Sunland Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Starter Optional Claiming
RED LEADER (6) was a gutsy winner last time over 905m at this track (Dirt), scoring by 0.8 lengths to make it three wins in succession. Should park just off the speed. Best form puts him right in this. SWEET RIVER BAINES (5) was well fancied when resuming last start and proved too strong, scoring by 2.75 lengths over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Has a solid second-up record and is expected to run well again. PANUCO (3) was below his best last time when tenth over 1609m at this track (Dirt), beaten 50 lengths. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. BLAZING TO GOLD (2) drifted back over 905m here last time before winding up late to finish fourth, beaten 4 lengths. Among the chances.

Jockey: Alejandro Medellin
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation 2nd in a small field at this track on January 4 over 905m, 7 len behind French Onion carrying 56kg at $6.60. When resuming last campaign settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino on September 11 over 914m, 8 len behind Lite Ranchin Kid carrying 58kg at $5.50. In the mix on best form.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 04/01/2026 | 79 | CLM 4U | $28,700.00 | Sunland | 905m | Fast | Christian Ramos | 56kg | 0:50.61 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $6.60 |
| 4/7 | 17/10/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $22,070.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 796m | Fast | A Medellin | 58kg | 0:45.42 | 3-2-4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.10 |
| 4/8 | 11/09/2025 | 116 | CLM 3U | $30,581.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 914m | Fast | Miguel A Perez | 58kg | 0:51.06 | 8-4-4 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 18/05/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $27,531.00 | Sunray Park | 905m | Fast | E P Gomez | 56kg | 0:52.81 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.60 |
| 7/8 | 04/05/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $32,422.00 | Sunray Park | 796m | Fast | Gerardo Vera | 58kg | 0:45.93 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $6.70 |
| 5/8 | 23/03/2025 | 31 | CLM 3U | $19,017.00 | Sunland | 796m | Fast | Christian Ramos | 58kg | 0:44.66 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Aldo Arboleda
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track on March 9 over 905m, 4 len behind Red Leader carrying 56kg at $6.30. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track on February 16 over 905m, 0.3 len behind Mister Mafioso with 56kg at $3.80. Genuine hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 09/03/2026 | 21 | HCP 3U | $16,152.00 | Sunland | 905m | Fast | Aldo Arboleda | 56kg | 0:50.36 | 9-7-4 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $6.30 |
| 2/9 | 16/02/2026 | 43 | CLM 3U | $15,407.00 | Sunland | 905m | Fast | L Negron | 56kg | 0:50.17 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/7 | 04/01/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $16,143.00 | Sunland | 1308m | Fast | L Negron | 55kg | 1:16.05 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/6 | 16/12/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $42,879.00 | Zia Park | 1106m | Fast | Silva Fausto Henrique Da | 56kg | 1:03.63 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.10 |
| 5/6 | 18/11/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $39,695.00 | Zia Park | 1006m | Fast | Christian Ramos | 55kg | 0:56.79 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $2.20 |
| 3/8 | 03/11/2025 | 8 | CLM 3U | $38,168.00 | Zia Park | 1207m | Fast | Christian Ramos | 55kg | 1:09.69 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Luis A. Valenzuela
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on February 22 over 1609m, 50 len behind Sanger with 56kg at $9.80. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track on February 9 over 1207m, 5 len behind Sweet River Baines with 55kg at $5.40. Will be hard to hold out.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 22/02/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $17,974.00 | Sunland | 1609m | Fast | Luis A Valenzuela | 56kg | 1:37.08 | 7-10-10 | 1 |
| 50.5L | $9.80 |
| 4/9 | 09/02/2026 | 25 | CLM 4U | $22,967.00 | Sunland | 1207m | Fast | Luis A Valenzuela | 55kg | 1:10.25 | 7-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $5.40 |
| 3/7 | 15/01/2026 | 39 | CLM 4U | $25,411.00 | Turf Paradise | 1106m | Fast | O Mojica | 56kg | 1:03.20 | 7-5-3 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 07/12/2025 | 38 | CLM 3U | $26,034.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:02.80 | 7-7-5 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/10/2025 | 11 | CLM 3 | $35,008.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:03.38 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $7.40 |
