Palermo Race 7 - 6f Stakes
PREMIER LEAGUE (10) brings the sharpest last-start profile after winning at Palermo over 1200m on 11 May, having also run 3rd behind LA GINA (3) and BONPENSIERA (1) here in February. Bonpensiera (1) draws the inside and was a last-start 1st at Palermo over 1200m on 13 April after a prior 2nd to La Gina (3). La Gina (3) is lightly raced and beat both Bonpensiera and Premier League over this trip on 16 February. BELIEVER (12) also arrives off a 1200m win at Palermo on 11 May and has a string of recent 1000m placings, making him a key chance stepping back to 1200m.
Jockey: A Cabrera
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 43-day let-up after winning at Palermo over 1200m on 13 Apr with 56kg at $8.50, defeating Dona Gala. Prior run was 5th of 14 at Palermo over 1200m on 16 Mar at $5.50 with 56kg. Earlier posted a solid 2nd of 10 at Palermo over 1200m on 16 Feb at $4.80 behind La Gina. Draws barrier 1 and owns a 1:3:0 record at this track; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 45 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 | 13/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | STANDARD | Lucrecia Mariana Carabajal | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $8.50 | |
| 5/14 | 16/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FAST | A Cabrera | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $5.50 | |
| 2/10 | 16/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FAST | Anibal Jose Cabrera | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $4.80 | |
| 2/12 | 03/12/2025 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1100m | FAST | Leo Nicolas Acuna | - | - | 1 |
| - | $8.00 | |
| 4/14 | 12/11/2025 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1200m | FAST | Leo Nicolas Acuna | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $15.00 |
| 6/11 | 22/10/2025 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1100m | FAST | Leo Nicolas Acuna | 56kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/10/2025 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1100m | FAST | Leo Nicolas Acuna | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $17.00 |
| 9/11 | 05/09/2025 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1000m | SOFT | Jorge Luis Peralta | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/08/2025 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1000m | FIRM | Jorge Luis Peralta | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $14.00 |
Jockey: L Balmaceda
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 219 days. Last start 5th of 5 at Palermo over 1200m on 19 Oct, with 56kg at $11, behind Indiana Candy. Won over this trip at Palermo on 17 Jul, defeating Forming, with 56kg from barrier 2. Can improve fresh and has place claims.
Last Starts 221 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 19/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | STANDARD | Luciano Matias Recuero | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $11.00 | |
| 0/10 | 14/09/2025 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FIRM | Goncalves Francisco Leandro | 56kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $4.20 |
| 4/6 | 18/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FAST | Rodrigo Daniel Bascunan | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.1L | $5.00 | |
| 1/13 | 17/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FAST | Luciano Matias Recuero | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
Jockey: E Siniani
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 99 days. Last start won at Palermo over 1200m on 16 Feb on FAST by a head margin not provided, with 56kg from barrier 6 at $34, beating Bonpensiera. Unbeaten from one start and draws barrier 3. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 101 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 16/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FAST | Emiliano Fabrizio Siniani | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $34.00 |
Jockey: W Moreyra
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 29-day break after a debut 3rd at Palermo over 1400m on 27 Apr at $9.50, carrying 56kg from barrier 5 behind Souq. Draws barrier 4 today and drops back 200m. Three-year-old colt by Winning Prize for N Mayansky with W Moreyra up. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 27/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1400m | STANDARD | Wilson Rosario Moreyra | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $9.50 |
Jockey: V Morantes
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark at Palermo this year, including a win over 1000m on 2 Mar with 52kg at $3.10. Last start 7th of 10 at San Isidro over 1200m on 13 May on FAST, at $34. Prior run 6th of 7 at San Isidro over 1100m on 29 Apr on FAST, at $21. Can feature with a return to Palermo form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 13/05/2026 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1200m | FAST | Jose Luis Morantes Vivas | - | - | 2 |
| - | $34.00 | |
| 6/7 | 29/04/2026 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1100m | FAST | Jose Luis Morantes Vivas | - | - | 4 |
| - | $21.00 | |
| 9/11 | 13/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | STANDARD | F Larrea | 52kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $14.00 | |
| 1/9 | 02/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FAST | F Larrea | 52kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 | |
| 3/11 | 02/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FAST | F Larrea | 52kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $26.00 | |
| 0/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1200m | UNKNOWN | Thiago Ever Larrea Frutos | - | - | 12 |
| - | $23.00 | |
| 8/11 | 01/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FAST | F Larrea | 52kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $51.00 | |
| 5/11 | 22/10/2025 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1100m | FAST | Thiago Ever Larrea Frutos | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $6.00 |
| 6/12 | 03/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FAST | F Larrea | 52kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $81.00 | |
