Will Rogers Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Trials
VALIANT SASS (4) finished second two runs back at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by 0.8 lengths as favourite over 320m at this track (Dirt). Well placed and there is no reason he cannot score again. BROOKS JESS HOCKN (2) won his maiden three starts back and is nearing another victory with placings at his last two runs, most recently when second over 302m at this track (Dirt). Jhaciel Soto stays on. Likely to feature. PAINTED SMOKE WAGON (8) has been freshened up since racing on the speed and fading to finish sixth over 320m at this track (Dirt) on September 14. Expecting to see him turn things around. GHIRARDELLI DARK (7) was well in commission last time but ran below expectations when fourth and beaten 2.25 lengths over 366m at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino (Dirt). Best figures too good to ignore.

Jockey: Armando Alvidrez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Last start 7th of 9 at Prairie Meadows on September 6 over 320m, 2.5 len behind Winnemuca with 56kg at $14. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Prairie Meadows on August 16 over 302m, nose behind Rockin Jessie with 56kg at $2.90. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 06/09/2026 | 21 | HCP 2 | $11,111.00 | Prairie Meadows | 320m | Fast | Armando Alvidrez | 56kg | 0:17.96 | 6-8-7 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/08/2026 | 42 | MDN 2 | $19,971.00 | Prairie Meadows | 302m | Fast | Armando Alvidrez | 56kg | 0:17.20 | 5-7-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 5/9 | 05/07/2026 | 20 | MDN 2 | $20,319.00 | Prairie Meadows | 302m | Fast | Armando Alvidrez | 56kg | 0:17.09 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/06/2026 | 46 | HCP 2 | $11,158.00 | Prairie Meadows | 320m | Fast | Armando Alvidrez | 56kg | 0:18.22 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $15.20 |
| 8/8 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $31,425.00 | Remington Park | 320m | Fast | Armando Alvidrez | 56kg | 0:17.96 | 7-8-8 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $12.80 |

Jockey: Jhaciel Soto
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on October 12 over 302m, 1.0 len behind My First Prize Kiss with 56kg at $8.20. Before that 3rd of 8 at this track on September 14 over 320m, 0.8 len behind Valiant Sass carrying 56kg at $10.50. Further improvement is anticipated.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 12/10/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 2 | $27,586.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 302m | Fast | Jhaciel Soto | 56kg | 0:17.05 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $8.20 |
| 3/8 | 14/09/2026 | 31 | HCP 2 | $6,944.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 320m | Fast | Jhaciel Soto | 56kg | 0:17.79 | 5-5-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $10.50 |
| 1/10 | 14/08/2026 | 49 | MDN 2 | $25,392.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 366m | Fast | Jhaciel Soto | 57kg | 0:19.80 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 26/06/2026 | 35 | HCP 2 | $13,947.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 366m | Fast | Ramiro Haro Garcia | 56kg | 0:20.25 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/05/2026 | 26 | HCP 2 | $13,966.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 320m | Fast | Ramiro Haro Garcia | 56kg | 0:17.62 | 5-3-D3 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $13.10 |
| 5/9 | 26/04/2026 | 24 | MDN 2 | $40,757.00 | Remington Park | 302m | Fast | Armando Alvidrez | 56kg | 0:17.20 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Cordarelton J. Benn
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run ran second last of 9 at this track on October 6 over 229m, 4 len behind Zoomin Capo with 56kg at $93.60. The race before that ran last of 10 at this track on September 15 over 274m, 4.5 len behind Seis Appeal carrying 58kg at $104. Prefer others.
Last Starts 27 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 | 06/10/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $26,580.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 229m | Fast | Francisco Quintero | 56kg | 0:13.29 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $93.60 |
| 10/10 | 15/09/2026 | 58 | MDN 2 | $27,500.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 274m | Fast | Cordarelton J Benn | 58kg | 0:15.55 | 9-10-10 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $104.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/07/2026 | 30 | MDN 2 | $25,544.00 | Fair Meadows | 320m | Fast | Cordarelton J Benn | 57.5kg | 0:18.30 | 2-6-4 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $12.20 |
| 7/10 | 19/06/2026 | 42 | MDN 2 | $23,013.00 | Fair Meadows | 274m | Fast | Gonzalo Gutierrez | 57.5kg | 0:15.82 | 5-5-7 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $29.50 |
| 6/7 | 08/05/2026 | 20 | HCP 2 | $20,950.00 | Remington Park | 320m | M | Edwin G Escobedo | 56kg | 0:17.90 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $20.50 |
| 8/9 | 18/04/2026 | 15 | MDN 2 | $32,751.00 | Remington Park | 302m | Fast | Edwin G Escobedo | 56kg | 0:16.93 | 9-8-8 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $22.90 |

