Palermo Race 9

1M Stakes

Prize Money: $4,626

ESPLENDID CRAF (2) finished midfield on his return from a spell last start over 1400m at La Plata. Has good early speed, so should take up a forward position. Best form puts him right in this. BLACK MATTERS (7) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1600m at this track. Fitter this time. Hard to beat in this more suitable race. COMODON (4) is back from a spell of ten weeks. Closed last prep as a winner, taking out a 1400m contest at this track by 7 lengths. One of the better chances. TALENTO NACIONAL (1) was in the money two starts back at San Isidro but couldn't back it up last time when seventh at this track over 1600m. Each way value.

Distance: 1600m
Track: Fast
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: ALW

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Talento Nacional (1) 2x4145x437
Trainer: Javier Alejandro Fren ()
Jockey: Emiliano Fabrizio Siniani
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $6,848
Win / Place: 12% / 37%

5 yo Chestnut Horse

Sire: GOT TALENT (ARG)

Dam: GRILLA NACIONAL (ARG)

Rating

Stats

Career

8: 1-1-1

Distance

5: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

4: 0-1-0

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

8: 1-1-1

Dirt

8: 1-1-1

Anti-Clockwise

8: 1-1-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1600m

Comments

Returns from a 37-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 14 at this track on June 28 over 1600m, 7 len behind Che Vivi carrying 55kg at $43. The start before that 3rd of 9 at San Isidro on May 10 over 1600m, 5 len behind Don Cervantes carrying 54kg at $34.45. Genuine chance this time around.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 14	28/6/25	Palermo	1600m	ALW CG 4	16	Wilfrido A Torres Maldonado	55kg	FM	1:37.20	59.3 km/h	7.3L	-	$43	49	$13,089	$194	1. Che Vivi 2. El Bolivariano 3. Tata Eterno
49 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 9	10/5/25	San Isidro	1600m	ALW CG 4	6	Wilfrido A Torres Maldonado	54kg	FM	1:36.58	59.6 km/h	4.8L	-	$34	29	$9,440	$1,111	1. Don Cervantes 2. Western Orpen 3. Talento Nacional
4th of 7	11/4/25	Palermo	1600m	ALW CG 4	2	Wilfrido A Torres Maldonado	54kg	FM	1:35.53	60.3 km/h	8.0L	-	$4.55	142	$7,321	$410	1. Emerald John 2. Capitan Brujo 3. Glorioso Mister
142 Day Spell
5th of 7	20/11/24	San Isidro	2000m	ALW CG 4	4	Sergio R E Barrionuevo	57kg	FM	2:02.91	58.6 km/h	7.3L	-	$16	49	$9,884	$291	1. Eclesiatico 2. Tokio 3. Oscuro Deseo
49 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 7	2/10/24	San Isidro	1600m	ALW CG 4	1	Sergio R E Barrionuevo	57kg	FM	1:38.14	58.7 km/h	2.5L	-	$3.60f	42	$5,451	$321	1. Limonazo 2. Helix Bridge 3. Vientos Del Sur
42 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 11	21/8/24	San Isidro	1600m	MSW M 4	11	Sergio R E Barrionuevo	57.5kg	Heavy	1:37.24	59.2 km/h	2.5L	-	$6.45f	52	$4,968	$2,923	1. Talento Nacional 2. Eco Rush 3. Galancette
52 Day Freshen-Up

Esplendid Craf (2) 425x5743x5
Trainer: ()
Jockey: Jorge L Peralta
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $24,409
Win / Place: 3.57% / 32%

5 yo Chestnut Horse

Sire: MASTERCRAFTSMAN (IRE)

Dam: ESPLENDIDA HALO (ARG)

