Sunland Park Race 3 - Race 3 - Claiming
MCGREGOR LAKE (6) finished a 24 length eighth on dirt at Santa Anita two back. Switched to turf last time at Turf Paradise Turf over 1609m and again missed the frame, finishing a 4 length fifth. Terrific chance to return to form back on the dirt. KHANTARO D'ORO (4) is a seven-year-old gelding who is having his first run for the Dick Cappellucci yard. Hasn't raced since finishing sixth at Lone Star Park (Dirt) eight months ago. Not seen at the trials but looks nicely placed. Should feature in the finish. LOVESUNFAIR (7) improved last start to finish third over 1006m at this track. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. RIO CUTIE (2) missed the placings two runs back then did well last start but found one better over 1106m at this track, beaten only 1.75 lengths. Looks to be in the right race so he should be in contention again.

Jockey: Alejandro Medellin
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
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Second-up. First-up after four months got back early 9th of 12 at this track on February 8 over 1106m, 7 len behind Held For Ransom carrying 56kg at $5.60. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino on September 17 over 1106m, nose behind Blazing To Gold with 55kg at $2.80. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 08/02/2026 | 130 | CLM 4U | $15,977.00 | Sunland | 1106m | Fast | L Negron | 56kg | 1:04.12 | 11-10-9 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $5.60 |
| 3/9 | 01/10/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $17,737.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1106m | Fast | Christian Ramos | 55kg | 1:04.62 | 9-5-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
| 2/5 | 17/09/2025 | 18 | CLM 3U | $17,737.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1106m | Fast | E P Gomez | 55kg | 1:04.31 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 6/6 | 30/08/2025 | 146 | CLM 3U | $26,357.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1106m | Fast | Christian Ramos | 55kg | 1:04.01 | 4-5-6 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $9.00 |
| 8/12 | 06/04/2025 | 58 | CLM 3U | $19,489.00 | Sunland | 1207m | Fast | I J Rosendo | 56kg | 1:10.36 | 10-10-8 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 07/02/2025 | 59 | CLM 3U | $19,646.00 | Sunland | 1207m | Fast | Christian Ramos | 56kg | 1:11.78 | 8-3-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Jose Miguel Vazquez
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on February 8 over 1106m, 1.75 len behind Held For Ransom with 56kg at $59. Before that 9th of 11 at Zia Park on December 15 over 1207m, 5 len behind Free Again with 55kg at $95.60. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 08/02/2026 | 55 | CLM 4U | $15,977.00 | Sunland | 1106m | Fast | J Carreno | 56kg | 1:04.12 | 5-4-2 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $59.00 |
| 9/11 | 15/12/2025 | 51 | CLM 3U | $37,519.00 | Zia Park | 1207m | Fast | Olaf Hernandez | 55kg | 1:10.33 | 4-10-9 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $95.60 |
| 3/9 | 25/10/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $17,656.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1308m | Fast | Alfredo Sigala | 57kg | 1:15.87 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $37.30 |
| 7/9 | 01/10/2025 | 10 | CLM 3U | $17,737.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1106m | Fast | Larry Marquez | 57kg | 1:04.62 | 6-7-7 | 9 |
| 7.9L | $27.10 |
| 5/9 | 21/09/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $17,737.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1308m | Fast | Alfredo Sigala | 57kg | 1:16.65 | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $20.50 |
| 6/10 | 31/08/2025 | 112 | CLM 3U | $17,984.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1006m | Fast | Alfredo Sigala | 56kg | 0:58.28 | 10-9-6 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $24.80 |

Jockey: Enrique Portillo Gomez
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 9 at this track on January 12 over 1609m, 14 len behind Mine That Star with 56kg at $72.50. Last start second last of 9 at this track in LR on February 9 over 1609m, 18 len behind Holiday Pay carrying 56kg at $99.50. Prepared to risk today.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 09/02/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 4U | $92,725.00 | Sunland | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Carmona | 56kg | 1:36.86 | 6-9-8 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $99.50 |
| 8/9 | 12/01/2026 | 93 | ALLOW 4U | $57,250.00 | Sunland | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Carmona | 56kg | 1:36.35 | 3-9-8 | 7 |
| 14.9L | $72.50 |
| 6/6 | 11/10/2025 | 139 | LR OPEN 3U | $266,362.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1811m | Fast | Miguel A Perez | 53.5kg | 1:49.35 | 1-6-6 | 2 |
| 45.8L | $66.70 |
| 10/10 | 25/05/2025 | 49 | LR OPEN 3U | $117,188.00 | Sunray Park | 1811m | Fast | Jacquelyn Bobroff | 56kg | 1:54.14 | 4-10-10 | 7 |
| 87.1L | $48.30 |
| 9/9 | 06/04/2025 | 44 | LR OPEN 3U | $319,489.00 | Sunland | 1811m | Fast | Miguel A Perez | 56kg | 1:48.95 | 7-9-9 | 9 |
| 30.5L | $52.80 |
| 6/6 | 21/02/2025 | 14 | CLM 4U | $19,646.00 | Sunland | 1308m | Fast | Jacquelyn Bobroff | 56kg | 1:16.20 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 21.3L | $40.20 |

