AR - Hipodromo Palermo - Race 12

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Verdict

FLYING TO THE SKY (6) has returned in good shape this preparation. Opened with a second at this track two starts back, then scored by 1.5 lengths as public elect last time out over 6f at San Isidro. Hard to beat again. EL EPECUEN (1) was prominent from the outset when second over 1m at San Isidro last time out. Yet to miss the top-three here at this trip in three attempts, including two wins. Has good early speed, so should take up a forward position. Will prove tough to beat. SUPER BLESSED (2) had been in top form with two wins on end prior to a third last time out at this track. Coming back in journey today. Great chance to atone. RODO (3) missed the placings two runs back, then didn't do any better last start when finishing eighth over 7f at La Plata. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd in a small field at this track on May 17 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Fanatismo Pass with 126lbs at $3.80. Second-up won by 1.5 len at San Isidro May 31 over 6f defeating Lo Straniero carrying 126lbs at $2.90. Fitter and should relish the step up to 7f. 1st Pick 6 Flying To The Sky Jockey: Francisco L Goncalves Trainer: Enrique Martin Ferro J: Francisco L Goncalves T: Enrique Martin Ferro	236	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd in a small field at this track on May 17 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Fanatismo Pass with 126lbs at $3.80. Second-up won by 1.5 len at San Isidro May 31 over 6f defeating Lo Straniero carrying 126lbs at $2.90. Fitter and should relish the step up to 7f.
1	Second run back. First-up after 10 months ran on from midfield, 2nd of 7 at San Isidro on June 18 over 1m, 1.5 len behind El Cobra Kai carrying 132lbs at $4.25. Previously second-up won by 11 len at San Isidro June 19 2024 over 1m defeating El Mejor Recuerdo with 126lbs at $2.45. Among the leading chances. 2nd Pick 1 El Epecuen Jockey: Juan Cruz Villagra Trainer: Miguel Angel Cafere J: Juan Cruz Villagra T: Miguel Angel Cafere	215	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after 10 months ran on from midfield, 2nd of 7 at San Isidro on June 18 over 1m, 1.5 len behind El Cobra Kai carrying 132lbs at $4.25. Previously second-up won by 11 len at San Isidro June 19 2024 over 1m defeating El Mejor Recuerdo with 126lbs at $2.45. Among the leading chances.
2	Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on June 9 over 1m, 3 len behind Valle Barun carrying 121lbs at $3.85. The start before that favourite, scored a big 6 len win at this track May 12 over 1m defeating Tamarisco Cat carrying 126lbs at $6.10. Genuine hope. 3rd Pick 2 Super Blessed Jockey: Orlando Pehuen Roncoli Trainer: Norman Damian Noya J: Orlando Pehuen Roncoli T: Norman Damian Noya	172	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on June 9 over 1m, 3 len behind Valle Barun carrying 121lbs at $3.85. The start before that favourite, scored a big 6 len win at this track May 12 over 1m defeating Tamarisco Cat carrying 126lbs at $6.10. Genuine hope.

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