Palermo Race 5

5F Stakes

Stake: $11,896

BARBACOA KEY (7) has been freshened up since a disappointing fifth over 1000m in the G3 Olavarria at San Isidro eight weeks ago. Deserves another chance. BANTIA (4) returned from an eight-month break over 1000m last start and got the job done by 2.5 lengths at this track. Has a good record at this course and distance, including two wins. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Expecting a bold showing. GOD D'ORIENT (3) returns from a layoff of 12 weeks. Worth noting, she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1200m at San Isidro. Yet to win first up but generally runs well with two minor placings from three tries. Has to be respected. FANTASTIC BOMB (5) was a sound fifth in a 1100m contest at San Isidro three weeks ago. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.

Distance: 1000m
Track: Fast
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: ALW

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Muneca Texana (1) 763x13041x
Trainer: Cesar Oscar Zapico ()
Jockey: Kevin Banegas
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $14,868
Win / Place: 13% / 40%

4 yo Chestnut Mare

Sire: NASHVILLE TEXAN (ARG)

Dam: LUKY ART (ARG)

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 2-1-3

Distance

3: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-0

Track

10: 0-1-1

Season

6: 2-0-2

1st Up

5: 1-1-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-2

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-1

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

14: 2-1-3

Fast

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

15: 2-1-3

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

1200m - 1400m

Comments

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation to post a big 5 len win. La Plata January 30 over 1200m defeating Chaquenita Prize with 57kg at $4.05. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 3 len La Plata October 20 over 1200m defeating Maestra Lu with 57kg at $3.30. Certainly one to consider.

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 13	30/1/25	La Plata	1200m	ALW H 4U	11	Cristian Ernesto Velazquez	57kg	FM	1:13.78	58.6 km/h	5.0L	-	$4.05f	17	$8,607	$4,320	1. Muneca Texana 2. Chaquenita Prize 3. Stormy Talentosa
4th of 9	13/1/25	Palermo	1200m	ALW H 4	10	Cristian Ernesto Velazquez	57.5kg	FM	1:11.21	60.7 km/h	8.5L	-	$9.75	35	$7,050	$355	1. Princesa Check 2. Chicks 3. Razani
35 Day Freshen-Up
10th of 14	9/12/24	Palermo	1400m	ALW H 4	2	Martin Antonio La Palma	57kg	FM	1:24.18	59.9 km/h	13.5L	-	$25	20	$7,073	$198	1. Mindescape 2. City Land 3. Caramela Kiss
3rd of 10	19/11/24	La Plata	1200m	ALW H 4	13	Cristian Ernesto Velazquez	57kg	FM	1:12.52	59.6 km/h	1.0L	-	$4.80f	30	$7,360	$733	1. Mi Negra Paula 2. After Hours 3. Muneca Texana
1st of 9	20/10/24	La Plata	1200m	MSW H 4	8	Cristian Ernesto Velazquez	57kg	FM	1:12.52	59.6 km/h	3.0L	-	$3.30f	72	$5,946	$2,964	1. Muneca Texana 2. Maestra Lu 3. Fukuoka
72 Day Spell
3rd of 14	9/8/24	San Isidro	1200m	MSW H 4	7	Cristian Ernesto Velazquez	57kg	FM	1:12.40	59.7 km/h	3.0L	-	$7.85	40	$3,757	$442	1. Full Subra 2. Linda Fiona 3. Muneca Texana
40 Day Freshen-Up

Lucky Guapi (2) 327x1232x
Trainer: Carlos Daniel Etchechoury ()
Jockey: William Pereyra
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $16,432
Win / Place: 14% / 85%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: BODEMEISTER (USA)

Dam: LUCKY LIZARD (ARG)

Rating

Stats

Career

7: 1-3-2

Distance

6: 0-3-2

Trk/Dst

6: 0-3-2

Track

7: 1-3-2

Season

4: 1-2-1

1st Up

2: 1-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-2-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-1

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Dirt

7: 1-3-2

Anti-Clockwise

7: 1-3-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 1-2-1

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

1000m

Comments

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at this track January 10 over 1000m, 6 len behind La Combatiente carrying 57kg at $4.05. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len this track September 30 over 1100m defeating Techie Star with 57kg at $3.45. A big run will not surprise.

