Gavea 04 January 2026
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Recent C&D winner that is expected to launch another serious challenge.
Recent C&D winner that is expected to launch another serious challenge.
Look elsewhere for the winner.
Look elsewhere for the winner.
She's in an excellent vein of form and is high on the shortlist.
She's in an excellent vein of form and is high on the shortlist.
Can make his presence felt.
Can make his presence felt.
Narrowly beaten last time out so it would be dangerous to underestimate her.
Narrowly beaten last time out so it would be dangerous to underestimate her.
The least exposed in this line-up; one to note.
The least exposed in this line-up; one to note.
Ought to benefit from an ease in grade.
Ought to benefit from an ease in grade.
Likely to find a few too strong.
Likely to find a few too strong.
DEEP CHAMP made it two wins from her five starts when on target over C&D in November, and the progressive filly can score again. Ozark and Outdistance are feared most.
Has stamina to prove but is otherwise a solid candidate.
Has stamina to prove but is otherwise a solid candidate.
Holds every chance.
Holds every chance.
This is tougher and a few of these might have his measure.
This is tougher and a few of these might have his measure.
Not without a chance.
Not without a chance.
Leading claims.
Leading claims.
Debut winner in May but absent since then, he is the real unknown quantity.
Debut winner in May but absent since then, he is the real unknown quantity.
SUSHI DO IGUASSU hit the frame in a Grade 1 when last seen and it is he that gets the nod in these calmer waters. Torres Garcia and Awesome Amour can fight it out for second.
Has more to do at this level.
Has more to do at this level.
Unlikely to be far away.
Unlikely to be far away.
Faces a stiff assignment.
Faces a stiff assignment.
Progressive colt that is expected to go very close again.
Progressive colt that is expected to go very close again.
BARAO DA LAGOA continued his fine run when landing a Grade 3 here last month and is expected to take all the beating again. Lake A Trojan and Navy Of War are the most likely threats.
Others look stronger.
Others look stronger.
Not without a chance.
Not without a chance.
Could be in the mix.
Could be in the mix.
Others are more persuasive.
Others are more persuasive.
Has strong claims.
Has strong claims.
More required.
More required.
Not at his best of late.
Not at his best of late.
This shorter trip could see NUMERO MAGICO return to his best and that should be good enough in this company. Relampago and Lindo Amor rate the main dangers.
Could find a few too good.
Could find a few too good.
Steps up in trip with a chance.
Steps up in trip with a chance.
Could be thereabouts.
Could be thereabouts.
Has a leading chance.
Has a leading chance.
Facing a tougher test.
Facing a tougher test.
Could be in the mix.
Could be in the mix.
OLD ALPHA is taken to bring a frustrating string of placed efforts to an end. Oh Well and One Way Ticket also enter calculations.
Could be hard to beat.
Could be hard to beat.
Has plenty to prove.
Has plenty to prove.
Facing a tough test.
Facing a tough test.
This is more demanding.
This is more demanding.
Could be thereabouts.
Could be thereabouts.
Worthy of respect.
Worthy of respect.
More needed at this level.
More needed at this level.
Others look stronger.
Others look stronger.
This looks beyond her.
This looks beyond her.
TROPICALIA landed a Grade 3 contest here last time and can confirm superiority with the reopposing Like It Hot (fourth). Oh Promise Me is also capable at this level.
Heed the betting signals for her debut run.
Heed the betting signals for her debut run.
Needs to find significant improvement.
Needs to find significant improvement.
Should be capable of a bold showing in this company.
Should be capable of a bold showing in this company.
One to keep a close eye on in the betting.
One to keep a close eye on in the betting.
Dangerous to dismiss.
Dangerous to dismiss.
Consistent and could be worth chancing fresh from a break.
Consistent and could be worth chancing fresh from a break.
Probably best watched on her first run.
Probably best watched on her first run.
Will need a step forward.
Will need a step forward.
Plenty to like and needs some thought.
Plenty to like and needs some thought.
ZENDAYA was consistent last year and could be tough to deal with if freshened up by a break. Ohana Gold and Tomorrowland are other potential improvers to consider.
Warrants close inspection.
Warrants close inspection.
Others appeal more.
Others appeal more.
Shortlist material.
Shortlist material.
Has been in good form and must be taken seriously.
Has been in good form and must be taken seriously.
Difficult to recommend.
Difficult to recommend.
Reliable and could have a big say.
Reliable and could have a big say.
Back from a break and merits serious thought.
Back from a break and merits serious thought.
Will need to find more in this company.
Will need to find more in this company.
Others appeal more.
Others appeal more.
Hard to see him winning this.
Hard to see him winning this.
DEAUVILLE was a ready winner when last seen and would be a force to be reckoned with if picking up from where she left off. Dash For Cash and Taipan are other strong contenders.