Jockey: Roman Cruz
Weight: 56kgs
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Form hard to fault. Returns from a 48-day let-up. Most recently won by 0.8 len at this track on September 14 over 320m defeating Shez Sin Tacha with 56kg at $2. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino on August 7 over 402m, 1.3 len behind Staggeringcowboy with 56kg at $7.30. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 14/09/2026 | 38 | HCP 2 | $6,944.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 320m | Fast | Roman Cruz | 56kg | 0:17.79 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/08/2026 | 42 | HCP 2 | $14,265.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 402m | Fast | Roman Cruz | 56kg | 0:21.33 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $7.30 |
| 9/9 | 26/06/2026 | 49 | HCP 2 | $13,947.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 366m | Fast | Roman Cruz | 56kg | 0:20.03 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 35.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/7 | 08/05/2026 | 48 | HCP 2 | $20,950.00 | Remington Park | 320m | M | Roman Cruz | 56kg | 0:17.91 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 7/8 | 21/03/2026 | 15 | G2 HCP 2 | $611,510.00 | Remington Park | 274m | Fast | Roman Cruz | 56kg | 0:15.40 | 4-7-7 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $27.30 |
| 2/8 | 06/03/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $14,045.00 | Remington Park | 274m | Fast | Roman Cruz | 56kg | 0:15.71 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $9.70 |

Jockey: Randy Vega
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run ran second last of 8 at this track on October 12 over 320m, 2 len behind Painted High carrying 56kg at $37.70. The start before that ran second last of 9 at this track on September 28 over 229m, 3.5 len behind Apollitical Villain carrying 56kg at $59.40. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 12/10/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $28,448.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 320m | Fast | Randy Vega | 56kg | 0:18.08 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $37.70 |
| 8/9 | 28/09/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $27,500.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 229m | Fast | Randy Vega | 56kg | 0:13.23 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $59.40 |
| 0/8 | 14/09/2026 | 59 | HCP 2 | $6,944.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 320m | Fast | John Raul Valenzuela (Jnr) | 58.5kg | 0:17.69 | 8-8-LR | 6 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $25,107.00 | Fair Meadows | 302m | Good | Aram S Martinez | 56kg | 0:17.28 | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $8.90 |
| 3/7 | 03/07/2026 | 28 | HCP 2 | $7,257.00 | Fair Meadows | 320m | Fast | Randy Vega | 56.5kg | 0:18.10 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $32.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $23,013.00 | Fair Meadows | 274m | Fast | Gonzalo Gutierrez | 56.5kg | 0:15.86 | 7-2-6 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $7.70 |

Jockey: Gonzalo Gutierrez
Weight: 56kgs
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Resumes after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign by 0.8 len Sandy Ridge August 21 over 274m defeating Pevs Jess An Eagle with 56kg at $3.39. Previously first up; third of 10 at Remington Park May 23 over 229m, 0.8 len behind Relentless Heroine carrying 57kg at $29.90. Must be included.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 21/08/2026 | 49 | MDN 2 | $37,660.00 | Sandy Ridge | 274m | Fast | Gonzalo Gutierrez | 56kg | 0:15.69 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.39 |
| 6/7 | 03/07/2026 | 13 | HCP 2 | $7,257.00 | Fair Meadows | 320m | Fast | Gonzalo Gutierrez | 57.5kg | 0:18.10 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $49.10 |
| 8/9 | 20/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 2 | $23,013.00 | Fair Meadows | 320m | Fast | Gonzalo Gutierrez | 57.5kg | 0:17.97 | 7-7-8 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $33.90 |
| 3/10 | 23/05/2026 | 77 | MDN CLM 2 | $26,536.00 | Remington Park | 229m | Fast | Jonathan Dominguez | 57kg | 0:13.53 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $29.90 |
| 7/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $14,045.00 | Remington Park | 274m | Fast | Gonzalo Gutierrez | 58.5kg | 0:15.59 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $28.40 |

