Venue & Timing
Location: Zia Park Racetrack, Hobbs, New Mexico
Race: New Mexico Classic Derby (Race 10)
Post Time: 4:08 PM MT
Distance & Surface: 6 ½ furlongs, dirt
Purse: $150,000
Weather & Track Conditions
Forecast: Clear skies, temperatures in the mid‑50s, light winds.
Track outlook: Dirt expected to play fast, favoring tactical speed and stalkers.
Runner-by-Runner Analysis
Holy Hank (Post 6, ML 8/5): By Holy Lute, trained by Simon Buechler. Multiple stakes wins, tactical speed, proven class. The one to beat.
Mojica (Post 5, ML 9/2): By Marking, trained by Filiberto Quiroz. Strong allowance/stakes form, versatile running style. Logical challenger.
American Ranger (Post 1, ML 8/1): By American Anthem, trained by Joel Marr. Rail draw, consistent, could sneak into exotics.
Short Round Bound (Post 4, ML 8/1): By Runaway Ghost, trained by Casey Lambert. Tactical speed, improving, dangerous if pace is moderate.
Holy Rebel (Post 11, ML 12/1): Stablemate of Holy Hank, trained by Buechler. Capable of minor awards.
Ghostly Chance (Post 10, ML 10/1): By Runaway Ghost, trained by Luis Rojero. Honest allowance runner, could hit board.
Others (My Peaches Q, American Storm, B Bold Charlie, Attila’s Last Call, Green Is the Daddy): Outsiders with modest records; best hope is minor placings.