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
2nd of 6	10/1/25	Palermo	1000m	ALW H 4	2	William Pereyra	57kg	FM	0:56.62	63.6 km/h	6.0L	-	$4.05	48	$12,478	$2,485	1. La Combatiente 2. Lucky Guapi 3. Que Perfil
48 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 7	23/11/24	Palermo	1000m	ALW H 4	1	William Pereyra	57kg	FM	0:57.54	62.6 km/h	1.0L	-	$3.00f	29	$12,195	$1,388	1. Genta 2. Artemisa Gallery 3. Lucky Guapi
2nd of 7	25/10/24	Palermo	1000m	ALW H 4	7	William Pereyra	57kg	Heavy	0:55.75	64.6 km/h	3.0L	-	$3.50	25	$11,886	$2,367	1. Nebula Sky 2. Lucky Guapi 3. Que Perfil
1st of 13	30/9/24	Palermo	1100m	MSW H 4	13	William Pereyra	57kg	FM	1:03.44	62.4 km/h	3.0L	-	$3.45f	296	$10,814	$5,868	1. Lucky Guapi 2. Techie Star 3. Legitima Blan
296 Day Spell
7th of 11	9/12/23	Palermo	1000m	MSW H 3	3	Facundo Marcelo Coria	56kg	FM	0:56.80	63.4 km/h	6.8L	-	$4.60f	28	$13,953	$180	1. Forever You 2. Eleven Mile 3. Hanau
2nd of 12	11/11/23	Palermo	1000m	MSW H 3	11	Facundo Marcelo Coria	56kg	W	0:55.35	65.0 km/h	0.1L	-	$6.75	49	$15,051	$2,899	1. La Country 2. Lucky Guapi 3. Somita Queen
49 Day Freshen-Up

God D'orient (3) 344x23331x
Trainer: Juan Pablo Francisco ()
Jockey: Jorge L Peralta
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $14,940
Win / Place: 16% / 66%

4 yo Chestnut Mare

Sire: HI HAPPY (ARG)

Dam: ROSE D'ORIENT (ARG)

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 2-2-4

Distance

3: 1-1-1

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

8: 1-1-4

1st Up

3: 0-2-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-2

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

4th Up

2: 0-0-1

Turf

5: 1-1-1

Dirt

7: 1-1-3

Fast

5: 1-1-1

Anti-Clockwise

12: 2-2-4

Jockey Stats

Horse

6: 2-1-1

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

1000m - 1200m

Comments

Mare back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign by 0.5 len San Isidro March 15 over 1000m defeating Fantastica Gloria carrying 57kg at $4.10. First up last campaign second of 10 at San Isidro November 27 over 1200m, on rain affected going; a head behind Noches Vacias with 57kg at $4.50. Can return in winning form.

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 7	15/3/25	San Isidro	1000m	ALW H 4	7	Jorge L Peralta	57kg	FM	0:57.73	62.4 km/h	0.5L	-	$4.10	28	$9,742	$5,539	1. God D'orient 2. Fantastica Gloria 3. Jay Soundtrack
3rd of 11	15/2/25	San Isidro	1000m	ALW H 4	4	Jorge L Peralta	57kg	FM	0:57.54	62.6 km/h	2.0L	-	$14	38	$8,164	$960	1. Tresina Prime 2. Dicha Infinita 3. God D'orient
38 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 6	8/1/25	San Isidro	1200m	ALW H 4	2	Kevin Banegas	57kg	FM	1:10.76	61.1 km/h	6.0L	-	$3.15f	19	$4,657	$548	1. Quepem 2. Fiestera Craf 3. God D'orient
3rd of 9	20/12/24	San Isidro	1100m	ALW H 4	6	Kevin Banegas	57kg	FM	1:05.62	60.3 km/h	7.0L	-	$6.00	23	$7,555	$889	1. Isla Soledad 2. Local News 3. God D'orient
2nd of 10	27/11/24	San Isidro	1200m	ALW H 4	6	Kevin Banegas	57kg	Heavy	1:11.63	60.3 km/h	0.2L	-	$4.50	66	$4,551	$937	1. Noches Vacias 2. God D'orient 3. The New Star
66 Day Spell
4th of 9	22/9/24	San Isidro	1200m	ALW H 4	9	Borda Gonzalo Damian	57kg	FM	1:12.83	59.3 km/h	3.5L	-	$4.70	25	$7,354	$433	1. Sta Agustina 2. Walnut Flower 3. Spinning Out

