80. Capable of a strong showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 14/09/2026 | 29 | ALW H 4 | $12,877.00 | Palermo | 1600m | FM | Gustavo Emiliano Calvente | 57kg | 1:39.09 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 16/08/2026 | 20 | ALW H 4 | $8,512.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | W | Gustavo Emiliano Calvente | 57.5kg | 1:28.14 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $5.80 |
| 2/7 | 27/07/2026 | 24 | ALW H 42 | $14,645.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | Gustavo Emiliano Calvente | 57.5kg | 1:25.32 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.65 |
| 1/7 | 03/07/2026 | 19 | ALW H 4 | $7,460.00 | San Isidro | 1200m | FM | Gustavo Emiliano Calvente | 57kg | 1:13.06 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.85 |
| 2/13 | 14/06/2026 | 232 | ALW H 3 | $10,400.00 | San Isidro | 1200m | W | Gustavo Emiliano Calvente | 56.5kg | 1:14.14 | - | 12 |
| 3.0L | $6.85 |
| 1/9 | 25/10/2025 | - | MSW H 3 | $11,074.00 | San Isidro | 1200m | Heavy | Gustavo Emiliano Calvente | 56kg | 1:12.63 | - | 9 |
| 3.0L | $8.90 |

Jockey: Martin Javier Valle
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 7 at Listed level at San Isidro at San Isidro on October 21 over 1400m, head behind Ser Lady Legs with 52kg at $18.90. The run before that ran last of 8 at San Isidro on August 30 over 1400m, 9 len behind Vieja Amiga Mask with 53kg at $20.85. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 21/10/2026 | 52 | LR STK H 4U | $17,814.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FM | Martin Javier Valle | 52kg | 1:21.92 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $18.90 |
| 8/8 | 30/08/2026 | 14 | HCP H 4U | $10,930.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FM | Martin Javier Valle | 53kg | 1:22.37 | - | 5 |
| 9.8L | $20.85 |
| 4/8 | 16/08/2026 | 34 | ALW H 4 | $8,512.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | W | Martin Javier Valle | 57kg | 1:28.14 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $14.55 |
| 6/7 | 13/07/2026 | 28 | HCP H 4U | $14,990.00 | Palermo Turf | 1600m | FM | Martin Javier Valle | 53.5kg | 1:37.06 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $8.10 |
| 6/7 | 15/06/2026 | 26 | ALW H 3 | $14,645.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | Eduardo Gabriel Ortega Torres | 56kg | 1:24.13 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $6.25 |
| 3/7 | 20/05/2026 | 26 | ALW H 3 | $12,490.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FM | Eduardo Gabriel Ortega Torres | 55kg | 1:22.79 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $19.95 |
| 5/8 | 24/04/2026 | 54 | ALW H 3 | $15,370.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FM | Eduardo Gabriel Ortega Torres | 56kg | 1:24.77 | - | 7 |
| 9.5L | $14.30 |
| 9/9 | 01/03/2026 | 22 | ALW H 3 | $14,929.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FM | Eduardo Gabriel Ortega Torres | 56kg | 1:20.83 | - | 2 |
| 11.8L | $14.05 |
| 4/7 | 07/02/2026 | 22 | ALW H 3 | $16,121.00 | San Isidro | 1600m | FM | Eduardo Gabriel Ortega Torres | 56kg | 1:34.27 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $35.40 |
| 4/9 | 16/01/2026 | 30 | ALW H 3 | $16,251.00 | San Isidro | 1600m | FM | Eduardo Gabriel Ortega Torres | 56kg | 1:33.96 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $24.45 |
| 1/8 | 17/12/2025 | 27 | ALW H 3 | $8,011.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FM | Eduardo Gabriel Ortega Torres | 56kg | 1:24.11 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $23.50 |

Jockey: Enrique Carlos E Weisheim
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently favourite; won by a nose at San Isidro on October 21 over 1400m defeating Pura Victoria carrying 57kg at $3.10. Before that 2nd of 8 at San Isidro on October 7 over 1600m, head behind Petite Bamb with 57kg at $3.40. Last-start winner worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 21/10/2026 | 14 | ALW H 4 | $4,765.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FM | Kevin Banegas | 57kg | 1:22.48 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 07/10/2026 | 16 | ALW H 4 | $5,566.00 | San Isidro | 1600m | W | William Pereyra | 57kg | 1:36.45 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |
| 1/10 | 21/09/2026 | 326 | MSW H 4 | $11,992.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | William Pereyra | 57kg | 1:28.48 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.55 |
| 3/9 | 30/10/2025 | 31 | MSW H 3 | $14,657.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | Kevin Banegas | 56kg | 1:23.97 | - | 1 |
| 5.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/10 | 29/09/2025 | 49 | MSW H 3 | $14,851.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | William Pereyra | 56kg | 1:24.56 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 11/08/2025 | - | MSW H 3 | $14,657.00 | Palermo Turf | 1400m | FM | Juan Cruz Villagra | 56kg | 1:25.26 | - | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.55 |