Jockey: Edwin G. Escobedo
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 37-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino on September 25 over 366m, 2.25 len behind Renikas Cowgirl carrying 56kg at $5. The race before that 5th of 10 at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino on August 8 over 402m, 1.1 len behind Bigg Twist with 56kg at $8.80. Among the winning hopes on best form.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 25/09/2026 | 48 | HCP 2 | $11,111.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 366m | Good | Navarro Jacobo Enriquez | 56kg | 0:20.09 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/08/2026 | 42 | HCP 2 | $14,265.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 402m | Fast | Navarro Jacobo Enriquez | 56kg | 0:21.34 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $8.80 |
| 2/10 | 27/06/2026 | 42 | HCP 2 | $13,947.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 366m | Fast | Navarro Jacobo Enriquez | 56kg | 0:19.72 | 5-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $11.20 |
| 8/10 | 16/05/2026 | 22 | G3 HCP 2 | $283,747.00 | Sunray Park | 320m | Fast | Navarro Jacobo Enriquez | 56kg | 0:17.33 | 10-7-8 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $19.20 |
| 1/9 | 24/04/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $8,734.00 | Sunray Park | 320m | Fast | Navarro Jacobo Enriquez | 56.5kg | 0:17.66 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Cody Rodger Smith
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 48-day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track on September 14 over 320m, 2.5 len behind My First Prize Kiss with 56kg at $7. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Sandy Ridge on August 28 over 229m, 0.3 len behind Cool Cowboy 123 with 56kg at $5.63. Not far from winner at his last appearance and rates highly.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 14/09/2026 | 17 | MDN 2 | $25,694.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 320m | Fast | Roman Cruz | 56kg | 0:17.80 | 3-2-D2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/08/2026 | 9 | MDN 2 | $37,660.00 | Sandy Ridge | 229m | Fast | Roman Cruz | 56kg | 0:13.57 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.63 |
| 9/10 | 19/08/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $14,265.00 | Sandy Ridge | 320m | Fast | Cordarelton J Benn | 56kg | 0:17.67 | 7-9-9 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $39.05 |

Jockey: Ramiro Haro Garcia
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 8 at Prairie Meadows on September 6 over 320m, 4.5 len behind Jessa Southern Girl with 56kg at $60.30. Last start 5th of 8 at this track on October 13 over 320m, 4 len behind Wrs Tellerssintacha carrying 56kg at $16.60. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 13/10/2026 | 37 | MDN 2 | $26,580.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 320m | Fast | Ryder Olmstead | 56kg | 0:17.75 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $16.60 |
| 5/8 | 06/09/2026 | 63 | HCP 2 | $11,111.00 | Prairie Meadows | 320m | Fast | Ryder Olmstead | 56kg | 0:17.75 | 6-7-5 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $60.30 |
| 3/9 | 05/07/2026 | 58 | MDN 2 | $20,319.00 | Prairie Meadows | 302m | Fast | Ramiro Haro Garcia | 56kg | 0:17.09 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $34.10 |
| 4/8 | 08/05/2026 | 20 | HCP 2 | $20,950.00 | Remington Park | 320m | M | Ramiro Haro Garcia | 56kg | 0:18.00 | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $16.10 |
| 5/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $32,751.00 | Remington Park | 302m | Fast | Ramiro Haro Garcia | 56kg | 0:16.65 | 4-4-5 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $28.60 |