Maronas 03 January 2026
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Not at his peak last time out but his earlier form gives him every chance.
Not at his peak last time out but his earlier form gives him every chance.
Fifth here last time but two wins from his previous three starts make him one to take seriously.
Fifth here last time but two wins from his previous three starts make him one to take seriously.
Unplaced in his last two starts but if he bounces back to his earlier form, he would be a danger to all.
Unplaced in his last two starts but if he bounces back to his earlier form, he would be a danger to all.
Needs to find a length or two if he wants to bother the main players here.
Needs to find a length or two if he wants to bother the main players here.
Easily forgiven a poor run last time and one to take seriously getting weight from most of his rivals.
Easily forgiven a poor run last time and one to take seriously getting weight from most of his rivals.
Capable on his day but this looks a bigger ask.
Capable on his day but this looks a bigger ask.
A winner in September but well beaten since and others are readily preferred.
A winner in September but well beaten since and others are readily preferred.
SONIC TEACHER needs forgiving his last start, but his earlier form would clearly make him the one to beat here. Cersei, Malandra and Rey Humor Jf are others to take seriously.
Rarely too far away but she needs to improve to figure here.
Rarely too far away but she needs to improve to figure here.
Ultra-consistent and hard to see her being kept out of the places.
Ultra-consistent and hard to see her being kept out of the places.
One place ahead of Toll Totale when winning last time out but less consistent than her rival.
One place ahead of Toll Totale when winning last time out but less consistent than her rival.
Capable of winning this on her day but the race may need to fall her way, which isn't guaranteed.
Capable of winning this on her day but the race may need to fall her way, which isn't guaranteed.
Below par on her latest start and perhaps best watched for now.
Below par on her latest start and perhaps best watched for now.
Her debut win did catch the eye but she will need a step forward against battle-hardened opponents.
Her debut win did catch the eye but she will need a step forward against battle-hardened opponents.
Yet to taste defeat after three starts and we won't know how good she is until her colours are lowered.
Yet to taste defeat after three starts and we won't know how good she is until her colours are lowered.
Hard to see her winning this against some rapidly improving opponents.
Hard to see her winning this against some rapidly improving opponents.
Debut winner Lady Meghan is an unknown quantity, while Toll Totale and Sensitive both have claims. but this could go to QUEEN BLADE. Unbeaten after three starts, she may have even more to offer.
He showed some promise when fifth on debut and can be expected to do better now.
He showed some promise when fifth on debut and can be expected to do better now.
Running out of excuses now and others may improve past him.
Running out of excuses now and others may improve past him.
Plenty of placed form to call upon and he may pick up more money here.
Plenty of placed form to call upon and he may pick up more money here.
Four top-three finishes in a row and he may add to that.
Four top-three finishes in a row and he may add to that.
Almost pulled off a surprise when second in November and a repeat of that would make him of interest.
Almost pulled off a surprise when second in November and a repeat of that would make him of interest.
Three unplaced starts seem to leave him coming up short against these rivals.
Three unplaced starts seem to leave him coming up short against these rivals.
Hard to make a sensible case for on what we have seen so far.
Hard to make a sensible case for on what we have seen so far.
Chances at his best but no guarantee he will get back to that level now.
Chances at his best but no guarantee he will get back to that level now.
Well-bred colt who won't need to be anything special to make a mark at the first attempt.
Well-bred colt who won't need to be anything special to make a mark at the first attempt.
Place options at best but he will need a step forward regardless.
Place options at best but he will need a step forward regardless.
Readily opposed on his form to date and a big price seems likely.
Readily opposed on his form to date and a big price seems likely.
Outro Lugar, Power Cat and Bolt all have solid form claims but a chance is taken on HERMANO QUERIDO, whose debut fifth caught the eye with the promise of improvement to come.
Needs to find a bit more.
Needs to find a bit more.
Drops in class with every chance.
Drops in class with every chance.
Has a bit to prove at this level.
Has a bit to prove at this level.
May need more time.
May need more time.
Looks no closer to winning.
Looks no closer to winning.
Struggling at present.
Struggling at present.
Has plenty on his plate.
Has plenty on his plate.
VAYU will appreciate the drop in both class and distance and could be bang there at the finish. Barlovento and Lepus are solid alternatives.
Others make more appeal.
Others make more appeal.
Could find a few too good.
Could find a few too good.
Worth a second glance on debut.
Worth a second glance on debut.
Best watched for now.
Best watched for now.
Tough task on debut.
Tough task on debut.
Has shown little so far.
Has shown little so far.
Has leading claims.
Has leading claims.
Could be in the mix.
Could be in the mix.
EL BARAJADOR steps up in distance with strong claims. He could have the measure of the newcomers Uno Macho and Salvatore.
Improvement expected and could feature.
Improvement expected and could feature.
Others are preferred.
Others are preferred.
One to consider on debut.
One to consider on debut.
This could prove beyond her.
This could prove beyond her.
Will benefit from the experience.
Will benefit from the experience.
Hard to recommend.
Hard to recommend.
Plenty more needed.
Plenty more needed.
One to keep an eye on.
One to keep an eye on.
