La Coneja Stakes – Full Race Preview
Post Time: 3:20 PM MT
Distance: 6 furlongs (dirt)
Purse: $80,000 (includes NMHBA purse enhancement)
Eligibility: New Mexico‑bred fillies & mares, 4‑years‑old and up
Medication: Lasix not permitted (HISA Rule 4212)
Venue: Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino
Address: 1200 Futurity Dr, Sunland Park, NM
Surface: Dirt (fast bias typical in February)
Configuration: One‑mile oval, long stretch, speed can be dangerous at 6f
Expected Weather – Feb 8, 2026 (Sunland Park, NM)
Typical early‑February conditions:
- Temperature: 58–65°F
- Sky: Mostly sunny
- Wind: 5–12 mph
- Track Expectation: Fast (dry, speed‑favoring)
Official Field & Post Positions
Field & post positions
PP Horse Age Jockey Trainer
1 Run Away Bay 5 Luis Negron Casey T. Lambert
2 Corrina Corrina 7 Tracy J. Hebert Gary W. Cross
3 Mo Money Time 4 Alfredo J. Juarez Jr. Bart G. Hone
4 Right for You 7 Oscar Andrade Jr. Gary W. Cross
5 First Again 6 Miguel A. Perez Danny Morales
6 Honky Tonk Honey 5 Luis A. Valenzuela Simon J. Buechler
7 Souped Up Wildcat 4 Christian Ramos Simon J. Buechler
8 Mark It Down 5 Miguel T. Fuentes Jr. Dallas J. Barton
Recent Form Notes
- Corrina Corrina – “Best form in the field,” coming off a close second last out; highest rating (97).
- Mo Money Time – Won impressively last time; improving 4‑year‑old.
- First Again – Consistent mare; strong recent finishes; rated 94.
- Run Away Bay – Course‑and‑distance winner; honest but inconsistent.
- Right for You – Veteran mare; competitive at this level.
- Honky Tonk Honey – Mixed form; needs pace collapse.
- Souped Up Wildcat – Lightly raced; potential but unproven.
- Mark It Down – Reliable mare; competitive ratings; tactical speed.
Horse‑by‑Horse Analysis
PP1 – Run Away Bay (12/1)
- Trainer: Casey Lambert
- Jockey: Luis Negron
- Profile: Course‑and‑distance winner; mid‑pack grinder.
- Strengths: Knows the track; can pick up pieces late.
- Concerns: Lacks finishing punch vs. top contenders.
- Use: Bottom of exotics.
PP2 – Corrina Corrina (8/5)
The horse to beat.
- Trainer: Gary Cross
- Jockey: Tracy Hebert
- Recent: Close second last out; highest rating in field (97).
- Style: Tactical speed; sits just off the pace.
- Strengths: Class edge; consistent; strong late kick.
- Concerns: Needs clean trip; vulnerable if pace is slow.
- Use: Top win candidate.
PP3 – Mo Money Time (4/1)
- Trainer: Bart Hone
- Jockey: Alfredo Juarez Jr.
- Recent: Won impressively last start.
- Style: Forwardly placed; improving filly.
- Strengths: Upside; sharp form.
- Concerns: Faces older mares; must prove consistency.
- Use: Major upset threat.
PP4 – Right for You (8/1)
- Trainer: Gary Cross
- Jockey: Oscar Andrade Jr.
- Profile: Hard‑knocking veteran; reliable.
- Strengths: Experience; tactical versatility.
- Concerns: Usually finds one or two better.
- Use: Exotics.
PP5 – First Again (3/1)
- Trainer: Danny Morales
- Jockey: Miguel Perez
- Recent: Consistent; strong speed figures; rated 94.
- Style: Stalker with finishing ability.
- Strengths: Reliable; fits well at this level.
- Concerns: Needs pace to run at; may be overbet.
- Use: Win contender / exacta key.
PP6 – Honky Tonk Honey (12/1)
- Trainer: Simon Buechler
- Jockey: Luis Valenzuela
- Profile: Inconsistent; needs ideal setup.
- Strengths: Has flashed ability.
- Concerns: Pace‑dependent; weaker recent form.
- Use: Deep exotics only.
PP7 – Souped Up Wildcat (15/1)
- Trainer: Simon Buechler
- Jockey: Christian Ramos
- Profile: Lightly raced; potential but untested.
- Strengths: Could improve with maturity.
- Concerns: Big class jump.
- Use: Longshot.
PP8 – Mark It Down (6/1)
- Trainer: Dallas Barton
- Jockey: Miguel Fuentes Jr.
- Profile: Tactical mare; competitive ratings.
- Strengths: Consistent; good outside draw.
- Concerns: Needs career‑best to win.
- Use: Exotics.
Pace Projection
- Early speed: Mo Money Time, Mark It Down
- Pressers: Corrina Corrina, First Again
- Closers: Run Away Bay, Right for You, Honky Tonk Honey
Shape: Honest pace → favors tactical runners (Corrina Corrina, First Again).
