Zia Park Race 2

Claiming

Stake: -

PERFECT SMILE (3) Romped home to win last run at Albuquerque Downs but up in grade. On a winning streak the last 2 attempts. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Winning hope. CHANNEL LAUNCH (4) Showed a good turn of foot when 2nd last time at Albuquerque Downs but up against a higher level of opposition. Should go close. RUNAWAY ROSE (6) Reeled them in to win last time at Albuquerque Downs but competing in a more challenging class. Worth strong consideration. BRANDON'S GIRL (7) Dictated the tempo to win by a nose last time at Albuquerque Downs but racing in stronger company. Gabriel Medrano usually performs well for this stable. Expect to go close.

Distance: 1307m
Track:
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: 3U, CLAIMING, CLM, TB

Franny (1) 13441X6734
Trainer: Jose R. Gonzalez, Jr.()
Jockey: Alejandro Medellin
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 13% / 33%

4 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Dorrance

Dam: Exactly Like You

Dam's Sire: Attila's Storm

Stats

Career

15: 2-1-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-1

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

2: 1-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-1

Dirt

14: 2-1-2

Firm

12: 1-1-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1308m

Comments

Kept chasing when 4th last run at Albuquerque Downs and has drawn to do little work. Shows good finishing speed. Facing formidable rivals. Knockout chance.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 6	18/10/26	Albuquerque Downs	1308m	Claiming 69	6	Alejandro Medellin	56kg	FT		-	5.8L	6-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Go Water 2. Channel Launch 3. Wild Steel
3rd of 6	18/9/26	Prairie Meadows	1106m	Claiming 71	4	Alberto Pusac	55kg	FT		-	4L	4-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Taking It All 2. Motown Omi 3. Franny
7th of 7	4/9/26	Prairie Meadows	1207m	Claiming 71	4	Orlando Mojica	55.5kg	FT		-	15.3L	6-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Miss Mingo 2. Mathurine 3. Shesacinch
6th of 6	27/6/26	Lone Star Park	1106m	Claiming 72	5	Jose Amador Alvarez	56kg	FT		-	13.3L	2-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. R S American Tide 2. Bella's Girl 3. Scattered Mischief
1st of 10	3/7/25	Lone Star Park	1106m	Claiming 74	10	Iram Vargas Diego	54.5kg	FT		-	3L	4-3	$4.80	-	$0	-	1. Franny 2. I'm On Edge 3. Citycityblingbling
4th of 10	21/6/25	Lone Star Park	1207m	3U	6	Iram Vargas Diego	54.5kg	FAST		-	2.6L	2-2	$8.50	-	$0	-	1. All American Lady 2. Mighty Enticing 3. Moon Crater

Michiga (2) 7146561545
Trainer: Casey T. Lambert()
Jockey: Blake Nunnally
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 11% / 22%

3 yo BBR Filly

Sire: Shancelot

Dam: Big Sink Star

Dam's Sire: A.p. Indy

Stats

Career

18: 2-2-0

Track

2: 0-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Heavy

2: 1-0-0

Dirt

17: 2-2-0

Firm

15: 1-2-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m - 1308m

Comments

Weakened to finish 5th last start at Albuquerque Downs but has a positive draw. Facing a stronger group of contenders. This one has a big task.

Expected Settling Position:

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 6	18/10/26	Albuquerque Downs	1308m	Claiming 69	1	Luis Ramon Rodriguez	55.5kg	FT		-	6.8L	2-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Go Water 2. Channel Launch 3. Wild Steel
4th of 6	27/9/26	Albuquerque Downs	1106m	Claiming 70	3	Luis A Valenzuela	55.5kg	FT		-	4.3L	2-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Sophisticat 2. Regal's Charm 3. Flaquita
5th of 7	16/9/26	Albuquerque Downs	1207m	Claiming 70	1	Luis Ramon Rodriguez	55.5kg	MY		-	10.5L	3-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Sapello Sweetee 2. Go Water 3. So Thrilling
1st of 7	5/9/26	Albuquerque Downs	1308m	Claiming 63	4	Luis Ramon Rodriguez	55.5kg	FT		-	1.5L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Michiga 2. Danjerus Cloud 3. Brandon's Girl
6th of 7	23/8/26	Albuquerque Downs	1308m	Claiming 73	2	Oscar Ceballos	55.5kg	FT		-	8L	7-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Channel Launch 2. Go Water 3. Danjerus Cloud
5th of 10	26/7/26	Albuquerque Downs	1106m	Claiming 64	6	Oscar Ceballos	55.5kg	FT		-	3.3L	6-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Flaquita 2. Attila Style 3. Wild Steel

Perfect Smile (3) 8232X24611
Trainer: Dick Cappellucci()
Jockey: Alfredo J. Juarez, Jr.
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 22% / 66%