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 1-5-3

Distance

5: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-0

Track

20: 1-4-2

1st Up

4: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 1-1-0

3rd Up

3: 0-1-0

4th Up

3: 0-0-1

Metro

4: 0-0-1

Non-Metro

24: 1-5-2

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Dirt

26: 1-5-3

Fast

2: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

28: 1-5-3

Jockey Stats

Horse

7: 0-1-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1600m

Comments

Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 12 at La Plata on July 10 over 1400m, 2 len behind Veterano De Guerra with 57kg at $7.40. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at La Plata on February 18 over 1600m, 7 len behind Arashi with 57kg at $6.70. Among the leading chances.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 12	10/7/25	La Plata	1400m	ALW CG 5U	13	Jorge L Peralta	57kg	FM	1:26.88	58.0 km/h	2.0L	-	$7.40	95	$6,058	$299	1. Veterano De Guerra 2. Don Chamame 3. Taller De Puros
95 Day Spell
3rd of 12	6/4/25	La Plata	1600m	ALW CG 4	6	Guillermo Reynoso	54kg	FM	1:38.93	58.2 km/h	6.0L	-	$8.90	38	$8,162	$822	1. Mingo Dancer 2. Taller De Puros 3. Esplendid Craf
38 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 11	27/2/25	La Plata	1400m	ALW CG 4U	5	Jorge L Peralta	57kg	FM	1:24.28	59.8 km/h	5.0L	-	$4.15	9	$8,403	$592	1. Grigliado 2. Bahiarito Pampa 3. Noble Making
7th of 12	18/2/25	La Plata	1600m	ALW CG 4U	3	Jorge L Peralta	57kg	FM	1:39.50	57.9 km/h	7.5L	-	$6.70	20	$8,403	$90	1. Arashi 2. Miran 3. Tiznow Forever
5th of 10	29/1/25	San Isidro	1200m	ALW CG 4	11	Jorge L Peralta	57kg	FM	1:10.98	60.9 km/h	3.5L	-	$3.95f	88	$4,312	$127	1. Estomboli 2. Danzante Sky 3. Windy Storm
88 Day Spell
5th of 8	2/11/24	San Isidro	1200m	ALW CG 4	7	Jorge L Peralta	57kg	FM	1:11.41	60.5 km/h	5.8L	-	$8.15	10	$7,023	$207	1. Hit Peruvian 2. Ganas De Correr 3. Senor Pendibene

Don Jaguar (3) 1x7x853252
Trainer: Gerardo Alteño ()
Jockey: Wilfredo Andres Torres Maldonado
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $6,842
Win / Place: 8.33% / 41%

5 yo Chestnut Horse

Sire: EQUAL STRIPES (ARG)

Dam: JOYA LATINA (ARG)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 1-2-2

Distance

9: 1-2-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-0

Track

3: 0-1-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-1

4th Up

2: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

12: 1-2-2

Dirt

12: 1-2-2

Anti-Clockwise

12: 1-2-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1600m

Comments

Last start 2nd of 8 at this track on July 7 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Contra Reloj with 55.5kg at $7.65. The run before that 5th of 11 at San Isidro on June 11 over 1600m, 12 len behind Western Orpen with 55kg at $14.80. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 8	7/7/25	Palermo	1600m	ALW CG 5U	8	Wilfrido A Torres Maldonado	55.5kg	FM	1:39.00	58.2 km/h	0.8L	-	$7.65	26	$5,404	$953	1. Contra Reloj 2. Don Jaguar 3. Q Culpeo
5th of 11	11/6/25	San Isidro	1600m	ALW CG 4	11	Wilfrido A Torres Maldonado	55kg	FM	1:35.48	60.3 km/h	12.8L	-	$15	21	$5,852	$161	1. Western Orpen 2. Tryman 3. Twist
2nd of 10	21/5/25	San Isidro	1600m	ALW CG 4	9	Wilfrido A Torres Maldonado	54kg	FM	1:36.25	59.8 km/h	4.0L	-	$9.50	54	$6,028	$1,159	1. Titanic Blade 2. Don Jaguar 3. Taitero Si
54 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 9	28/3/25	San Isidro	1400m	ALW CG 4	9	Wilfrido A Torres Maldonado	54kg	FM	1:24.66	59.5 km/h	4.0L	-	$6.55	32	$5,311	$625	1. Alfonso Pin 2. Vermouth Scat 3. Don Jaguar
32 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 8	24/2/25	Palermo	1400m	ALW CG 4	4	Wilfrido A Torres Maldonado	53.5kg	W	1:22.47	61.1 km/h	17.3L	-	$10	21	$6,222	$167	1. Storm Check 2. Bendito Ali 3. Vermouth Scat
8th of 8	3/2/25	Palermo	1600m	ALW CG 4	5	Wilfredo Andres Torres Maldonado	53kg	FM	1:36.15	59.9 km/h	15.0L	-	$15	75	$6,731	$184	1. Advokaat 2. Muirfield 3. El Gran Rock
75 Day Spell

Comodon (4) 8x7x4x1x
Trainer: Sergio Eduardo Cismondi ()
Jockey: Cobian Lucas J Noriega
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $3,873
Win / Place: 25% / 25%

5 yo Chestnut Horse

Sire: CAPTIVATING CAT (USA)

Dam: MUY COMODA (ARG)

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 1-0-0

Track

4: 1-0-0

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

4: 1-0-0

Dirt

4: 1-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

4: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 1-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1300m - 1400m