| 5/5 | 19/10/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $35,008.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Ana A S Carmona | 54.5kg | 1:37.83 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 20.8L | $10.40 |

Jockey: Luis Negron
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months favourite; won by 2.75 len at this track February 9 over 1207m defeating Mississippi Man carrying 56kg at $3.10. Previously second-up favourite; won by 6 len at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino October 11 over 1106m defeating Shut Up Michael carrying 55kg at $1.80. Can continue his winning ways. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 09/02/2026 | 121 | CLM 4U | $22,967.00 | Sunland | 1207m | Fast | L Negron | 56kg | 1:10.25 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/9 | 11/10/2025 | 37 | CLM 3U | $18,569.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1106m | Fast | Luis A Fuentes | 55kg | 1:03.28 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $1.80 |
| 7/10 | 04/09/2025 | 63 | HCP 3U | $23,547.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1106m | Fast | E P Gomez | 55kg | 1:03.53 | 8-10-7 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $9.40 |
| 2/5 | 03/07/2025 | 33 | HCP 3U | $22,936.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | S Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:11.12 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 31/05/2025 | 64 | HCP 3U | $25,000.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | S Elliott | 55.5kg | 0:56.23 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $7.80 |
| 1/5 | 28/03/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $29,002.00 | Sunland | 1106m | Fast | E P Gomez | 56kg | 1:03.71 | 1-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Francisco Amparan
Weight: 56kgs
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On a three run winning streak. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track March 9 over 905m defeating Discreet Tiger with 56kg at $2.10. The race before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at this track February 8 over 1006m defeating Laugh Of The Party carrying 55kg at $2.20. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 09/03/2026 | 29 | HCP 3U | $16,152.00 | Sunland | 905m | Fast | Francisco Amparan | 56kg | 0:50.36 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 08/02/2026 | 27 | HCP 4U | $18,688.00 | Sunland | 1006m | Fast | Francisco Amparan | 55kg | 0:57.25 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/9 | 12/01/2026 | 56 | CLM 3U | $16,143.00 | Sunland | 905m | Fast | L Negron | 56kg | 0:49.91 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $1.50 |
| 3/5 | 17/11/2025 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $83,969.00 | Zia Park | 1006m | Fast | Silva Fausto Henrique Da | 56kg | 0:56.53 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $8.80 |
| 4/8 | 04/11/2025 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $99,237.00 | Zia Park | 1207m | Fast | Silva Fausto Henrique Da | 55.5kg | 1:07.85 | 8-5-4 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $16.90 |
| 1/7 | 10/10/2025 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $38,052.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1308m | Fast | Silva Fausto Henrique Da | 55.5kg | 1:15.67 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Oscar Andrade, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at this track January 9 over 796m, 1.75 len behind Moniker with 58kg at $2.70. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino August 31 over 796m defeating Finglas Lad carrying 58kg at $3.10. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 73 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/01/2026 | 53 | CLM 4U | $17,937.00 | Sunland | 796m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 58kg | 0:45.83 | 4-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
| 4/7 | 17/11/2025 | 51 | CLM 3U | $42,748.00 | Zia Park | 905m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 56kg | 0:51.03 | 3-6-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $17.90 |
| 4/7 | 27/09/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $22,171.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 914m | Fast | Tracy J Hebert | 58kg | 0:51.93 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 31/08/2025 | 106 | CLM 3U | $22,481.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 796m | Fast | Tracy J Hebert | 58kg | 0:45.10 | 5-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 4/9 | 17/05/2025 | 86 | HCP 3U | $30,922.00 | Sunray Park | 905m | Fast | Miguel A Perez | 56kg | 0:51.61 | 9-6-4 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $9.30 |
| 1/7 | 20/02/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $25,926.00 | Sunland | 1006m | Fast | F S Valdez | 56kg | 0:57.27 | 1-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $4.10 |