Bantia (4) 3126x1
Trainer: Jorge Adrian Mayansky Neer ()
Jockey: Laureano Vladimir Colasso
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $12,312
Win / Place: 40% / 80%

4 yo Chestnut Mare

Sire: JOHN F KENNEDY (IRE)

Dam: BALAS DE AMOR (USA)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

5: 2-1-1

Distance

5: 2-1-1

Trk/Dst

5: 2-1-1

Track

5: 2-1-1

Season

4: 2-1-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

5: 2-1-1

Anti-Clockwise

5: 2-1-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 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

1000m

Comments

Second-up. First-up after eight months won by 2.5 len at this track May 5 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Cumparsa Key with 53.5kg at $3.90. Previously second-up won by 2.5 len at this track August 2 over 1000m defeating Techie Star with 57.5kg at $7.45. Sure to go well again. Improver with winning prospects.

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 9	5/5/25	Palermo	1000m	ALW H 4	3	Laureano Vladimir Colasso	53.5kg	Heavy	0:58.13	61.9 km/h	2.5L	-	$3.90	220	$6,992	$3,604	1. Bantia 2. Cumparsa Key 3. Ascent Of Ziz
220 Day Spell
6th of 15	27/9/24	Palermo	1000m	ALW H 4	14	Wilson Rosario Moreyra	57kg	FM	0:56.16	64.1 km/h	7.3L	-	$3.35f	27	$11,527	$167	1. Primores Candy 2. Que Perfil 3. Full Carioca
2nd of 8	31/8/24	Palermo	1000m	ALW H 4	9	Wilson Rosario Moreyra	58kg	Fast	0:56.39	63.8 km/h	0.8L	-	$3.50f	29	$10,804	$2,042	1. La Bacall 2. Bantia 3. La Combatiente
1st of 15	2/8/24	Palermo	1000m	MSW H 4	5	Wilson Rosario Moreyra	57.5kg	FM	0:55.44	64.9 km/h	2.5L	-	$7.45	19	$10,203	$5,482	1. Bantia 2. Techie Star 3. Clara Potencia
3rd of 10	14/7/24	Palermo	1000m	MSW H 4	1	Wilson Rosario Moreyra	57kg	FM	0:56.51	63.7 km/h	3.5L	-	$5.45	-	$9,546	$1,016	1. Mimosa Letal 2. Emperadoradeparaguay 3. Bantia

The Cat Is Back (5) 4552581416
Trainer: Oscar Alberto Retegui ()
Jockey: Jairo Emanuel Flores
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $11,018
Win / Place: 11% / 22%

4 yo Chestnut Mare

Sire: LIZARD ISLAND (USA)

Dam: THE CAT IS OUT (ARG)

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 2-1-1

Distance

6: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

4: 2-0-0

Track

4: 2-0-0

Season

7: 2-1-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Turf

7: 0-0-1

Dirt

11: 2-1-0

Fast

7: 0-0-1

Anti-Clockwise

18: 2-1-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

10: 2-1-0

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

1000m

Comments

Comes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 7 at this track on April 11 over 1000m, 11 len behind La Combatiente with 57kg at $11.70. The start before that won by 3 len at this track February 24 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Indy Net carrying 57kg at $4.25. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.