Comments

Resuming. Only had one start last preparation won by 7 len at this track May 26 over 1400m defeating Freedom Pop carrying 57kg at $14.90. First up last campaign 4th of 11 at this track on March 3 over 1300m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Sweet Master with 57kg at $9.45. Expect he will go well.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 12	26/5/25	Palermo	1400m	MSW CG 4	5	Cobian Lucas J Noriega	57kg	FM	1:23.17	60.6 km/h	7.0L	-	$15	84	$6,447	$3,204	1. Comodon 2. Freedom Pop 3. Alien King
84 Day Spell
4th of 11	3/3/25	Palermo	1300m	MSW CG 4	2	Cobian Lucas J Noriega	57kg	Heavy	1:18.66	59.5 km/h	6.3L	-	$9.45	77	$5,906	$294	1. Sweet Master 2. Quilty 3. Vastago Perverso
77 Day Spell
7th of 13	16/12/24	Palermo	1200m	MSW CG 4	7	Cobian Lucas J Noriega	57kg	FM	1:12.54	59.6 km/h	10.5L	-	$11	548	$5,967	$183	1. Atrevido Letal 2. Master Spirit 3. Rayo Star
548 Day Spell
8th of 14	17/6/23	Palermo	1000m	MSW M 2	9	Cobian Lucas J Noriega	55kg	FM	0:54.82	65.7 km/h	10.3L	-	$66	-	$12,406	$192	1. Abrazos 2. El Gran Caballo 3. Corona Blues

Saved Again (5) x7x7x70806
Trainer: Claude Arguello ()
Jockey: Cesar L Cuellar
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $8,815
Win / Place: 7.69% / 15%

6 yo Chestnut Horse

Sire: SEEK AGAIN (USA)

Dam: SALVAGUARDIA (ARG)

Rating

Stats

Career

13: 1-0-1

Distance

7: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

4: 0-0-0

Track

6: 0-0-0

1st Up

6: 1-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

3: 0-0-1

Non-Metro

10: 1-0-0

Turf

1: 1-0-0

Soft

1: 1-0-0

Dirt

12: 0-0-1

Anti-Clockwise

12: 1-0-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1600m

Comments

Last start 6th of 9 at this track on July 25 over 1600m, 14 len behind El Bolivariano with 55.5kg at $64.95. The start before that 11th of 14 at this track on July 7 over 1600m, 16 len behind Hot Cat with 55.5kg at $88.30. Predicted to struggle.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 9	25/7/25	Palermo	1600m	ALW CG 5U	8	Cesar L Cuellar	55.5kg	W	1:36.58	59.6 km/h	14.3L	-	$65	18	$9,590	$194	1. El Bolivariano 2. Quoz 3. Es Corajoso
11th of 14	7/7/25	Palermo	1600m	ALW CG 6U	14	Cesar L Cuellar	55.5kg	FM	1:38.26	58.6 km/h	16.0L	-	$88	24	$8,132	-	1. Hot Cat 2. High Commander 3. Manalishi
8th of 9	13/6/25	Palermo	1600m	ALW CG 5U	9	Cesar L Cuellar	57kg	FM	1:37.71	58.9 km/h	12.5L	-	$51	5	$9,590	$194	1. El Director 2. In Again 3. El Acuchillao
12th of 12	8/6/25	Palermo	1400m	ALW CG 5U	11	Emiliano Fabrizio Siniani	57kg	FM	1:22.93	60.8 km/h	21.5L	-	$77	13	$9,233	-	1. Super Mind 2. High Commander 3. El Emprendedor
7th of 8	26/5/25	Palermo	1400m	ALW CG 5U	8	Emiliano Fabrizio Siniani	57kg	FM	1:24.01	60.0 km/h	15.5L	-	$14	101	$4,969	$200	1. Turbo Azteca 2. Rainan 3. Grillo Rig
101 Day Spell
7th of 7	14/2/25	Palermo	1600m	ALW CG 5U	4	Emiliano Fabrizio Siniani	57kg	FM	1:35.78	60.1 km/h	23.0L	-	$13	285	$9,361	$184	1. Che Bahiano 2. In Again 3. Night In Bangkok
285 Day Spell

Ros Jones (6) 465x56x66x
Trainer: Fredes Jonathan Omar ()
Jockey: Lucas Ignacio Chavez
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $15,815
Win / Place: 3.70% / 37%

6 yo Chestnut Horse

Sire: ROS HONOUR (ARG)

Dam: MRS JONES (ARG)