| 8/11 | 05/09/2025 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1000m | SOFT | Laureano Vladimir Colasso | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $20.00 |
Jockey: K Banegas
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed at San Isidro two and four runs back over 1200m, including 3rd on 10 Jan behind Costa Brava Sur at $4.00. Last start 6th of 10 at San Isidro over 1200m on 13 May on a FAST track at $13 after drawing barrier 6. Consistent at 1200m overall (10:0-4-3) and has multiple placings this season. Can feature with the right run for K Banegas from gate 6.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 13/05/2026 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1200m | FAST | Thiago Ever Larrea Frutos | - | - | 6 |
| - | $13.00 | |
| 4/7 | 29/04/2026 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1100m | FAST | Thiago Ever Larrea Frutos | - | - | 7 |
| - | $4.60 | |
| 7/8 | 05/04/2026 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1200m | FIRM | Thiago Ever Larrea Frutos | - | - | 6 |
| - | $16.00 | |
| 3/9 | 10/01/2026 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1200m | FIRM | Francisco Jesus Lavigna | - | - | 1 |
| - | $4.00 | |
| 2/6 | 20/12/2025 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1200m | UNKNOWN | Francisco Jesus Lavigna | - | - | 7 |
| - | $2.88 | |
| 2/12 | 08/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | Francisco Jesus Lavigna | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $5.00 | ||
| 0/8 | 18/10/2025 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1000m | FIRM | Francisco Jesus Lavigna | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 26/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FAST | Francisco Jesus Lavigna | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 13L | $0.00 | |
| 3/14 | 29/08/2025 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1200m | FIRM | Francisco Leandro Fernandes Goncalves | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FAST | Francisco Leandro Fernandes Goncalves | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $1.65 | |
| 2/11 | 09/07/2025 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1200m | FAST | Francisco Leandro Fernandes Goncalves | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/06/2025 | - | 2 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1200m | SOFT | William Pereyra | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $5.50 |
| 6/15 | 24/05/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FAST | William Pereyra | 55kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $11.00 | |
| 4/9 | 21/04/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FAST | William Pereyra | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $6.50 | |
| 3/8 | 22/03/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FAST | Lucas Francisco Gonzalez | 52kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $19.00 |
Jockey: J Veliz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 43-day break; last start 7th of 11 at Palermo over 1000m on 13 Apr with 52kg at $51 behind Stranger Key. Prior run 6th of 8 over 1200m there on 30 Mar with 56kg at $15 behind Casa Azul. Three starts at 1200m for no placings; overall 8:0-0-0. Can improve with the distance drop but has place claims only.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 13/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | STANDARD | Mariano Gabriel Rey | 52kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $51.00 | |
| 6/8 | 30/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FAST | Cesar Leonor Cuellar | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $15.00 | |
| 7/8 | 23/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FAST | Cesar Leonor Cuellar | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.25L | $26.00 | |
| 5/5 | 09/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1400m | STANDARD | B Leyes | 52kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $11.00 | |
| 8/9 | 03/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FAST | Cesar Leonor Cuellar | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $51.00 | |
| 7/12 | 19/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FAST | Cesar Leonor Cuellar | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6L | $71.00 | |
| 4/13 | 03/12/2025 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1300m | FAST | Emiliano Fabrizio Siniani | - | - | 11 |
| - | $26.00 | |
| 0/8 | 10/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1400m | Emiliano Fabrizio Siniani | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $51.00 |
Jockey: F Larrea
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark at Palermo, including a 2nd over 1200m on 17 Apr with 52kg at $9 behind Seaward. Last start 4th of 6 at Palermo over 1200m on 9 May, beaten 4.25L with 51.5kg on FAST at $13. Carries 56kg here and draws barrier 8, with F Larrea riding for O Farfan. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 09/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FAST | Lucas Francisco Gonzalez | 51.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.25L | $13.00 | |
| 2/6 | 17/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | STANDARD | F Larrea | 52kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $9.00 | |
| 7/8 | 20/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FAST | F Larrea | 52kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $13.00 | |
| 2/6 | 18/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1400m | STANDARD | F Larrea | 52kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $6.00 | |
| 4/12 | 19/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FAST | Adrian Maximiliano Giannetti | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6L | $8.00 | |
| 3/5 | 28/11/2025 | - | 3 | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | FAST | Adrian Maximiliano Giannetti | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 30/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FAST | Maximiliano Hernan Machado | 52kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $23.00 | |
| 3/8 | 26/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FAST | Maximiliano Hernan Machado | 52kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/13 | 06/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FAST | Francisco Leandro Fernandes Goncalves | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $9.00 | |