Unlikely to be good enough.
Unlikely to be good enough.
Any significant support for RAPIDASE should be noted. She's preferred to fellow newcomer Golden Indy, while Demente Cause could finish closer.
Three wins from her last five starts and one for the shortlist once more.
Three wins from her last five starts and one for the shortlist once more.
A winner last time out but the weights here seem to negate her chances of following up.
A winner last time out but the weights here seem to negate her chances of following up.
Consistent filly who will be expected to mount a challenge for the first three.
Consistent filly who will be expected to mount a challenge for the first three.
Decent sprinter on her day and this level certainly looks within her capabilities.
Decent sprinter on her day and this level certainly looks within her capabilities.
Out of sorts recently and up against plenty of in-form opponents.
Out of sorts recently and up against plenty of in-form opponents.
A winner when last seen but this looks a deeper field, which might catch her out.
A winner when last seen but this looks a deeper field, which might catch her out.
Proving hard to win with and she may need her sights lowered to get to the front.
Proving hard to win with and she may need her sights lowered to get to the front.
There is a lot to like about the chances of ESPERANZA BLANCA, whose recent winning form looks about the best on offer. Melodia De Dios and Pompeiana will be looking to pounce should she have an off day.
More to do than his recent fifth and he needs to improve to have a say.
More to do than his recent fifth and he needs to improve to have a say.
Pretty consistent at this level and one to think about for the places at least.
Pretty consistent at this level and one to think about for the places at least.
A rare visitor to the winner's circle and others are preferred.
A rare visitor to the winner's circle and others are preferred.
A shock winner last time out over further and this trip may prove too sharp for him in this company.
A shock winner last time out over further and this trip may prove too sharp for him in this company.
Out of form and out of the reckoning barring a bounce back to her very best.
Out of form and out of the reckoning barring a bounce back to her very best.
Nowhere near his best on his last two starts and others have far stronger claims.
Nowhere near his best on his last two starts and others have far stronger claims.
Impressive when beating Leopard last time out and he may confirm that form with a clear run.
Impressive when beating Leopard last time out and he may confirm that form with a clear run.
Better than this grade at his best and capable of giving these a run for their money.
Better than this grade at his best and capable of giving these a run for their money.
Leopard is classy on his day but last time out he was beaten by HEREDERO SHOW, who may be able to confirm that form if he continues to progress. Tapito could be booked for third sport.
A consistent sort with four seconds from his last five starts, making him one to take seriously.
A consistent sort with four seconds from his last five starts, making him one to take seriously.
Gutsy sort but he struggles to win as often as connections would hope.
Gutsy sort but he struggles to win as often as connections would hope.
Regular placer but the weights here make her life more difficult.
Regular placer but the weights here make her life more difficult.
His best run for a while in third last time out and if he takes a step forward, he would be a danger to all.
His best run for a while in third last time out and if he takes a step forward, he would be a danger to all.
In great form with a win and a second on her last two starts, but a place looks more achievable in this line-up.
In great form with a win and a second on her last two starts, but a place looks more achievable in this line-up.
A rare winner and up against some in-form opponents who may prove too good for her.
A rare winner and up against some in-form opponents who may prove too good for her.
Up against weaker rivals here but woefully out of form and hard to fancy.
Up against weaker rivals here but woefully out of form and hard to fancy.
Third in what looks a better race last time out, making him one for the shortlist.
Third in what looks a better race last time out, making him one for the shortlist.
Plenty to find to get to the lead in this company and others are readily preferred.
Plenty to find to get to the lead in this company and others are readily preferred.
A tight looking contest but one that might go the way of GOLDEN PRINCE, whose recent third looks the best form on offer. El Alfonzo, Mai Dire Mai and Abuela Maruca also have a shout in an open race.
Warrants consideration.
Warrants consideration.
Hinted at ability last time and can figure with a step forward.
Hinted at ability last time and can figure with a step forward.
Support in the betting would be noteworthy.
Support in the betting would be noteworthy.
High on the shortlist in this company.
High on the shortlist in this company.
Might find a few too good.
Might find a few too good.
Dangerous to rule out.
Dangerous to rule out.
Has been knocking on the door of late and has a major chance here.
Has been knocking on the door of late and has a major chance here.
Get Looks and Luna D'argento are interesting options, but PERFUME DE MUJER appeals the most after filling the runner-up slot the last twice. This looks well within her reach.
Capable of a bold showing.
Capable of a bold showing.
One to seriously consider.
One to seriously consider.
Will need to find some improvement.
Will need to find some improvement.
Likely to be on the premises.
Likely to be on the premises.
Dangerous to ignore.
Dangerous to ignore.
A last-time-out winner who commands respect.
A last-time-out winner who commands respect.
Yet to win in 26 starts and makes limited appeal.
Yet to win in 26 starts and makes limited appeal.
A course winner in November, she merits a betting check.
A course winner in November, she merits a betting check.
Needs to bounce back from a modest effort.
Needs to bounce back from a modest effort.
Esperanza Fever and Calladita are solid options but the vote goes to the improving TINA TURNER, who won't need to find much to follow up her last-time-out course success.