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 1-2-7

Distance

8: 0-2-3

Trk/Dst

6: 0-2-3

Track

15: 0-2-4

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

6: 1-0-1

Non-Metro

21: 0-2-6

Turf

4: 0-0-2

Soft

1: 0-0-1

Dirt

23: 1-2-5

Fast

3: 0-0-1

Anti-Clockwise

27: 1-2-7

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 0-0-1

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1600m

Comments

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at San Isidro March 18 over 1600m, 13 len behind Quicktime carrying 57kg at $28.05. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at this track February 22 over 1400m, 20 len behind Emmspoiler with 57.5kg at $26.45. This looks too tough.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 7	18/3/25	San Isidro	1600m	ALW CG 5U	3	Emiliano Fabrizio Siniani	57kg	FM	1:38.86	58.3 km/h	13.3L	-	$28	24	$8,482	$151	1. Quicktime 2. Puro Azar 3. Estados Unidos
6th of 6	22/2/25	Palermo	1400m	ALW CG 5U	3	Abel Ignacio Romay	57.5kg	FM	1:23.90	60.1 km/h	20.0L	-	$26	126	$8,526	$184	1. Emmspoiler 2. Lobo Viejo 3. Bigjocker
126 Day Spell
6th of 7	19/10/24	Palermo	2000m	ALW CG 5U	7	Lucas Ignacio Chavez	53kg	FM	2:02.87	58.6 km/h	25.0L	-	$15	17	$10,424	$179	1. Piennar 2. Stuven 3. Demonio Risk
5th of 8	2/10/24	San Isidro	1600m	ALW CG 5U	8	Lucas Ignacio Chavez	53kg	FM	1:38.10	58.7 km/h	6.8L	-	$6.35	76	$4,817	$142	1. Crazy City 2. Logrador 3. Si Supieras Moon
76 Day Spell
5th of 7	18/7/24	La Plata	2000m	ALW CG 5U	1	Emiliano Fabrizio Siniani	54kg	FM	2:06.38	57.0 km/h	12.0L	-	$12	17	$4,156	$215	1. Dixie Cup 2. Enjoy Global 3. El Tres Plumas
6th of 9	1/7/24	Palermo	2000m	ALW CG 5U	9	Emiliano Fabrizio Siniani	57kg	FM	2:01.69	59.2 km/h	13.5L	-	$12	21	$7,957	$168	1. Mascarpone 2. Clandestino Soy 3. In Again

Black Matters (7) 904231x4x5
Trainer: Gustavo Ernesto Romero ()
Jockey: Francisco L Goncalves
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $4,698
Win / Place: 12% / 37%

5 yo Chestnut Horse

Sire: PUERTO ESCONDIDO (ARG)

Dam: BLACK FANTASY (ARG)

Rating

Stats

Career

8: 1-1-1

Distance

4: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

5: 0-1-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

8: 1-1-1

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Dirt

6: 1-1-1

Fast

2: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

8: 1-1-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 1-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1600m

Comments

Having second run back today. Last outing 5th of 8 at this track on July 7 over 1600m, 10 len behind Contra Reloj with 57kg at $5.70. At only start last preparation 4th of 11 at this track on July 25 2024 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Open Book with 57kg at $10.85. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 8	7/7/25	Palermo	1600m	ALW CG 5U	3	Francisco L Goncalves	57kg	FM	1:39.00	58.2 km/h	10.3L	-	$5.70	347	$5,404	$136	1. Contra Reloj 2. Don Jaguar 3. Q Culpeo
347 Day Spell
4th of 11	25/7/24	Palermo	1600m	ALW CG 4	7	Rodrigo Daniel Bascu An	57kg	FM	1:35.20	60.5 km/h	4.5L	-	$11	64	$5,554	$277	1. Open Book 2. Fiestero Xal 3. Candy Matters
64 Day Spell
1st of 11	22/5/24	San Isidro	1600m	MSW M 3	4	Francisco L Goncalves	56kg	FM	1:37.68	59.0 km/h	0.5L	-	$2.85f	41	$4,750	$2,794	1. Black Matters 2. El Mike 3. Blackbird Singing
41 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 14	11/4/24	Palermo	1400m	MSW M 3	4	Luciano Matias Recuero	53kg	FM	1:23.65	60.3 km/h	3.0L	-	$3.60f	24	$4,640	$504	1. Flexil 2. Cape To Rio 3. Black Matters
2nd of 9	18/3/24	Palermo	1400m	MSW M 3	3	Leopoldo Mateo Armoha	54kg	FM	1:22.81	60.9 km/h	0.5L	-	$3.50f	42	$4,001	$764	1. Bendito Ali 2. Black Matters 3. Emm Giulio
42 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 13	5/2/24	Palermo	1400m	MSW M 3	1	Leopoldo Mateo Armoha	53kg	FM	1:25.56	58.9 km/h	4.5L	-	$19	51	$4,156	$223	1. Laurent Perrier 2. Impacto Divino 3. Essay My Name
51 Day Freshen-Up

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