Gavea Race 1 - Premio Virginie
ZENDAYA (5) resumes from a 9 week spell and looked close to a win before the break, starting favourite and finishing third at this track. Re-unites with Wesley Matheus Cardoso. She has the ability and is sure to prove tough to beat. SUNDAY DO IGUASSU (4) stepped out for her debut over 1300m at this track back on December 21 and finished ninth. Can improve sharply. TANIGUCHI (1) returned from a spell five weeks ago when she was beaten 20 lengths into sixth over 1300m at this track. Fitter this time. Hard to beat in this suitable race. TURCA TUCA (6) is a 10-start maiden who looks close to breaking the duck after finishing in the placings at her last couple of runs, most recently when finishing a little more than a length away in second over 1200m at Cidade Jardim. Has good early speed, so should take up a forward position. Should give backers a sight.

Jockey: Wilkley De Assis Xavier
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 7 at this track on January 25 over 1600m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Tom Jones carrying 53kg at $16.20. Last start 6th of 12 at this track on February 22 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Olenka with 55kg at $49.80. Needs to improve sharply.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | MSW F 3 | $9,810.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Heavy | Pedro Protetor Assis | 55kg | 1:18.11 | - | 6 |
| 8.3L | $49.80 |
| 4/7 | 25/01/2026 | 224 | MSW CF 3 | $9,757.00 | Gavea | 1600m | Heavy | Viitorio De Sousa Vinycios | 53kg | 1:41.03 | - | 1 |
| 14.5L | $16.20 |
| 6/6 | 15/06/2025 | - | LR STK 2 | $12,262.00 | Cristal | 1600m | Fast | L Gouvea | 56kg | 1:45.00 | - | 5 |
| 21.5L | $33.00 |

Jockey: Henderson Dos Santos Fernandes
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on February 22 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Melodia De Cores with 55kg at $29.30. The race before that 3rd of 8 at this track on January 4 over 1300m, in the wet; 13 len behind Old Alpha carrying 57kg at $27.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 22/02/2026 | 49 | MSW F 3 | $9,810.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Heavy | Pedro Protetor Assis | 55kg | 1:17.20 | - | 7 |
| 11.5L | $29.30 |
| 3/8 | 04/01/2026 | 28 | MSW F 3 | $9,757.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Heavy | Valdinei Rocha Gil | 57kg | 1:19.92 | - | 10 |
| 13.3L | $27.30 |
| 2/6 | 07/12/2025 | 23 | ALW 3 | $3,858.00 | Taruma | 1000m | Good | J Victor | 54kg | 0:57.60 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $21.40 |
| 5/9 | 14/11/2025 | 19 | ALW M 3 | $3,814.00 | Taruma | 1400m | Heavy | Edson Alvares | 57kg | 1:29.61 | - | 8 |
| 12.3L | $16.30 |
| 3/6 | 26/10/2025 | 35 | ALW M 3 | $3,825.00 | Taruma | 1380m | Good | A Domingos | 57kg | 1:22.10 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $10.30 |
| 5/6 | 21/09/2025 | 28 | ALW M 3U | $3,803.00 | Taruma | 1380m | FM | A Domingos | 57kg | 1:21.74 | - | 1 |
| 13.0L | $8.90 |
| 4/8 | 24/08/2025 | - | ALW M 3 | $3,730.00 | Taruma | 1000m | FM | A Domingos | 57kg | 0:59.02 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Leandro De Oliveira Henrique
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 9 at this track on December 21 over 1300m, 20 len behind Outward Bound with 57kg at $3.50. Among the leading players.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 21/12/2025 | - | MSW F 3 | $9,002.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Good | Wilkley De Assis Xavier | 57kg | 1:18.28 | - | 8 |
| 20.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Wesley Matheus Cardoso
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 3rd of 9 at this track on January 4 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Flor De Minas carrying 57kg at $3.10. First up last campaign 2nd of 9 at this track on February 16 2025 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Tzatziki carrying 56kg at $5.10. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 65 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 | 04/01/2026 | 132 | MSW F 3 | $9,757.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Heavy | Wesley Matheus Cardoso | 57kg | 1:21.18 | - | 6 |
| 10.0L | $3.10 |
| 4/8 | 25/08/2025 | 43 | MSW F 3 | $8,702.00 | Gavea | 1400m | Good | Jose Da Silva Aparecido | 57kg | 1:23.23 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $4.70 |
| 2/8 | 13/07/2025 | 42 | MSW F 3 | $8,775.00 | Gavea | 1400m | Good | Wesley Matheus Cardoso | 57kg | 1:25.91 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 2/9 | 01/06/2025 | 48 | MSW F 2 | $14,102.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Good | Wesley Matheus Cardoso | 56kg | 1:17.85 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 5/11 | 14/04/2025 | 29 | MSW F 2 | $14,337.00 | Gavea | 1000m | Heavy | Wesley Matheus Cardoso | 56kg | 0:58.10 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 |
| 3/10 | 16/03/2025 | 28 | MSW F 2 | $14,140.00 | Gavea | 1000m | Good | Wesley Matheus Cardoso | 56kg | 0:57.21 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 16/02/2025 | - | MSW F 2 | $14,179.00 | Gavea | 1000m | Good | Wesley Matheus Cardoso | 56kg | 0:56.60 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Waldomiro De Souza Blandi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 52-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Cidade Jardim on January 17 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Object D'art with 59kg at $5.40. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Cidade Jardim on December 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Open Options carrying 55kg at $6.40. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.
