Venue & Conditions
Track: Zia Park, Hobbs, NM
Race: Zia Park Derby (Race 10)
Distance: 1 1/16 miles, dirt
Purse: $300,000 (3‑year‑olds)
Post Time: 4:08 PM MT
Weather: Clear skies, fast track expected
Recent Form & Track Notes
Brotha Keny (PP3): Strong graded stakes résumé; 3rd in WV Derby (G3), 3rd in Indiana Derby (G3), winner of Bourbon Flight Stakes. Proven class.
Mister Omaha (PP7): Oklahoma‑bred standout, consistent stakes performer, dangerous pace presence.
Amorosa (PP5): Iowa‑bred with multiple stakes wins; gritty competitor, could surprise.
Remember Big Jim (PP4): Honest colt, tactical speed, could sit just off leaders.
Knock Knock Joke (PP1) & Honor the Giants (PP9): Outsiders, need major improvement.
Zia Park dirt surface typically favors early speed, but closers like Brotha Keny can excel if fractions are hot.
Betting Odds
Favorite: Brotha Keny (5/2) – proven graded stakes form, logical top choice.
Contenders: Mister Omaha (3/1), Amorosa (4/1) – both regional stars with strong records.
Value Play: Remember Big Jim (5/1) – tactical speed, could hit board.
Longshot: McKinzie Street (8/1) – improving, could spice up exotics.
Summary: The Zia Park Derby shapes up as a clash between Brotha Keny’s proven graded stakes class and Mister Omaha’s regional consistency, with Amorosa offering strong value. Expect a fast pace, with Brotha Keny closing late.