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 7	11/4/25	Palermo	1000m	ALW H 42	5	Jairo Emanuel Flores	57kg	FM	0:56.56	63.6 km/h	11.0L	-	$12	46	$14,059	$193	1. La Combatiente 2. Vida Romana 3. La Santificada
46 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 6	24/2/25	Palermo	1000m	ALW H 4	3	Jairo Emanuel Flores	57kg	Heavy	0:55.86	64.4 km/h	3.0L	-	$4.25	35	$6,309	$3,478	1. The Cat Is Back 2. Indy Net 3. La Dolly
35 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 10	20/1/25	Palermo	1000m	ALW H 4	11	Jairo Emanuel Flores	57kg	W	0:56.55	63.7 km/h	14.0L	-	$2.95f	35	$7,050	$355	1. Hit Dubai 2. Indy Net 3. La Dolly
35 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 10	16/12/24	Palermo	1000m	MSW H 4	2	Jairo Emanuel Flores	55kg	FM	0:57.53	62.6 km/h	8.0L	-	$6.65	47	$6,444	$3,210	1. The Cat Is Back 2. Cumparsa Key 3. Peach Tree
47 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 14	30/10/24	San Isidro	1200m	MSW H 4	13	Jairo Emanuel Flores	55kg	FM	1:12.40	59.7 km/h	6.0L	-	$5.35f	28	$3,970	-	1. Megagot 2. Vida Magica 3. Uruguaya Dt
5th of 13	2/10/24	San Isidro	1200m	MSW H 4	8	Jairo Emanuel Flores	55kg	FM	1:13.71	58.6 km/h	3.8L	-	$3.50f	21	$3,970	$117	1. Alma De Rioja 2. Re Perugia 3. Megagot

Barbacoa Key (6) x7x4223335
Trainer: Diego Pena ()
Jockey: Brian Rodrigo Enrique
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $38,706
Win / Place: 16% / 66%

4 yo Chestnut Mare

Sire: KEY DEPUTY (USA)

Dam: PURA SALSA CAT (ARG)

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 2-3-3

Distance

12: 2-3-3

Trk/Dst

9: 2-2-2

Track

9: 2-2-2

Season

7: 0-2-3

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-1-0

3rd Up

2: 1-1-0

4th Up

2: 0-1-1

Turf

3: 0-1-1

Dirt

9: 2-2-2

Fast

3: 0-1-1

Anti-Clockwise

12: 2-3-3

Jockey Stats

Horse

9: 2-3-1

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

1000m

Comments

Useful type. Comes off a 55 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 8 at San Isidro in the G3 Olavarria on April 12 over 1000m, 4 len behind Enjoy Dancing with 60kg at $8.70. Before that 3rd in a small field at San Isidro in the G3 General Viamonte on February 21 over 1000m, 2 len behind Hiran carrying 58kg at $8.60. Nicely placed to atone.

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
5th of 8	12/4/25	San Isidro	1000m	G3 STK H 3U	4	Brian Rodrigo Enrique	60kg	FM	0:59.61	60.4 km/h	4.3L	-	$8.70	50	$22,842	$1,256	1. Enjoy Dancing 2. Durmia 3. Realizada Cat
50 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 5	21/2/25	San Isidro	1000m	G3 STK CG 3U	1	Brian Rodrigo Enrique	58kg	FM	0:55.68	64.7 km/h	2.0L	-	$8.60	34	$21,114	$2,111	1. Hiran 2. Filoso Class 3. Barbacoa Key
34 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 9	18/1/25	Palermo	1000m	G3 STK H 3U	1	Jorge L Peralta	60kg	FM	0:56.41	63.8 km/h	4.0L	-	$23	28	$34,007	$4,001	1. Aubrie 2. Vida Amorosa 3. Barbacoa Key
3rd of 5	21/12/24	Palermo	1000m	LR STK H 3U	4	Jorge L Peralta	60kg	FM	0:55.41	65.0 km/h	7.5L	-	$3.55	19	$30,552	$3,594	1. Lagoa Azul 2. Kiriel 3. Barbacoa Key
2nd of 6	2/12/24	Palermo	1000m	G3 STK H 3U	6	Brian Rodrigo Enrique	60kg	FM	0:54.76	65.7 km/h	4.0L	-	$5.50	17	$33,105	$5,453	1. Vida Amorosa 2. Barbacoa Key 3. Kiriel
2nd of 6	15/11/24	San Isidro	1000m	ALW H 4	5	Brian Rodrigo Enrique	57kg	FM	0:54.79	65.7 km/h	1.0L	-	$7.30	32	$7,585	$1,562	1. Egresada Girl 2. Barbacoa Key 3. Jugadoraza
32 Day Freshen-Up

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