Gavea 17 May 2026
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Showed improvement to win a maiden by a neck in her most recent start. Faces a steep rise in class here and needs to find more speed to compete.
Showed improvement to win a maiden by a neck in her most recent start. Faces a steep rise in class here and needs to find more speed to compete.
Finished fourth in a competitive field last time and remains winless after two starts. Experience is a plus, but others in this field have shown more natural talent so far.
Finished fourth in a competitive field last time and remains winless after two starts. Experience is a plus, but others in this field have shown more natural talent so far.
Impressed on debut with a clear four-and-a-half length victory. Likely to improve for that experience and looks the biggest threat to the favorite.
Impressed on debut with a clear four-and-a-half length victory. Likely to improve for that experience and looks the biggest threat to the favorite.
Destroyed the opposition by ten lengths in a maiden special weight last time. The clear standout in this field and should prove very difficult to beat.
Destroyed the opposition by ten lengths in a maiden special weight last time. The clear standout in this field and should prove very difficult to beat.
Dug deep to record a debut victory by three-quarters of a length recently. Joined by a top jockey and represents a stable in excellent form.
Dug deep to record a debut victory by three-quarters of a length recently. Joined by a top jockey and represents a stable in excellent form.
This Grade III contest over 1000 meters features a small but select field of two-year-olds competing for a USD 14,000 purse. PAJAMA PARTY enters as the clear horse to beat following a staggering ten-length victory in her latest outing. PREMEDITADO also showed significant talent when scoring on debut and looks the primary danger. VIAJANTE GLOBAL represents the powerful Esteves stable and cannot be ignored after a professional winning start. URGENT MATTER provides some interest at longer odds following a narrow maiden success last time.
Consistent performer in group company who rarely finishes out of the money. The class of the field and the most likely winner if he handles the surface.
Consistent performer in group company who rarely finishes out of the money. The class of the field and the most likely winner if he handles the surface.
Showed some ability in lower grades recently but steps up significantly here. Looks to be out of her depth against this quality of opposition.
Showed some ability in lower grades recently but steps up significantly here. Looks to be out of her depth against this quality of opposition.
A winner earlier this year who remains a reliable competitor in this grade. Should be competitive for a minor share of the prize money today.
A winner earlier this year who remains a reliable competitor in this grade. Should be competitive for a minor share of the prize money today.
Improved to finish a close second last time out and seems to be in good heart. A repeat of his latest effort would see him in the mix for the places.
Improved to finish a close second last time out and seems to be in good heart. A repeat of his latest effort would see him in the mix for the places.
Narrow winner last time and has been very consistent throughout the current season. One of the primary contenders who should be involved in the business end.
Narrow winner last time and has been very consistent throughout the current season. One of the primary contenders who should be involved in the business end.
Unbeaten in two starts this year and has been winning with plenty in hand. A major player who is rapidly improving and looks ready for this challenge.
Unbeaten in two starts this year and has been winning with plenty in hand. A major player who is rapidly improving and looks ready for this challenge.
Often finds one or two too good but remains a solid contender for the minor spots. Hard to see him winning but he is a reliable candidate to fill a place.
Often finds one or two too good but remains a solid contender for the minor spots. Hard to see him winning but he is a reliable candidate to fill a place.
This open stake for three-year-olds and up over 1700 yards features a $12,000 purse. VITRUVIAN enters as a high-class individual with strong group form, while the unbeaten NEXT CAMPEÃO brings significant momentum following two dominant victories this season. ORWELLIAN also commands respect after a recent win. The race looks to be a duel between the established class of VITRUVIAN and the rising form of NEXT CAMPEÃO. Expect a sharp gallop where the top selections will be prominent throughout the running.
Landed a significant gamble when winning by over five lengths on his sole start. Tackles a longer trip here but has the raw talent to bridge the gap in class.
Landed a significant gamble when winning by over five lengths on his sole start. Tackles a longer trip here but has the raw talent to bridge the gap in class.
Showed good speed to win on debut, accounting for a subsequent winner in the process. Represents a leading yard and is expected to be highly competitive in this Group 2.
Showed good speed to win on debut, accounting for a subsequent winner in the process. Represents a leading yard and is expected to be highly competitive in this Group 2.
Latest performance was visually stunning, drawing clear to win by seven lengths. The clear form choice and should prove difficult to peg back if repeating his last run.
Latest performance was visually stunning, drawing clear to win by seven lengths. The clear form choice and should prove difficult to peg back if repeating his last run.
Made a perfect start to his career with a decisive victory over 1300m. Likely to improve for the experience and represents a stable in excellent form.
Made a perfect start to his career with a decisive victory over 1300m. Likely to improve for the experience and represents a stable in excellent form.
