AR - Hipodromo Palermo - Race 3

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

Unknown

Dirt

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Verdict

EL LUCIANO (1) was returning from a break last time out and proved too classy, scoring by one length over 5f at San Isidro. Unbeaten at this journey and is a great chance to get the prize again. KNOCK NOW (4) finished out of the money two starts back, then was beaten 5 lengths when fourth in a 7f contest at San Isidro a week-and-a-half ago. Stepping up a level this time, but on his best form, he is one of the key runners. CHE PUNO KEY (3) hasn't been far away since a maiden win three runs back, the latest effort a third over 5f at this track on August 2. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Winning claims on best figures. ACERO CAT (5) drew wide and was pretty plain last time out when finishing well back at this course and distance. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Not to be discounted.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Second-up. First-up after four months favourite, won by 1.0 len at San Isidro August 17 over 5f defeating Calisman with 126lbs at $4.25. Previously second-up favourite, scored a big 4 len win at San Isidro April 4 over 5f defeating Pukalani carrying 123lbs at $3.90. Strong winning chance. 1st Pick 1 El Luciano Jockey: Francisco Jesus Lavigna Trainer: Christian Ruben Forastiero J: Francisco Jesus Lavigna T: Christian Ruben Forastiero	222	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after four months favourite, won by 1.0 len at San Isidro August 17 over 5f defeating Calisman with 126lbs at $4.25. Previously second-up favourite, scored a big 4 len win at San Isidro April 4 over 5f defeating Pukalani carrying 123lbs at $3.90. Strong winning chance.
4	Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 8 at San Isidro on August 29 over 7f, 5 len behind Viejo Variete with 126lbs at $19.45. The run before that 4th of 7 at San Isidro on August 17 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Pukalani carrying 126lbs at $12.25. Can atone. 2nd Pick 4 Knock Now Jockey: Pablo Damian Carrizo Trainer: Alberto Omar Urdagaray J: Pablo Damian Carrizo T: Alberto Omar Urdagaray	131	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 8 at San Isidro on August 29 over 7f, 5 len behind Viejo Variete with 126lbs at $19.45. The run before that 4th of 7 at San Isidro on August 17 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Pukalani carrying 126lbs at $12.25. Can atone.
3	Racing well recently. Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track on August 2 over 5f, on rain affected going, 1.3 len behind Webcam with 127lbs at $15.90. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on July 3 over 5f, 3.5 len behind Alarico carrying 126lbs at $3.75. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive. 3rd Pick 3 Che Puno Key Jockey: Jorge L Peralta Trainer: Fernando Abel Garces J: Jorge L Peralta T: Fernando Abel Garces	183	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Racing well recently. Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track on August 2 over 5f, on rain affected going, 1.3 len behind Webcam with 127lbs at $15.90. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on July 3 over 5f, 3.5 len behind Alarico carrying 126lbs at $3.75. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.

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