Venue & Conditions
Track: Zia Park, Hobbs, New Mexico
Race: Zia Park Sprint Stakes (Race 4)
Distance: 6 furlongs, dirt
Purse: $100,000
Post Time: 1:26 PM MT
Weather: Clear skies, fast track expected
Recent Form & Track Notes
Neiman (PP3): Comes off an impressive win in similar company, top speed figures, strong favorite.
Ryvit (PP1): Rail draw suits his early speed; Asmussen barn excels in sprints.
Usually Wrong (PP5): Beaten favorite last out, but has back class and could rebound.
Rexford (PP2): Improving gelding, sharp recent allowance win, could upset if pace collapses.
Listentothemusic (PP6): Has shown flashes, but needs pace help.
Brownstone (PP4): Outsider, limited stakes experience, tough spot.
Zia Park dirt surface typically favors early speed, making Ryvit and Neiman dangerous on the front end.
Betting Odds
Favorite: Neiman (8/5) – strong recent win, top connections.
Contenders: Usually Wrong (5/2), Ryvit (7/2) – both have pace and class.
Value Play: Rexford (4/1) – improving form, could surprise.
Longshot: Listentothemusic (8/1) – needs pace meltdown.
Summary: Expect a fast-paced sprint with Neiman as the likely winner, but Ryvit and Usually Wrong are logical challengers. Rexford offers value if the pace collapses