Followed up a promising runner-up effort with a professional win in his second start. Tough individual who should appreciate the distance and could outrun his odds.
Followed up a promising runner-up effort with a professional win in his second start. Tough individual who should appreciate the distance and could outrun his odds.
This Grade II contest over 1400 meters on the turf offers a purse of $16,242. The race features several promising juveniles who were winners last time out. PAID IN FULL heads the market following a dominant seven-length victory and looks the most likely winner for trainer Esteves. UPSON also represents the same stable and impressed on debut, while POETINHA and PLÂNCTON bring unbeaten records into this higher class. Expect a high-quality affair with PANTANAL adding further depth to a competitive field of rising stars.
Making her debut in a competitive Group 3 event. A tough assignment for a first-timer; others preferred.
Making her debut in a competitive Group 3 event. A tough assignment for a first-timer; others preferred.
Has struggled to make an impact in two starts to date. Needs to find significant improvement to challenge here.
Has struggled to make an impact in two starts to date. Needs to find significant improvement to challenge here.
Narrowly denied by a head in a very promising debut effort. The one to beat with that experience under her belt.
Narrowly denied by a head in a very promising debut effort. The one to beat with that experience under her belt.
Showing consistent form with a win and two runner-up spots. Should be involved in the finish once again.
Showing consistent form with a win and two runner-up spots. Should be involved in the finish once again.
Made a perfect start to her career with a narrow victory. Steps up in class but looks a horse with plenty of ability.
Made a perfect start to her career with a narrow victory. Steps up in class but looks a horse with plenty of ability.
Finished well down the field on her only racecourse appearance. Hard to recommend based on what we have seen so far.
Finished well down the field on her only racecourse appearance. Hard to recommend based on what we have seen so far.
Placed third behind the favourite in her most recent start. A solid contender who should be in the mix for the places.
Placed third behind the favourite in her most recent start. A solid contender who should be in the mix for the places.
This Grade III stake for two-year-old fillies over 1400 meters offers a purse of $14,000 USD. PARTY ANTHEM is the clear one to beat after a narrow defeat on debut. SUPERVIC arrives with a perfect record having won on her first outing and looks the main danger. UFA and OMBRE HAIR add depth to a competitive field, with the former looking to reverse form with the favourite. While WILD QUEEN and XIAN are the outsiders, the focus remains on the proven quality at the head of the market.
Has struggled to find the winner's enclosure in recent attempts against similar company. Needs a significant step forward to challenge this competitive field.
Has struggled to find the winner's enclosure in recent attempts against similar company. Needs a significant step forward to challenge this competitive field.
Arrives in sensational form following a dominant six-length victory in her latest start. A major player who looks capable of handling this rise in class.
Arrives in sensational form following a dominant six-length victory in her latest start. A major player who looks capable of handling this rise in class.
Broke her maiden recently but faces a much tougher assignment here. Likely to find several of these rivals too strong in the closing stages.
Broke her maiden recently but faces a much tougher assignment here. Likely to find several of these rivals too strong in the closing stages.
A triple winner with solid previous form at this distance earlier in her career. Expected to be in the thick of the action throughout.
A triple winner with solid previous form at this distance earlier in her career. Expected to be in the thick of the action throughout.
Drops back into more realistic company after a tough task at the highest level. Could surprise a few if she replicates her best previous efforts.
Drops back into more realistic company after a tough task at the highest level. Could surprise a few if she replicates her best previous efforts.
Standout performer coming off a clinical seven-length triumph in her last outing. The class horse of the race and the one they all have to beat.
Standout performer coming off a clinical seven-length triumph in her last outing. The class horse of the race and the one they all have to beat.
Showed great tenacity to score a narrow victory in her latest start. Represents good value for those looking beyond the main market leaders.
Showed great tenacity to score a narrow victory in her latest start. Represents good value for those looking beyond the main market leaders.
Has finished as the runner-up in her last three competitive starts. Deserves a win soon and should be right there at the business end.
Has finished as the runner-up in her last three competitive starts. Deserves a win soon and should be right there at the business end.
This Stake for fillies and mares over 2000 meters features a $11,541 purse. NATURALIZADA is the clear class of the field, seeking to build on a massive recent win. SOLITARY DAZE enters with high confidence after a dominant victory, while VICTORY DANCE and TOTALLY NEW provide solid depth. ATREVIDA ILUSAO looks like a live outsider following her recent success under Manoel Jesus De Paulo. Expect NATURALIZADA to be the primary focus, with the other contenders looking to capitalize if the favorite falters.
Recent form has been disappointing with large margins of defeat in his last two outings. Hard to recommend in this company based on his current run of results.
Recent form has been disappointing with large margins of defeat in his last two outings. Hard to recommend in this company based on his current run of results.
