Paulo Lobo is a third generation horseman, being the son of 7 time leading Brazilian trainer Selmar Alves Lobo and the grandson of 13 time leading trainer Trajano Athaide.

He began his career in Brazil in 1987 working for his father, first as a groom for 2 years and then as an Assistant trainer. In 1995 Paulo ventured out on his own with 30 horses. From 1995 - 2000 he won 203 races including several graded stakes. He was the youngest trainer in Brazil to win a standing award by win percentage.

In January, 2001 Paulo left Brazil for the United States. He won his first race the following March 3rd. at Santa Anita. With just 6 horses in care, he immediately began to make a name for himself.

Among Paulo's 6 horses was Farda Amiga who was to became a champion 3-year-old filly of 2002 after winning the Ketucky Oaks and the Alabama and finishing 2nd. behind Azeri in the Breeder's Cup Distaff.

Paulo has trained Pico Central who has won: The San Carlos G2, the Carter G1, the Metropolitan Mile G1 and the Vonsbourg G1.

Paulo captured two years in a row The Honneymoon Breeder's Cup Handicap- G.II first in 2003 with Quero Quero and 2004 with Lovely Rafaela.

Paulo has won twice The Mervin Leroy-G2 with Ace Blue in 2005 and Molengao in 2007, Who won the Santo Antonio Handicap-G2, and finished 2nd. at The Santa Anita Handicap in 2007.

Viernes and Ilha Grande both stake's winners were trained by Lobo among others horses placed at highest level in graded stakes.

The spring of 2008 has been especially exciting for the Lobo's barn as Gayego has succeeded in his preps for the Kentucky Derby. His most notable win to date was the million dollar Arkansas Derby-GII. Paulo currently has 35 horses in his barn at Hollywood Park. He and his wife Carolina live in Pasadena with their two-years-old twin's daughters.