Last Starts 52 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 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | CLM 3 | $2,744.00 | Cidade Jardim | 1200m | Heavy | Rudinick Viana | 59kg | 1:12.74 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.40 |
| 2/7 | 20/12/2025 | 56 | ALW 3 | $2,893.00 | Cidade Jardim | 1400m | Soft | Rudinick Viana | 55kg | 1:24.34 | - | 3 |
| 7.3L | $6.40 |
| 6/8 | 25/10/2025 | 21 | ALW 3 | $2,869.00 | Cidade Jardim | 1600m | Good | J Bispo | 53kg | 1:34.76 | - | 5 |
| 13.8L | $15.20 |
| 5/5 | 04/10/2025 | 21 | ALW 3 | $2,869.00 | Cidade Jardim | 1400m | Good | J Bispo | 55kg | 1:24.99 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $6.90 |
| 4/5 | 13/09/2025 | 35 | ALW 3 | $2,853.00 | Cidade Jardim | 1500m | Good | Gabriel Pereira Santana | 55kg | 1:29.77 | - | 3 |
| 9.3L | $8.10 |
| 3/5 | 09/08/2025 | 35 | ALW M 3 | $2,797.00 | Cidade Jardim | 1400m | Good | Joao Moreira | 57kg | 1:22.93 | - | 4 |
| 7.8L | $12.20 |
| 5/7 | 05/07/2025 | 21 | ALW M 3 | $2,821.00 | Cidade Jardim | 1400m | Soft | M Ribeiro | 57kg | 1:24.13 | - | 4 |
| 9.5L | $7.90 |
| 4/9 | 14/06/2025 | 28 | ALW M 2 | $5,211.00 | Cidade Jardim | 1400m | Soft | M Ribeiro | 56kg | 1:24.01 | - | 2 |
| 9.8L | $5.20 |
| 3/8 | 17/05/2025 | 28 | ALW M 2 | $5,284.00 | Cidade Jardim | 1400m | Good | J Bispo | 56kg | 1:25.04 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $4.90 |
| 3/6 | 19/04/2025 | - | ALW M 2 | $5,298.00 | Cidade Jardim | 1300m | Heavy | J Bispo | 56kg | 1:22.86 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Marcos Mazini Junior
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd in a small field at this track on February 2 over 1300m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Tulinha with 57kg at $47.40. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on February 22 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Olenka carrying 57kg at $107.80. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 22/02/2026 | 20 | MSW F 3 | $9,810.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Heavy | Marcos Mazini Junior | 57kg | 1:18.11 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $107.80 |
| 2/6 | 02/02/2026 | 64 | MSW F 3 | $9,810.00 | Gavea | 1300m | Heavy | Marcos Mazini Junior | 57kg | 1:21.24 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $47.40 |
| 9/10 | 30/11/2025 | 34 | MSW CF 3 | $8,900.00 | Gavea | 1200m | Good | Viitorio De Sousa Vinycios | 53kg | 1:14.51 | - | 4 |
| 16.3L | $301.70 |
| 9/10 | 27/10/2025 | 15 | MSW F 3 | $8,925.00 | Gavea | 1000m | Good | Matheus Menezes De Aguiar | 57kg | 0:56.76 | - | 2 |
| 13.3L | $163.80 |
| 6/8 | 12/10/2025 | 13 | MSW F 3 | $8,925.00 | Gavea | 1000m | Good | Francisco Igo Alves Chaves | 57kg | 1:08.65 | - | 1 |
| 17.8L | $205.10 |
| 10/10 | 29/09/2025 | 49 | MSW CF 3 | $8,875.00 | Gavea | 1200m | Good | Ruberlei Viana Filho | 55kg | 1:15.67 | - | 1 |
| 25.5L | $128.10 |
| 7/8 | 11/08/2025 | - | MSW F 3 | $8,702.00 | Gavea | 1100m | Heavy | Jose Da Silva Aparecido | 57kg | 1:07.80 | - | 8 |
| 20.3L | $23.80 |