| 0/9 | 24/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | Lautaro Emmanuel Balmaceda | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $4.50 | ||
| 2/13 | 17/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FAST | Lautaro Emmanuel Balmaceda | 56kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 | |
| 2/8 | 13/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FAST | Lautaro Emmanuel Balmaceda | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4L | $29.00 |
Jockey: J Azcona
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 39-day break after a close 4th at Palermo over 1200m on 17 Apr at $26, carrying 52kg from barrier 5 behind Seaward. Prior run 7th of 7 at Palermo over 1200m on 26 Jan at $19 with 52kg. Steps out again at 1200m with 56kg and a wider draw (barrier 9) for I Aldecoa, with J Azcona up. Can feature with natural improvement at this trip.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 17/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | STANDARD | B Diestra | 52kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $26.00 | |
| 7/7 | 26/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FAST | V Benitez | 52kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $19.00 |
Jockey: M Machado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a last-start win at Palermo over 1200m on 11 May, scoring with 56kg at $3.30 after drawing barrier 3. Two back was 8th of 13 over 1400m on 6 Apr on SLOW by 7.2L from barrier 11 at $3.10. Earlier placed 3rd over 1200m here on 16 Feb on FAST. The 3yo colt maps wider from barrier 10 but is proven at 1200m; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 17 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 | 11/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | Ariel Carlos Fuentes | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $3.30 | ||
| 8/13 | 06/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1400m | SLOW | Ariel Carlos Fuentes | 56kg | - | - | 11 |
| 7.2L | $3.10 | |
| 3/10 | 16/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FAST | Ariel Carlos Fuentes | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $6.00 |
Jockey: M Rey
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 7th of 7 at Palermo over 1400m on 1 May with 52kg at $12. Won two runs ago at Palermo over 1200m on 20 Apr with 52kg at $22, defeating Emma. Draws barrier 11 and rises to 56kg today after carrying 52kg in recent starts. Can feature with a repeat of her recent 1200m win.
Last Starts 27 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 | 01/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FAST | Mariano Gabriel Rey | 52kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $12.00 | |
| 1/13 | 20/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FAST | Mariano Gabriel Rey | 52kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $22.00 | |
| 5/13 | 06/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1400m | SLOW | Mariano Gabriel Rey | 52kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.2L | $9.50 | |
| 3/10 | 23/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FAST | Mariano Gabriel Rey | 52kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $41.00 | |
| 9/14 | 16/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FAST | Cesar Leonor Cuellar | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $12.00 | |
| 3/9 | 02/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FAST | Cesar Leonor Cuellar | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.25L | $5.50 | |
| 5/10 | 16/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FAST | Cesar Leonor Cuellar | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $5.50 | |
| 8/13 | 15/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | STANDARD | Cesar Leonor Cuellar | 56kg | - | - | 13 |
| - | $9.50 | |
| 3/12 | 22/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FAST | Cesar Leonor Cuellar | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2L | $51.00 | |
| 6/9 | 12/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1400m | STANDARD | Cesar Leonor Cuellar | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.6L | $11.00 | |
| 7/11 | 01/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FAST | Cesar Leonor Cuellar | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $34.00 | |
| 8/9 | 18/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1100m | FAST | Cesar Leonor Cuellar | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $21.00 | |
| 0/12 | 08/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | A Damelia | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $34.00 |
Jockey: L Acuna
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a Palermo 1200m win on 11 May, scoring at $2.75 with 53kg on FAST after drawing barrier 8, defeating Frenetica Song. Prior run 2nd of 18 over 1000m here on 27 Apr at $9.50 with 53kg behind La Kanosa. Consistent profile at Palermo (6:1-3-1) and unbeaten at 1200m (1:1-0-0). Wider draw and up to 56kg, but can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 11/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1200m | FAST | Leo Nicolas Acuna | 53kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $2.75 | |
| 2/18 | 27/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | STANDARD | Leo Nicolas Acuna | 53kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $9.50 | |
| 9/13 | 30/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FAST | M Torres | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $3.10 | |
| 2/11 | 02/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FAST | Leo Nicolas Acuna | 52kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4L | $3.50 | |
| 2/7 | 29/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FAST | Francisco Jesus Lavigna | 56kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3L | $1.45 | |
| 3/9 | 18/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1100m | FAST | Francisco Jesus Lavigna | 56kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $3.60 |
Jockey: K Mendez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old colt by Strategos out of Sarahri for trainer E Corsiglia. Draws barrier 13 with K Mendez up at 56kg. Limited exposed data but breeding suggests speed influences. Can improve with race experience; not without hope.