Venue & Conditions
Track: Zia Park, Hobbs, New Mexico
Race: Zia Park Oaks (Race 9)
Distance: 1 1/16 miles, dirt
Purse: $250,000 (3-year-old fillies)
Post Time: 3:44 PM MT
Weather Forecast: Sunny skies, temperatures in the mid-60s, light winds. Track expected to be fast.
Recent Form & Track Notes
Santa Anita Belle (PP4): Multiple stakes winner, sharp speed figures, proven at 1 1/16 miles, top choice.
Desert Jewel (PP1): Rail draw suits her early speed; Fincher barn excels with fillies at Zia.
Silver Tiara (PP2): Consistent placer, versatile running style, could sit just off the pace.
High Desert Rose (PP3): Needs hot fractions up front, but improving form makes her a live longshot.
Queen of the Mesa (PP5): Has struggled against tougher, but could sneak into exotics if pace collapses.
Roswell’s Charm (PP6): Late-running style, but needs significant improvement to contend.
Zia Park dirt surface typically favors early speed, giving Santa Anita Belle and Desert Jewel an edge.
Betting Odds
Favorite: Santa Anita Belle (5/2) – proven stakes ability, strong connections.
Contender: Desert Jewel (3/1) – sharp local form, dangerous speed.
Value Play: Silver Tiara (4/1) – consistent placer, could upset with right trip.
Longshot: High Desert Rose (6/1) – improving, could hit board if pace melts down.
Summary: The Zia Park Oaks sets up as a fast-paced contest with Santa Anita Belle as the likely winner, but Desert Jewel and Silver Tiara are logical challengers. High Desert Rose offers value if the pace collapses.
