Palermo Race 1 - 7F Stakes
NINO SAMURAI (3) has switched yards since finishing sixth two-and-a-half weeks ago over 1600m at La Plata. Expecting a seamless transition. On top here. HIT IT A BOU (1) was a dominant winner last time at San Isidro over the same distance. Should be in the finish again. DON GRIEGO (5) impressed when successful on debut over 1400m at this track two months ago. Has upside and is among the chances again. CITY FOR SALE (4) was comfortably accounted for when seventh last time out over 1600m at San Isidro, after a win there at the previous outing. Should be thereabouts.

Jockey: G Borda
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 14 at San Isidro on December 28 over 1200m, 9 len behind Lonely Boy with 56kg at $4.70. Second-up won by 4 len at San Isidro January 21 over 1400m defeating Filippo with 56kg at $4. Promising galloper. Should go well.
Last Starts 24 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 | 21/01/2026 | 24 | ALW CG 3 | $8,011.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FM | Borda Gonzalo Damian | 56kg | 1:23.23 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
| 7/14 | 28/12/2025 | 77 | ALW M 3 | $12,175.00 | San Isidro | 1200m | FM | Borda Gonzalo Damian | 56kg | 1:08.91 | - | 15 |
| 9.0L | $4.70 |
| 2/9 | 12/10/2025 | 22 | ALW CG 3 | $13,475.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FM | Kevin Banegas | 56kg | 1:26.06 | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.95 |
| 4/7 | 20/09/2025 | 31 | STK M 3 | $22,031.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | Heavy | Kevin Banegas | 56kg | 1:23.98 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $6.70 |
| 1/7 | 20/08/2025 | - | MSW CG 3 | $5,941.00 | San Isidro | 1100m | Heavy | Kevin Banegas | 56kg | 1:06.92 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $8.10 |

Jockey: M Valle
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 2nd in a small field at San Isidro on January 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind The Great Jazz with 56kg at $7. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at San Isidro October 8 over 1300m defeating Erling with 56kg at $7.10. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 22 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 | 23/01/2026 | 68 | ALW CG 32 | $7,328.00 | San Isidro | 1200m | FM | Martin Javier Valle | 56kg | 1:10.99 | - | 2 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/11/2025 | 39 | ALW M 3 | $13,916.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | W | Martin Javier Valle | 56kg | 1:23.57 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 08/10/2025 | 20 | ALW CG 3 | $7,328.00 | San Isidro | 1300m | FM | Martin Javier Valle | 56kg | 1:18.31 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $7.10 |
| 1/7 | 18/09/2025 | - | MSW M 3 | $6,447.00 | San Isidro | 1100m | FM | Martin Javier Valle | 56kg | 1:05.40 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $6.55 |

Jockey: P Ortega
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
At the latest run second last of 7 at La Plata in LR on January 27 over 1600m, 4 len behind Vampiro Zen with 55kg at $6.65. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track on January 9 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Norte with 56kg at $11. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 27/01/2026 | 18 | LR STK CG 3U | $19,259.00 | La Plata | 1600m | FM | Martin Montoya | 55kg | 1:37.92 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $6.65 |
| 2/5 | 09/01/2026 | 23 | ALW CG 3 | $15,862.00 | Palermo | 1600m | FM | Martin Javier Valle | 56kg | 1:40.04 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/12/2025 | 127 | ALW M 3 | $7,882.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FM | Kevin Banegas | 56kg | 1:23.98 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.65 |
| 3/5 | 12/08/2025 | 22 | ALW M 3 | $12,019.00 | La Plata | 1500m | FM | Anibal Jose Cabrera | 56kg | 1:32.71 | - | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/5 | 21/07/2025 | 74 | STK CG 3 | $20,929.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FM | Martin Javier Valle | 56kg | 1:10.00 | - | 3 |
| 8.0L | $5.20 |
| 3/6 | 08/05/2025 | 23 | G3 STK M 2 | $14,894.00 | La Plata | 1400m | Heavy | Anibal Jose Cabrera | 55kg | 1:28.67 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $10.70 |
| 1/9 | 15/04/2025 | - | MSW M 2 | $10,921.00 | La Plata | 1200m | FM | Anibal Jose Cabrera | 55kg | 1:12.94 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: F Coria
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 7 at San Isidro on January 10 over 1600m, 16 len behind El Ocurrente carrying 56kg at $12.75. The race before that won by 2.5 len at San Isidro December 7 over 1400m defeating Muneco De Apego carrying 56kg at $7.45. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
Last Starts 35 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 | 10/01/2026 | 34 | ALW CG 3 | $16,251.00 | San Isidro | 1600m | FM | Facundo Marcelo Coria | 56kg | 1:33.18 | - | 7 |
| 16.3L | $12.75 |
| 1/6 | 07/12/2025 | 28 | ALW CG 3 | $13,216.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FM | Facundo Marcelo Coria | 56kg | 1:22.14 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $7.45 |
| 1/13 | 09/11/2025 | 21 | MSW M 3 | $12,065.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FM | Facundo Marcelo Coria | 56kg | 1:22.15 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $30.35 |
| 12/13 | 19/10/2025 | - | MSW M 3 | $15,953.00 | Palermo | 1600m | FM | Facundo Marcelo Coria | 56kg | 1:37.17 | - | 4 |
| 23.5L | $24.20 |

Jockey: K Banegas
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, won won by 5 len at this track December 14 over 1400m defeating Storm Chuck carrying 54.5kg at $5.65. Great effort on debut and is capable of keeping the ball rolling.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 14/12/2025 | - | ALW CG 3U | $16,063.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FM | Santino Gil | 54.5kg | 1:25.47 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $5.65 |