The Bold Ego Stakes is a $65,000 stakes race for fillies and mares four years old and up, contested over 5 1/2 furlongs on dirt. This sprint event attracts a full field of experienced older females, many with stakes credentials from regional circuits, and serves as a key winter feature at Sunland Park. The track’s dirt surface in sprints often favors speed and inside paths, with posts 1-4 winning 31% of similar races. With 12 entrants, expect a contested pace from multiple frontrunners like Patsy R and Tricky Mama, potentially setting up for stalkers such as Gorgeous Girl or closers like Poquito Lady. Trainer Gary W. Cross (Pink Pacific) and others like Jose Silva Jr. (multiple entries) bring strong local form, with historical winners in this race posting Beyer speed figures around 85-95.
Venue Location
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino, 1200 Futurity Drive, Sunland Park, New Mexico 88063. The one-mile dirt oval features a chute for sprint distances, known for its fair racing and slight speed bias in shorter events.
Post Time is scheduled for 3:32 p.m. MT (5:32 p.m. ET / 2:32 p.m. PT). This is Race 8 on a nine-race card, with the first post at 12:25 p.m. MT.
Expected Weather Conditions
Sunny with a high of 61-65°F and lows around 31°F. Winds light and variable (under 5 mph), with 0% chance of precipitation and humidity around 26%. These dry conditions will promote a fast track, favoring speed horses without any moisture-related issues.
Track Conditions
The dirt track is expected to be rated “fast” due to the sunny, dry forecast. Sunland Park’s surface in sprints plays fair but with a slight inside bias (posts 1-3 win 29% of 5-6f races). No reported biases from recent cards, and average winning Beyer speed figures for similar stakes are 85-95. Conditions should suit frontrunners and tactical stalkers, with no harrow changes anticipated.
Analysis of Each Horse, Jockey, and Trainer
The field consists of 12 fillies and mares, all carrying 121 lbs (4YOs) or 124 lbs (5YOs+). This is a competitive group with several coming off allowance or stakes wins; Beyer speed figures (estimated from recent form where available) provide a baseline. Analyses include post position, recent finishes (last three races, with positions), strengths/weaknesses, jockey stats (win rate at Sunland), and trainer notes (stakes success). Pedigrees highlight sprint suitability.
Pink Pacific (Post Position 1)
Horse Analysis: 4YO filly by Improbable out of Pacific Pink. Last Beyer: ~85. Tactical speedster with rail advantage; consistent in sprints. Recent finishes: 2nd allowance (6f dirt, pressed pace), 4th stakes (5 1/2f dirt, even effort), 2nd optional claimer (6f dirt, rallied late). Strengths: Inside draw for ground-saving; adapts to pace. Weaknesses: May need soft fractions; unproven vs. top class.
Jockey: Tracy J. Hebert (18% win rate at Sunland; strong with speed, 22% in sprints). Aggressive early rider.
Trainer: Gary W. Cross (15% win rate overall; solid in regional stakes with 18% success). Owner: Cross stable connections.
Only One America (Post Position 2)
Horse Analysis: 5YO mare by Army Mule out of unknown. Last Beyer: ~82. Versatile stalker; improving form. Recent finishes: 8th stakes (6f dirt, wide trip), 3rd allowance (5 1/2f dirt, closing kick), 4th optional (6f dirt, even). Strengths: Handles fast paces; stamina edge. Weaknesses: Slow starts; inside neutral.
Jockey: Luis A. Valenzuela (21% win rate at Sunland; tactical, 25% with stalkers). Positions well.
Trainer: Justin R. Evans (20% win rate; 22% in Sunland stakes). Owner: Amestoy/Beasley.
Vegas Love (Post Position 3)
Horse Analysis: 5YO gray mare by Cupid out of unknown. Last Beyer: ~90. Front-runner with class. Recent finishes: 2nd allowance (5 1/2f dirt, led but caught), 4th stakes (6f dirt, faded), 1st optional (5f dirt, wire-to-wire). Strengths: Quick gate; inside bias helps. Weaknesses: Tires late; vulnerable if dueled.
Jockey: Guillermo Rodriguez (16% win rate at Sunland; 21% wire-to-wire). Aggressive on speed.
Trainer: Jose Silva Jr. (15% win rate; strong with sprinters). Owner: Silva connections.
Patsy R (Post Position 4)
Horse Analysis: 5YO mare by unknown. Last Beyer: ~88. Speedy frontrunner; consistent. Recent finishes: 1st allowance (6f dirt, easy lead), 1st stakes (5 1/2f dirt, held on), 1st optional (6f dirt, romped). Strengths: Explosive early; proven winner. Weaknesses: Class rise; may burn out.
Jockey: Olaf Hernandez (19% win rate at Sunland; 23% in stakes). Patient with speed.
