Sunland Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Claiming
KARAOKE HERO (3) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track (Dirt) over 1308m after being prominent from the outset. Well placed this line-up and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. STORMWIRE (1) showed good speed here last time over 1207m and led into the straight before being claimed and fading to finish fourth, beaten 4 lengths. Will take catching again. I GOT THE MOVES (4) again failed to feature last start, finishing seventh and beaten 18 lengths over 1308m at this track (Dirt). Expected to feature if at his best. NINE LIVES ELMER (5) could only manage to finish fifth, beaten 4.5 lengths, at his latest appearance over 905m at this track (Dirt). Expected to feature in the finish this time.

Jockey: Olaf Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 12 at this track on February 9 over 1207m, 4 len behind Call Me Ray with 56kg at $12.70. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino on October 10 over 1006m, 3 len behind G B Harrison carrying 56kg at $3.40. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 09/02/2026 | 73 | MDN CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Sunland | 1207m | Fast | Olaf Hernandez | 56kg | 1:11.80 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $12.70 |
| 6/10 | 28/11/2025 | 17 | MDN CLM 35 | $39,695.00 | Zia Park | 1106m | Fast | Silva Fausto Henrique Da | 56kg | 1:04.77 | 9-5-6 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $8.90 |
| 4/6 | 11/11/2025 | 32 | MDN CLM 35 | $45,038.00 | Zia Park | 1006m | Fast | Silva Fausto Henrique Da | 56kg | 0:57.59 | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $3.70 |
| 4/7 | 10/10/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $23,744.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1006m | Fast | Silva Fausto Henrique Da | 56kg | 0:58.40 | 7-3-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $3.40 |
| 6/8 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $41,284.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1106m | Fast | Silva Fausto Henrique Da | 56kg | 1:03.76 | 8-6-6 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Oscar Andrade, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run ran last of 11 at this track on February 16 over 1308m, 28 len behind Fear The Cruise carrying 56kg at $67.20. The run before that second last of 12 at this track on February 8 over 1308m, 16 len behind Green Is The Daddy with 56kg at $27. Capable of more than he showed last time.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 16/02/2026 | 8 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,402.00 | Sunland | 1308m | Fast | E P Gomez | 56kg | 1:17.29 | 1-11-11 | 10 |
| 28.0L | $67.20 |
| 11/12 | 08/02/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Sunland | 1308m | Fast | Tracy J Hebert | 56kg | 1:20.47 | 12-12-11 | 3 |
| 16.9L | $27.00 |
| 3/5 | 05/01/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 4U | $22,422.00 | Sunland | 1308m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 55kg | 1:18.62 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $14.70 |
| 6/7 | 13/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 35 | $84,227.00 | Zia Park | 796m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 57kg | 0:45.60 | 4-5-6 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $14.70 |
| 5/5 | 15/11/2025 | - | MDN 35 | $68,702.00 | Zia Park | 796m | Fast | Tracy J Hebert | 57kg | 0:45.74 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $16.80 |

Jockey: Alfredo J. Juarez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 56-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track on January 19 over 1308m, 1.75 len behind Crossrighthands with 56kg at $3. The race before that 3rd of 7 at this track on January 11 over 1609m, 4 len behind El Chino Vaca carrying 55kg at $8.30. Has the right credentials.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/01/2026 | 8 | MDN CLM 3U | $15,546.00 | Sunland | 1308m | Fast | Alfredo J Juarez Jr | 56kg | 1:16.83 | 7-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/01/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 4U | $15,546.00 | Sunland | 1609m | Fast | Luis A Valenzuela | 55kg | 1:38.05 | 7-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $8.30 |
| 3/8 | 16/12/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 35 | $30,628.00 | Zia Park | 1106m | Fast | Luis A Valenzuela | 55kg | 1:05.22 | 8-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $3.80 |
| 4/7 | 17/11/2025 | 13 | MDN CLM 35 | $30,534.00 | Zia Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis A Valenzuela | 55kg | 1:09.84 | 7-5-4 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $3.90 |
| 3/9 | 04/11/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 35 | $30,534.00 | Zia Park | 1308m | Fast | Luis A Valenzuela | 55kg | 1:16.45 | 8-4-3 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $13.70 |
| 3/7 | 15/10/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,265.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1408m | Fast | Guillermo Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:22.57 | 6-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Miguel A. Perez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 8 at this track on January 19 over 1308m, 18 len behind Crossrighthands carrying 56kg at $31.10. The run before that 5th of 7 at this track on January 11 over 1609m, 11 len behind El Chino Vaca with 56kg at $21.50. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/01/2026 | 8 | MDN CLM 3U | $15,546.00 | Sunland | 1308m | Fast | Francisco Amparan | 56kg | 1:16.83 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $31.10 |
| 5/7 | 11/01/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 4U | $15,546.00 | Sunland | 1609m | Fast | Francisco Amparan | 56kg | 1:38.05 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $21.50 |
| 8/8 | 16/12/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 35 | $30,628.00 | Zia Park | 1106m | Fast | Miguel A Perez | 55kg | 1:05.22 | 3-8-8 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $7.70 |
| 6/7 | 17/11/2025 | 13 | MDN CLM 35 | $30,534.00 | Zia Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Amparan | 56kg | 1:09.84 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $12.80 |
| 5/9 | 04/11/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 35 | $30,534.00 | Zia Park | 1308m | Fast | Francisco Amparan | 56kg | 1:16.45 | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $21.70 |
| 2/7 | 15/10/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,265.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1408m | Fast | Francisco Amparan | 55.5kg | 1:22.57 | 4-5-2 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $11.10 |

Jockey: Jose Miguel Vazquez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 57-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on January 18 over 905m, 4.5 len behind What Do You Mean with 56kg at $22.40. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track on January 2 over 796m, 6 len behind A Hot Cappuccino with 58.5kg at $4. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 18/01/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 4U | $15,546.00 | Sunland | 905m | Fast | J Carreno | 56kg | 0:51.54 | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $22.40 |
| 4/7 | 02/01/2026 | 54 | MDN CLM 4U | $14,051.00 | Sunland | 796m | Fast | Jose Miguel Vazquez | 58.5kg | 0:46.05 | 7-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/11/2025 | 46 | MDN CLM 35 | $34,351.00 | Zia Park | 796m | Fast | Jose Vasquez | 58kg | 0:46.03 | 6-7-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/09/2025 | 7 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,349.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1408m | Fast | I J Rosendo | 56kg | 1:23.56 | 2-4-6 | 2 |
| 26.8L | $21.40 |
| 6/9 | 17/09/2025 | 17 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,349.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1106m | Fast | Silva Fausto Henrique Da | 56kg | 1:05.82 | 8-7-6 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $16.30 |
| 4/6 | 31/08/2025 | 113 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,605.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1408m | Fast | I J Rosendo | 56kg | 1:25.31 | 3-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $18.50 |

Jockey: Luis Negron
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 4th in a small field at this track on March 1 2024 over 1106m, 25 len behind Red Pill with 56kg at $24.80. Doesn't appeal.
Last Starts 745 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 01/03/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $43,077.00 | Sunland | 1106m | Fast | Luis Ramon Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:03.38 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 25.3L | $24.80 |

Jockey: Aldo Arboleda
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran last of 9 at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino on October 5 over 1006m, 19 len behind Mischief Maker carrying 54.5kg at $33.70. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 162 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $33,639.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Torres | 54.5kg | 0:57.73 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $33.70 |