Jockey: Luis Negron
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Lone Star Park June 21 over 1609m, 10 len behind Twelve Volt with 56kg at $4.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Turf Paradise Turf January 14 2025 over 1609m defeating Klinkerbrick carrying 56kg at $1.20. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
Last Starts 254 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 21/06/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $21,773.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 56kg | 1:40.94 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $4.80 |
| 6/9 | 07/06/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $26,439.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | FM | Santos Rivera | 56kg | 1:35.52 | 8-5-6 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $11.60 |
| 1/8 | 03/05/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $28,906.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 56kg | 1:41.13 | 8-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
| 8/10 | 06/04/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $47,923.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 57kg | 1:35.74 | 2-6-8 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $18.70 |
| 9/9 | 01/03/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $60,995.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:35.64 | 2-7-9 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $17.40 |
| 4/9 | 08/02/2025 | 25 | CLM 4U | $41,868.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:36.26 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $11.20 |

Jockey: Kevin Carmona
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on February 16 over 1207m, 6 len behind Vols with 56kg at $50.40. Before that 7th of 12 at this track on February 8 over 1106m, 6 len behind Held For Ransom with 56kg at $21.30. Can't see him troubling these.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 16/02/2026 | 8 | CLM 3U | $15,977.00 | Sunland | 1207m | Fast | Olaf Hernandez | 56kg | 1:08.94 | 4-2-3 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $50.40 |
| 7/12 | 08/02/2026 | 34 | CLM 4U | $15,977.00 | Sunland | 1106m | Fast | Kevin Carmona | 56kg | 1:04.12 | 8-9-7 | 9 |
| 6.4L | $21.30 |
| 5/7 | 05/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $18,236.00 | Sunland | 1006m | Fast | Olaf Hernandez | 56kg | 0:56.96 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $21.10 |
| 10/11 | 15/12/2025 | 57 | CLM 3U | $37,519.00 | Zia Park | 1207m | Fast | I J Rosendo | 55kg | 1:10.33 | 5-8-10 | 11 |
| 5.5L | $73.40 |
| 2/8 | 19/10/2025 | 18 | CLM 3U | $18,417.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1006m | Fast | I J Rosendo | 56kg | 0:56.64 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $18.40 |
| 5/9 | 01/10/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $17,737.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1106m | Fast | Silva Fausto Henrique Da | 56kg | 1:04.62 | 2-4-5 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $38.30 |

Jockey: Oscar Andrade, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track on February 23 over 1006m, 4 len behind Beer Money carrying 56kg at $18.60. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on February 16 over 1207m, 14 len behind Vols with 56kg at $9.60. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 23/02/2026 | 7 | CLM 3U | $15,977.00 | Sunland | 1006m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 56kg | 0:56.62 | 7-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $18.60 |
| 9/12 | 16/02/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $15,977.00 | Sunland | 1207m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 56kg | 1:08.94 | 3-9-9 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $9.60 |
| 6/9 | 19/01/2026 | 14 | CLM 4U | $16,741.00 | Sunland | 1106m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 56kg | 1:03.47 | 9-7-6 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $10.20 |
| 2/7 | 05/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $18,236.00 | Sunland | 1006m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 56kg | 0:56.96 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $9.90 |
| 4/11 | 15/12/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $37,519.00 | Zia Park | 1207m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 55kg | 1:10.33 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $45.20 |
| 1/6 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | CLM 3U | $36,641.00 | Zia Park | 1308m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 55kg | 1:15.93 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $20.80 |

Jockey: Jose L. Torres
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 10th of 12 at this track on February 16 over 1207m, 20 len behind Vols with 56kg at $101.90. Previously second-up second last of 9 at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino on September 24 over 1106m, 9 len behind Hold Me Only with 56kg at $63.60. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 16/02/2026 | 104 | CLM 3U | $15,977.00 | Sunland | 1207m | Fast | J Torres | 56kg | 1:08.94 | 8-10-10 | 10 |
| 20.3L | $101.90 |
| 6/8 | 04/11/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $53,435.00 | Zia Park | 1308m | Fast | Luis Ramon Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:17.23 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $222.30 |
| 7/7 | 11/10/2025 | 17 | CLM 3U | $22,983.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1408m | Fast | J Torres | 55kg | 1:24.05 | 5-7-7 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $29.70 |
| 8/9 | 24/09/2025 | 17 | CLM 3U | $24,006.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1106m | Fast | Anthony Medina | 56kg | 1:04.51 | 8-9-8 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $63.60 |
| 6/7 | 07/09/2025 | 134 | CLM 3U | $18,654.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1408m | Fast | J Torres | 55kg | 1:23.32 | 4-7-6 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $29.50 |
| 6/8 | 26/04/2025 | 44 | CLM 3U | $21,933.00 | Sunray Park | 1308m | Fast | J Torres | 56kg | 1:21.33 | 4-6-6 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $24.80 |