Palermo Race 12 - 5F Stakes
GAROTINO (6) comes off consecutive 2nds at Palermo over 1000m, including last start when just behind Cuncos in a 14-runner field, and looks well placed again. DON LEUCADIO (2) has been consistent with three 3rds from his last four starts, most recently finishing 3rd at Palermo over this trip. VERDADERO TALENTO (1) was 3rd in the same race as Garotino last time and has placed twice from his last four runs. DON CHAROLA (3) resumes after a break but was runner-up at San Isidro over 1000m before the spell and has never missed a placing in three starts. These four shape as the main chances based on recent form and consistency at the distance.

Jockey: M Aserito
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
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Last start 3rd of 14 at Palermo over 1000m on 4 Apr, beaten behind Cuncos, with 56kg at $12. Has placed twice from five runs at this trip, including a 2nd at Palermo last August. Draws barrier 1 after a wide gate last time. Can feature with a repeat of recent form.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 04/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FAST | Maximiliano Aserito | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $12.00 | |
| 6/15 | 07/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FAST | Sergio Antonio Piliero | 56kg | - | - | 15 |
| 8L | $10.00 | |
| 4/14 | 19/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | HEAVY | Kevin Banegas | 56kg | - | - | 13 |
| - | $8.00 | |
| 2/9 | 08/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FAST | Kevin Banegas | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $21.00 | |
| 9/12 | 16/05/2025 | - | 2 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1000m | SOFT | Kevin Banegas | 55kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/05/2025 | - | 2 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1200m | SOFT | Adrian Maximiliano Giannetti | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/01/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | GOOD | Adrian Maximiliano Giannetti | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $11.00 | |
| 6/8 | 08/12/2024 | - | 2 | $4,208,890.00 | San Isidro | 899m | FAST | Adrian Maximiliano Giannetti | 55kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $9.00 |

Jockey: F Lavigna
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed in four of his last five starts, including a last-start 3rd of 17 at Palermo over 1000m, beaten 1L by Lord Force at $6.50. Consistent at this trip with five placings from nine runs. Draws barrier 2 and remains at 56kg. Can feature with another honest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17 | 17/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | STANDARD | Francisco Jesus Lavigna | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1L | $6.50 | |
| 3/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1000m | GOOD | Francisco Jesus Lavigna | - | - | 7 |
| - | $4.40 | |
| 5/13 | 01/03/2026 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1000m | FIRM | Francisco Jesus Lavigna | 56kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 01/02/2026 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1000m | FIRM | Francisco Jesus Lavigna | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $4.60 |
| 2/11 | 13/12/2025 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1000m | FIRM | Francisco Jesus Lavigna | - | - | 8 |
| - | $3.50 | |
| 2/8 | 01/11/2025 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1000m | FIRM | Francisco Jesus Lavigna | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $14.00 |
| 5/14 | 27/09/2025 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1000m | HEAVY | Francisco Jesus Lavigna | 56kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $41.00 |
| 8/12 | 05/09/2025 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1000m | SOFT | Francisco Jesus Lavigna | 56kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/06/2025 | - | 2 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1000m | GOOD3 | Francisco Jesus Lavigna | 55kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $21.00 |

Jockey: M Montoya
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed in all three career starts over 1000m, including a last-start 2nd to El Bandido at San Isidro on 1 Feb at $4.33. Also finished 3rd in his previous two runs at the same track and trip. Consistent at this distance and holds each-way claims again.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 01/02/2026 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1000m | FIRM | Martin Montoya | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $4.33 |
| 3/14 | 10/01/2026 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1000m | FIRM | Martin Montoya | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $3.40 |
| 3/10 | 13/12/2025 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1000m | FIRM | Gonzalo Hahn | - | - | 6 |
| - | $21.00 |