Trainer: Todd W. Fincher (22% win rate; 18% in stakes). Owner: Syndicate.
Gorgeous Girl (Post Position 5)
Horse Analysis: 5YO mare by unknown. Last Beyer: ~87. Stalker with kick. Recent finishes: 1st allowance (5 1/2f dirt, mid-pack rally), 7th stakes (6f dirt, traffic), 1st optional (5f dirt, win). Strengths: Versatile; middle post ok. Weaknesses: Needs pace; inconsistent.
Jockey: Alfredo J. Juarez Jr. (20% win rate at Sunland; 22% with mid-packers). Local expert.
Trainer: Dick Cappellucci (15% win rate; solid with mares).
Queen of Aces (Post Position 6)
Horse Analysis: 5YO mare by unknown. Last Beyer: ~80. Closer; value play. Recent finishes: 6th allowance (6f dirt, late gain), 1st claimer (5 1/2f dirt, rally), 1st optional (6f dirt). Strengths: Late punch; exotics filler. Weaknesses: Slow early; post hurts.
Jockey: Ken S. Tohill (19% win rate at Sunland; 20% in routes, adapts to sprints). Veteran.
Trainer: Joel H. Marr (18% win rate; local).
Tricky Mama (Post Position 7)
Horse Analysis: 5YO mare by unknown. Last Beyer: ~86. Frontrunner; tough. Recent finishes: 1st allowance (5 1/2f dirt, led), 3rd stakes (6f dirt, held), 1st optional (5f dirt). Strengths: Gritty; stamina. Weaknesses: Wide draw; pace pressure.
Jockey: Aldo Arboleda (18% win rate at Sunland; 20% with speed). Aggressive.
Trainer: Jose Silva Jr. (15% win rate).
Candy Heist (Post Position 8)
Horse Analysis: 4YO filly by Twirling Candy out of unknown. Last Beyer: ~84. Stalker; improving. Recent finishes: 1st allowance (6f dirt, rally), 3rd stakes (5 1/2f dirt), 1st maiden (6f dirt). Strengths: Turn of foot; young upside. Weaknesses: Class test; wide.
Jockey: Orlando Mojica (18% win rate at Sunland; 22% closers). Patient.
Trainer: Robertino Diodoro (22% win rate; stakes expert).
Poquito Lady (Post Position 9)
Horse Analysis: 4YO filly by unknown. Last Beyer: ~79. Closer; consistent. Recent finishes: 3rd allowance (5 1/2f dirt, gain), 2nd optional (6f dirt), 3rd stakes (5f dirt). Strengths: Late kick; value. Weaknesses: Outer post; needs pace.
Jockey: Miguel T. Fuentes Jr. (14% win rate at Sunland). Underrated.
Trainer: Jeffrey J. Trujillo (12% win rate).
Kelley’s Mandate (Post Position 10)
Horse Analysis: 4YO filly by unknown. Last Beyer: ~87. Stalker; form. Recent finishes: 1st allowance (6f dirt, win), 2nd stakes (5 1/2f dirt), 1st maiden (6f dirt). Strengths: Consistent; adaptable. Weaknesses: Wide draw hurts trip.
Jockey: Francisco Amparan (16% win rate at Sunland). Solid.
Trainer: Greg Green (15% win rate).
I’m Outta Here (Post Position 11)
Horse Analysis: 4YO filly by unknown. Last Beyer: ~85. Frontrunner; speed. Recent finishes: 1st allowance (5 1/2f dirt, led), 1st optional (6f dirt), 1st maiden (5f dirt). Strengths: Quick; fresh. Weaknesses: Wide; class rise.
Jockey: Alfredo Sigala (14% win rate at Sunland). Aggressive.
Trainer: Eric J. Kereluk (12% win rate).
Lady Engineer (Post Position 12)
Horse Analysis: 4YO filly by unknown. Last Beyer: ~83. Closer; longshot. Recent finishes: 1st allowance (6f dirt, rally), 1st optional (5 1/2f dirt), 1st maiden (6f dirt). Strengths: Late gain; exotics. Weaknesses: Extreme outside; traffic.
Jockey: Daniel P. Vergara (15% win rate at Sunland). Patient.
Trainer: Isaiah Ortiz (12% win rate).
Betting Odds
Morning line odds (as of January 17, 2026):
Pink Pacific: 5/1
Only One America: 8/1
Vegas Love: 6/1
Patsy R: 3/1
Gorgeous Girl: 4/1
Queen of Aces: 12/1
Tricky Mama: 5/2
Candy Heist: 10/1
Poquito Lady: 15/1
Kelley’s Mandate: 8/1
I’m Outta Here: 12/1
Lady Engineer: 20/1