Proven at the highest level and returns following a break since December. A primary contender if he can rediscover the form shown in top company last year.
Proven at the highest level and returns following a break since December. A primary contender if he can rediscover the form shown in top company last year.
Has been in excellent form recently, winning two starts back and finishing second last time. Expected to be in the mix following a very narrow defeat in his last start.
Has been in excellent form recently, winning two starts back and finishing second last time. Expected to be in the mix following a very narrow defeat in his last start.
Consistent performer who has been knocking on the door with several high-placed finishes. Likely to be a leading player in the finish given his solid recent form.
Consistent performer who has been knocking on the door with several high-placed finishes. Likely to be a leading player in the finish given his solid recent form.
Showed a return to form with a second-place finish in his latest outing. Remains a major threat if he can build upon that recent performance.
Showed a return to form with a second-place finish in his latest outing. Remains a major threat if he can build upon that recent performance.
Showed some ability when winning in a previous start and placing since then. May find this company tough but could sneak into the frame at a price.
Showed some ability when winning in a previous start and placing since then. May find this company tough but could sneak into the frame at a price.
Coming off a victory in maiden company but faces a significant step up. Will need to improve rapidly to trouble the more experienced stayers.
Coming off a victory in maiden company but faces a significant step up. Will need to improve rapidly to trouble the more experienced stayers.
Struggled in his latest outing but is a previous winner at a high level. Needs to show significant improvement to feature in this competitive field.
Struggled in his latest outing but is a previous winner at a high level. Needs to show significant improvement to feature in this competitive field.
This Grade II event for three-year-olds and upwards is contested over 2400 meters on the turf. With a purse of $16,242, the race features a clash of established stayers. MC ARROCHA and TO SIR WITH LOVE are the clear class of the field, both bringing strong form into this contest. NUDINI showed improvement in his latest outing and could be a threat, while TOTAL MAGIC appeals as a live longshot following a win in a previous start. Expect a competitive finish in this staying test.
Boasts significant success at this level including a previous win in a Group 3. Likely to be a major player if fully fit after a significant layoff.
Boasts significant success at this level including a previous win in a Group 3. Likely to be a major player if fully fit after a significant layoff.
Exceptional winner at the highest level in his most recent start this February. The one to beat given his top-class form and consistency this season.
Exceptional winner at the highest level in his most recent start this February. The one to beat given his top-class form and consistency this season.
Arrives here in superb form following a determined victory in a Group 3 contest. Highly competitive runner who should be involved in the closing stages.
Arrives here in superb form following a determined victory in a Group 3 contest. Highly competitive runner who should be involved in the closing stages.
Has found life difficult in his recent outings against elite company. Needs to rediscover his previous winning form to have any say here.
Has found life difficult in his recent outings against elite company. Needs to rediscover his previous winning form to have any say here.
Produced a strong effort to finish as the runner-up in a Group 3 last month. Holding her form well and should be capable of securing a top spot.
Produced a strong effort to finish as the runner-up in a Group 3 last month. Holding her form well and should be capable of securing a top spot.
Comes into this following a victory at a lower level in late March. Facing a stiffer task in this company but is clearly in good heart.
Comes into this following a victory at a lower level in late March. Facing a stiffer task in this company but is clearly in good heart.
Has struggled to make an impact in his last few starts at this level. Hard to recommend based on recent unplaced efforts in similar fields.
Has struggled to make an impact in his last few starts at this level. Hard to recommend based on recent unplaced efforts in similar fields.
Consistent performer who finished a creditable fourth in a Group 3 last time. Likely to be competitive for the minor honours if the race falls his way.
Consistent performer who finished a creditable fourth in a Group 3 last time. Likely to be competitive for the minor honours if the race falls his way.
Solid third in a Group 3 last month after winning an allowance race. A live longshot in good form who could surprise the main contenders.
Solid third in a Group 3 last month after winning an allowance race. A live longshot in good form who could surprise the main contenders.
The Clássico Itajara (L.) S. is a prestigious 1600-metre turf contest with a purse of USD $12,000. BET YOU CAN is the standout following a recent top-level victory, while BARAO DA LAGOA is a major threat after a Group 3 win. GRACIE returns with high-level success in her locker, and MORE OLYMPIC enters in fine form after a runner-up effort. ENDLESS LOVE represents a live longshot after showing consistency in recent starts. This looks to be a highly competitive affair with several top-class performers.
Boasts two victories in his last three starts, showing great versatility on the turf. The one to beat if he can replicate his winning form from earlier this season.
Boasts two victories in his last three starts, showing great versatility on the turf. The one to beat if he can replicate his winning form from earlier this season.
Still looking for his first win after fourteen starts; recent efforts have been uninspiring. Hard to endorse for the win given his current run of form.