Jockey: L Balmaced
Weight: 56kgs
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Placed 3rd at Palermo two starts back over 1000m behind Capulettos at $18. Last start finished 5th of 14 at Palermo over 1000m from a wide barrier at $5.50. Drops 10 barriers and rises 4kg for this. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 04/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FAST | Fabio Emanuel Escobar | 52kg | - | - | 14 |
| - | $5.50 | |
| 3/15 | 07/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FAST | Brian Rodrigo Enrique | 56kg | - | - | 14 |
| 6L | $18.00 | |
| 6/7 | 20/08/2025 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1100m | HEAVY | Lautaro Emmanuel Balmaceda | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $4.75 |
| 5/8 | 10/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FAST | Lautaro Emmanuel Balmaceda | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $19.00 |

Jockey: B Enrique
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up after 117 days. Last start finished 4th of 8 at San Isidro over 1600m on 4 Jan at $5.50, behind Don Chamuyo. Has yet to place in five career runs. Can improve with the freshen-up.
Last Starts 118 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/01/2026 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1600m | FIRM | Juan Cruz Villagra | - | - | 7 |
| - | $5.50 | |
| 7/9 | 30/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1400m | SLOW | Juan Cruz Villagra | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $10.00 | |
| 6/10 | 11/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FAST | Juan Cruz Villagra | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $9.50 | |
| 6/11 | 06/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FAST | Juan Cruz Villagra | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $51.00 | |
| 13/13 | 17/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FAST | Ie Monasterolo | 56kg | - | - | 11 |
| 10.5L | $12.00 |

Jockey: K Banegas
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed in his last three runs at Palermo over 1000m, including a close 2nd last start behind Cuncos on 4 Apr at $4.40. Also finished 2nd to Capulettos two starts back at $20, and 3rd to Sobre Lacrado prior. Consistent at this trip and track. Can feature with another honest effort.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 04/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FAST | Kevin Banegas | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $4.40 | |
| 2/15 | 07/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FAST | Juan Pablo Paoloni | 56kg | - | - | 11 |
| 4L | $20.00 | |
| 3/15 | 08/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FAST | Kevin Banegas | 56kg | - | - | 13 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 | |
| 7/14 | 09/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | STANDARD | Martin Montoya | 53kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $34.00 | |
| 0/12 | 08/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | Gonzalo Damian Borda | 56kg | - | - | 16 |
| - | $9.50 | ||
| 3/9 | 13/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FAST | Gonzalo Damian Borda | 56kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $29.00 |

Jockey: R Torres
Weight: 56kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Grand Reward out of Fiesta Sorpresa. Makes his debut for trainer R De Barrenechea with R Torres to ride. Monitor for any market support on debut. Not without hope.

Jockey: T Baez
Weight: 56kgs
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Only start was 12th of 14 at Palermo over 1000m on 4 Apr with 54kg at $29. Steps up to 56kg and draws barrier 8 today. Needs to show improvement off debut effort.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 04/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FAST | Tomas Daniel Baez | 54kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $29.00 |

Jockey: D Arias
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Finished 7th of 9 last start at San Isidro over 1200m on 8 Mar at $7.50, behind El Enigma. Ran 4th of 16 at the same trip two back at $22. Yet to place from four starts. Can improve with the distance drop and new stable.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 08/03/2026 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1200m | FIRM | Pablo Ivan Alegre | - | - | 2 |
| - | $7.50 | |
| 4/16 | 07/02/2026 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1200m | FIRM | Pablo Ivan Alegre | - | - | 16 |
| - | $22.00 | |
| 7/10 | 16/01/2026 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FIRM | Pablo Ivan Alegre | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $31.00 |
| 0/12 | 24/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | M Torres | 56kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $34.00 |

Jockey: E Weisheim
Weight: 56kgs
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Improved to finish 4th of 8 at San Isidro over 1100m on 22 Apr, beaten behind Anguetto at $15. Previous run was 8th of 10 at the same track and trip. Drops 100m in distance and draws a better barrier this time. Can improve further with added race experience.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 22/04/2026 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1100m | FAST | Enrique Carlos E Weisheim | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/02/2026 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1100m | FAST | Ramon Ariel Aguirre | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $16.00 |

Jockey: L Vai
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up after a 95-day break. Finished 5th of 7 at Palermo over 1000m on debut, starting at $6.50. Can improve with added experience.
Last Starts 96 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 | 26/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FAST | R Robledo | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $6.50 |