Unbeaten Jockey / Horse Combo

Going for the Hat-Trick

4 yo BBR Filly

Sire: Mitole

Dam: Suzy'Sprideofparis

Dam's Sire: Lemon Drop Kid

Stats

Career

9: 2-3-1

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Dirt

6: 2-2-0

Firm

9: 2-3-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 2-0-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1308m

Comments

Rounded them up when winning last run at Albuquerque Downs but up against tougher rivals. Won last 2 in succession. Likely to be well placed early. Win will not surprise.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 9	28/9/26	Albuquerque Downs	1308m	Claiming 66	5	Alfredo J Juarez Jr	56kg	FT		-	1L	2-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Perfect Smile 2. Danjerus Cloud 3. Wild Steel
1st of 8	10/9/26	Albuquerque Downs	1207m	MDN Claiming	3	Alfredo J Juarez Jr	56kg	FT		-	3.3L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Perfect Smile 2. Pleasin N Teasin 3. Dealin In Cash
6th of 12	26/7/26	Del Mar	1106m	3U	5	Joel Rosario	56kg	FIRM		-	8L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Cotta Ride 2. Queen Of Bantry 3. Cindys Beach House
4th of 10	5/7/26	Los Alamitos Th	1106m	MDN Claiming	2	Kazushi Kimura	57kg	FT		-	8L	2-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Dad's Bad Bunny 2. Salty Siss 3. My Babycakes
2nd of 7	20/6/26	Los Alamitos Th	1106m	MDN Claiming	3	Armando Aguilar	57kg	FT		-	6L	3-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Twisted Humor 2. Perfect Smile 3. Embracing Autism
2nd of 11	22/8/25	Del Mar	1308m	3U	9	Kazushi Kimura	55kg	FIRM		-	0.5L	-	$5.00	-	$0	-	1. Lena Lindgard 2. Perfect Smile 3. Ready To Dare

Channel Launch (4) X9022X4132
Trainer: Todd W. Fincher()
Jockey: Oscar Andrade, Jr.
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 14% / 57%

6 yo Grey Mare

Sire: English Channel

Dam: Selenite

Dam's Sire: Cosmonaut

Stats

Career

14: 2-4-2

Track

2: 0-1-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-1-1

Turf

4: 0-0-1

Good

2: 0-1-1

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

10: 2-4-1

Firm

11: 2-3-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 1-1-1

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1308m

Comments

Was amongst the placegetters when 2nd last time at Albuquerque Downs but challenged by more formidable competitors. Jr Oscar Andrade and Todd W Fincher are a strong duo. Expect a forward showing.

Expected Settling Position:

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 6	18/10/26	Albuquerque Downs	1308m	Claiming 69	2	Jr Oscar Andrade	56kg	FT		-	2.5L	4-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Go Water 2. Channel Launch 3. Wild Steel
3rd of 6	4/9/26	Albuquerque Downs	1207m	Claiming 71	6	Jr Oscar Andrade	56kg	FT		-	3.3L	6-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Girls Don't Cry 2. Regal's Charm 3. Channel Launch
1st of 7	23/8/26	Albuquerque Downs	1308m	Claiming 73	4	Jr Oscar Andrade	56kg	FT		-	0.8L	2-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Channel Launch 2. Go Water 3. Danjerus Cloud
4th of 8	21/6/26	Albuquerque Downs	1106m	Claiming 65	6	Jr Oscar Andrade	56kg	FT		-	3.5L	8-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Stepn Into Traffic 2. Girls Don't Cry 3. Wild Steel
2nd of 6	18/11/25	Zia Park	1308m	Claiming 81	2	Fausto Henrique Da Silva	56kg	FT		-	3.8L	2-2	$3.00	-	$0	-	1. Ready To Dare 2. Channel Launch 3. Wild Steel
2nd of 8	15/10/25	Albuquerque Downs	1408m	Claiming 76	3	Fausto Henrique Da Silva	56kg	FT		-	0.3L	4-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Grazen Gator 2. Channel Launch 3. POWERNAP

Payrula (5) 2512623X64
Trainer: Casey T. Lambert()
Jockey: Luis A. Fuentes
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 13% / 40%

4 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Paynter

Dam: Karula

Dam's Sire: Colonel John

Stats

Career

15: 2-3-1

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

Turf

6: 0-1-1

Good

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

9: 2-2-0

Firm

14: 2-3-1

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

Lost ground in the run home when 4th last start at Albuquerque Downs but taking on easier opposition. Can go through the gears. Not likely to be troubling the more fancied runners today.