Still looking for his first win after fourteen starts; recent efforts have been uninspiring. Hard to endorse for the win given his current run of form.
Has failed to challenge the leaders in recent outings and remains a maiden. Needs a significant step forward to be competitive in this field.
Has failed to challenge the leaders in recent outings and remains a maiden. Needs a significant step forward to be competitive in this field.
Recent form has been poor with several double-digit defeats. Looks up against it today and is unlikely to trouble the main contenders.
Recent form has been poor with several double-digit defeats. Looks up against it today and is unlikely to trouble the main contenders.
Coming off a very strong second-place finish where he was beaten by only half a length. A major player who looks ready to find the winner's enclosure today.
Coming off a very strong second-place finish where he was beaten by only half a length. A major player who looks ready to find the winner's enclosure today.
Has struggled to find his best stride in three career starts to date. Others have shown much more potential in recent weeks.
Has struggled to find his best stride in three career starts to date. Others have shown much more potential in recent weeks.
Showed marked improvement to finish as the runner-up in his last start. A progressive type who could provide a bold showing at a bigger price.
Showed marked improvement to finish as the runner-up in his last start. A progressive type who could provide a bold showing at a bigger price.
Generally consistent and has been finishing close to the winners recently. Should be in the mix for the minor honors if she maintains her current level.
Generally consistent and has been finishing close to the winners recently. Should be in the mix for the minor honors if she maintains her current level.
This horse has been withdrawn from the race. Will not participate in the contest.
This horse has been withdrawn from the race. Will not participate in the contest.
Has secured two consecutive third-place finishes in similar company. A solid contender who is very likely to be involved in the finish.
Has secured two consecutive third-place finishes in similar company. A solid contender who is very likely to be involved in the finish.
This Maiden Special Weight over 1400 meters on the turf offers a purse of USD 7,000. PELEGO enters as a strong contender following two victories earlier this year, though he must bounce back from a fourth-place effort. UNCHARTED is the main threat after a narrow second-place finish last time. QUALITE and XIS TUDO have both shown consistent form and should be in the thick of the action. The progressive TOK TOK represents the best value after an improved runner-up performance in his most recent start.
Struggled to find the winners' enclosure in recent starts. Faces a stiff challenge in this high-quality lineup.
Struggled to find the winners' enclosure in recent starts. Faces a stiff challenge in this high-quality lineup.
Showed great resolve to secure a victory in his latest start. Represents excellent value as a live outsider.
Showed great resolve to secure a victory in his latest start. Represents excellent value as a live outsider.
Produced a solid effort to finish third in a competitive heat last time. Capably of another bold showing for these connections.
Produced a solid effort to finish third in a competitive heat last time. Capably of another bold showing for these connections.
A winner two starts back but found his latest assignment too tough. Needs to find more to trouble the principals here.
A winner two starts back but found his latest assignment too tough. Needs to find more to trouble the principals here.
Showed signs of improvement with a determined third in his latest outing. Could surprise if building on that recent performance.
Showed signs of improvement with a determined third in his latest outing. Could surprise if building on that recent performance.
A top-class performer who recently secured a victory in Group company. The class act of the field and the one they all have to beat.
A top-class performer who recently secured a victory in Group company. The class act of the field and the one they all have to beat.
Arrives in peak condition following a dominant win over this distance. Expected to be right in the mix at the business end.
Arrives in peak condition following a dominant win over this distance. Expected to be right in the mix at the business end.
Has not been seen since a victory in late 2025. Likely to find this company too sharp after a significant layoff.
Has not been seen since a victory in late 2025. Likely to find this company too sharp after a significant layoff.
Coming off a stylish victory and possesses plenty of natural speed. A major contender if handling the slight drop in distance.
Coming off a stylish victory and possesses plenty of natural speed. A major contender if handling the slight drop in distance.
This horse has been withdrawn from the race. Will not participate in the contest.
This horse has been withdrawn from the race. Will not participate in the contest.
Has been incredibly consistent with two consecutive second-place finishes. Should be involved once again in the closing stages.
Has been incredibly consistent with two consecutive second-place finishes. Should be involved once again in the closing stages.
Arrives in sensational form having won three consecutive races. A leading contender seeking to extend a brilliant winning streak.
Arrives in sensational form having won three consecutive races. A leading contender seeking to extend a brilliant winning streak.
This Stake event over 1000 meters features a purse of $11,541. The race looks set to be a clash between the class-dropping WALL STREET and the ultra-progressive ON CALL, who seeks a fourth straight win. WENDY ROSE and OFF THE CLOCK enter in winning form and add depth to a competitive field. SACILOTTO looks the most likely to outrun his longshot status after a recent victory for trainer Luiz De Gonzaga Esteves. Expect a display of raw speed as these sprinters vie for the top prize.