Expected Settling Position:

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 6	14/10/26	Albuquerque Downs	1207m	Claiming 81	3	Rodolfo De La Cruz Guerra	56kg	FT		-	9L	3-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Forever Safe 2. Right Of Refusal 3. Julia's Promise
6th of 7	17/9/26	Albuquerque Downs	1207m	Starter Opti	3	Rodolfo De La Cruz Guerra	56kg	GD		-	13.3L	4-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. La Jolla Beach 2. Lucky Vegas 3. Turn On Arch
3rd of 10	25/4/26	Laurel Park	1106m	Claiming 78	1	Angel Cruz	57kg	FM		-	5L	10-10	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Wise And Elegant 2. Sweeterthanwhiskey 3. Payrula
2nd of 6	18/3/26	Turfway Park	1308m	Claiming 74	1	Edgar Morales	55.5kg	FT		-	2.3L	3-3	$6.50	-	$0	-	1. Midnight Mary 2. Payrula 3. Snatched
6th of 8	25/2/26	Turfway Park	1207m	Claiming 81	4	Danny Sheehy	56kg	FT		-	8.3L	6-5	$5.00	-	$0	-	1. Miss Peabody 2. Fourfiftyseven 3. Midnight Mary
2nd of 11	14/1/26	Turfway Park	1207m	Claiming 82	2	Danny Sheehy	55kg	FT		-	3.5L	4-5	$9.00	-	$0	-	1. Sassy Walker 2. Payrula 3. Spotaway

Runaway Rose (6) 83451241
Trainer: Sherry Armstrong()
Jockey: Enrique Portillo Gomez
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 25% / 50%

3 yo BBR Filly

Sire: Runaway Ghost

Dam: Moroccan Rose

Dam's Sire: Carson City

Stats

Career

8: 2-1-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

8: 2-1-1

Firm

8: 2-1-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 1-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

905m - 1106m

Comments

Ran home strongly to win last time at Albuquerque Downs but facing stiffer opposition. Good prospects.

Expected Settling Position:

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 9	11/10/26	Albuquerque Downs	1106m	Claiming 60	6	Enrique Portillo Gomez	55.5kg	FT		-	0.1L	9-9	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Runaway Rose 2. Gypsy Wildcat 3. Venus Rocks
4th of 6	5/9/26	Albuquerque Downs	1006m	Claiming 66	4	Christian Ramos	55.5kg	FT		-	3.8L	4-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Zesty American 2. Bonified Wildcat 3. Gypsy Wildcat
2nd of 7	16/8/26	Albuquerque Downs	1006m	Claiming 71	2	Gabriel Medrano	50.700000047683716kg	FT		-	0.5L	7-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Reswift 2. Runaway Rose 3. Bonified Wildcat
1st of 8	12/7/26	Albuquerque Downs	1106m	MDN Claiming	1	Gabriel Medrano	50.700000047683716kg	FT		-	1.3L	2-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Runaway Rose 2. Texas Tech Legs 3. Shenanigans Storm
5th of 7	16/5/26	Sunray Park	905m	MDN Claiming	6	Cerapio Figueroa	53.5kg	FT		-	6.3L	5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Comfortafterchaos 2. Low Rollin 3. Punctual Thyme
4th of 10	2/5/26	Sunray Park	905m	MDN Claiming	2	Cerapio Figueroa	55kg	FT		-	1.3L	2-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Gypsy Wildcat 2. Divine Light Lady 3. M G Joy Ride

Brandon's Girl (7) 42622X2341
Trainer: Sherry Armstrong()
Jockey: Gabriel Medrano (a2.3)
Weight: 53.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 12% / 50%

4 yo Grey Filly

Sire: Win The Space

Dam: Time For Luck

Dam's Sire: Ghostzapper

Stats

Career

16: 2-5-1

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

15: 2-5-1

Firm

15: 2-5-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m - 1408m

Comments

Led throughout when winning by a nose last time at Albuquerque Downs but competing at a higher grade. Jockey Gabriel Medrano and trainer Sherry Armstrong enjoy a strong success rate. Solid prospects.

Expected Settling Position:

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 6	21/10/26	Albuquerque Downs	1006m	Claiming 68	4	Enrique Portillo Gomez	56kg	FT		-	0.1L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Brandon's Girl 2. Page 3. Tapit Cara
4th of 6	13/9/26	Albuquerque Downs	1207m	Claiming 66	3	Gabriel Medrano	56kg	FT		-	5.5L	5-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Jana Sue 2. Jaw Dropper 3. Delphine
3rd of 7	5/9/26	Albuquerque Downs	1308m	Claiming 63	1	Enrique Portillo Gomez	56kg	FT		-	1.8L	3-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Michiga 2. Danjerus Cloud 3. Brandon's Girl
2nd of 7	23/8/26	Albuquerque Downs	1106m	Claiming 66	1	Enrique Portillo Gomez	56kg	FT		-	4.8L	6-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Girls Don't Cry 2. Brandon's Girl 3. Jaw Dropper
2nd of 5	25/5/26	Albuquerque Downs	1408m	Claiming 66	3	Enrique Portillo Gomez	56kg	FT		-	3L	3-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Nativity 2. Brandon's Girl 3. Wild Steel
2nd of 9	10/5/26	Sunray Park	1308m	Claiming 63	3	Enrique Portillo Gomez	56kg	FT		-	1.3L	5-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Sapello Sweetee 2. Brandon's Girl 3. Stepn Into Traffic

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked